events calendar

Cokie Roberts, political commentator for ABC News, will capstone Ivy Tech-Bloomington’s ninth annual O’Bannon Institute for Community Service with a closing conversation on Friday, April 27 at 2:30 p.m. The closing conversation will take place following Institute panels on Ivy Tech-Bloomington’s main campus, in the Connie and Steve Ferguson Academic Building. The event theme for this year’s Institute is “America the Dutiful – The Questions that Occupy U.S.”

The O’Bannon Institute will take place over the course of three days, from April 25-27, 2012. The O’Bannon Institute launched nine years ago by Ivy Tech’s Bloomington campus is an annual opportunity for the community to come together to discuss topics related to nonprofits, education and political and civic service. Previous speakers at the Institute include former U.S. Senators, Pulitzer prize-winning authors, Governors, political advisers and columnists, a presidential candidate, and former First Lady of the United States, Laura W. Bush.

Please check website as details become available.

Kevon Edmonds, IU Soul Revue alumnus and accomplished singer/songwriter, will be honored at this banquet, which will be held at the Bloomington Monroe County Convention Center. Edmonds will receive the Herman C. Hudson Alumni Award, named for the founder of the African American Arts Institute at IU. Previous winners have included opera vocalists Janet Williams and Angela Brown, music legend Isaiah Sanders, Broadway performer Justin Johnston and the late dancer Gabriel Paige.

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This forty-five minute “boot camp” class at the Monroe County YMCA combines a number of intense exercises (plyometrics, running skills, jumping, and stair climbing) and is an advanced level class. It runs every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from April 16 to May 27. Register on website.

Strength training is recommended to help keep muscles toned and bones dense. Certified instructors will use equipment such as body bars, hand weights, and stability balls to create a variety of workouts. This one-hour strength class will use exercises that are functionally appropriate for all and will create an overall toning experience for the entire body. It runs every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning from April 16 to May 25. Register on website.

Explore the world of computers in a safe, fun, and non-threatening environment, even if you don’t know what a computer looks like. We’ll cover computer anxiety, important terms, parts of the computer, keyboard, using the mouse, and moving around the computer to complete different tasks. Textbook is included in course fee.

3 Fridays, April 13 – 27. Register on website.

Join wildflower author Kay Yatskievych, DNR Nature Preserves Ecologist Tom Swinford, and TC Steele staff member Davie Kean for wildflower treks in and around the Selma N. Steele State Nature Preserve. Choose from 2½ to 3-hour RUGGED to MODERATE hikes. Meet at Location A.

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This exhibit, presented by the Mathers Museum of World Cultures, explores the interconnectedness of Nepalese music and spirituality. Recurring weekly Tuesday through Friday from 9 am to 4:30 pm, until June 28.

This one-hour class at the Monroe County YMCA offers intervals of high intensity cycling, and runs every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning from April 16 to May 25. Register on website.

Max and Ruby want to get a birthday present for Grandma, and Fancy Nancy has her eye on a lace fan from the Fashion Boutique. Do they have enough money to buy what they want? Join us for this special storytime during Money Smart Week at the library. Characters from popular picture books and friends from Sesame Street will help preschoolers and their families talk about Saving, Spending, and Sharing. Families will also look at websites, apps, and other materials and games that can help young children develop money smart skills. Money Smart Week is sponsored by the Monroe County Public Library, Financial Stability Alliance, and United Way of Monroe County.
Ages 3 and up with adult caregiver.

We are displaying quilts from community members along with the stories attached to the quilts. We have gathered stories about where the quilts come from, why they were made, who were they made for and many other fascinating details. Please come see this amazing show of color and memories.