Bloomington Briefing
August 2009
Volume 17, No. 4
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Index
Bloomington Briefing
“Dino Turtle,” first appeared with the completion of Reservoir Park in 1968.
The 1500-pound turtle was recently relocated to the southeastern shore of Overlook
Pond.
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Dino Turtle lives on for future generations to enjoy.
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The results are in! Residents and critics give Briefing high marks.
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Let’s rendezvous - A festival of living history in Bloomington.
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Bloomington Historical Society - History lessons at Old own Hall.
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Weathering the storm – Hope for the best, plan for what may come.
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What’s developing?
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Maintaining neighborhoods.
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Road construction - Improvements mean safer roadways.
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Destination: Normandale Lake - New signs will help visitors navigate.
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Clearing the congestion.
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Buckle up! New seat belt law in effect.
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Earth Action Heroes.
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Ash trees at risk.
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Bikeability - Find your own bike route.
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Overpower pests without poison.
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Don’t get burned - Take fire safety seriously.
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A family tradition - Three generations fight fire.
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Protect others and save lives if disaster strikes - Join the Community Emergency
Response Team.
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Target defense with practice and classes - Visit South Metro Public Safety Training
Facility.
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Early intervention for kids - Help children overcome developmental delays.
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Aging in place.
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Sustainable home improvement series.
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Exercise your rights! Get out and VOTE!
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A place to run free - Off-leash area brings people and pets together.
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Bloomington Jazz Festival.
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Thank you Summer Fete sponsors!
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ARLE.
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Adult and youth sports.
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Bloomington Center for the Arts:
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Bloomington Arts Center exhibitions, performances, events.
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Schneider Theater and Black Box Theater performances and events.
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Bloomington Center for the Arts 2009 - 20010 Performance series schedule.
Special Insert: Human Services August 2009
People2People
Human Services recently partnered with the Bloomington
School District and Human Rights
Commission to offer a free, two-week cultural arts program for Bloomington students in
grades 1 - 5.
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Opening doors to the community.
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Don’t hesitate to Ask the City
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Connecting through art - Bloomington students study different cultures.
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Discussing universal human rights.
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E-Subscribe - E-mail subscription service.
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Virtual physical fitness - Nintendo Wii leagues now forming.
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Exercise your brain.
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Let’s do lunch - City Diner now serving friendship and fun.
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Across the miles - Stay in touch with Skype.
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Helping good people connect to good causes:
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Making the transition to independence.
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Talk about a model volunteer.
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Lending a hand - Volunteers assist residents with Curbside Cleanup.
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Ensuring equality for all:
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Omar Bonderud Award.
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Disability employment awareness.
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Americans with Disabilities Act.
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Reporting a human rights violation.
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Bloomington Sister City Organization (BSCO):
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Cultural exchanges - Sister City program facilitates global friendships.
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A “taste” of hospitality - Hotel receives BSCO Star Supporter
Award.
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Events at Creekside - See a show, take a class and make new friends!
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