Ghostly Gathering returns to Paynetown SRA, Oct. 25-26

Monroe Lake’s most popular special event, Ghostly Gathering, returns to Paynetown SRA this year on October 25-26.

On Friday, you can drop by to craft your own “pet ghost” from 4 to 6 p.m. ($2 craft fee), while supplies last. At 7:45 p.m., the naturalist invites you to gather around the campfire for spooky folk legends and real-life tales of murder and mischief in the Salt Creek Valley, accompanied by cider and popcorn.

Activities resume on Saturday afternoon, with creepy, crawly crafts from 1 to 3 p.m., followed by the costume contest at 4 p.m. Awards will be presented in 6 different age categories, including adults, plus special categories for costumed canines and group costumes (2 or more people).

From 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, campers in the A-loop will host trick-or-treating. This is also the judging period for the Campsite Decorating Contest, with prizes for first place, second place, and staff choice.

Ghostly Gathering concludes on Saturday night with a Halloween Party from 8 to 9:30 p.m. at the Activity Center. This year’s theme is “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.” There will be activities, food, and games for all ages.

All activities are open to both campers and day visitors. Activity details are on the DNR calendar at bitly.com/monroelakeprograms. For camping reservations, see camp.IN.gov.

Paynetown State Recreation Area is located at 4850 S. State Road 446 in Bloomington, IN. The property entrance fee is $7 per vehicle with Indiana license plate, or $9 per vehicle with out-of-state license plate. Annual Entrance Passes for Indiana State Parks are also accepted.

Questions about the Ghostly Gathering should be directed to Monroe Lake’s Interpretive Naturalist, Jill Vance, at [email protected] or 812-837-9967.

Dive deep into the healing art of Yin yoga as taught by Tucker Shelton, M.A., E-RYT 500, YACEP. Tucker’s “Yin 2.0” blends traditional Yin with Restorative Yoga, Myofascial Release, guided meditation, Chakra theory, Thai Yoga Massage, and more. This training will provide those who wish to teach Yin yoga with everything they need to get started on a strong footing.

An incredibly nourishing experience, this weekend will cover the art of teaching Yin, making ethical and juicy adjustments, guiding meditations, and leading breath work. With four Yin classes (open to the public), there is a chance to immerse yourself in the practices and to try your hand at adjusting students in the poses.

During lecture hours, Tucker will discuss the history, theory, and philosophy behind Yin and Restorative yoga as well as the many other traditions he pulls from to weave his classes together. You will learn how to sequence class plans and modify poses for the many bodies you will encounter as a teacher.

20 Hour Weekend:
Friday 5:30pm-9:30pm
Saturday 9:00am-1:00pm/lunch/2:00pm-6:00pm
Sunday 9:00am-1:00pm/lunch/2:00pm-6:00pm

$350.00 for the training.

Join us in Recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Learn about The RISE!’s Youth Empowerment Services and Early Prevention Programs—two ways Middle Way House helps youth develop resilience and build healthy relationships. Gain understanding of what it is like to be a kid impacted by domestic violence and how our services help support and empower youth through their experience of trauma. Experience first-hand how lives are transformed by social-emotional learning, guided by Middle Way House’s Youth Program Director Priscilla Cuevas and other experts. Guests are encouraged to arrive promptly at 11 AM. We will begin the meal and program immediately. You’re sure to be edified and inspired! You won’t want to miss a minute. Bid in our silent auction for a week at a Cocoa Beach condo and other prizes! Proceeds from the luncheon help fund a new computer lab for our youth!

The Grunwald Gallery at Indiana University is pleased to present Remembering and Forgetting, an exhibition containing works by over fifteen artists from the Bloomington area. The exhibit, organized by the Grunwald Gallery, and sponsored by Themester 2019, an initiative of the IU College of Arts and Sciences, will open on October 11 and continue through November 20, 2019. Noon talks by selected artists will be presented on Friday, October 25 and November 1 at the Grunwald Gallery.

You’re invited to take an afternoon “off” to take care of you! Join Laura Patterson, a level 2 trained Integrative Restoration yoga instructor for this 2 hour mini retreat that will take you and your nervous system into relaxation response so you can recharge your mind and body. We will move through gentle yoga, undo any tension lingering from the week using therapy balls, offer space for personal insight with a few journal prompts, then drop into an iRest Yoga Nidra (sleep yoga) practice. Following the practice you will experience a crystal bowl sound bath to send you into your weekend. This afternoon is truly for anyone, regardless of whether you are a lifelong meditator or if you have never tried meditation before.

iRest Yoga Nidra can work to alleviate stress, help us sleep better, and heal unresolved issues and traumas. It can also help you recognize an underlying peace of mind that is always present within us no matter what circumstances we are facing in life.

People practicing iRest experience:
Decreased stress, anxiety, fear and depression
Improved sleep and decreased insomnia
An ability to better manage chronic and acute pain
Healthier interpersonal relations
Heightened energy levels
Improved sense of control
More confidence and joy in their lives
A greater sense of peace and well-being

$40 Self investment
Auto renewing members receive $10 off enrollment

Take a break from trick or treating and stop by the Buskirk-Chumley Theater for some spooky beats and movie treats, including free popcorn! This event is free and a ticket is not required. Donations will be accepted on behalf of Girls Inc. of Monroe County.

Doors will open at 5pm. Everyone is welcome! Families with children, especially those participating in the Downtown Trick or Treat (5pm – 8pm), are welcome to arrive and leave when convenient.

5:30 – 6:30: Spooky Beats

The Bloomington Community Band presents TUNES FROM THE CRYPT, a showcase of macabre music accompanied by classic black and white horror videos. We’ve dug up all your favorite ghoulish tunes, from The Addams Family theme to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” to Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D Minor! Come celebrate Halloween in costume with your Bloomington Community Band.

The Bloomington Community Band is an all-volunteer concert band comprised from 50 to 60 musicians ranging in age from 18 to 85. Proclaimed by the Mayor in 2012 as Bloomington’s Official Community Concert Band, the BCB has been a distinguished feature of our city’s artistic identity for almost four decades. A community band has figured prominently throughout Bloomington’s history, with roots tracing back to the Seward town bands of the mid and late 19th Century. Since we reconvened in 1978, more than 800 adult musicians from all walks of life have joined us to share the joy of making music.
7 – 8:15pm: Movie Treats – Scooby-Doo Stage Fright

The gang is back and ready for another mystery to solve! Join Scooby-Doo, Shaggy, and the Mystery Inc. crew as they head to Chicago for a talent show, some museum tours, and a whole lotta pizza! The Windy City is home to the hit TV show, Talent Star, in which songwriting duo Fred and Daphne are favored finalists. Not to be left out, Scooby and Shaggy have a secret act in the works, which they think will take the contest by storm. Unluckily for them, the competition is frightful as the show is being broadcast from an opera house with a history of horrors and a particularly vengeful phantom that has cursed the show’s production. But the show must go on. With a natural talent like Scooby-Doo on the case, you can be sure that laughs, thrills, and adventure always take first place!

Dive deep into the healing art of Yin yoga as taught by Tucker Shelton, M.A., E-RYT 500, YACEP. Tucker’s “Yin 2.0” blends traditional Yin with Restorative Yoga, Myofascial Release, guided meditation, Chakra theory, Thai Yoga Massage, and more. This training will provide those who wish to teach Yin yoga with everything they need to get started on a strong footing.

An incredibly nourishing experience, this weekend will cover the art of teaching Yin, making ethical and juicy adjustments, guiding meditations, and leading breath work. With four Yin classes (open to the public), there is a chance to immerse yourself in the practices and to try your hand at adjusting students in the poses.

During lecture hours, Tucker will discuss the history, theory, and philosophy behind Yin and Restorative yoga as well as the many other traditions he pulls from to weave his classes together. You will learn how to sequence class plans and modify poses for the many bodies you will encounter as a teacher.

Dates & Times:
Friday, October 25th 5:30pm-9:30pm
Saturday, October 26th 9:00am-6:00pm
Sunday, October 27th 9:00am-6:00pm

$350.00 for the weekend
*continuing education credit is available for Yogis working towards their 500hr TT

Cardinal Stage presents “Charlotte’s Web” October 18 – November 3 at the Ivy Tech Waldron Auditorium. This fall the beloved children’s classic Charlotte’s Web returns to Cardinal Stage! When a girl named Fern saves a little pig named Wilbur, she opens the door to a world of friendship and adventure. Together, with the help of the wise Charlotte, the Gander, the Goslings, and even the sneaky Templeton, Wilbur and Fern show the farm and the world just how extraordinary an ordinary pig can be!
New! Sensory Friendly Performance: November 3rd at 4:00pm

Favorite stories come alive in this family-friendly event! Join Stages as we celebrate Halloween with a magical walking tour with stops along the way at well-loved scenes from stories you know. This
non-scary event will be enjoyed by the very young and the very young at heart! Both an outdoor event in tents and an indoor event at our studio and rehearsal space in Artisan Alley, join us both for performances and Halloween fun – bobbing for apples, Halloween crafts, and more!

An ink-black night with leering jack-o-lanterns and crisp cider set the stage for an evening of live storytelling beneath the stars. A Halloween-time tradition for more than 35 years, the Festival of Ghost Stories features haunting tales of ghosts and horror that will tingle the spine. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and dress warmly to avoid the chill as seasoned storytellers spin their tales in the dark.Best suited for adults, teens, and older school-age children; may not be appropriate for younger children.Rain location: Monroe County Public Library Auditorium, 303 E. Kirkwood Ave. For weather-related updates, call the Community Events Hotline at 349-3754.A community event presented by Bloomington Parks and Recreation and sponsored by the Monroe County Public Library and the Bloomington Storytellers Guild.