Nia is a sensory-based movement lifestyle that leads to health, wellness and fitness. For people of all shapes and sizes, it connects the body, mind, emotions and spirit. Nia draws from disciplines of the martial arts, dance arts and healing arts. Every class offers a unique combination of 52 moves that correspond with the main areas of the body: the base, the core and the upper extremities.

Blooming Lotus is located on the downtown Square in the space above Roots.

The Bloomington Express Employment Professional office and the Chamber of Commerce host this leadership event, which focuses on managing conflict and change in the workplace. This seminar will explore sources of organizational conflict, successful ways to overcome them, and team building best practices used by today’s most successful companies. Human Resources expert Jack Smalley will present.

Registration required; visit website or call Express Employment Professionals.

This support group is open to adults and provides the opportunity to share experiences with others who have been working through grief. Group members provide support for each other under the guidance of trained professionals. Thursdays, April 12 – May 17

Pre-registration required. Call to register.

Sooner or later, all gardeners long to try something new and experiment with new plants. A theme garden is an ideal way to expand your gardening horizons. For the experienced gardener, theme gardens are a chance to experiment with harder to grow or exotic plants and for the beginner it is a way to ease into gardening. A theme garden is a great way to add a spot of pizzazz to a mature landscape. The possibilities are endless and once you get started, you may find it hard to stop. In this class, we will look at many different themes and plan your favorite one to fit into your landscape. Along with handouts, you will receive 4 plants to start your new theme garden! Register on website.

Take your bourbon knowledge to a whole new level. Participants will taste the best of the best from Maker’s Mark, Buffalo Trace, Heaven Hill, Wild Turkey, Jim Beam and others. They will learn what minor details can turn an ordinary bourbon into super premium bourbon. They’ll also taste bourbons of advanced age, as well as experimental bourbons to learn what new flavors are out there to discover. This is not a class for the feint of palate. Be prepared to taste deeply and begin to understand the emerging masterpieces of America’s whiskey trade.

April 12 and 19. Register on website.

Come to Andrew Davis Menswear on the downtown Square for a celebrity chili cook-off to benefit the Community Kitchen. A panel of judges will evaluate the chili and choose the winner. Featuring wine from Oliver Winery, beer from Bloomington Brewing Company, and chili cooked by a number of prominent locals. Register to win a pair of Wolverine 100 boots. Discounts on purchases over $100 will be available.

Local First Indiana is a nonprofit organization committed to supporting and promoting locally owned independent businesses by educating the public, facilitating collaboration, and engaging in outreach in order to create a more economically and environmentally sustainable local community, while preserving the unique local character. This “mixer” event offers the opportunity for networking and learning about local independent business. Please RSVP to [email protected] or 334-8903

In honor of child abuse prevention month, Monroe County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)presents “Why Unpack My Bags…You’re Just Going to Move Me Again” by Mary Winters, a former foster youth. Mary Winters will share her story of what it is like to grow up in the foster care system and the people who were pivotal in her life.

Join Monroe County CASA on April 12 from 6:30 to 8:30pm at the Monroe County public library auditorium to hear Mary’s emotional story. The event is free but email [email protected] to confirm your space or call 333-227 ext. 15.

Il partigiano Johnny
Before the liberation , Johnny leaves the army and hides in the mountains, where he recollects his young life through flashbacks. His university professors favored Communism, but he did not agree with them, despite understanding the appeal of their slogans. Johnny joined the resistance and fought during the occupation of Alba, engaging in gun battles with the Fascists. He eventually fled across the mountains of the Langhe region for survival. The film is a thoughtful examination of the choices we face, and how each action is interconnected.

(35mm presentation, Italian language with English subtitles. 135 minutes.)

Director Guido Chiesa is scheduled to be present.

Come showcase your talent or just observe as students perform their poetry relating to the theme “Act Naturally”. Prizes will be given to winning poets and refreshments will be served! Contact Rachel at [email protected] with questions.