Historical photo of City truck picking up a Curbside Cleanup pile.
Bloomington’s Citywide Curbside Cleanup began in 1964 as the “Clean Up - Paint Up - Fix Up Campaign” or “Spring Clean Up” as it was often called.

Bloomington Briefing

April 2010

Volume 18, No. 2

Index

Page 1.

  • Bloomington Yesterday - The Golden Trash Can Award.
  • From Airport South to South Loop -- Rebranding and planning efforts are underway for District.
  • Protect yourself -- Be wary of solicitors.
  • Adaptive Youth Softball.
  • 2010 Primary Election.

Page 2.

  • Building community -- Maintaining essential services that grow our city.
  • Up for a challenge -- Bloomington joins US-169 Corridor Coalition.

Page 3.

  • Property maintenance -- Finding creative solutions.
  • Emerald Ash Borer update.
  • 2010 Census Questionnaire.
  • An eye on crime -- Business Watch Program.

Page 4.

  • Curbside Cleanup.
  • Earth Action Heroes.
  • Unclutter your world - Simplify life with Citywide Garage Sales.

Page 5.

  • Public Health:
    • Identifying opportunities -- The Youth Action Crew.
    • Here’s to your health -- Making Bloomington a healthier place.
    • Celebrate without alcohol -- Talk to your teens about making smart choices.
  • Human Services news:
    • Run for peace.
    • Let’s go fly a kite -- Celebrating Children’s Day.
    • Third Annual Global Celebration.
    • Housing and Technology Expo -- Resources for active, aging adults.
    • Older Americans’ Month -- Special events at Creekside.

Page 6.

  • Adult athletics.
  • Bloomington Family Aquatic Center (BFAC) -- Discounted season passes for residents.
  • Bush Lake Beach.
  • Summer Spectrum.
  • Bloomington Fastpitch Association.

Page 7.

  • Get together with friends -- Picnic shelters make the perfect summer venue.
  • Summer Adventure Playgrounds.
  • Playground Partnership Program -- End-of-summer play dates.
  • Green thumb? -- Garden plots available.
  • Have canoe, will travel -- Enjoy our natural resources.
  • And the winner is…City recognizes hospitality industry for food safety.
  • Bloomington Center for the Arts:
    • Bloomington Arts Center exhibitions, performances, events.
    • Schneider Theater performances and events.
    • Community events.

Page 8.

  • Recreational fires -- Take fire safety seriously.
  • Bloomington Top 10 -- #3 For working moms.
  • On patrol -- Follow the rules of the road.
  • Don’t forget Fido -- Pets left in hot cars suffer.
  • Rainwater Gardens -- Workshops teach the basics.
  • Bring home some green -- Annual tree sale helps plant hundreds of trees.

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