An Afternoon of Stories and Voices: Writers Club Showcase (50+)

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An Afternoon of Stories and Voices: Writers Club Showcase (50+)

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Monday, June 29, 2026 - 1–3 p.m.

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Adult Programs

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Join us for an afternoon of creativity and storytelling at our Writers Club Showcase. 

Members will read selections of their original poetry, short stories and other written works. 

Light refreshments will be provided.


REGISTRATION

  • Fee: Free
  • Participant Limit: 24
    • For adults 50 years of age and above.
  • Registration is required online at Webtrac

For more information or questions, contact us at 952-563-4944, MN Relay 711, or parksrec@bloomingtonmn.gov

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Bloomington Center for the Arts
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Rehearsal Hall

Bloom and Grow: Small Business Series

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Bloom and Grow: Small Business Series

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Friday, May 22, 2026 - 5–8 p.m.

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Business Assistance

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Zawadi Restaurant and Event Center
Get Ready for Tax Season

Join the City of Bloomington for a small business information session focused on helping entrepreneurs prepare for tax season.

Business owners will learn how to organize business tax records, prepare for next year’s filing, and better understand what to expect when working with a certified CPA.

Cost: Free
Registration: Not required, but encouraged
Refreshments: Light refreshments provided

City staff will be onsite beginning at 5:00 p.m. to share resources for entrepreneurs interested in starting or growing a business in Bloomington.

Resources include:

  • Small business advising
  • City permit navigation
  • Business support resources

The first 50 attendees will receive a $10 coupon to use at Zawadi Restaurant & Nomadic Café.

For questions, contact business@bloomingtonmn.gov or call 952-563-8873.

Registration

Registering for the event helps us collect information on how many people we need to serve and how best to tailor support services. 

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Compost Facility Tour

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Compost Facility Tour

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Friday, June 12, 2026 - 1:15–3:45 p.m.

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Solid Waste Program Intern
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Ever wonder what happens to your food scraps after they leave your organics cart?  Curious how compost is actually made?

Join Bloomington’s Solid Waste Team for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Dakota Prairie Composting Facility and learn from the experts who turn food scraps into nutrient-rich compost.  The tour includes a 30–40-minute presentation, followed by a 20-minute tour of the yard. 

Transportation will be providedSpace is limited, please RSVP to reserve your spot below:

Tour sign-up

Questions? Contact Solid Waste Program Intern Amelia Wenisch at awenisch@bloomingtonmn.gov or 952-562-4853.

Let's Play Bocce Ball! (50+)

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Let's Play Bocce Ball! (50+)

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Friday, June 26, 2026 - 1:30–3 p.m.

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Adult Programs

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Join us for a fun and casual afternoon of bocce ball at Valley View Park. 

Whether you are new to the game or have played before, this event is a great chance to learn the basics, practice your skills and enjoy some friendly play. 

All experience levels are welcome.

REGISTRATION

  • Fee: Free
  • Participant Limit: 24
    • For adults 50 years of age and above.
  • Registration is required online at Webtrac

LOCATION

  • Bocce Courts are located on the south side of the park. 
  • Convenient parking is available in the lot along E. 91st St. just to the east of Kent Hrbek Baseball Complex.  

For more information or questions, contact us at 952-563-4944, MN Relay 711, or parksrec@bloomingtonmn.gov

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Bocce Courts

Bloomington Community Blood Drive

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Bloomington Community Blood Drive

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Tuesday, July 28, 2026 - 8:45 a.m.–2:45 p.m.

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Red Cross

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Give blood. Save lives.

  • 1 donation can potentially save up to 3 lives.
  • Every 2 seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood.
  • A single car accident victim can require as many as 100 pints of blood.
  • The blood type most often requested by hospitals is type O.

Choose your donation time

Advance registration is required for this event. 

Blood drive
Ways to register
1. Online
  1. Go to the event registration page.
  2. Find the drive you are looking for, organized by date, and click "See Times."
  3. Click "Give Blood" next to your chosen time slot.
  4. Sign-in or create an account to finish scheduling your appointment.

2. Use the free American Red Cross Blood Donor App

3. Call 1-800-RED-CROSS

What to do before, during and after your donation

  • Get a good night's sleep before the day you are donating.
  • Eat a healthy meal before your donation.
  • Drink an extra 16 oz. of water or nonalcoholic fluids before the donation.
  • Remember to bring your donor card, driver's license or two other forms of ID to your donation appointment.

​For more tips, visit the American Red Cross blood donation page.

Safety Precautions

Please DO NOT come to the blood drive if you have symptoms of illness or are not feeling well.

The Red Cross and the City are taking several precautions to help ensure a safe environment for donors, volunteers and Red Cross staff. 

These precautions include:

  • Blood drive will be by appointment only; no walk-ins will be allowed.
  • Blood donors and Red Cross staff and volunteers will be asked to enter and leave from the east entrance of the building, near Rehearsal Hall.
  • All Red Cross staff participate in standard health assessments prior to each blood drive.
  • Masks are welcome, but not required at Bloomington Civic Plaza.
  • All donors will be temperature-screened before entering the blood drive.
  • Blood donors will be asked to use hand sanitizer before and during the donation process.
  • Staff wear gloves throughout the donation process, changing gloves between every donor.
  • Donor beds will be sanitized between every donor.
  • Social distancing practices will be maintained between donors including donor beds, as well as waiting and refreshment areas.

Questions about donating?

Contact the American Red Cross at 1-800-RED-CROSS.
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Center for the Arts Rehearsal Hall

Bloomington 2050 Community Launch (virtual)

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Bloomington 2050 Community Launch (virtual)

Date(s)
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 - 6–7:30 p.m.

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Dakota Kastenday

Planning Supervisor
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Learn more about the Bloomington 2050 effort and share your dreams for Bloomington. Your feedback will help inform the values and guiding principles for the next 20 years. Join us either in-person or online and join our community conversation around the future of Bloomington. 

Register to attend via Microsoft Teams

Bloomington 2050 Community Launch

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Bloomington 2050 Community Launch

Date(s)
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 - 6–7:30 p.m.

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Dakota Kastenday

Planning Supervisor
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Learn more about the Bloomington 2050 effort and share your dreams for Bloomington. Your feedback will help inform the values and guiding principles for the next 20 years. Join us either in-person or online and join our community conversation around the future of Bloomington. 

Free food will be provided; bring your kids to the City's new fully inclusive and accessible playground!

Register to attend

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