Good morning, Bloomington.

Bloomington Parks and Recreation, Downtown Bloomington Inc. and IU Credit Union will sponsor the annual Fourth of July parade and concert planned for Friday, July 4.

The Bloomington Community Band will perform at 9 a.m. at the south side of the Monroe County Courthouse and the parade—starting at College Avenue and 10th Street with 65 entries—will follow at 10 a.m. while extreme weather may cause delays or cancellation.

Hoosier Hills Food Bank will hold a drive-through food distribution on Friday, June 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 2333 W.

Industrial Park Drive — each vehicle will receive one box of perishables and one box of dry staples tailored for children or seniors with no ID required. The event will help address rising food costs and the end of the Sun Bucks program that assisted over 600,000 children last summer.

Sharon Kaye Aikman, a 60-year-old former hospice nurse and local internet influencer, has released her first cookbook, Putting the K in Kitchen, which shares family recipes and memories learned from her grandmother.

Her long career in care—including fostering 19 children and starting a meal program that feeds 80 kids each week—helped her build a TikTok following that led to a publishing deal with Found.

The Ken Nunn Law Office announced a $1,000 scholarship for Indiana college students to ease tuition costs and other education expenses.

Eligible applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and submit an essay of 500 to 750 words by August 1 (the winner will be named on August 11).

Indiana University's website has been partly down for over a week as security vulnerabilities forced UITS to shut down the old Sitehost system and begin rebuilding with the new SiteKube platform—about 90% of sites have been restored while efforts continue on pages essential for student needs. UITS said sites using IU’s web content management system will be tested within one to two days and further instructions to review and publish them will be sent in two to three days.

Federal cuts to NPR and PBS funding may force some Indiana public media stations to close if they lose needed money—smaller, rural stations already hurt by state budget cuts face layoffs and reduced programming.

Local public broadcasters are urging lawmakers to protect funds to keep reliable news coverage available.

Bloomington officials issued formal notice to Cinnaire Solutions Corp + Continental Management for code violations at Crawford Apartments on Henderson Street and set a compliance deadline for Aug.

1. The action follows over 1,500 calls for service from Jan. 1, 2024 until May 13, and current tenants will not be forced to leave.

The Indiana University Police Department became the nation’s first accredited higher education law enforcement agency today when the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators recognized its unified leadership that serves all nine campuses under one chief executive + one accreditation manager. The accreditation is valid for four years and requires annual reports to confirm continued adherence to IACLEA standards.

City of Bloomington Utilities is planning a regular water rate increase to avoid spikes and has not set a new rate yet.

They will hold the first of four required meetings on June 27, meeting with Indiana University + Washington Township to review billing data + advanced metering data.

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.

Girls Overnight Camp

Jul 18-20 — Sembower Field — Meals included — Enjoy two nights of fun, games, and training at this enriching camp experience.