Good morning, Bloomington.

Housing advocates rallied at City Hall Monday, July 6 to urge officials to negotiate a deal preserving Seminary Pointe, a downtown site with 29 low-cost apartments and small businesses, before tenants face eviction on Aug.

31.

Bloomington celebrated its Fourth of July parade—featuring patriotic bird flyovers under sunny skies—and noted new property transfers and a housing-first initiative as the camping ban begins.

A jail site review panel will soon score properties while commissioners opt out of the process.

IU alumnus Will Shortz, the New York Times crossword editor, will host the 186th National Puzzlers’ League convention at IU campus from July 9-12 (featuring open game nights and rare puzzle collections at Lilly Library).

Public drop-ins are welcome at the Indiana Memorial Union starting at 8 p.m.

Denton Sagerman left Indiana Athletics on June 28 (after eight years on the coaching staff) to join the Cleveland Guardians organization.

He was previously Wright State’s Director of Baseball Operations and Analytics.

Indiana baseball’s Hogan Denny was named to the Team USA Collegiate National Team on Sunday; he earned First Team All-Big Ten honors last season and will join 27 others in the World Collegiate Baseball Championship in Taiwan, July 11-15 (he is the seventh Hoosier selected).

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.

Couples Communication Cure: An Evening with Michele O'Mara

6-7 p.m. — Morgenstern Books & Café — Free entry — Explore effective communication in relationships with expert Michele O'Mara as she shares insights from her latest book.

James Eichman Live Concert

9-11 p.m. — The Bishop Bar — 18+ entry — Experience evocative alt-Americana and indie rock sounds from Nashville’s own James Eichman.