Sketch & Stretch is a creative workshop for emerging artists seeking community, balance, and inspiration. Blending gentle movement, visual art, and creative writing, each session invites participants to explore the connection between body, mind, and art in a welcoming, communal space.

Co-led by creator Rupa Thadhani and a rotating teaching artist, this inclusive program encourages creativity across disciplines and generations. Teaching artists include: Miré Regulus, Heather Meyer, Davu Seru, Wing Young Huie, and Rupa Shenoy-Thadhani.

The Works Museum
Tuesdays, 6–8 p.m. | April 21 - May 26
$185 for 6 sessions (limited scholarships available)

Apply here by April 9th.

Come by the Bloomington Public Health Building to connect with a Public Health Specialist for parenting support, baby supplies, and other helpful resources.

Come by the Bloomington Public Health Building to connect with a Public Health Specialist for parenting support, baby supplies, and other helpful resources.

The Bloomington Human Rights Commission is proud to host an interactive civic workshop exploring how rights in the United States can be limited, shaped, and reimagined through real-world conditions. The Civic Thread Project creates hands-on civic learning experiences that bring people together to explore democracy as a living system - one that must be practiced, challenged, and renewed.

Led By:

Karen Lundquist, a practicing attorney, legal educator,
and law professor.

What You’ll Do

• Examine rights we often take for granted
• Experience how rights can be limited or removed 
• Explore real examples from U.S. history
• Collaborate in small-group discussions

Why It Matters

• Build constitutional literacy
• Strengthen democratic judgment
• Gain confidence in civic participation

Light snacks provided by:

League of Women Voters of Bloomington

Open to all! Space is limited. Reserve your place by contacting: 

Amanda Crombie 
Equity & Inclusion Program Manager
acrombie@bloomingtonmn.gov | 952-563-8736

Enjoy a fun session of trivia with questions spanning a wide range of categories. 

Whether you’re a history buff, movie lover, or random fact collector, there’s something for everyone. 

Popcorn provided! 🍿

• Where: Bloomington Center for the Arts Rehearsal Hall, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd.
• Cost: FREE!
• Registration: Required and accepted until event is full.
  • For adults 50 years of age and above.
  • Space is limited to 30 participants on a first come, first served basis.
  • Sign up online at Webtrac.

For additional information or questions, call 952-563-4944, MN Relay 711, or email parksrec@bloomingtonmn.gov

Pregnant individuals and families with children up to 5-years-old are invited to meet an Infant Health Public Health Staff. Services available include resources, group education, group or one-on-one support, and baby supplies. 

Somali speaking staff from Bloomington Public Health will be available on site during these sessions. If other languages are needed, interpretation is available. 

This group typically meets on the third Friday of the month from 3:30pm-5:00pm beginning September 2025-June 2026. 

**The session was originally scheduled for 3/20/2026 and was rescheduled to 3/28/2026 at 11:30am-12:30pm. Class on 3/28/2026 will be offered virtually**

Pregnant individuals and families with children up to 5-years-old that are enrolled in the Early Learning program at Washburn are invited to meet an Infant Health Public Health Staff. Services available include resources, group education, group or one-on-one support, and baby supplies. 

A Somali speaking staff from Bloomington Public Health will be available on site during these sessions.

This group typically meets on the third Tuesday of the month from 10:30am-12:30pm beginning September 2025-May 2026. 

This session on 3/31/2025 was originally scheduled for 3/17/2026 and was moved due to spring break.