Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of July.
Good morning, Bloomington.
🏘️ Community
The City of Bloomington Volunteer Network offers several local events including Cancer Support Community’s Survivor’s Summit on July 26 at 631 E.
Discovery Parkway with shifts from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.—volunteers must register by July 25 and Taste of Bloomington on Aug. 2 at Kirkwood Avenue from 3 to 10 p.m. ReStore/Habitat for Humanity is accepting working appliance and furniture donations Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 850 S. College Mall Road.
🎭 Culture
Local theater companies in Bloomington offer a range of summer shows featuring drama, comedy and musicals.
The season includes Stages Bloomington’s teen-led 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at the Studio Theatre on July 24 to 26 — a summer cabaret at Monroe County Civic Theater on July 26 to 27 — plus other productions through October.
🎓 Education
Educators from Indiana visited IU labs—where they learned about cancer research, biomedical engineering and environmental science—as part of summer institutes run by the P12 Engagement team at the IU School of Education to update their science lessons.
Teachers like Billie Carlton plan to use these hands-on experiences to develop new lesson plans for the upcoming school year.
🌲 Environment
The City of Bloomington has relaunched an interactive Habitat Connectivity Map that lets residents pledge greenspace for wildlife conservation—this tool shows existing and planned habitat corridors to help link urban natural areas and improve biodiversity.
Residents may contribute by planting native species, removing invasive plants, or marking their efforts on the map as part of a joint effort by the Environmental Commission, Planning and Transportation, and Information and Technology Services.
🏈 Sports
Bob Hammel, a longtime sportswriter from Bloomington who covered five Olympic Games and many historic events (a respected mentor and dedicated storyteller), has passed away, leaving behind a legacy of hard work and kindness that shaped local sports journalism.
His work and influence are remembered by colleagues and readers alike.
🎉 Bloomington Events
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BTownVBC Open Gyms
5:30-7 p.m. — Wilkinson Hall — No tickets required — Improve your volleyball skills with practice drills before school and club tryouts.
BTownVBC Open Gyms
5:30-7 p.m. — Wilkinson Hall — No cost — Sharpen your volleyball skills with engaging drills before tryouts.
Live Music: Thomas Dollbaum at The Orbit Room
6-9 p.m. — The Orbit Room — $17 — Experience a night of original music with Thomas Dollbaum and friends in a vibrant venue.
Experimental Sound Evening: Rob Funkhouser, Vaguerriffic, Verity Pariah
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Orbit Room — $10 plus food or drink purchase required — Explore diverse soundscapes from experimental artists in a vibrant all-ages setting.
BTownVBC Open Gym Sessions
5:30-7 p.m. — Wilkinson Hall — Free entry — Get in some practice with BTownVBC coaches before school and club tryouts.
Golfweek Hoosier Women's Amateur
A 54-hole stroke-play event — Jul 29 – Jul 31 — The Pfau Course — Registration required — Compete alongside talented female amateur and college golfers.
BTownVBC Open Gyms
5:30-7 p.m. — Wilkinson Hall — No cost information available — Get ready for school and club tryouts with 90 minutes of engaging play and skill drills.
Mid-Summer 5K Challenge
8-10 a.m. — Bloomington High School North — $15-$25 — Participate in a 5K run and walk benefiting the Bloomington High School North Cross Country Teams.
Golfweek Hoosier Amateur
Various times — The Pfau Course — Entry fee required — A 54-hole stroke-play tournament showcasing talent from amateur and college golfers.
90s Country Night with Jake Dodds
8-10:30 p.m. — The Bluebird — Cost info not provided — Enjoy a night of nostalgic country tunes with Jake Dodds and reconnect with the hits of the 90s.
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