Bloomington Briefing

August 2010

Volume 18, No. 4

Briefing (8-page, 3.3MB PDF)

Human Services August 2010 People2People (4-page, 2.8MB PDF)

Index

Bloomington Briefing

River Rendezvous reenactors.
River Rendezvous takes place
at Pond-Dakota Mission Park, 401 East 104th Street, on Saturday,
September 25, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Page 1.

  • Time to Rendezvous.
  • Bikeable, walkable Bloomington.
  • Fresh and local -- Farmers Market delivers.
  • Award winning -- City wins big in competition.
  • Book ‘em.

Page 2.

  • Investing in our future.
  • Bloomington Yesterday -- At the movies at Southtown.

Page 3.

  • Relief is coming -- Interchange improvements moving forward.
  • Sustainable travel -- The way to a better future.
  • Studying traffic -- Open house September 27.
  • Riding your bike just got easier.
  • Off-road recreational vehicles.
  • Safety first BB and pellet guns.

Page 4.

    • Earth Action Heroes.
    • Rising to the surface -- Filamentous algae appear on city lakes and ponds.
    • Yard waste reminder State law requires use of compostable bags.
    • Did you know? Composting for a healthy yard.

Page 5.

    • Tackling the Tak Attack-- Fire Department conducts safety drill at MOA.
    • Meet volunteer firefighter Diane Purcell.
    • Recreational fires.
    • Website goes to the dogs (and cats!) -- Adoptable animals online.
    • Wild Bloomington -- Know when to call Animal Control.

Page 6.

    • Staybridge Suites honored.
    • Hospitality: Bloomington’s number one industry.
    • Make your hardwood shine -- Free seminar offered.
    • Exercise your rights! Get out and VOTE!

Page 7.

  • Let’s play ball -- Toro Grandstand at Red Haddox Field is open.
  • Thank you Summer Fete sponsors!
  • ARLE.
  • Adult and youth sports.
  • Bloomington Center for the Arts:
    • Bloomington Arts Center exhibitions, performances, events.
    • Schneider Theater and Black Box Theater performances and events.

Page 8.

    • Bloomington Center for the Arts 2010 - 2011 Performance series schedule.

Special Insert: Human Services August 2010 People2People

Smiling girls.
Human Services’ mission is to provide exceptional programs and services to all Bloomington residents.

Page HS1.

  • Opening doors to the community.
  • Volunteers matter.
  • Minnesota drug card program.
  • Discussing universal human rights.
  • E-Subscribe -- E-mail subscription service.

Page HS2.

  • Virtual physical fitness -- Nintendo Wii leagues now forming.
  • Give your brain a workout.
  • Wi-Fi for all.
  • Good food, great company.
  • Helping good people connect to good causes:
    • Creekside Boutique comes to Farmers Market.
    • Giving the gift of time.
    • Bridging the gap -- Helping residents turn their houses into homes.

Page HS3.

  • Ensuring equality for all:
    • Omar Bonderud Award.
    • Disability employment awareness.
  • Americans with Disabilities Act.
  • Reporting a human rights violation.
  • Bloomington Sister City Organization (BSCO):
    • Cultivating friendships and fun times.
    • BSCO now on Facebook.

Page HS4.

  • Events at Creekside -- See a show, take a class and make new friends!

 

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