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Bike to School is a family-friendly cycling event supporting the Back to School efforts of The Salvation Army and area churches which outfits over 600 Monroe County elementary students with backpacks stuffed with school supplies. Salvation Army staff work closely with MCCSC and RBB school systems to ensure that area children are ready to learn.
There are two routes to best suit you and your family:
10 Mile Family Loop This ride is designed for riders of all ages and skills. You’ll leave from downtown Bloomington and ride south on the B-Line for 5 miles and loop back up. This ride begins at 9am for a helmet fitting, safety video, and route orientation. Map of the 10 mile Family loop.
25 Mile Loop This ride is designed for riders looking for the challenge of Monroe County hills. You’ll leave from downtown Bloomington and ride north into the northern part of the county and loop back downtown. This ride begins at 9am. Map of the 25 mile loop. There is a SAG stop at New Prospect Baptist Church, located just in Dolan, just south of Robinson Rd.
SAG services will cease at noon.
A free lunch will be provided following the ride for participants at The Salvation Army (111 N. Rogers St. Bloomington, IN 47404).
This event is a proud part of the Tour of Bloomington, a national cycling event that if you haven’t seen, this is the year you should attend!
If you can’t ride, volunteers are needed!
The residents of Bloomington will have several opportunities in July to interact with City of Bloomington department leaders outside of regular business hours. Everyone is welcome to meet and discuss concerns, current projects and future plans. These events are part of Mayor Hamilton’s ongoing Town Hall Meetings series.
The public is encouraged to attend any or all of these after hours opportunities to interact with City staff. There will be no formal agendas, just a chance to interact and share thoughts, concerns and ideas. All are welcome.
Last year, we helped over 250 students with backpacks and school supplies. We anticipate this number to be much greater this year.
LOW COST SHOT CLINIC FOR DOGS & CATS
Event is free, shots cost.
SUNDAY, JULY 24 (1-3pm) at RICHLAND PLAZA IN ELLETTSVILLE
The Monroe County Humane Association is offering a low-cost shot clinic for dogs & cats on Sunday, July 24, 1:00-3:00 p.m. at Richland Plaza in Ellettsville (4600 W. Richland Plaza Drive). Vaccines start at just $15, vaccine packages start at just $35 (Rabies, Distemper, Bordetella, microchips and nail trims). On the day of the event there will be a licensed veterinarian on site to administer the vaccines. No appointments necessary, first come, first serve. Pets must be on a leash or in a carrier. Bring proof of participation in a government funded assistance program for even more discounts.
Baritone Richard Lewis and friends whip up a frothy concoction of scenes by Irving Berlin, Sullivan, Puccini and Verdi about the risks of love and romance.
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On Wednesday, July 27 at 6 pm Darrell Boggess, Solar Indiana Renewable Energy Network (SIREN) volunteer and retired industrial engineer, will present a talk entitled “Indiana’s Increasing Solar Energy Resource”. SIREN, a project of the nonprofit Center for Sustainable Living, is an educator and promoter of renewable energy and energy conservation. SIREN presents free public Going Solar programs at libraries, churches and civic groups to help people learn about renewable energy performance, cost and availability.
The Bloomfield Friday Farmer’s Market will feature “Small Business Night” and “Vintage Pop-Up Night” on Friday, September 9 from 4-7 pm. For a $5 fee, small businesses and vintage/collectable sellers are invited to set up a tent/table and advertise their business or sell their wares! The purpose of Small Business Night is to inform the public about the goods and services provided by small businesses in our own community, and to encourage residents to “buy local”. The Bloomfield market is held each Friday and is located on the corner of Spring and Franklin streets. Small Business displays will be set up in the grassy lot across Franklin Street from Bloomfield Manufacturing. Businesses can pay their fee to the market manager that evening. If there are questions, please contact the committee via our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Bloomfield.community.farmers.market/
$10 Adults, $5 children 12 & under
The residents of Bloomington will have several opportunities in July to interact with City of Bloomington department leaders outside of regular business hours. Everyone is welcome to meet and discuss concerns, current projects and future plans. These events are part of Mayor Hamilton’s ongoing Town Hall Meetings series.
The public is encouraged to attend any or all of these after hours opportunities to interact with City staff. There will be no formal agendas, just a chance to interact and share thoughts, concerns and ideas. All are welcome.
$10 Adults, $5 children 12 & under