Upcoming events

Celebrate a Bloomington treasure at the Normandale Community College Japanese Garden 50th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, September 19, 12 to 4 p.m. at the college. This free, family friendly festival invites visitors of all ages to experience the beauty and traditions of Japanese culture.

Take a tour and learn the secrets of the Pond House, September 19, 1-4 p.m.

Tropical Zone Orchestra is an award winning Latin fusion band based in the Twin Cities. For more than a decade these Puerto Rican and Minnesotan musicians have come together to play the best in Salsa and Merengue fusion music. Rescheduled from July 12.

Learn about night owls (literally) at Pond Dakota Mission Park, September 20, 8:30 p.m.

Learn about cremation preplanning September 21, 10 a.m. at Logan Lodge.

This meeting of the Advisory Board of Health will be held at Bloomington Civic Plaza, McLeod Conference Room (first floor), 1800 West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, MN 55431.

The Wellness Learning Lab is a community-based, trauma-informed wellness initiative designed to provide Bloomington residents with practical tools that support mental, emotional and physical well-being.

Adults 50+, take your turn in the spotlight during Logan Lodge Karaoke, September 25, 1 p.m.

The event is open to all Bloomington residents. Certain items will be accepted at no cost, and other items a fee will apply.

FREE instructor-led fitness sessions at Bush Lake Beach, select Saturdays, June 13 - September 26, 10 a.m.

Try hand-dipping candles like Agnes Pond did in the 1800s, September 26, 1-4 p.m.

Minnesota Aging Pathways will be at the Bloomington Public Health building to offer free Medicare counseling services.