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City of Bloomington Calls for Volunteers for Downtown Cleanup Ahead of IU Homecoming<\/strong>
The City of Bloomington has issued a call for volunteers to participate in a Downtown Community Cleanup Day on Wednesday, Oct. 16, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., in preparation for Indiana University\u2019s Homecoming weekend. The cleanup will focus on making the downtown area more welcoming for residents and visitors by picking up litter, pulling weeds, and improving the overall appearance of public spaces. For more information and to register as a volunteer, visit the City of Bloomington\u2019s website at\u00a0bloomington.in.gov\/cleanup<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hoosier Hills Food Bank Book Sale to feature memorabilia donated by Bob Hammel
<\/strong>Hoosier Hills Food Bank will host the \u201c40th<\/sup>\u00a0Anniversary Bob Hammel Community Book Fair\u201dat the\u00a0Monroe County Fairgrounds on October 17-22.\u00a0Hammel, a local sportswriting legend and sixteen-time Indiana Sportswriter of the Year, has been a long-time supporter of both HHFB and the Book Fair and this year\u2019s event will feature his donation of over 2,500 items from his personal collection of books and memorabilia.\u00a0\u00a0

Book Fair Schedule:
<\/span>Wednesday, October 16 – 5-7pm: Special Preview & Reception Honoring Bob Hammel (no sales) $20 suggested donation.\u00a0 Light refreshments and program at 6pm.
Thursday, October 17 \u2013 9am-7pm: Opening Day\/Veteran\u2019s Appreciation Day – $10 Admission \u2013 Veterans admitted free, Monroe County Veterans Services Office on site.
Friday, October 18 \u2013 9am-7pm: FREE Admission
Saturday, October 19 \u2013 9am-6pm: FREE Admission \u2013 Constellation Partnership Day \u2013 Free copy of \u201cThe True Story of the Three Little Pigs\u201d for first 50 kids.
Sunday, October 20 \u2013 9am-6pm: FREE Admission, Half-price Day\u2013 Heroes Day – Meet Firefighters
Monday, October 21 \u2013 9am-6pm: FREE Admission, $10 Bag Day\u00a0
Tuesday, October 22 \u2013 9am-6pm: FREE Admission, $5 Bag Day\u00a0
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All proceeds from the book fair support Hoosier Hills Food Bank\u2019s hunger relief programs.\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

181st Intelligence Wing of Indiana Guard to deploy to NC to help hurricane victims
<\/strong>Gov. Eric Holcomb has called up a dozen members of the 181st<\/sup> Intelligence Wing of the State\u2019s Guard, based out of Terre Haute, to travel to North Carolina to aid in search and rescue efforts related to the impact of Hurricane Helene. There are still hundreds of missing persons following the devestation of the Category 4 hurricane that wreaked havoc on the Eastern coast. The Soldiers will join the 80 Hoosier members of Indiana Task Force One the state\u2019s emergency response team that was activated to the region last week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Statue of Mellencamp to unveil at IU
<\/strong>Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and Native Hoosier John Mellencamp will have a statue in his likeness unveiled in a couple of weeks. The long time Indiana University benefactor will attend the ceremony on Friday, October the 18th<\/sup> where his statue will stand, at the fine Arts Plaza at the IU Bloomington Campus. Simultaneously, the IU Eskanzi Museum of Art has an exhibit featuring artwork created by Mellencamp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two Sheriff’s Deputies honored for Traffic Safety
<\/strong>In late September, two Monroe County Sheriff\u2019s Deputies were honored at Lucas Oil Stadium and received the Indiana Traffic Safety All-Pro Award. Congratulations to Sergeant Moulden and Corporal Ortlieb on their recognition, and thanks for your continued service.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

City of Bloomington Calls for Volunteers for Downtown Cleanup Ahead of IU HomecomingThe City of Bloomington has issued a call for volunteers to participate in a Downtown Community Cleanup Day on Wednesday, Oct. 16, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., in preparation for Indiana University\u2019s Homecoming weekend. The cleanup will focus on making the downtown …<\/p>\n

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