Wednesday, February 5th, 2025

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Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 5th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bloomington invites the community to honor Black history and contributions through a poster contest and events, focusing on labor's role from historical to contemporary times. City of Bloomington
- ➤ The Nonprofit Alliance of Monroe County offers nonprofit representatives a chance to enhance media communication skills at their annual Meet the Media event on February 12. City of Bloomington
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Kilroy's Sports Bar in Bloomington transforms on Monday nights to host watch parties for 'The Bachelor,' serving wine and charcuterie boards and drawing a crowd of viewers. Indiana Daily Student
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ No. 23 Indiana wrestling team celebrated senior night with a 25-13 victory over Northwestern, improving to a 7-3 season record. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Indiana University's women's basketball team secured a victory against Nebraska on Feb. 2, 2025, highlighted by strong performances from its players at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Indiana's men's basketball team aims to break a 27-year losing streak against Wisconsin in their upcoming game. Indiana Daily Student
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Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Indiana Hoosiers Women's Basketball
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights will face off against the Indiana Hoosiers in a women's college basketball game at the Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.
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Heartsaver First Aid/AED/CPR Course for Adults, Children, and Infants
This American Heart Association certified course provides essential training in First Aid, AED, and CPR for all ages.
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Agilities© Coach Training for Indiana Educators
This free two-day training offers K-12 educators in Indiana the chance to achieve Agilities© Coach Certification while learning valuable resources for career literacy skills.
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Bloomington Indiana Creative Scavenger Hunt
A fun and engaging scavenger hunt that takes participants through curated locations in Bloomington, featuring creative tasks and challenges, suitable for individuals, families, and groups.
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Kodo Drummers: A Taiko Experience
The Kodo Drummers bring their powerful Taiko drumming performance to Bloomington, showcasing a blend of traditional and world music through athletic and energetic displays.
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Purdue Boilermakers vs Indiana Hoosiers Basketball Game
The Purdue Boilermakers will face the Indiana Hoosiers in a NCAA Men's Basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.
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Jordan Tice of Hawktail: Bloomington Roots Acoustic Concert
Jordan Tice, acclaimed guitarist and songwriter, performs an intimate acoustic concert with an all-star ensemble, featuring a mix of original songs and covers.
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Indiana Heritage Quilt Show 2025
The Indiana Heritage Quilt Show offers three days of quilting workshops and features a cash award contest for quilt entries, showcasing the work of several renowned instructors and a featured textile artist.
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