The Bloomington Townie

28/06/2024

24/06/2024

ELLETTSVILLE GET READY FOR SOME CHICK-FIL-A 🚨 We’re setting up the Chick-fil-A pop up shop at Will-Harris Builders weekly through the summer starting TOMORROW🤩 We hope to see you there!

Tuesdays and Fridays from 11-2 and 5-7
5641 SR-46
Ellettsville

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12/06/2024

If you love yard sales, or small towns, or exploring new places, take a drive to Gosport this Saturday for their town wide yard sale!

08/06/2024

🌟 Exciting News for Teachers! 🌟

HHSB’s Teacher Scholarship is back! We are thrilled to once again offer a local educator the trip of a lifetime in January 2025.

The winner of this scholarship will join CANDLES Holocaust Museum and Education Center on a trip to Krakow, Poland to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, the N**i concentration camp where CANDLES founder and Holocaust survivor Eva Mozes Kor was imprisoned as a child.

Don't miss this incredible opportunity! Applications are due August 1st! Click here to learn more and download an application: https://zurl.co/joNG.

08/06/2024

It’s not too late to see Monroe County Civic Theater’s 35th annual Shakespeare in the Park! This year‘s play is The Comedy of Errors. There are still two showings left, Saturday, June 8 at 7 PM and Sunday, June 9 at 2 PM. The performance is free, although donations are accepted in person and online, and there is a large playground nearby for the younger crowd if they struggle to sit during the performance. Bring your own chair or a blanket for the lawn to enjoy this great performance.

01/06/2024

Over 2 million bicycles are stolen each year in the United States. By registering your bicycle with Bike Index, a FREE, nation-wide, non-profit bike registry, you are more likely to be reunited with your bike should it go missing.

Visit bloomington.in.gov/transportation/bike/registration for instructions and more information.

31/05/2024

Ellettsville now has a farmers market! Chandler funeral home has made vendor spaces available on their property for 15 vendors each week this summer. The location is right on 46 in Ellettsville, so it’s easy to find, and there’s lots of free nearby parking. Vendors offer a variety of baked goods and homemade items, with local produce coming soon. Hours are 9am-1pm, but get there early for the best selection, as three vendors were almost sold out by 10am the first week of the market. There is no dedicated page or social media for the market, but you can visit the Chandler Funeral Home page or website for updates.

Jen's Creations
Soyme Gifts - We Make Candles
Bee Unique Bakery
48 Farms
Missy Tay's
Ash's Aroma Co
Sundrop Bakery
The Hawaiian Hoosier

31/05/2024

It’s that time of year! Baling hay and de-tasseling corn are classic summer jobs for teens all over Indiana. 💵

31/05/2024

Visit the The Smithville, Indiana Farmers' Market this summer! They have great vendors, like the Schneider kids, who run their own shave ice booth. Other vendors offer local eggs, produce, baked goods, handmade items, plants, and more. Parking is plentiful, there is a playground next to the vendor space, and it’s not far from Lake Monroe if you were planning to go swimming, boating, or hiking. A great way to spend part of your Saturday morning.

28/05/2024

This Thursday (5/30) marks the beginning of the 35th Annual Shakespeare in the Park event, presented by Monroe County Civic Theater and Bloomington Parks and Recreation, featuring "The Comedy of Errors". The show runs from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Waldron, Hill and Buskirk Park.

If you're unable to attend on Thursday, don't worry! You can catch the performance at Waldron, Hill and Buskirk Park on any of the following dates from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.: May 31, June 1, 6, 7, and 8.

Additionally, there will be shows on June 2 and 9 at 2 p.m.

28/05/2024

23/05/2024

Due to recent heavy rains that have raised the water level, we will be delaying the opening of our swimming beaches at both Paynetown and Fairfax SRAs. Beaches will be CLOSED for the upcoming holiday weekend.

Seawalls at both beaches are currently underwater, posing a safety hazard, and we cannot prep the sand until water levels drop sufficiently (the majority of the sand at both locations is currently under the water).

Please note that the beachhouses also remain closed at both locations; they will open when the beaches open.

We will open the beaches as soon as conditions allow. Please understand that we cannot provide an exact date in advance, as we must wait to see what happens to the water level.

18/05/2024

Have you been to Harrodsburg? It’s a small town south of Bloomington, near Lake Monroe …and this weekend is their annual Harrodsburg Heritage Days, with fireworks tonight at 10pm!

09/05/2024

Have you been considering a four legged friend? Today might be the day to meet them!

We are critically full and NEED adopters!

Today from 12-3pm we are waiving adoption fees for all available dogs!

We are overcapacity and are doing our best to make space where space does not physically exist. Please consider adding a furry friend to your family!

If you are interested in helping but can't commit to adoption, we will happily orient you into our foster program! Please reach out to our shelter manager Robyn to join our foster team! [email protected]

08/05/2024

The owner of the Irish Lion has retired. We extend our heartfelt thanks to our amazing team, loyal guests, and valued business and community partners for their unwavering support, which has been instrumental in the ongoing success of the Irish Lion. *Be sure to follow us on social media for upcoming announcements* Sláinte!

09/04/2024

Don’t throw away those eclipse glasses… donate them!

We are partnering with WonderLab Museum and Astronomers Without Borders to collect eclipse viewers and glasses that will be distributed to communities for future eclipses. 👓 Donations will be accepted at the Downtown Library, Ellettsville Branch, and on the Bookmobile!

08/04/2024

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04/04/2024

Locally grown strawberries!! 🍓

It's time! Strawberries are ripening everyday and we currently have 8 quarts for sale. We have a form below for you to fill out to put your name in for quarts you would like to purchase between now and when the Bethel Lane Farm Stop opens (where the berries will be for sale daily as they are available). We will also have them at Bloomington Community Farmers' Market and Woolery Farmers' Market (which we will be missing this weekend due to weddings, track meets and preparations for opening the farm stop for the season).
https://forms.gle/df4mACZh1j1pgavS8

03/04/2024

5 days to total eclipse! Be aware that cell towers all over Indiana are expected to experience network congestion which will slow service. 🌘🌑🌒

Keep safe during the eclipse! Sign up for Monroe County's eclipse text alerts and stay informed about any safety updates.

03/04/2024

After the Eclipse traffic leaves… this traffic will begin! And possibly last through November. 🚗🚙🚌🚐🚑🚛

On or after Tuesday, April 9, crews will reduce S.R. 46 to one lane between N Kinser Pike and Arlington Road to complete an intersection improvement project in Bloomington. Lane restrictions are expected to remain in place through late November, weather permitting.

Additional information if here: https://lnks.gd/2/2v7vxV-

03/04/2024

03/04/2024

This time of year is HARD. Many are starting food drives soon, but we haven't been getting much and need continues to climb with lay offs, lack of work hours / jobs, and HIGH cost of food and everything else. Our shelves are the barest they have been in a while. Here is what we need and what we have:
NEEDED: Diapers sizes New Born, 2,4,6, Pull ups 2/3T and 3/4T
Baby Wipes
Pasta ( NOT rice ), any soups, any canned meals like SpaghettiOs, canned meats, "weird" canned veggies like spinach or greens, canned Beans, canned corn, PASTA SAUCE, cereals or oatmeal or any kind, baking staples like flour and sugar, spices and oils, bar soap, TP, canned fruits ( not mixed fruits ), all foods EXCEPT:
WHAT WE HAVE: We have Canned Green Beans, Peas, Diced Tomatoes, carrots, mixed vegetables, fruit cocktail. Rice, Raisins, popcorn, drinks.

We could also use money to purchase large amount at a discount.
We are gearing up for the Children's Summer Food Program which will start May 21. We are looking for financial donations for that and/or sponsors for this program! Also, kid friendly foods like the Mac and cheese single serve microwave packets, granola bars, SpaghettiOs, etc.

Donations can be brought to the Pantry 279 Mon-Thurs and Sat OR in our donation boxes around back. Monetary donations can be made via:
Paypal ( [email protected] )
VENMO ( )
Website www.pantry279.org
Mailed to Pantry 279, P. O. Box 312, Ellettsville, IN 47429
Or just brought in.

Thank you and PLEASE SHARE

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