Compete with family and friends to scrub, rinse, wring, and hang out your laundry faster than your opponents. 

Frontier chores were never this much fun! 

Discover why families were so pleased when washing machines were invented.

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

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Take part in this free job fair at Creekside Community Center and connect with local businesses eager to welcome older adults and retirees to their workforce for paid part-time and seasonal opportunities! Your work experience is valuable and there are many quality opportunities to share your skills and knowledge, and make some additional income.

• Participating Organizations Include: 
  • Bloomington Parks and Recreation, Bloomington Public Schools: Kids SAFARI, Transportation and Food Services, Ebenezer, Fairview, GardaWorld Security Services, Gertens, Gill Brothers Funeral Service, Hennepin County Library, Joyful Companions, Las Vegas Tonight, Martin Luther Campus, Minnesota Reading & Math Corps, Senior Community Services, Seniors Helping Seniors
• Registration: To learn more and RSVP for this event call 952-885-8805 or register online. 
  • First 250 to register receive a special gift.
• Prize Drawing: All attendees eligible! 

Co-sponsored by: Martin Luther Senior Living & Care, Ebenezer Senior Living, City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department, City of Bloomington Public Health Division.

If you have questions about Creekside Community Center, call 952-563-4944 or MN Relay 711, or email creekside@bloomingtonmn.gov

Community Cookout - Cookout with the Cops

Putting "Unity" in Comm"unity"

• Wednesday, August 21, 5-7:30 p.m.

• Moir Park, 10320 Morgan Ave S.

• FREE food, drinks and raffle prizes! *While supplies last

• Seating may be limited. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket.

(In partnership with the BPD, HEART and Hometown Church)

Cops and Cones is a spin off of Coffee with a Cop and will be held various times throughout the summer. Cops and Cones is one of the many ways we work to connect with the community and build relationships with residents in Bloomington.

The mission of Cops and Cones

• Improve trust, break down barriers and strengthen relationships between police officers and the citizens we serve
• Have open lines of communication and understanding between the Bloomington Police Department and the Bloomington community
• Address relevant issues in the community

• Foster a strong and reliable relationship between community members and the officers of the Bloomington Police Department

  

CANCELLED.

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

As permitted by MS13D.02, some members of the City Council and Port 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. 

To secure your bags, RSVP by May 7. 

RSVP at blm.mn/compost

When you RSVP, you will reserve three 40-pound bags of compost and a 1 hour time slot. Come any time during your hour to receive your compost.

New this year, only curbside and drop-off organics recycling participants are eligible to receive free compost.

Not signed up for organics recycling yet? Sign up at blm.mn/organics.

The compost giveaway, funded through a Hennepin County grant, is an annual event intended to encourage participation in organics recycling that begins and ends with residents. How does it work?

1. Food scraps and other compostable items are collected from participating residents through the City’s organics recycling program, 
2. Organics are processed into compost at SMSC Organics Recycling Facility, and
3. Nutrient-rich compost is returned to participating residents.

Blues and BBQ is the perfect combination. 

The best in blues and blues rock is what you'll experience courtesy of the legendary Lamont Cranston Band. This Minneapolis-based blues band has been at it since 1969. After 14 releases and many show stopping performances, the band is still going strong and turning out new material all the time.

• Food vendor: Divine Swine, Market BBQ
• Beer vendor: Northstar Tavern

The Thursday Blockbusters Series provides the very best in free outdoor entertainment on Thursdays throughout the summer at Normandale Lake Bandshell. It features top quality musical performances, food trucks and beer sales at each show!

• Food and beverage service begins at 6:30 p.m.  
• Music begins at 7 p.m.   

The bandshell performance venue is a natural grass amphitheater with no permanent seating. Please consider bringing a blanket or lawn chair for your comfort and convenience while enjoying the event. 

Visit the Arts in the Parks web page to see other fun events in summer 2024!

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