Bloomington Briefing

December 2010

Volume 18, No. 6

Briefing (8-page, 4.1MB PDF)

Index

Bloomington Briefing

Canoe from hallowed out tree. Says Hallowed History.
The Bloomington Historical Society is currently displaying a 16-foot dugout canoe believed to have been used by Oneota and Dakota Indian tribes hundreds of years ago.

Page 1.

  • Hollowed history.
  • What's developing.
  • Top honors -- City wins big in national
    competition.
  • Support local artists -- It’s holiday art sale time.
  • Future leaders -- Youth Leadership Retreat.

Page 2.

  • Quality, cost-effective City services- Planning ahead creates a more sustainable Bloomington.

Page 3.

  • 2011 General Fund Budget.
  • Rambler Redo series.
  • Help for your home -- Grant and loan funds for improving foreclosed homes.
  • Subscribe to E-Subscribe.

Page 4.

    • Earth Action Heroes.
    • You can be a watershed hero.
    • Choice accolades -- City recognized for promoting alternative transportation.
    • A new way to work -- 494 Commuter Services.

Page 5.

    • Visit the boutique.
    • Memorable Mondays.
    • Resources and opportunities.
    • Tax preparation services.
    • “Get Acquainted” -- Highlighting new opportunities.
    • Wellness inventory -- Take control of your health.
    • Advocate for people with disabilities.
    • Showing our appreciation -- Veterans lunch honors service men and women.
    • Partners in fitness -- Japanese runner participates in Twin Cities marathon.
    • Travel to Japan -- Japanese culture, cuisine and more at annual event.

Page 6.

    • 2010 - 2011 Outdoor skating rinks.
    • Bloomington Ice Garden.
    • Winter Fete is where it’s at.
    • Volunteers needed -- Jump-start your outdoor activities.
    • Now playing -- Born Again Jocks volleyball.
    • Dreaming of spring? Reserve picnic shelters for outdoor events.

Page 7.

  • Enjoy bocce ball?
  • Calling all winter-lovers.
  • Bloomington Center for the Arts:
    • Bloomington Arts Center exhibitions, performances, events.
    • Schneider Theater and Black Box Theater performances and events.
  • Cornerstone aims to end violence.

Page 8.

    • A recipe for success -- Cooking safety made easy.
    • Navigating three-lane streets.
    • Forming healthy habits -- Program encourages kids to try something new.
    • On Patrol -- What is your car saying to thieves?

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