Join Angelica Cantanti Youth Choirs (ACYC) for an afternoon of choral pop tunes! 

The young singers in grades 2 - 12 will perform favorite Broadway, movie and pop tunes at the Annual Fundraiser Concert & Silent Auction event to support the Angelica Cantanti Youth Choirs and honor long time director Rita Docter. 

Come hear the beautiful voices of young people and support the legacy of this outstanding youth choir program in its 44th year. 

This event features all five Angelica Choir Ensembles: Con Brio, Cantabile, Concert Choir, Treble Singers and Cantanti Singers at both concerts.

• Date: February 23, 2025
• Time:
  • Silent Auction bidding opens at 1 p.m. and continues between concerts in the lobby.
  • Concerts start at 2 and 4 p.m. Both shows are identical.
• Location: Schneider Theater at Bloomington Center for the Arts
• Guest Host: Actress Greta Grosch
• Tickets: $41.97 for all ages and seat locations (all fees included)
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Additional concert details available on the ACYC website. 

Presented as part of the Bloomington Center for the Arts Performance Series. 

Join us as we break ground for construction of the new Bryant Park. 

The reimagined park will feature improved recreational amenities, restored natural areas, a new shelter building, and Bloomington’s first-ever fully inclusive playground.

For more information or questions, contact:
Renae Clark
Assistant Director, Parks and Park Projects
952-563-8890 | rclark@bloomingtonmn.gov

The Statue of Liberty stands proudly in New York Harbor. But how did the statue come to be? What does it symbolize? 

Adults ages 50 and above, join seasoned history presenter David Jones at Creekside Community Center for a presentation on the history of the Statue of Liberty.  

• Free event.
• Registration is required and accepted until full. Space is limited.
• Sign up at blm.mn/webtrac 

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

Enjoy a FREE all-levels yoga class at scenic Bush Lake Beach!

Led by Judy Coughlin, a certified yoga instructor and personal trainer with over 20 years of experience, the sessions will incorporate:

• Hatha and Vinyasa flow styles
• Centering and breathwork
• Restorative poses 

Yoga helps you reduce stress, gain strength, and improve balance and flexibility. Many modifications will be offered for participants of all levels. Please bring your own mat. 

• When: Saturdays, September 7, 14, 21 and 28. 10 - 11 a.m. 
• Where: Grass area north of Bush Lake Beach.
• Who: All are welcome. No registration required. 
• Fee: Free.

This summer, join Solid Waste staff to celebrate organics recycling in the park! This family-friendly event is free and open to all Bloomington residents. Come learn about the benefits of organics recycling, plant a flower in compost, grab a free ice cream treat and play lawn games. There will also be a table where you can sign up for organics recycling and receive a free countertop kitchen pail. This kitchen pail is small and perfect for collecting food scraps in the kitchen.

Help plan improvements specific to Moir Park as part of the Nine Mile Creek Corridor Renewal project. 

The City is seeking the community’s input on amenities and other improvements in the park. Meet with City staff and consultants and provide your ideas to help develop park concept plans for further community review and feedback. 

While there, enjoy the playground, yard games and treats and buy dinner from Potter's Pasties and Pies food truck!  

If you can't make it to the event in person, provide your input online at Let's Talk Bloomington. 

For more project details, visit bloomingtonforward.org/9mile.  Email questions to forward@bloomingtonmn.gov.

Come to Creekside for an introduction to Genealogy! 

• Get acquainted with a broad range of information sources
• Learn how to tell trustworthy sources from less reliable sources
• Discuss how to set goals for your own genealogy research

Note: This class will not cover genetic genealogy which relies on DNA testing.

Presented by Bloomington HIstorical Society. 

• FREE event for adults ages 50 and above. 
• Registration required and accepted until full.
  • Space is limited.
  • Register online at blm.mn/webtrac.
• For information or questions, contact Creekside Community Center at:
  • 952-563-4944 | MN Relay 711 | creekside@bloomingtonmn.gov

Download, print and share the Beginning Your Genealogy Journey flyer. 

At the beginning of this new school year, step back in time and imagine what it was like for students long ago. 

Try writing on parchment paper with a quill pen you’ll dip in ink.

Take home your hand-written missive!

This is a free program for all ages. All materials provided. No registration required. Drop in any time during the 3-hour event.

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Examine the historic 1856 Pond House as a history detective during this free event! 

• Where is the secret compartment? 
• Why are there 31 numbers on the clock? 
• Why is there a wooden egg in Mrs. Pond’s sewing basket?

Answer these and other curious questions to win a detective gadget. 

Free for all ages. No registration required. Drop in any time during the three-hour event. 

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Explore a swath of common and unusual implements that Gideon Pond and other settlers used in the 1800s. 

Try out historical tools at the Pond House and see if you have what it takes to carve out a life on the Minnesota frontier.

Free program. No registration required. Drop in any time during the 3-hour event.  

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