Free plant swap hosted by the Bloomington Organic Gardeners Association (BOGA). Bring plants and seeds to share and/or swap. Native plants, tree saplings, and seeds are encouraged but all non-invasive plants are welcome.

The Street Retreat is an opportunity to encounter ourselves in engagement with the streets of Bloomington and its residents. As we examine our fears, prejudices, strengths, and openings, we find connection and beauty.

The Street Retreat will start with group sharing, then a 4-5 hour solo walk in our city, followed by a closing meal and reflection.

A $50 donation to the work of Shalom is requested, but ability to give financially will not be a barrier to participation. Only eight spots available.

RecycleForce helps formerly incarcerated individuals rebuild their lives by providing comprehensive social services and gainful employment. Cook and RecycleForce believe in a cleaner environment and a stronger workforce. That’s why we’re teaming up to reduce e-waste in our community.

Eligible items include:
-Small appliances
-Computers
-TVs
-Phones
-Printers
-DVD players
-CDs
-Refrigerators
-Fax machines, and more!

The sale is Saturday, April 28, from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. and Sunday, April 29, from 1-4 p.m.

Native perennials sourced from Spence Restoration Nursery, Indiana’s premier native plant supplier since 1998, will be a primary emphasis of the plant sale. The plants will include those suitable for rain gardens, butterfly gardens, and as primary pollinator food sources. Also available will be landscape flowers, spring-planted bulbs, and miscellaneous trees and shrubs. Experts are on-hand during the sale to answer questions and guide selections. The proceeds from the sale will benefit ongoing gardening efforts at the site. Maple syrup and volunteer-produced jam and jelly will also be available for purchase, and members of Friday Musicale will provide music inside the 1892 main house which will also be open to visitors. The Farmstead is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is owned and maintained by Bloomington Restorations, Inc.

By popular demand, we’re packing our bags and heading north! See you in Ft. Wayne for food, fun, and your favorite Oliver wines at the Michiana Wine Festival.

Based on one of Roald Dahl’s most poignantly quirky stories, James and the Giant Peach Jr. is a brand new take on a “masterpeach” of a tale. Featuring a wickedly tuneful score and a witty and charming script, this adventurous musical about courage and self-discovery is a show for the whole family to enjoy!

Join us for great music, food, and drinks!

Based on one of Roald Dahl’s most poignantly quirky stories, James and the Giant Peach Jr. is a brand new take on a “masterpeach” of a tale. Featuring a wickedly tuneful score and a witty and charming script, this adventurous musical about courage and self-discovery is a show for the whole family to enjoy!

Tillis will be performing acoustically with an all-woman trio featuring guitars and fiddles.

She has enjoyed many career-defining moments on stage at the Grand Ole Opry. The daughter of singer and songwriting legend Mel Tillis, she made her Opry debut on the Ryman Auditorium stage at age 8, singing “Tom Dooley” with her dad. Pam’s Top Ten country hits include: “Don’t Tell Me What To Do,” “One of Those Things,” “Maybe It Was Memphis,” “Shake the Sugar Tree,” and “Let That Pony Run.”

Whether it’s on the elaborate stage of the Grand Ole Opry or in an intimate setting, you will experience that feeling of delight that comes from Pam Tillis singing exactly what she is meant to sing at that moment. Pam will be performing acoustically with an all-woman trio featuring guitars and fiddles.

Pam Tillis has enjoyed many career-defining moments on stage at the Grand Ole Opry. The daughter of singer and songwriting legend Mel Tillis, she made her Opry debut on the Ryman Auditorium stage at age 8, singing “Tom Dooley” with her dad.

Pam’s Top Ten country hits include: “Don’t Tell Me What To Do,” “One of Those Things,” “Maybe It Was Memphis,” “Shake the Sugar Tree” and “Let That Pony Run”