Bloomington Briefing

December 2004

National Night Out participants.

Volume 12, No. 6

This four-color, tabloid newsletter is sent to all single-family households and businesses. For your downloading convenience, we offer two sizes of files: the entire newsletter or one page at a time.

Briefing (8-page, 1.6MB PDF)

Index

Page 1.

Bloomington Resources -- New online Directory takes flight.
Let's talk -- Conversation starters for busy families.
Elections 2004 -- Residents turn out to vote.
Nationally recognized -- Locally prized.
A significant financial Achievement -- Bloomington awarded top ratings from S & P's, Moody's and Fitch.

Page 2.

Mayor's Column:
- Dedicated to service -- Crime prevention specialist honored.
- Rules and regulations -- Motorized scooters, skateboards, bikes and go-carts.
- Serve your community -- Opportunities available for civic-minded adults and youth.
- Get involved.

Page 3.

LRT rolls into Bloomington -- New alternatives for workers and residents.
Mitigating airport noise -- A quality of life issue.

Page 4.

Upcoming events:
- Holiday open house -- A historic gathering.
- Bloomington Loves Its Kids.
Winter Fete -- One cool event.
Youth sports:
- Hockey.
- Bloomington Athletic Association.
Adult sports:
- Tennis drills.
- Daytime volleyball.
Galaxy Youth Centers.
AR&LE.
Plan your event -- Picnic shelters available for rent.

Page 5.

Bloomington Center for the Arts:
- Bloomington Arts Center exhibitions, performances, events.
- Black Box Theater performances and events.
- Schneider Theater performances and events.
2004 - 2005 Outdoor skating rinks.

Page 6.

Earth Action Heroes: The Toro Troopers.
Make the difference -- Steps you can take to ensure a bright tomorrow:
- Wetland vegetation treatment -- Policy offers incentive for property owners.
- It's in the bag -- Program update.
- Snow and ice removal tips -- Limit salt and other chemical use this winter.
- Spring 2005 Curbside Cleanup.

Page 7.

Take a bow -- or two. Bloomington Schools' pair win human rights award.
Communications awards -- Bloomington takes home the gold.
Celebrate the holidays at Creekside.
Programs at Creekside.
- Defensive driving class.
- Get to know us.
- Need a space for your next event?
- Support for families.

Page 8.

Look into a home improvement loan -- Now accepting applications.
Bloomington Yesterday: Lyndale Avenue Drawbridge - 1943.
Winter in Minnesota -- Expect snow.
Flag etiquette -- Rules for displaying the red, white and blue.
Get with the flow -- Protect water meters from freezing.
Passport service available at Motor Vehicle.
Smoke-free dining -- Bloomington restaurants join the list.

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