Public Health at Plant-A-Plant

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Public Health at Plant-A-Plant

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Tuesday, July 29, 2025 - 10–11 a.m.

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Tiffany Bushland

Centennial Lakes Park General Manager
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Bloomington Public Health serves the communities of Bloomington, Edina and Richfield. 

Bloomington Public Health Staff from the Statewide Health Improvement Partnership program will be providing resources on healthy eating at Plant-A-Plant hosted by the City of Edina.  

Centennial Lakes Park
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Maetzold Amphitheater

Public Health tabling at Oasis for Youth's 15th Birthday

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Public Health tabling at Oasis for Youth's 15th Birthday

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Saturday, July 26, 2025 - 12–3 p.m.

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Public Health Department

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We're celebrating with Oasis for Youth on 15 years of serving the community! Visit the Public Health table during the first half of the celebration to meet staff, learn more about the work we do, get resources, and stay up to date on public health information. While we will be there until 3pm, the party goes until 6pm - hope to see you there!

Preserve the Harvest: A Pickling Workshop to Reduce Food Waste

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Preserve the Harvest: A Pickling Workshop to Reduce Food Waste

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Saturday, August 9, 2025 - 10–11:30 a.m.

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Solid Waste Sustainability Specialist
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In partnership with the Stop Food Waste Challenge, join Solid Waste staff for an introductory workshop on quick-pickling vegetables!

  • Bring your own produce from home to pickle.
    • Think cucumbers, carrots, green beans, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, etc.
    • You can even pick up produce at the Bloomington Farmers Market before the workshop!
  • Gain hands-on experience prepping a jar of produce for pickling and measuring pickling solution.
  • Participants will be provided with two jars, seasoning, and pickling solution.

RSVP required. Please register at blm.mn/pickle no later than August 5. Class space is limited to 20.

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Join the Stop Food Waste Challenge now through August 31st.

Thie Stop Food Waste Challenge is a free, online challenge that runs for the month of August. Learn how your small actions can fight climate change and save you money on groceries. Join the Bloomington team today at blm.mn/join-challenge.

All Abilities Open Play

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All Abilities Open Play

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Friday, August 15, 2025 - 1–3 p.m.

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Parks and Recreation Department

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Join Bloomington Parks and Recreation for FREE fun and games coinciding with the 2025 Wheelchair Softball World Series

Try adaptive recreation offerings like pickleball, enjoy yard games including cornhole and gaga ball, and learn more about Bloomington’s adaptive recreation programs. 

Where: Wright's Lake Park, 8501 17th Ave. S.
When: Friday, August 15, 1-3 p.m.
Who: Open to all ages and abilities!
Fee: Free. No registration required. 


Get more details about adaptive recreation and find programs that are just right for you at blm.mn/adaptive-programs

Celebrando las Fiestas Patrias (Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month)

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Celebrando las Fiestas Patrias (Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month)

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Sunday, September 21, 2025 - 3–9 p.m.

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Creative Placemaking

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Bloomington Central Station Park

¡Evento gratuito y para toda la familia! Celebra las diversas celebraciones de independencia y la cultura de México, y el Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana.

  • Miguel Ángel Fernández interpretará himnos nacionales;
  • Bandas como Los Parranderos y la banda de Chinelos;
  • Presentaciones de música y danza;
  • Camiones de comida;
  • ¡Actividades para niños, un toro mecánico, pintacaritas ¡y mucho más!

Presentado por Gilberto Díaz, Luro Boots. Patrocinado en parte por Creative Placemaking de la Ciudad de Bloomington.

Free, family friendly event! Celebrate the various celebrations of independence and culture of Mexico and National Hispanic Heritage Month.

  • Miguel Angel Fernandez will sing national anthems;
  • Bands including Los Parranderos, Chinelos band;
  • Music and dance performances;
  • Food trucks;
  • Kids activities, a mechanical bull, face painting, and more!

Presented by Gilberto Diaz, Luro Boots. Sponsored in part by City of Bloomington Creative Placemaking. 

Bloomington Family Aquatic Center closed for the season

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Bloomington Family Aquatic Center closed for the season

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After careful consideration and consultation with contractors, the City has decided to close Bloomington Family Aquatic Center for the rest of the season due to a leak discovered during recent routine maintenance that makes continued operation unsustainable. The repairs needed are significant and will take weeks to complete, leaving little remaining time in the swimming season and insufficient staff to reopen the facility. 
 
The City is committed to making this right for our valued guests. As a result, all season pass holders will receive a full refund on their purchase. Pass holders will receive an email with more details on the refund process. 
 
Many community members look forward to summer at the pool and we share in your disappointment at this news. We appreciate your understanding as we work to address this issue. For more information, email parksrec@bloomingtonmn.gov or call 952-563-8877.

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Bloomington Community Blood Drive

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Bloomington Community Blood Drive

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Thursday, August 14, 2025 - 9 a.m.–3 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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Rehearsal Hall

Bloomington Community Blood Drive

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Bloomington Community Blood Drive

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Wednesday, January 7, 2026 - 9 a.m.–3 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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Rehearsal Hall
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