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Friday, June 27th, 2025
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Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ My Sister’s Closet held a ribbon-cutting event on June 24 at its new home on West Second Street and Patterson Drive where guests saw the new facility and community art while hearing remarks from mayor Kerry Thomson. The event served as a fundraiser for renovations after its College Avenue lease ended — marking a fresh start for the organization. The B Square Bulletin
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Swifty Fest: Taylor Swift Tribute Concert will take place Sunday, August 17 at 2:30 p.m. at Buskirk-Chumley Theater in downtown Bloomington, featuring the Indianapolis-based Bejeweled Band with tickets on sale now. The Bloomingtonian
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Bloomington has opened applications for the 2025 Sustainable Neighborhoods Grant to support small-scale projects that advance the Climate Action Plan—teams of at least four local residents can apply for up to $1,000. Eligible projects must be completed within one year—applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the $10,000 budget is fully allocated. The Bloomingtonian
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Indiana basketball will host Kansas State in a one-off nonconference game ahead of the season. Coach Darian DeVries arranged the matchup—similar to last season’s South Carolina visit—to strengthen the schedule. The Herald-Times
- ➤ The Bloomington City Golf Qualifying Tournament will begin tomorrow at Cascades with players teeing off at 7:30 a.m. in a two-round event where defending champs for the Men's, Seniors and Super Seniors (Jason Bannister, Tim Gillespie and Dan Neubecker) are set to join other local golfers while the top finishers will advance to match play rounds in July. The Herald-Times
- ➤ IU basketball announced on Thursday eight support staff hires for coach Darian DeVries as he begins his first season in Bloomington. Several hires came from Bradley, West Virginia and Drake — including athletic trainer Andrew Vereen and special assistant Mike Bargen — to complete the coaching team. The Herald-Times
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Girls Overnight Camp
Jul 18-20 — Sembower Field — Meals included — Enjoy two nights of fun, games, and training at this enriching camp experience.
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