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The Bloomington Fire Department (BFD) is proud to announce the return of its annual holiday food drive, “Heroes Helping Hoosiers.” Throughout December, BFD will collect non-perishable food items to support local nonprofits working to combat hunger in our community.
Since its launch in 2019, this food drive has become a meaningful way for BFD and Bloomington residents to come together and make the holidays brighter for neighbors in need. By donating, you can play a crucial role in ensuring everyone has a chance to enjoy the holiday season. Residents are encouraged to drop off non-perishable food items such as canned goods, pasta, rice, and boxed meals at any of the following locations throughout December:
“Many individuals in our community find themselves unable to enjoy the holidays due to hunger,” says Deputy Chief Max Litwin. “This is an opportunity for us to change that and help give everyone the holiday season that they deserve. The Fire Department is honored to assist with this cause and make a positive impact to Bloomington's residents.” For questions or more information, please contact the Bloomington Fire Department at 812-332-9763. Giving Tuesday and Beyond
On December 3rd, 10th, and 17th, we’re donating 10% of all sales to Middle Way House The City of Bloomington announced the return of Winter Wonderland, a free holiday celebration for local children and their families, at the Banneker Community Center (930 W. 7th St.) on Saturday, December 14, 2024, from noon to 4 p.m.
This special event, hosted by the City of Bloomington, brings the community together to celebrate the joy of the season with activities for all ages, including photos with Santa, holiday crafts and cookie decorating, and a gift giveaway. This event is made possible through the generosity of volunteers and community members. To volunteer or contribute, visit the Commission on the Status of Black Males website at bloomington.in.gov/csbm. For questions about the event or the toy drive, please contact Andrew Shannon, Safe and Civil City Director, at [email protected] or call 812-349-3559. The Bloomington/Monroe County Human Rights Commission today announced that Bloomington has received a score of 100/100 on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation’s 2024 Municipal Equality Index (MEI). This marks the tenth consecutive year that Bloomington has achieved this top score.
The MEI examines 506 American cities to rate how inclusive their laws, policies, and services are for the LGBTQ+ residents. Criteria include the presence of non-discrimination laws, the availability of municipal services to LGBTQ+ individuals, and the public stance of city leadership on LGBTQ+ equality. This year, a record-breaking 130 cities earned 100 points. “Now, more than ever, our LGBTQ+ community needs our city to stand firm to its core values that have been in place for over 50 years,” says Ryne Shadday, Chair of the Bloomington/Monroe County Human Rights Commission. “The new MEI score is an accomplishment, but we can always improve and show that we will not let our most vulnerable citizens down in one of the most important times in our country and state's history.”
Garnish Catering is here for your holiday cooking needs - let us do the cooking so you can focus on spending quality time with your loved ones and enjoying your event! Book now before our December slots fill up!  🎉 Join Us for our Exciting Holiday Open House! 🎉
We're thrilled to invite you to our Open House, featuring a variety of activities for families to enjoy! as well as an array of top-notch handmade craft vendors including:
Vendors will be doing small giveaways periodically throughout the course of the event, so make sure and get here early to participate in all of the giveaways!  Name: Hoppy Holidays Market
Date: December 7 & December 8 Time: Noon-4pm Address: 4060 West Profile Parkway, Bloomington, IN 47404 Come shop with Local Artisans, Fresh Beer, Hot Cider & More Free to attend 12pm doors, 1pm special beer tapping, 2pm brewery tour, 3pm Raffle Ivy Tech Schools collaborate to celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week with culinary mini-conference11/25/2024 Attendees received tips from local entrepreneurs and industry experts on starting and running their own business Two Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington schools joined forces this week during Global Entrepreneurship Week to host a mini-conference, Entrepreneur This: Culinary Arts. The event was a collaboration between the Garatoni School of Entrepreneurship and Innovation and the School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management, held at Ivy Tech’s Yellowwood restaurant.
More than 50 students and community members attended the event, featuring expert speakers, panel discussions, and locally-prepared cuisine. “Ivy Tech is proud to be a partner and supporter of the local entrepreneurial ecosystem and we are grateful to everyone who participated and shared expertise for the benefit of our students and community,” Sueann Graham, entrepreneurship program chair said. |
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