Paul Stapleton poses with a young Cooper’s hawk.
Paul Stapleton poses with a young Cooper’s hawk, which came to the Raptor Center with a broken wing, before releasing it into the wild.

Bloomington Briefing

October 2009

Volume 17, No. 5

Index

Page 1.

  • Following his (bird) calling.
  • Meet your hometown heroes -- Fire stations open to the public.
  • Book ’em a success.
  • A “Taste” of hospitality.
  • History lessons -- Old Town Hall special events.

Page 2.

  • Quality services, quality people.
  • To park or not to park.
  • Road construction.

Page 3.

  • Planning for the future -- Updated Comprehensive Plan now available.
  • Crime on wheels.
  • License plates are critical -- New critical habitat plates offered at Motor Vehicle.
  • Room to roam -- Discover the Regional Parks Foundation.
  • Time-of-Sale inspections.
  • Census countdown.

Page 4.

  • Earth Action Heroes.
  • Curly-leaf pondweed.
  • Fall reminder -- Keep leaves off the streets.
  • There is such a thing as a “free ride” -- Veterans ride for free on LRT and city buses.
  • Buckthorn bust -- Volunteers needed to help weed out invasive plant.

Page 5.

  • Make a difference -- Bloomington students in need of mentors.
  • Veterans Wall honors.
  • Providing real opportunities -- Disability Employment and Awareness Month.
  • Going for the gold -- Izumi City runner to race in Twin Cities Marathon.
  • Translation needed - no problem.
  • Acting for Life-- Fun, new theater workshop and conference.
  • Loaves and Fishes -- Timely information, resources and a good meal.

Page 6.

  • Family dialogue rules -- Dinnertime isn’t just for eating.
  • Parents have the power -- Creating a better future for your teen.
  • Taking it to the streets -- Block parties strengthen neighborhoods.
  • A real Bloomington hero.
  • Protect yourself against the flu.

Page 7.

  • Farmers Market moves indoors -- Come on in November 14 and December 5.
  • A Halloween treat -- Have a howling good time at annual bash.
  • Adult sports.
  • Unleash your creativity -- New classes offered.
  • Bloomington Center for the Arts:
    • Exhibitions, performances, events.

Page 8.

  • Exercise your rights! Get out and VOTE!

 

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