​Join Theresa Claire and Eldon McCabe from Hurlow Wealth Management Group as they discuss retirement mentality. The traditional concept of retirement is often associated with an abrupt departure from the working world and can lead to an unfulfilling life. A more rewarding and fulfilling approach to retirement goes beyond mere relaxation and leisure. This webinar will provide practical exercises to help attendees reflect upon what they value most in life and devise their own unique, fulfilling retirement plan. This webinar aims to empower attendees to rethink their retirement, focusing on overall life quality rather than just financial stability.

Date: 01/17/2024
Time: 12 p.m. Eastern / 9 a.m. Pacific
Location: Zoom (a link will be sent prior to event)
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.

The limited edition "More Than a Shelter" T-Shirts represent the complexity and care behind Middle Way House's comprehensive services. Local artist @empr.ints worked closely with Middle Way staff to tell the organization's story through the design: from the 24/7 Help & Crisis Line to the historic Coca-Cola building in the background, these shirts represent Middle Way House's mission! All proceeds from the T-shirt pre-order go directly to support Middle Way House's comprehensive services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, and human trafficking. Purchase a T-Shirt today at https://givebutter.com/morethanashelter. ​

Mayor John Hamilton announced the launch of a $100,000 no-interest, down-payment assistance pilot program to help up to 10 police officers and 10 firefighters purchase homes, as an incentive to serve and live in the city of Bloomington. This pilot program will pay $10,000 per year over ten years to sworn public safety officers to pay off the down-payment loan and ultimately provide $100,000 in home equity.

To be eligible for the program, participants must have been employed for one year and completed training and their probationary period. To receive the full benefit, they must remain employed with the City as a sworn firefighter or police officer throughout the 10-year term. The officers and firefighters must purchase a property within the City of Bloomington with an approved mortgage and maintain the property as their primary residence. 

The innovative program, among the nation’s most generous, is designed to accomplish several objectives. First, attracting and retaining sworn police officers and firefighters is an ongoing concern in Bloomington and nationwide, and by providing substantial financial support over ten years, the pilot program seeks both to attract and retain officers more successfully. ​

The Community Justice and Mediation Center (CJAM) is offering a 40-hour training program for community members interested in learning about conflict resolution, mediation, or restorative justice. These skills are useful in all areas of life -- family relationships, work relationships, volunteer work, etc.  If you are interested in enhancing your communication and listening skills, along with learning basic mediation and negotiation techniques, this is a great opportunity for you.  The training offers hands-on skill development, combining activities, lecture, and practice. Participants can use their skill building acquired through the training in their life and community without becoming a volunteer. Completion of the training qualifies participants to become volunteer mediators with CJAM. 

Training sessions will be held via Zoom on Thursday evenings (7-9 pm) and Saturdays (8:30 am-3:00 pm).  Dates are Thursday February 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, & March 2, 2024. Tuition is $300, with an early bird special of $275 if received by 01/15/2024.  A limited number of scholarships are available -- just ask!
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Apply online at http://cjamcenter.org/training-and-education/,call 812-336-8677 or email [email protected].  We'd be happy to answer any questions you have!

The Tiny Desk Contest is returning for the tenth year. The competition is open to all musical artists without a current recording contract. The winner will play a Tiny Desk concert at NPR in Washington, D.C., be featured on NPR’s All Things Considered, and headline NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Contest On The Road tour.

Competitors are encouraged to create a video showcasing a song that they have written. The video will show the singer performing a Tiny Desk concert. Contests will upload the video to YouTube and submit an entry form by Wednesday, February 2024.

A panel of judges, including members of NPR Music, DJs from NPR Member stations, industry experts and Tiny Desk alums will choose the winner. They will be looking for someone at least 18 years old and living in the U.S., U.S.V.I., or Puerto Rico.

The contest will be open for entries from 10 a.m. ET, Tuesday, January 23 through 11:59 p.m. ET, Wednesday, February 21, 2024.

For more information, visit https://tinydeskcontest.npr.org/2024/announcement/.