Good morning, Bloomington.

The Monroe County Fair will start early on June 28 with events at the fairgrounds on W.

Airport Road and open its carnival rides on July 1 until July 6—new features include pre-sale ride tickets at a reduced price, a $10 monster truck ride preview on June 30 at 4 p.m., and a free breakfast with the Fair Queen on July 2.

The City of Bloomington Volunteer Network offers several roles including food pantry attendants at Crawford Apartments on Monday afternoons—volunteers 16 and older help load, pack, and deliver food—and delivery drivers for Pantry 279 on select weekdays with insured vehicles.

The Bloomington Community Orchard will host weekly Work and Learn Days at 2120 S. Highland Ave. through November, and Monroe and Greene counties have activated a Tornado Relief Fund to help neighbors recover from the May 16 twister.

Bloomington Fire Department has become Monroe County’s first permanent station for fitting child car seats at its headquarters at 320 W.

8th St., Suite 220—trained MIH staff, who installed 45 seats to date, now offer free fittings for eligible parents and caregivers who receive state aid and drive licensed vehicles.

The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for Monroe County until 8 p.m. June 27, with temperatures in the low to mid 90s and a heat index that could reach 105 degrees in the afternoons.

Cooling stations at Monroe fire stations, public libraries and city pools in Bloomington will offer temporary relief—providing safe spots to cool down.

In Monroe County, the median home price in May was $425,000, up 4.4% from April's $407,000.

Homes averaged 1,994 square feet with 200 new listings added—indicating a steady market rise compared to last May.

The Herald-Times is holding its final poll for the Boys Athlete of the Year and readers can vote until Friday at noon—nominees include athletes from North, South, Edgewood, Owen Valley, Eastern Greene and Lighthouse Christian.

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.

Indiana University Golf Tournament

Tee off at a beautiful 6,802 yard Par 71 course — The Pfau Course — Entry fee varies — Challenge yourself on a stunning golf course in Bloomington.

Graphic Design Certificate Program

— All day — Institute for Indigenous Knowledge — Cost details available upon inquiry — Enhance your creative skills with a comprehensive graphic design certification program.

Kids Camp

8 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Armstrong Stadium — Check website for pricing — A fun camp for kids to learn dribbling, passing, and shooting through engaging games.

Trans-Miss Amateur Golf Championship

July 8th-11th — The Pfau Course — Entry may vary — Experience one of the longest-running amateur golf tournaments in the U.S. on a beautiful Midwestern course.

12th Jim Richter Mandolin Camp for Rest of Us

8:55 p.m. — Grant Street Inn — Registration required via email — Embrace the joy of mandolin playing at this engaging camp.

Picnic in the Park 2025

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Marci Jane Lewis Park — Free entry — Enjoy great food, networking, and fun at the annual community picnic with door prizes.

Neurodegeneration Teacher Training

8 a.m. – 5 p.m. — IU Health Bloomington Hospital — Registration required — Gain a comprehensive 20-hour dementia curriculum to support educators and the community.