Good morning, Bloomington.

Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market will host a free apple tasting on Saturday, Oct.

3 from 9 a.m. until noon at Fernandez Plaza (401 N. Morton St.). Locals can sample over 15 apple and pear varieties and buy favorites from vendors.

Heading Home’s Streets to Stability initiative is providing rental assistance, case management and permanent housing support in downtown Bloomington after a state law limits unsanctioned camping; local government & community groups are now scaling the model to serve more people across Monroe County.

The IU Auditorium hosted Waitress on Sept.

29-30; Sutton Foster appears on Oct. 6, Ballet Hispánico on Oct. 14 and Dennis James Hosts Halloween on Oct. 21. Upcoming: SIX on Nov. 12-15, Holiday Chimes on Dec. 5 and Straight No Chaser on Dec. 10 with tickets available at the venue.

Gov. Mike Braun extended the state's gas tax suspension until Nov.

4 to keep fuel prices low + AAA reported Indiana now has the cheapest regular gas at $3.83 per gallon amid shifting global oil markets.

IU students gathered at the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center Wednesday night to discuss the power of the Black vote & register ahead of the Nov.

3 midterm election, with local leaders emphasizing informed participation.

Dunkin' launched Halloween-themed drinks on Wednesday, Sept.

30 in local outlets, featuring flavors like Green Apple Dunkin' Zero combined with Purple Marshmallow Cold Foam and a range of lattes and energy drinks. Promotions run through October + a spooky clue will be shared in Salem on Oct. 8.

More than 2,000 cyclists will ride through Monroe and Owen counties in the 2026 Hilly Hundred, a race offering 20 to 50 mile routes from Oct.

2 to Oct. 4.

Indiana volleyball, riding a seven-game win streak, will try to break a 19-match loss record when it faces No. 6 Wisconsin today at 9 p.m. in Madison — the team will then travel to Piscataway on Sunday at 2 p.m. to take on Rutgers.