Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington will host “BOYS to MEN,” a fundraiser to provide crucial funding to support male-focused programming at the Club. The annual event will be held virtually on Thursday, October 22nd, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. The Ken Nunn Law Office is honored to serve as the Presenting Sponsor for this unique event.

“This is one of our marquee events each year and promises to leave our guests with a true sense of inspiration,” commented Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington Executive Director, Jeff Baldwin. “The importance of this event cannot be underscored enough. BOYS to MEN allows the Club to provide remarkable and necessary education and mentoring to young males. Additionally, this event gives the Club a public platform to educate the community further on the work our staff performs on a daily basis mentoring kids, especially those who need us most.”

In years past, the event included an in-depth panel discussion - which consisted of coaches, athletes or community leaders - with a spirited discussion about the importance of mentorship. This year, however, there will not be a headlining panel or speaker as Club kids will take centerstage. Guests will see the Club through the eyes of Club kids.

Starting later this month, motorists will have the opportunity to use a contactless approach to find, reserve, and pay for parking at over 150 spots in two app-only parking zones in Bloomington:  
 

• North Walnut Grove Street from East Tenth Street to East Cottage Grove Avenue, and East Cottage Grove Avenue from North Walnut Grove Street to North Woodlawn Avenue  
• North Walnut Street between 11th and 17th  Streets and North College Avenue between 11th and 17th Streets 

Together with The Ryder Magazine and Film Series, the City of Bloomington Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration Commission will host a screening of The Black Power Mixtape: 1967-1975 (2011) on Saturday, October 24, at 2 p.m. at Switchyard Park Pavilion (1601 South Rogers St.)  The screening of the award-winning documentary on the Black Power Movement co-produced by actor Danny Glover and featuring Angela Davis and Harry Belafonte will be followed by the opportunity to participate in small group discussions of the film.  As seating for the event will be limited due to physical distancing requirements, reservations are requested by Friday, October 16 at https://tinyurl.com/MLKBlackPowerMixtapeRSVP. ​

Patrick Ziepolt has joined Mallor Grodner LLP as an attorney in the firm’s business and professional practice services division and litigation practice area. He brings extensive experience in commercial law, advocating for businesses, minority owners, and majority owners in breach-of-contract and fiduciary-duty disputes. His work ranges from pre-suit negotiation through jury verdict through appeal to this State’s highest court.

Patrick earned his J.D., magna cum laude, at Indiana University Maurer School of Law, and his B.A., from Amherst College. He has been recognized as a Super Lawyers® Rising Star in business litigation, annually, since 2014.
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Contact Patrick A. Ziepolt in our Bloomington office, 812.332.5000.

​Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington and the Monroe County Airport, along with Monroe County Board of Commissioners and Monroe County Council hosted a dedication and grand opening of Ivy Tech’s Automotive Technology training program on Thursday, October 1 at 1 p.m. The event was held at Ivy Tech’s repurposed garage space on airport grounds.
 
In May 2020, Ivy Tech began leasing hangar space at the airport and relocated its automotive technology training program to it once renovations were complete. Ivy Tech training classes in this high-wage, high-demand job field start as soon as Oct. 26. Eligible residents can earn a tuition-free job certification in auto repair in just 6 classes.