 Hurlow Wealth Management Group is excited to announce the Women’s Financial Book Club: Women, Wealth and Wisdom. This spring, the group will be reading “Good to Great" by Jim Collins.
The book club's goals are three-fold:
BONUS: To relax and have a little fun! The ladies will get together for a discussion in Bloomington on Monday, May 19, 2025, 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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 Downtown Bloomington has partnered with Downtown Strategies to develop a Five-Year Action Plan for our downtown.
Instead of brainstorming everything we could do, their bite-sized plan will identify practical, small-scale strategies for what we should do to see immediate impact. Be part of the process! Please complete our anonymous input survey. Your feedback is important to the success of this partnership and the future of Downtown Bloomington. Survey Link: www.surveymonkey.com/r/DowntownBloomingtonIN Mental Health America of Monroe County (MHA-MC) invites you to celebrate the power of community and the importance of mental health at our 5th Annual Monroe County Mental Health Champions Gala, taking place on May 16, 2025 at the Bloomington Convention Center.
This special event brings together individuals and organizations dedicated to reducing the stigma surrounding mental health and expanding access to essential mental health resources. We will honor the outstanding efforts of local community members and agencies who exemplify our mission to promote mental wellness and support those facing mental health challenges. The evening will feature:
City to Celebrate Grand Opening of Hopewell Commons, Bloomington’s Newest Park, on April 234/9/2025 Hopewell Commons, the city’s newest park, will officially open at 332 W. University St. on April 23 with a grand opening celebration featuring guest speakers, live music, food trucks, games, and more. Located just west of the B-Line Trail and Seminary Square Kroger, the one-acre park is a key component of the planned Hopewell neighborhood development project, which is transforming the former IU Health hospital site into a vibrant, mixed-use community.
Festivities begin at 3:30 p.m. with live music by the Sam Finley Four on the Hopewell Commons stage. Parks and Recreation will have pickleball paddles and balls available for use on the new, temporary pickleball courts, as well as ping pong paddles for the park’s concrete ping pong tables. The formal ceremony starts at 4:15 p.m. with introductions by Chamber of Commerce President Eric Spoonmore and Parks and Recreation Administrator Tim Street. Remarks will be delivered by Mayor Kerry Thomson, Milestone Assistant General Superintendent Thomas Gott, and representatives from the Bloomington Redevelopment Commission and the Economic and Sustainable Development Department. The City of Bloomington has issued a call for volunteers to participate in a Downtown Community Cleanup Day on Monday, May 5, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., in preparation for Indiana University’s graduation weekend. The cleanup will focus on making the downtown area more welcoming for residents and visitors by picking up litter, pulling weeds, and improving the overall appearance of public spaces.
City staff will lead the cleanup teams and provide all necessary tools and equipment. Volunteers will have the opportunity to work alongside Mayor Kerry Thomson as part of this community effort. The day will be spearheaded by City staff and Brighten Bloomington crews, a Centerstone Job Placement Partnership with the City’s Public Works department. Brighten Bloomington participants work year-round to assist with various maintenance tasks, including painting curbs, refreshing no-parking zones, cleaning storm drains, and maintaining tree plots. Volunteers will meet at Waldron Hill Buskirk Park (331 S Washington St, behind the police station) for a morning kickoff before fanning out into cleanup teams. The location offers convenient parking nearby (Fourth Street Garage and Lincoln Street), public restrooms at the Allison-Jukebox Community Center, and plenty of space for a community gathering.  Taste of Bloomington, presented by Master Rental, is back, August 2nd on Kirkwood, and here is what you need to know:
• Free to attend—no ticket needed. • $5 cap on food so you can try lots of different things. • Music headliners Clayton Anderson & Dizgo, with more bands TBA. • Featuring local restaurants, food trucks, breweries, wineries, and distilleries. For vendor, sponsorship, or volunteer info, email [email protected]. More details coming soon! The Bloomington/Monroe County Human Rights Commission (BMCHRC) is seeking nominations for the 2025 Human Rights Award, which honors an individual or organization for meritorious service improving civil rights, human relations, or civility in our community. The awards have recognized numerous recipients since 1997.
Nominations are accepted at bton.in/HRA with a submission deadline of May 1, 2025 at 5 p.m. Nominees must be residents of or organizations within Bloomington or unincorporated areas of Monroe County. The BMCHRC especially welcomes nominations of those who ensure rights to equal access in our community, celebrate Bloomington and Monroe County in all its diversity, or advocate for greater civility and stronger connections. Nominations may be based on a legacy of work supporting human rights or specific projects undertaken in 2024. The mission of the BMCHRC is to enforce the Bloomington/Monroe County Human Rights Ordinance in a fair and timely manner, to educate community members about their rights and responsibilities under various civil rights laws, and to advocate for changes in policies and laws. Blue & Co., LLC is honored to be named among Indiana’s Best Places to Work by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce for 2025. This is the 16th year Blue & Co. has made the list.
“Being named a Best Place to Work for more than a decade is testament to our firm's incredible culture, allowing our team members to better serve their clients, families, and friends. Our firm values of ‘Responsive, Caring Advocates’ can be seen throughout Blue with both our teammates and our clients," said Brad Shaw, Managing Director at Blue & Co. Best Places to Work in Indiana is a program that utilizes employee surveys to determine the best employers in the state. The major benefits of the program include heightened company pride, public relations and marketing advantages, and a thorough employee feedback report. The Bloomington/Monroe County Human Rights Commission (BMCHRC) has announced the twelve winners of the 2025 Human Rights Art/Essay Contest. Students in grades K-6 responded to the prompt “how does diversity make our community stronger?” through art or essays. Nearly 100 students from seven local schools participated by submitting original artwork and essays. The contest encourages young voices to reflect on themes of inclusion, empathy, and community—values that are central to the mission of the Human Rights Commission. The art contest was judged by BMCHRC Commissioners Amy Jackson and Stephen Coover, who selected winners in two categories: Grades K-2 and Grades 3-6.  The City of Bloomington has appointed Nikeshia Fomby, MBA, as its new Public Engagement Director, effective today. Fomby brings over two decades of experience in community development, workforce strategy, and public service—positioning her to lead meaningful efforts that will connect residents to their local government and expand engagement citywide.
As Public Engagement Director, Fomby will spearhead initiatives that promote transparency, foster collaboration, and elevate resident voices in city decision-making. Her leadership will focus on building sustainable relationships between the City and the community—ensuring that programs, services, and resources are accessible, inclusive, and responsive to diverse needs. “Co-creating with the community means recognizing that every voice matters—not just during moments of celebration or crisis, but in the everyday work of building a city that reflects the people who call it home,” says Mayor Kerry Thomson. “Nikeshia’s leadership will ensure that residents are not just heard, but meaningfully involved in shaping what comes next. Her extensive background in community-building, advocacy, and workforce development makes her the ideal person to deepen the City’s commitment to collaboration, equity, and meaningful public participation. I’m confident she will help us create stronger, more inclusive pathways for engagement that empower residents to co-author Bloomington’s future.” |
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