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October 2011

Volume 19, No. 5

Briefing (8-page, 3.7MB PDF)

Index

Bloomington Briefing

Page 1.

  • Give us your best shot -- Submit your Bloomington photos.
  • Council again lowers property tax levy.
  • Serving the community since 1947 -- Fire Department open houses.
  • National Night Out -- A good time had by all.

Page 2.

  • Council again lowers property tax levy--continued from page 1.

Page 3.

  • Awesome accolades:
    • Communicating excellence -- City wins big in national competition.
    • Financial reporting excellence -- City wins budget award.
  • Good to know:
    • Feeding wildlife -- Maintaining a safe environment.
    • Living well in Bloomington.
  • Rambler Redo.
  • Changes at City Clerk's Office.

Page 4.

  • Fall reminder -- Keep leaves out of the street.
  • Stop stormwater in its tracks.
  • Earth Action Heroes.
  • Efforts in sustainability:
    • A clean sweep -- New street sweeper better for the environment.
    • Prairie home companions -- City cultivates natural landscapes.

Page 5.

  • For your information:
    • Building resources and relationships -- Human Services strengthens the community.
    • Making connections -- Latino and Somali fairs.
    • Opening minds, opening doors -- Disability employment awareness workshop.
  • Health matters:
    • Fitness matters Human Services Senior Program -- Keeps your mind sharp and body fit.
    • Upcoming parties -- Don't miss out on these delicious lunch events.
    • Free online services -- New website serves seniors, empowers caregivers.
  • Honoring our heroes -- Annual veterans' appreciation lunch and photo wall.
  • Give the gift of time -- Volunteers strengthen the community.

Page 6.

  • Here's to your health:
    • Curbing underage drinking -- Bloomington City Council approves social host ordinance.
    • Focus your driving -- Steer clear of distractions.
    • Know the drill -- Practice fire safety in your home.
  • Preparing for winter weather.
  • Halloween safety.
  • Protect your pets -- Obtain a pet license.

Page 7.

  • Get out and be active:
    • Trick-or-treat? Get in the Halloween spirit at annual bash.
    • A tumbling good time -- L'il flips with L'il Flipsters.
    • Embrace the cold -- Volunteer your time at an outdoor ice rink.
  • Pickleballers rejoice -- Tennis-badminton hybrid gains following and courts.
  • Let's play ball! Visitors to Red Haddox Field greeted by new mural.
  • Born Again Jocks -- It's indoor volleyball time!
  • Center for the Arts:
    • Inez Greenberg Gallery.
    • Atrium Gallery.
    • Schneider Theater.
    • Special Events.

Page 8.

  • General Election information -- Voting assistance, registration and absentee voting.
  • 2011 Bloomington polling places.

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