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The Waldron Arts Center Announces new August – September exhibits

7/31/2024

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Manufactured Democracy, Up Close: Blooming Earth, and Maternity = Me/Ma + Eternity

The Waldron Arts Center is excited to present three new shows in the galleries for August and September. In the Miller Gallery, Huner Emin presents the installation, Manufactured Democracy.  This exhibition, consisting of a series of light boxes, as well as a video, remarks on the experiences of the Kurdish and Iraqi people during and after the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Emin’s reference to the Purple Fingers election of 2005 provides a concise backdrop for the individuals whose names are represented and memorialized by the artist in his work. The installation is a somber reminder of the humanity of those whose individuality is so often lost in the statistics fed to those who are only experiencing a conflict of this scale secondarily.

Up Close: Blooming Earth, is a unique opportunity to experience an unlikely artistic medium - mycelium. In this work, artist Maria Schechter, uses foraged materials and botanical painting methods, in addition to a variety of mycelium species. Each piece evokes a sense of wonder at the abilities of nature, as well as encouraging each individual viewer to experience and explore their natural worlds. Schechter’s focus on centuries-old techniques, ethical foraging, and ecologically-responsible artwork creates an environment in which it is possible to better understand our symbiotic relationship with the world that surrounds us.

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2024 Bowl for Kids' Sake

7/31/2024

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For over 50 years Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Central Indiana has served communities through mentorship to youth. Now is YOUR chance to join!

Bowl For Kids' Sake is an annual peer-to-peer fundraising event with a goal to raise funds which enable our agency to serve MORE youth. We have kids on the waiting list that need our help. By participating in this event, you will not only be a champion of our cause, but also a sounding board for our organization to continue to grow and flourish in our community.

It's fun and it's easy to participate! Whether you're raising money to bowl on your own, or setting up a team as the Team Captain, we cannot wait to bowl with you and defend potential!

All dollars raised from this event support our mission of providing and supporting one-to-one mentoring relationships in Monroe and Owen County. It's a win-win!


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City of Bloomington hosting FREE Narcan Training August 21st

7/31/2024

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A Taste of the Islands Opening Celebration August 17th

7/31/2024

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Date: August 17, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Highlights:
  • Live Entertainment and other festivities
  • Food specials and samples given out every half hour
  • Open Mic for Ukulele Players
  • Games for kiddos
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The City of Bloomington Utilities Expands Financial Assistance Program, Continues 16-year Partnership with South Central Community Action Program

7/31/2024

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The City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) has raised the income threshold for its financial assistance program offered to customers in partnership with the South Central Community Action Program (SCCAP). A customer may now qualify if the household is at or below 300% of the Federal Poverty Guideline. For instance, a family of four with an annual income of $93,600 would be financially eligible.

Customers may qualify more than once per year, and other options such as payment plans are also available. Information can be found at bloomington.in.gov/utilities/residential.
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CBU budgeted $50,000 for this program in 2024. To apply, please fill out an online interest form at civiform.bloomington.in.gov/programs/water-assistance or contact SCCAP at 812-339-3447.
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The City of Bloomington Opens Applications for $150,000 Violence Reduction Grants

7/30/2024

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he City of Bloomington Community and Family Resources Department will administer a community-based Violence Reduction Grants, a project to invest annually in evidence-based violence prevention projects offered by neighborhood-based agencies and organizations in Bloomington. Mayor Kerry Thomson has allocated $150,000 to support community efforts to prevent, intervene and reduce violence in Bloomington.

Eligible applicants include, but are not limited to, non-profit organizations, neighborhood associations, resident councils, and faith communities that serve Bloomington neighborhoods. Applicants with proven experience in crime intervention  and addressing issues  related to retaliatory and youth-involved violence are particularly encouraged to apply.
 
The grants are intended to strengthen grassroots organizations focused on violence prevention and ensure resources reach the residents who need them most. Applications that involve collaborations with two or more partners will be viewed favorably. Eligible organizations may apply for grants up to $25,000.

To apply or learn more, visit bton.in/vrg24. 

The submission deadline is Friday, August 30th, 2024 at 5 p.m. Grant award announcements will be made no later than September 15th, 2024.

For questions, please contact City of Bloomington Ambassador Program Manager Charles Culp at 812-349-3430 or [email protected].


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Uncover the Secrets of Blockchain

7/30/2024

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If you're curious about blockchain, the revolutionary technology behind cryptocurrency, this event is for you! During this webinar, Phillip G. Bradford, PhD, a distinguished computer scientist, author of "Chains That Bind Us," and Associate Professor in Residence at The University of Connecticut, will unravel blockchain's potential to revolutionize diverse industries, offering insights into its economic foundations, security aspects, and real-world applications. Don't miss this chance to gain a comprehensive understanding of blockchain from a true expert in the field.

Event: Uncover the Secrets of Blockchain
Date: Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Time: 12 PM Eastern / 9 AM Pacific
Location: Zoom (a link will be emailed once you are registered)
​To Register:
https://hurlowwealth.com/events

Hurlow Wealth Management Group, Inc. is a Registered Investment Adviser. Advisory services are only offered to clients or prospective clients where Hurlow Wealth Management Group, Inc. and its representatives are properly licensed or exempt from licensure.
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Women's Financial Book Club

7/29/2024

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Thank you for your interest in joining the Women’s Financial Book Club: Women, Wealth and Wisdom. This summer, we’ll be reading “Women & Money" by Suze Orman.

The book club's goals are three-fold:
1. Create a safe space for women to ask financial questions.
2. Educate women about money issues they commonly avoid.
3. To empower women to make financial decisions.
BONUS: To relax and have a little fun!

We’ll get together for a discussion in Bloomington on Monday, August 12, 2024 from 5-7 PM at the offices of Hurlow Wealth Management Group (3925 Hagan Street Suite 300, Bloomington, IN).

To Register: https://hurlowwealth.com/events

Hurlow Wealth Management Group, Inc. is a Registered Investment Adviser. Advisory services are only offered to clients or prospective clients where Hurlow Wealth Management Group, Inc. and its representatives are properly licensed or exempt from licensure.
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Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship application open for high school seniors

7/29/2024

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Deadline to apply: August 15, 20224
​The 2025 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship application is now available in Monroe County through the Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County. The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program (LECSP) will provide 147 scholarships statewide and two scholarships in Monroe County. LECSP scholarships may be used for otherwise unreimbursed full tuition, required fees, and a special allocation of up to $900 per year. The special allocation may cover the costs for required books and required equipment for four years of undergraduate study on a full-time basis leading to a baccalaureate degree at any eligible Indiana public or private nonprofit college or university.

The program, administered statewide by Independent Colleges of Indiana (ICI) and locally in Monroe County through the Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County, is open to all Indiana residents who:
  • graduate from an accredited Indiana high school by 2025 and receive their diploma no later than June 30, 2025;
  • intend to pursue a full-time baccalaureate course of study at an eligible college or university in Indiana; and
  • meet the criteria specific to their local community foundation. Visit www.cfbmc.org for complete information regarding Monroe County’s application criteria.
Students can learn more about the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship in Monroe County and apply for this scholarship by visiting https://cfbmc.org/lasting-impact/apply-for-a-scholarship/lilly-scholarship/. Monroe County applications must be completed and submitted by Thursday, August 15, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. to be considered.

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Morgenstern's Upcoming Events

7/29/2024

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August 2: Euchre Tournament, 6:30 – 8:30 pm

An Indiana native's favorite card game gets its own night at Morgenstern's! Come spend a Friday evening with us for a Euchre tournament! Sign-up required. There is a $5 entrance fee for participation.
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August 3: Multicultural Storytime with the IU Cognitive Development Lab, 10:00 – 11:00 am

Come to the Morgenstern Books children’s department for IU Cog Lab’s monthly story time, often featuring stories in other languages! This month, they will be reading in English.
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August 4: Creative Writing for Homeschoolers Seminar, 3:00 – 5:00 pm

Come learn about creative writing from beloved Bloomington local author, editor, and youth mentor, Rachel Lulich!
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August 7: Wholehearted Book Club, 7:00 – 8:00 pm

Join the monthly meeting of the Wholehearted Book Club, led by Molly McDonald of Cocuun! The read for this month is The Eloquence of Silence by Thomas Moore.

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