Bloomington Briefing

February 2009

Volume 17, No. 1

Sesquicentennial May 11th pie eating contest.

The in-your-face pie-eating contest at the Old Town
Hall’s May 11 opening was a crowd pleaser.

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Briefing (8-page, 2 MB PDF)

Index

Page 1.

It was a very good year -- Reflecting on Bloomington’s 150th.
Road to a better Bloomington -- Transportation in the forefront.
Frozen in time -- Time capsule includes 150th medallion.
Taste of Japan.
2009 Health Promotion Awards.

Page 2.

Following the money -- High quality services remain affordable.
Checks and balances.

Page 3.

Financial update -- City Council approves 2009 property tax levy.
Average household cost of services in 2008 for 15 Hennepin County cities.
Public Works innovator -- Bloomington Utilities Superintendent honored.
Got rabbit ears? -- Listen up for information you need to know.

Page 4.

Earth Action Heroes.
Time to clean -- Spring 2009 Curbside Cleanup.
Rain garden workshops -- Protecting our waterways.
Put a cap on waste -- Aveda stores accept plastic bottle caps.
Opting out -- Say ‘no’ to unsolicited phone books.
Did you know? -- Recycling fact.
Power drainers -- Unplug to save energy.

Page 5.

Read all about it -- Human Services provides valuable services.
Free tax preparation services.
Positive aging -- Talking about aging in the community.
Sharing customs and culture -- Global Celebration 2009 vendors needed.
It’s Fare for All -- Grocery buying program saves you money.
Keep your mind and body active -- Home and technology expo for aging adults.

Page 6.

An “eggs”traordinary event -- Spring egg hunt for kids age 8 and under.
Bloomington Family Aquatic Center (BFAC) -- Discounted season passes for residents.
Bloomington Center for the Arts:
- Bloomington Arts Center exhibitions, performances, events.
- Schneider Theater performances and events.
Spring dreaming -- Picnic shelters available for rent.
Bump, set, spike! -- Senior Volleyball League.
Just for fun -- Men’s, women’s and co-rec softball.
Batter up! -- An old-fashioned ball game.
Moving for health -- Fitness for older adults.
Summer Spectrum -- Super Sign-Up Saturday!
Spruce up your home -- Home improvement loans.
Play Every Day -- Guides offer families advice to get kids moving.

Page 7.

Taste of Chocolate.
Stars of food safety -- Bloomington Food Collaborative in the spotlight.
Keep kids safe during spring break -- Encouraging teens to abstain from alcohol.
Play Every Day -- Guides offer families advice to get kids moving.
Spruce up your home -- Home improvement loans.

Page 8.

Path of a Council land use decision.

Briefing HOME