Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of June.
Good morning, Bloomington.
Donated vintage items are set for sale at the Monroe County History Center's Garage Sale Extravaganza in a 33,000-square-foot warehouse (4015 Profile Parkway), featuring unique pieces like a mid-century wedding dress, fine china, and rare art.
The sale will be held on Friday, June 13 and Saturday, June 14 from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., with a clearance sale on Monday, June 16 from 9 a.m. until noon.
On June 14, a protest called 'No Kings' will take place in Bloomington (noon to 3 p.m. EDT at the Monroe County Courthouse) to challenge a costly military parade in Washington.
Organizers say the event will offer local residents a chance to stand up against authoritarianism.
Firefighters from Monroe Fire Protection District and Ellettsville Fire Department fought a structure fire early Monday on W Deckard Drive in Bloomington that caused a home's roof to collapse — no injuries were reported and the cause remains under investigation.
An 18-year-old Lawrence County man was arrested in Bedford after a violent fight in an alley near Kirkwood Avenue on June 7 that left a 19-year-old Spencer man with a deep stab wound and bruises; he was booked at Monroe County Jail at 8:30 p.m. on June 8 (bond set at $10,500) as police search for two more suspects.
Gunshots were fired at 1:45 a.m. on June 10 at a Bloomington business at 1915 S.
Walnut Street during a party—police found three bullet holes and spent 9mm casings with no injuries reported and no arrests made yet.
Bloomington Police said that three shots were fired into a bathroom during an employee after party at Chop Shop Market & Table early on June 8 at a strip mall on South Walnut Street—no one was injured and the suspect fled before officers arrived.
Bloomington's city council approved over $500K in funding for 35 social service agencies last Wednesday as part of the Jack Hopkins funding program (which has awarded over $6M since its start).
Local officials say the move comes amid concerns over potential federal cuts.
Bloomington South’s boys golf team will compete at the IHSAA regional at Country Oaks on June 12 at 8:30 a.m.—junior Colton Watson and Carson Gady return as the top two players to keep the team’s state streak alive.
Six high school athletes, including Bloomington South's David Kovacs + North's Jay Stewart, will receive $1,000 scholarships and be honored at the Monroe County Sports Hall of Fame Awards Banquet on July 2 at the Monroe Convention Center, where key athletes, coaches and contributors are recognized.
Summer Prospect Camp
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Bill Armstrong Stadium — Check the event page for pricing details — A dedicated soccer camp for female athletes looking to enhance their skills.
Southern Junior Masters Golf Tournament
Sunday – Monday — The Pfau Course — Registration required — A premier tournament showcasing Indiana's top junior golfers competing in stroke play.
Breakthrough Basketball Essential Skills Camp
June 17-19 — Twin Lakes Recreation Center — $97 for observing coaches — Enhance your basketball skills with high-intensity drills and character building.
Frank Solo Performance
7-9 p.m. — The Vault Pub — Check local listings for entry fee — Enjoy an evening of solo music in a cozy pub setting.
Rainbow Birders Nature Walk
4-5 p.m. — RCA Community Park Playground — Registration required — Discover native plants and their impact on Indiana's wildlife in a hands-on nature walk.
CAMP SESSION 3
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM — Counsilman Billingsley Aquatic Center — Age Range 3-18 — Dive into a week of water sports fun at this co-ed camp in Bloomington.
PMP Certification Classroom Training
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. — Regus — Early bird rates available — Enhance your project management skills with 32 hours of interactive training and expert guidance.
Tate Sherman Quartet Performance
5 p.m. — The Vault Pub — Free entry — Experience an evening of jazz with the Tate Sherman Quartet featuring talented musicians.
BubbleFest 2025
10 AM – 5 PM — WonderLab Science Museum — Free with Museum Admission — Dive into the science of bubbles with hands-on activities and demonstrations for all ages.
Mick Foley: 40 Years of Foley!
7:00-8:30 p.m. — The Comedy Attic — Ticket Prices Vary — Experience the legendary Mick Foley as he shares stories from his iconic wrestling career, concluding with a Q&A session.
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