Bloomington Briefing

October 2004

Walking is the most popular activity at the Hyland/ Bush/ Anderson Lake Park Reserve.

Volume 12, No. 5

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Index

Page 1.

Open House -- visit your local fire station.
You're invited -- senior program's annual fall dance.
Wanted: your old cell phone.
The great outdoors -- visits to area parks increasing.
Next stop: Bloomington -- light rail right around the corner.

Page 2.

Mayor's Column:
- Expanding smoke-free areas -- working toward a fair solution.
Transportation update:
- Connecting American Boulevard -- bridge named for former City engineer.

Page 3.

Old Town Hall update:
- City Council considers options.
- A new life for Old Town Hall.
- Restoration of a city jewel.
2005 general fund budget -- Council approves preliminary budget and levy.
New on Web site: Building permit status; pending special assessment report.

Page 4.

Earth Action Heroes: The Buckthorn Busters, Cub Scout Pack 473.
Valuable resources:
- Best management practices improve water quality and clarity.
- Natural solutions for filtering pollutants.
- Create your own rain garden.
- Bust buckthorn at Pond Dakota Park.

Page 5.

Fall sports -- tennis, men's basketball, women's basketball, senior volleyball.
Galaxy Youth Centers.
Howlin' good time -- annual Halloween party.
Bloomington Center for the Arts:
- Bloomington Arts Center exhibitions, performances, events.
- Thursday Musical -- Thursday Morning Artist series.
- Continental Ballet-- The Nutcracker.
- Bloomington Civic Theatre -- Sweeney Todd; A Chorus Line.

Page 6.

Easing traffic on residential streets.
Real American heroes at home and abroad:
- Bloomington firefighter saves lives -- Sergeant Ryan Petersen honored.
- Above and beyond the call of duty -- Fire Department receives Patriot Award.
Bloomington Yesterday: Harvest time -- 1900.

Page 7.

Health news:
- Don't take a chance -- get your flu shot before the season starts.
- Community health fair for all ages is Saturday, October 23.
- October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
- Middle school and your child -- series provides insight.
Human Services:
- Support groups -- when you need a little assistance.
- Fare For All -- good food, great savings.
- Job training opportunities via Disability Employment Awareness Month.
- Health and wellness programs.
- Calling all crafters -- show us your handiwork.

Page 8.

State General Election:
- On the ballot.
- Who is eligible to vote?
- Can I register to vote on Election Day?
- Can I vote by absentee ballot?
Bloomington polling places.
Voting additions and changes to serve you better.
Voting assistance.

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