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Bloomington Mayor Kerry Thomson will hold a Traveling Town Hall on Thursday, November 7, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Sherwood Oaks Church, 2700 E Rogers Road. The event will be divided into two sessions, each aimed at engaging with different segments of the Bloomington community.
The first town hall, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., is open to all Bloomington residents. Attendees will interact with local government officials, ask questions, and gain insight into various city projects and services. City Council members Courtney Daily and Matt Flaherty are expected to attend. The second session, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., will be focused on the Hispanic and Latinx community. Translators from Iglesia Hispana Sherwood Oaks will be available to ensure accessibility and facilitate participation. Council member Isak Nti Asare will join this discussion. These Traveling Town Halls are part of the Thomson administration’s broader initiative to make local government more accessible and responsive. Held every other month in different districts, the meetings provide a platform for residents to connect with their representatives, voice concerns, and stay informed about ongoing city initiatives. Upon arrival, attendees will receive index cards to write down questions or comments for the mayor and council members. Mayor Thomson will start the event with a brief update on current city projects before addressing the submitted questions. The session will conclude with a live Q&A if time permits. For more information, please contact the Office of the Mayor at 812-349-3406 or visit the City of Bloomington’s website at bloomington.in.gov.
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The Bloomington Arts Commission (BAC), in collaboration with the Department of Economic and Sustainable Development, has announced the launch of the 2024 Community Ar Grant program. The initiative will provide 10 microgrants, each up to $1,000, to local artists, community groups, neighborhood associations, and businesses to develop public art projects throughout Bloomington.
Now in its second year, the Community Art Grant program was established alongside the release of the 2023-2027 Public Art Master Plan. The Plan seeks to empower City residents to support, invest in, and take advantage of Bloomington’s rich legacy of local public art and culture. It also showcases examples of past public art projects and includes tools to enable local artists, community members, neighborhood groups, small businesses, and others to realize their own public art projects. Applicants for the Community Art Grant are encouraged to review the Public Art Master Plan before submitting proposals. Projects should align with the values and goals outlined in the plan, demonstrating both strong community engagement and support from local residents or stakeholders. Detailed information about the grant, eligibility and criteria, and the application are available here. “Together the Public Art Master Plan and the Community Art Grant program will help provide accessible pathways for community members looking to further engage with public art,” said Public Art Committee Chair Natalie Almanza. “These tools and resources aim to support and empower our creative community.” Applications for the grant will be accepted on a rolling basis through Monday, December 2, 2024, at 11:59 PM. Interested applicants can access the application form here. Carpenter Realtors Bloomington is celebrating its hard-working staff that have made exemplary strides for September & for the 3rd quarter! Congratulations to:
  The City of Bloomington has discontinued curbside vacuum leaf collection as of 2023, following two years of study and feedback from thousands of residents. Mulching and composting leaves in your yard, along with using the City’s yard waste collection program, have been identified as more efficient and environmentally friendly alternatives.
Mulching and Composting in Your Yard The most eco-friendly option is to mulch or compost leaves in your yard, turning them into natural fertilizer. The City offers online resources, including videos and articles, to help residents learn more about mulching and composting. Yard Waste Collection Residents who prefer to have leaves collected can use biodegradable paper yard waste bags or yard waste carts. There is no fee for leaf collection in November, but collection fees ($1 per bag/cart) will resume in December. The Public Works Department will partner with the Fire Department to provide free brown paper leaf collection bags. Packs of 5 bags will be made available to residents at no cost on a first-come, first serve basis. Residents may claim these bags at any City of Bloomington fire station. Supplies are limited to 2 packs of leaf bags per person and proof of City residency is required. For a map of fire station locations, please see https://bloomington.in.gov/sites/default/files/2023-07/fire-stations_230707.png The Bloomington Fire Department (BFD) is participating in Fire Prevention Week with a focus on this year’s theme, “Smoke Alarms: Make Them Work for You!” BFD has scheduled field trips to fire stations and classroom visits to teach students about fire safety.
While the theme centers on smoke alarms, firefighters will also cover topics such as calling 9-1-1, avoiding matches and lighters, and creating home fire escape plans. Fire Prevention Week, which has been observed for over 100 years, educates the public about reducing the risk of home fires. BFD offers these key smoke alarm safety tips:
The Frank Southern Ice Arena, 2100 S. Henderson St., opens to the public Oct. 11 with the first general admission public skating of the 2024-25 season from 7-8 p.m.
General admission public skating takes place only during scheduled times. Public skating hours on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays are subject to change; visit the ice arena calendar of events or call the Ice Information Hotline at 812-349-3741 for the weekend public skating schedule. General admission public skating times for Monday through Thursday are from noon until 2:30 p.m. Admission to all public skating sessions is $6 per person, plus $3 for skate rental. Ages five years and younger are admitted free. The annual Skate & Scare at the ice arena takes place Oct. 19 from 7-9 p.m. All ages are invited to come in costume and skate to spooky tunes, and to visit the haunted locker room! Admission to Skate & Scare is $6 per person plus $3 for skate rental. For more information about special events, hockey game times, or enrolling in ice skating lessons visit the ice arena calendar of events or call the Ice Information Hotline at 812-349-3741.  On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington, we are pleased to announce the hiring of Leslie Abshier as our next Chief Executive Officer. With over a decade of service to the Club as the Vice President of Resource Development, Leslie is a seasoned nonprofit leader who has consistently demonstrated a commitment to driving growth, fostering relationships, and implementing innovative solutions to propel the organization’s success. Leslie will assume the role on January 1, 2025 following the retirement of long-time Club CEO, Jeff Baldwin, at the end of 2024.
The Board of Directors hired a CEO Search Consultant earlier this year who assisted with a nationwide search that screened more than 100 candidates. Leslie was the clear choice through this process and is the ideal person to lead our organization into the future. Throughout her career, Leslie has demonstrated a knack for strategic thinking and execution, consistently driving results and exceeding goals. Her ability to forge strong connections with donors and stakeholders has been instrumental in her success and the success of the Club during her time. Her strengths include leveraging relationships to identify opportunities for growth and collaboration. Her vision for the future of the Club is rooted in these strengths. Leslie’s experience as the VP of Resource Development for the Club means that she is a familiar face for the organization in our community and is well-respected amongst her peers. Building on a strong foundation established by retiring CEO, Jeff Baldwin, Leslie looks forward to continuing to grow the stellar reputation of the Club as a leader in the community in youth development, nonprofit management and fundraising. Leslie’s passion for the mission – empowering all young people, especially those who need us most to reach their full potential as caring, productive, responsible citizens – drives her to continue to do whatever it takes to make sure kids and families in our community have the tools and opportunities they need to succeed.  Sign up today for Ivy+ Career Link Project Management Essentials. The course is aligned with Six Sigma Global Institute’s Project Management and certification program. Topics covered include explaining and applying the basic terminology, tools, and techniques generally recognized as good practices by project management professionals. Important leadership concepts related to team development also will be covered.
The six-week course will be held virtually, Thursdays November 7-December 20, from 6:00-9:00 pm. The cost per person is $600. To register, please contact [email protected] or click here. Saturday, October 26th at 7:00 PM & 11:00 PM | Buskirk-Chumley TheaterLet’s do the Time Warp AGAIN! Constellation Stage & Screen continues The Rocky Horror Picture Show tradition with its 19th annual interactive screening on Saturday, October 26 at 7:00pm & 11:00pm at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. Ticket prices will increase by $5 at the door, so purchase tickets in advance to save!
Join us 30 minutes prior to each screening (6:30 & 10:30pm) for our highly-anticipated pre-show event, featuring a costume contest, fabulous prizes, devirginization ceremony, and more! To host this year’s pre-show festivities, Constellation will welcome back local drag queen, producer, and host Oriana Perón. Oriana Perón is a dynamic drag performer from Bloomington, IN, who turned her love for cosplay into a captivating stage career. Since 2006, Oriana has combined her passion for anime, video games, and musical artistry into one-of-a-kind drag acts that have dazzled audiences across the country. Known for her quirky and fun performances, she’s been featured in Crunchyroll, Anime News Network, and Watermark Magazine. With a mission to create safe, engaging spaces and expand her anime-inspired drag shows internationally, Oriana continues to push the boundaries of performance art while spotlighting other talented nerdy performers. Limestone Post's Latest Story: Apprenticeships Work for Some High School Students But Not All — Yet10/4/2024 Workplace apprenticeships are not your typical after-school jobs. Designed to connect high school students to real-life experiences in the workplace, apprenticeships provide on-the-job training for careers after high school. Many find the work valuable. Some experts, though, question the effectiveness of the programs, in part because such apprenticeships are not available to all students. Check out Steve Hinnefeld's new story, Apprenticeships Work for Some High School Students But Not All — Yet in the recent edition of Limestone Post Magazine.
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