Good morning, Bloomington.

Pantry 279 will receive a 40,000-pound food shipment tomorrow and needs volunteers to unload, sort, and organize canned and dry goods at its service center, 3610 W.

Ind. 46 next to Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park. Interested helpers should call 812-606-1524.

Bloomington Animal Care and Control estimates that 10,000 to 20,000 dogs live here, with 100 to 300 animals staying at the shelter at 3410 S.

Walnut St. The shelter recommends registering pet microchip numbers and supports foster homes to improve care (call Robyn Peffinger for program details).

Indiana University Jacobs School of Music is holding free summer music events plus a variety of performances on campus.

More details on times and locations will be available online.

Sounds From The Black Hole presents an experimental music show at Orbit Room (107 N.

College Ave) on June 27 at 8 p.m. Admission is $10; local and visiting acts, including Black Sink, William Covert and Rock ’n’ Roller Cola Wars, will perform a tribute set for DJ Screw.

EPA reopened public comments on its coal ash permit proposal (which has lifetime permits with no renewal), raising local concerns about environmental safety in Indiana.

Environmental advocates say the rule risks community health and that the comment period is open until June 29.

Advocates at a meeting Saturday at the Monroe County Public Library said a $1.6M rehab plan could convert Seminary Pointe into an affordable housing cooperative if a stalled land swap between local government bodies is resolved, though hotel development deadlines loom.

Indiana men's basketball will play an exhibition game against Western Kentucky at Ford Center in Evansville on Oct.

25 at 4 p.m., and tickets will be available from 11 a.m. on June 26.

Herald-Times' Girls Athlete of the Year poll is open for readers to vote on top local high school girls’ athletes until noon Friday, Jun.

26. The poll spotlights notable performances in track, soccer, softball and basketball+ highlights season achievements.

Indiana football added three-star linebacker Cain Brackney after he flipped from UCLA to become its 16th commit for the 2027 class.

The 6-foot-2 player (ranked No. 77 among linebackers) visited Bloomington in June.

Indiana basketball announced a preseason exhibition game against Western Kentucky at the Ford Center in Evansville on Oct.

25 at 4 p.m. — the new game adds to the 2026–27 schedule ahead of other planned matchups.

Philipp Kaider rode through Bloomington on SR 46 on Monday in the Race Across America, leading with a 270-mile advantage.

Fellow Austrian Thomas Mauerhofer is projected to pass through town at 2 p.m. on Tuesday.

Bloomington Contra Dance

7:30 – 9:30 p.m. — Harmony School — Sliding scale donation from $3 to $20 — Enjoy a community dance experience that promotes safety and inclusion.

Music Masterclass at Indiana University

Event Title — Time Range — Indiana University Jacobs School of Music — Cost — Enhance your musical skills in a collaborative and expert-led environment.

Indiana University Golf Tournament

Tee time — The Pfau Course — Check online for fees — Play 5,634 yards of challenging golf at a beautiful venue.

Mama Said String Band Live

Time TBA — The Bluebird — Cost Info Not Provided — Experience the grassroots sound of Mama Said String Band bringing their unique style to Bloomington.

FISU America Games

7-11 p.m. — Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall — Average ticket price $83 — Experience thrilling international sports competition in Bloomington.

65 North Pickers Performance

8-11 p.m. — The Bishop Bar — 18+ entry — Experience a fusion of bluegrass and jam band vibes with lightning-fast picking and unforgettable originals.