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Valhalla Memory Gardens would like to welcome Randy Bush to our team. Randy joins us as a Family Sales Councilor. With heartfelt compassion, he is already comforting the families of Bloomington and the surrounding areas. Whether you have an urgent need or you’re just planning for the future, give Randy a call at 812-332-9321.
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 We’re so grateful to the Monroe County community for rounding up your spare change for the Friends of the Library when you shopped at Bloomingfoods Co-op Market in November! Your generosity totaled just over $8,400, money which will support our programs, collections, and more. And a huge thank you to Bloomingfoods for making it possible by including the Friends in their wonderful Positive Change program. Become a Friend of the Library today.
The City of Bloomington has been recognized by the National Digital Inclusion Alliance as a 2023 Digital Inclusion Trailblazer. First launched in 2016, Digital Inclusion Trailblazers is a public inventory of local government initiatives promoting digital literacy and broadband access for underserved residents. The City was commended for its continuing efforts to bridge the digital divide, including conducting a scientific survey on broadband equity, developing a Digital Equity (DE) Strategic Plan, establishing a DE Grants Fund for nonprofit organizations, DE staffing, and efforts to make high speed broadband more available and affordable.
“The City is committed to creating digital equity by making digital access available to all in our community.” said Mayor John Hamilton. “I am proud of the strides our community has made towards this goal, and I appreciate the recognition.” This year, Bloomington joins a record number of Digital Inclusion Trailblazers, with 47 total awardees representing municipal, county, and regional governments paving the way for digitally inclusive communities across the US. The City’s Department of Housing and Neighborhood Development (HAND) will host five sessions of Homebuyers Club in 2024. Open to prospective homeowners across the community, the classes are targeted to first-time home buyers with income at or below 80 percent of area median income (AMI), with the goal of increasing accessibility to home ownership. Income-qualified residents who complete a Homebuyers Club and are purchasing a home within the city limits may qualify for assistance with downpayment and closing costs from HAND.
“Now, more than ever, purchasing a home is out of reach for many Bloomington residents,” said Mayor John Hamilton. “The HAND Homebuyer Club, as well as the down payment and closing cost assistance program, are some of the many ways that the City helps to make housing affordable. I encourage residents to take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about how they can make homeownership a reality.” We are so excited to celebrate our 10th Annual Casino Night!! Please put January 20, 2024 on your calendar for a fun night of blackjack, craps, silent auction, 50/50 raffle, prize wheel, and raffle prize drawing. Below is the link to purchase tickets.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cutters-casino-night-2024-tickets-744318315117?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Join Mother Hubbard's Cupboard, up to 24 local chefs, and a panel of judges in search of the best chili Bloomington has to offer. The Hub will be hosting the Chilly Cook-Off, a Freezefest event to raise funds for our community food resource center, on Thursday, Jan. 18 from 5 to 7 pm at the Mill (642 N. Madison St.). The Hub is currently seeking event sponsors, chefs, volunteers, and attendees. To learn more, visit the Chilly Cook-Off webpage or get in touch with Megan Betz at 812-339-5887.
According to Norton’s 2023 Holiday Cyber Safety Insights Report, online shopping scams are the most commonly reported scam during the holiday season, with victims losing an average of $1,500 during the holidays. One of the most prevalent online shopping scams includes fake shopping websites. These websites work by stealing consumer’s financial information or scamming buyers into spending money on products that will never arrive.
“Security is a high priority for our customers here at Northwest,” said Lance Spencer, chief information security officer at Northwest Bank. “As online shopping continues to grow in popularity, it’s vital that we educate consumers on how to protect themselves against costly scams – especially during the busy holiday shopping season.” Northwest recommends the following best practices when shopping online to ensure a safe holiday season:
For Northwest Bank customers who believe they may have fallen victim to an online shopping scam this holiday season, the Northwest security operations team encourages customers to call its fraud hotline at 1-877-672-5678. To learn more about Northwest Bank’s cybersecurity tips, please visit: https://www.northwest.bank/security-center/. The City is extending the hours of free downtown parking to encourage residents and visitors to do their holiday shopping at local small businesses.
Parking in City garages and on the street is always free on Sundays. Additional Free downtown parking will now include: FREE GARAGE & STREET (meter) PARKING
ADDITIONAL FREE GARAGE PARKING
When parking in surface lots, please refer to posted signage for information about parking rates. Surface lots are not included in the free parking for the dates listed here.  The Community Foundation of Bloomington & Monroe County is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarships for Monroe County – Dominic D’Onofrio and Anson Reynolds.
Including Monroe County’s two scholarship recipients, the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program (LECSP) will provide 147 scholarships statewide. Lilly Endowment Community Scholars are known for their community involvement, academic achievement, character, and leadership. 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 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 is administered statewide by Independent Colleges of Indiana (ICI) and locally through the Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County.  Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington is hiring part-time automotive technology instructors to teach 8-week courses. Day or evening classes are available and are held two times per week for three and half hours. The pay rate per class is $46.50 per hour for a total of 64 hours and classes begin January 16.
Course topics include:
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