City happenings you don't want to miss

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Angela Van Rooy

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Jan 16, 2025, 12:09:09 PM1/16/25

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Hello Bloomington Neighborhoods,

The City has a lot in store for 2025! Here are some upcoming events and programs that we don't want you to miss.

Free Class for Renters

HAND is offering a free class, open to all Bloomington renters. It will focus on everything from tenant and landlord rights & responsibilities, financial wellness, and home safety, to leases and knowing when to call HAND for help. As a bonus, several local property management companies are offering discounts on new leases for individuals who complete the class!

Tuesday, January 28, 6-8 p.m.

Dogwood Room, Indiana Memorial Union

Please register in advance, and check out our website for more information about R101: Renting in Bloomington.

Neighborhood Grants

HAND Neighborhood Grant season is upon us! If you neighborhood is planning an event or thinking about a project, check out our Grants & Programs for Neighborhoods website.

Upcoming dates you don't want to miss:

Mandatory informational meetings for neighborhood groups that are considering a Neighborhood Improvement Grant application:

Thursday, January 30 at 6 p.m. OR
Tuesday, February 4 at 7 p.m.

Neighborhood Cleanup Grant application deadline: Monday, March 3.

Mayor's Traveling Town Halls

Town Halls are an excellent opportunity for residents to connect with local leaders, ask questions, and stay in the know about city projects. The first Town Hall is coming up on Monday, February 3, in Council District 1 at Summit Elementary. BPD Chief Diekhoff and Councilmember Isabel Piedmont-Smith will join Mayor Kerry Thomson.

Future Town Halls in 2025:

4/7 District 2 at Banneker Community Center
6/2 District 3 at University Elementary School
8/4 District 4 at Morgenstern's Books & Café
10/6 District 5 at Jackson Creek Middle School
12/1 District 6 at Monroe County Pubic Library Downtown

Downtown Community Cleanup

Last fall, with the help of over 100 volunteers, the City held a community cleanup day to spruce up our downtown by picking up litter, pulling weeds, and enhancing the beauty of public spaces for both residents and visitors. This spring we're doing it again ahead of IU's graduation. The event will be held on Monday, May 5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is a great community building opportunity for individuals, families, local businesses, or community groups. Everyone is welcome to join in this day of service and fun!

Stay tuned to the HAND Update newsletter, and the HAND Facebook page for details.

Residents Academy

Are you dying to know more about the inner workings of the City? Did you make a New Year's resolution to get more involved in the community? If you answered "yes" to either of these questions (and even if you answered "no"), the Residents Academy might be right up your alley!

This annual 11-week class will be held on Thursdays from August 14 to October 23, 6-8 p.m. Check out our website for details and apply today!

As always, HAND is here to support and uplift Bloomington neighborhoods. Please reach out if you have questions or concerns. Looking forward to a bright and blooming 2025!

Best,

Angela