Good morning, Bloomington.

Tonight, fireworks will set off the Monroe County Fair in Bloomington, and over the weekend residents can attend a movie in the park and Bubblefest at WonderLab.

Amplify Bloomington launches a free summer program called Start in Bloomington for interns and young professionals; the first event is today at 6 p.m. at Switchyard Park (registration closes today) as the program runs through July to connect participants with local employers and community leaders.

Planted Bloomington will open a new restaurant on Sixth Street downtown soon, and Linton’s Sportsmans Pub has reopened after a 2025 tornado forced its temporary closure.

MCCSC trustees approved a state-mandated cell phone storage policy and new facility-use rules on Tuesday (June 23) despite board misgivings, naming Jennifer Hester as principal at Jackson Creek Middle and Kelsey Pearson at Fairview Elementary; a task force will review policies and redistricting discussions are planned for July.

Bru Burger Bar in Bloomington hosted a delightful visit from baby bunnies last week when the mother rabbit led her playful young from a nest in the restaurant's courtyard.

The staff named the visitors Thumper (Roger, Judy, Snowball) after watching them charm customers.

The Bloomington Dachshund Club will host its second Dachshund Olympics tomorrow from 10 a.m. to noon at Switchyard Park.

The free event for dachshunds and small dogs offers four competitions (fastest wiener, pup cup eater, longest sit and most tricks) with prizes for winners.

Former Indiana men's basketball guard Lamar Wilkerson went undrafted but signed an Exhibit 10 (one-year minimum-salary) contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday.

The deal gives him a chance to play in the summer league and attend training camp while keeping his G League rights if waived.

Indiana men's basketball will play an exhibition game at Assembly Hall on July 15 against Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf (a Canadian school) to prepare for the FISU America Games in Lima, and tickets go on sale on June 29 at 10 a.m. with tip off at 7 p.m.

Former Indiana basketball forward Tucker DeVries signed an Exhibit 10 deal with the Boston Celtics on (Thursday, Jun.

25), giving him a chance to join summer league and training camp while the Celtics hold his NBA G League rights; he averaged 13.7 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists at Indiana.

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.

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop

10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Graduate by Hilton Bloomington — Book Now on Eventbrite! — Unleash your creativity making a traditional Turkish lamp while enjoying delightful snacks.