Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) Board Meeting

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Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) Board Meeting

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Tuesday, December 9, 2025 - 6–8 p.m.

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Housing and Redevelopment Authority

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As permitted by MS13D.02, some members of the City Council and Housing and Redevelopment Authority Commission may participate remotely and electronically. Members of the public may attend in person or watch the meeting via the City's YouTube channel: blm.mn/YouTube.

Meeting agendas and documents are available at blm.mn/meetings.

Blades and Bites at Bryant

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Blades and Bites at Bryant

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Saturday, January 31, 2026 - 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

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Parks and Recreation Department

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Blades and Bites logo with cartoon character skating with fork in hand

Kick the winter blues at the Third Annual Blades and Bites event. Enjoy skating and fun for the whole family! Food will be available for purchase through local food trucks. All attendees will be eligible for fun games and giveaways, while supplies last. 

  • When and Where:
    • Saturday, January 31, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Bryant Park, 1001 W. 85th St.
  • Weather: Event is weather dependent. Please call (952-563-8878 option 3) for updates.
  • Equipment: A limited number of ice skates will be available to rent for free. Participants are welcome to bring their own skates.
  • Fee: Free. There is no entry fee or registration required.  

Presented as part of the annual Bloomington Winter Fete


Wondering what Blades and Bites is all about?  Check out this short video from the 2023 event! 

Winter Fete: Blades and Bites recap
Winter Fete: Blades and Bites recap

Contact Parks and Recreation for questions or additional information.

Make the Right Decisions for Your Life in Retirement (50+)

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Make the Right Decisions for Your Life in Retirement (50+)

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Tuesday, December 9, 2025 - 10–11 a.m.

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Parks and Recreation Department

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Healthy seniors

Make the most out of your retirement years.  

Adults 50 years of age and above, join Dawn Marcotte, Certified Professional Retirement Coach, as she shares about building (or rebuilding) your social, emotional, and intellectual life. 

It's not too late to build a life in retirement that is filled with friendship, joy, and a purpose that launches you out of bed each morning.

  • Cost: FREE.
  • Registration: Required and accepted until event is full.
    • Space is limited to 30 participants on a first come, first served basis.
    • Register online at blm.mn/webtrac.

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

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Room 103

Holiday Cookie Decorating (50+)

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Holiday Cookie Decorating (50+)

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Friday, December 19, 2025 - 2–3 p.m.

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Parks and Recreation Department

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Photo of decorated holiday cookies stacked together with a red and white border

Decorate festive holiday cookies to take home! 

Our Five Days of Holiday Fun comes to a close with fun, festive holiday cookie decorating. 

Decorate seasonal cookies with frosting, sprinkles, and plenty of creative flair. It’s a sweet and cheerful way to wrap up our week of holiday fun.

  • Cost: FREE.
  • Registration: Required and accepted until event is full.
    • Space is limited to 16 participants on a first come, first served basis.
    • Register online at blm.mn/webtrac.

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

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Room 101

Holiday Karaoke (50+)

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Holiday Karaoke (50+)

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Tuesday, December 16, 2025 - 10–11 a.m.

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Parks and Recreation Department

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Karaoke microphone with sparkly lights behind

Sing seasonal and other songs karaoke style! 

Day two of our Five Days of Holiday Fun features an afternoon of karaoke. 

Sing your favorite songs, cheer on friends and enjoy a relaxed and festive time together.

  • Cost: FREE.
  • Registration: Required and accepted until event is full.
    • Space is limited to 30 participants on a first come, first served basis.
    • Register online at blm.mn/webtrac.

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

Room Name/Location
Room 103

Holiday Craft (50+)

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Holiday Craft (50+)

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Wednesday, December 17, 2025 - 2–3 p.m.

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Parks and Recreation Department

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Creekside Holiday Card Craft Event Graphic November 2022

Make a holiday craft to take home! 

Day three of our Five Days of Holiday Fun features a festive holiday craft. 

Join us for a relaxed, hands-on activity where you can create a seasonal project to take home or gift to someone special. 

No experience needed and all materials provided.

  • Cost: FREE.
  • Registration: Required and accepted until event is full.
    • Space is limited to 18 participants on a first come, first served basis.
    • Register online at blm.mn/webtrac.

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

Room Name/Location
Room 102

Adaptive Archery

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Adaptive Archery

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Tuesday, March 24, 2026 - 6–7:30 p.m.

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Parks and Recreation Department

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Indoor Archery with arrows sticking out of colorful round targets

Adults with disabilities, join us for an opportunity to try archery indoors. Participants will learn the basics of archery including: 

  • Equipment
  • Safety
  • History
  • Shooting form and techniques

Don’t have your own bow? No problem. All equipment is provided.


  • Location: Bethany Gym at Substance Church, 6900 W. 115th St.
  • Date and Time: March 24, 2026, 6 - 7:30 p.m.
  • Fee: $15 per participant
  • Registration: Sign up at blm.mn/webtrac.
  • Age Requirement: 18+
  • Equipment: Provided. Participants will be using compound bows.  
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Bethany Gym at Substance Church

Holiday Bingo (50+)

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Holiday Bingo (50+)

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Thursday, December 18, 2025 - 2–3 p.m.

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Parks and Recreation Department

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Enjoy an hour of free holiday bingo!  

Day four of our Five Days of Holiday Fun features a festive round of bingo. 

Join in an afternoon of light-hearted play, prizes and plenty of holiday cheer.

  • Cost: FREE.
  • Registration: Required and accepted until event is full.
  • Play for the chance to win holiday-themed prizes! 

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

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Bloomingtones Concert (50+)

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Bloomingtones Concert (50+)

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Monday, December 15, 2025 - 1–2 p.m.

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Parks and Recreation Department

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Bloomingtones

Kick off this year's Five Days of Holiday Fun with a concert from our very own Bloomingtones! This mixed choral group performs music from all eras and rehearses weekly at Logan Lodge. 

Join us in the Black Box Theater at Bloomington Center for the Arts and enjoy a festive start to the week with this special holiday performance of seasonal classics. 

  • Free event, but registration is required. Register online at Webtrac.
    • This event is not ticketed through the Center for the Arts Box Office.
  • Event is for adults 50 years of age and above.
  • Maximum Attendance: 100

Questions? Contact 952-563-4944, MN Relay 711, or parksrec@bloomingtonmn.gov


About The Bloomingtones
This mixed chorus is composed entirely of seniors from Bloomington, Minnesota, whose repertoire covers a broad spectrum of well-known favorites from standards to showtunes and everything in between, appealing to their senior audiences. The Bloomingtones perform almost exclusively at retirement and care facilities. 

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Bloomington Center for the Arts
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Black Box Theater
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