Morgenstern Books
Bloomington utilities director Katherine Zaiger and mayor Kerry Thomson at Morgenstern Books & Café for the mayor's Traveling Town Hall.
Kelton O'Connell
MCCSC students head back to school with Extended Day funded—for now
Monroe County schools are back in session this Wednesday. As in years past, children in kindergarten through sixth grade can participate in MCCSC’s Extended Day program, before and after school.
A visual Taste of Bloomington
For the first time since the pandemic, Taste of Bloomington returned on Saturday (August 2) with local restaurant booths and musical talent. Kelton O’Connell captured the Kirkwood Avenue action from every possible angle.
Local artists to showcase paintings, photography, and music at monthly Gallery Walk
Every first Friday of the month, 13 Bloomington art galleries are open late, from 5-8 p.m., as part of the Gallery Walk. This is a sampling of four exhibits for this coming Friday (August 1), which includes paintings, photographs, and music.
Kirkwood Avenue & Lincoln Street
Dirt Fest is taking place today outside the Monroe County Public Library. Dirt was donated by Good Earth Composting, LLC with support from Bloomington Parks & Recreation. Booths were available for families, including learning about soil, making mud art, and seeds to take home and grow.
Summer Camps Part 3: Self-expression
Summer in Monroe County isn’t just a break from school—it’s a time for young residents to learn and grow in different ways. The B Square visited half a dozen summer camps around Bloomington and met campers, counselors, and staff, to learn how children and teens spent their summers.
Summer Camps Part 2: Leading through games
Summer in Monroe County isn’t just a break from school—it’s a time for young residents to learn and grow in different ways. The B Square visited half a dozen summer camps around Bloomington and met campers, counselors, and staff, to find out how children and teens spent their summers.