The basic services provided by public libraries are funded by taxes, but all the cool stuff happening inside them is not. Book clubs, teen rec spaces, exhibits and special events – all of those things (and more) are supported by volunteer-powered library foundations. At the Monroe County Public Library that foundation is called Friends of the Library, and board member …
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Pickleball! It’s the hot new thing in recreational sports. Switchyard Park has four courts and RCA Park has six, but all of them are outdoors. Bloomington Pickleball Club member Timber Tucker says we need some indoor courts for year-round play, and to keep up with rising demand. Activate! is a partnership between WFHB and the City of Bloomington Volunteer Network, …
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It’s part lottery, part democracy, and all heart. 100+ Women Who Care is a giving club, pooling individual donations into a cash prize awarded to local nonprofits four times a year. Club member Kathy Romy explains how it works. Activate! is a partnership between WFHB and the City of Bloomington Volunteer Network, working together to build a strong, healthy and …
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This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, January 29th, 2024. Later in the program, dozens came out to protest IU’s cancellation of Palestinian Artist Samia Halaby outside the Eskenazi Art Museum on Friday. More in today’s feature report. That’s Raquel Anderson from El Centro Comunal with some examples of the work their volunteers do to support Bloomington’s Latino community. …
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El Centro Comunal supports Bloomington’s Latino community. Raquel Anderson is on the board of directors of this grassroots organization that is completely independent of the university or government. Activate! is a partnership between WFHB and the City of Bloomington Volunteer Network, working together to build a strong, healthy and engaged community. You can learn more about volunteer opportunities in the …
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Johnson Christian Village is a faith-based not-for-profit serving local seniors. Rhonda Greene works there and she loves to see volunteers come in and spend quality time with the residents, or take them out into the community to do a little volunteering of their own. Activate! is a partnership between WFHB and the City of Bloomington Volunteer Network, working together to …
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This is the WFHB Local News for Tuesday, January 16th, 2024. Later in the program, local journalist Dave Askins with the B Square Bulletin provides an update on Bloomington’s annexation efforts. More in today’s feature report. Also coming up in the next half hour, Lil Bub’s Lil Show – a co-production between WFHB and Lil Bub’s Big Fund. But first, …
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What some kids really want this holiday season is a true friend. Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Central Indiana has a waitlist of “littles” hoping Santa will bring them a “big.” Lauren Fulford works to match those kids with local volunteers willing to give the greatest gift of all: quality time. Activate! is a partnership between WFHB and the …
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This is the WFHB Local News for Thursday, December 14th, 2023. In today’s feature report, we have Prescription for Healthcare, a podcast collaboration between the WFHB Local News and Medicare for All Indiana. More in the bottom half of our program. Also coming up in the next half hour, the Bloomington City Council unanimously rejected the sale of the city’s …
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This is the WFHB Local News for Tuesday, December 12th, 2023. In today’s feature report, host of WFHB’s Firehouse Theater Richard Fish reports on Matilda the Musical presented by Constellation Stage and Screen. The show will be on stage December 14 – 31 at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. More in today’s feature report. Also coming up in the next half hour, …
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