Infant Health Parent Group - Pond Early Learning Center
Infant Health Parent Group - Pond Early Learning Center
Infant Health Parent Group for Somali-speaking parents - Pond Early Learning Center
Infant Health Parent Group for Somali-speaking parents - Pond Early Learning Center
Infant Health Parent Group for Somali-speaking parents - Pond Early Learning Center
Infant Health Parent Group for Somali-speaking parents - Pond Early Learning Center
City of Bloomington Partners with Electrify Everything Minnesota to Support Home Upgrades
City of Bloomington Partners with Electrify Everything Minnesota to Support Home Upgrades
Bloomington, MN — The City of Bloomington is partnering with Electrify Everything Minnesota to help residents learn about and make upgrades to their homes. This program connects homeowners to resources, incentives and expert guidance to support the switch from fossil gas to electric appliances.
Electrifying a home means replacing gas-powered equipment such as furnaces, water heaters and stoves with electric options that use less energy. These alternatives can improve indoor air quality, increase comfort and reduce long-term energy costs.
Bloomington residents can get free help through the Electrify Everything Advisor service. Advisors give advice on what upgrades to do first, how to find financial help and where to find experienced contractors. The program also offers workshops, webinars and demonstrations on the benefits and process of home electrification.
Some common electrification projects include:
- Heating and cooling: Installing a heat pump to reduce or replace a gas furnace or boiler.
- Water heating: Replacing a gas water heater with a heat pump water heater.
- Cooking and laundry: Switching to electric stoves and dryers.
- Weatherization: Improving insulation and air sealing to save energy and improve comfort.
As Minnesota’s electric grid becomes cleaner, switching to electric appliances has become a great way to reduce residential carbon emissions. A 2023 state law requires all electricity in Minnesota to be carbon-free by 2040. Right now, Xcel Energy reports that 60% of its electricity is already carbon-free.
Electrify Everything Minnesota is managed by the Center for Energy and Environment and supported by the cities of Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Edina, Minneapolis and St. Louis Park, as well as Hennepin County and other nonprofit and foundation partners.
To learn more or schedule a call with an Electrify Everything Advisor, visit electrifyeverythingmn.org.
Media Releases
The City of Bloomington publishes media releases from time to time, to share newsworthy information that may be of interest to the community and to the audiences of local media outlets.
Dia Del Nino
Dia Del Nino
Creekside Boutique Open House
Creekside Boutique Open House
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Shop The Boutique at Creekside Community Center for unique, handcrafted items from local senior artisans.
Purchase unique crocheted, knitted and embroidered items, clothing and accessories, decorative art, baby items, wood crafts, greeting cards, and more!
Can't make it to the open house? Visit the Boutique during regular business hours:
- Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Friday, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
For more information, contact Creekside Community Center at: 952-563-4944 | MN Relay 711 | Creekside@BloomingtonMN.gov
The Great Garlic Mustard Pull
The Great Garlic Mustard Pull
Calling all garlic mustard busters: we need you to help biodiversity thrive in Bloomington! Remove invasive garlic mustard to protect the ecosystem at Parkers Picnic Grounds during this hands-on volunteer event.
Whether you’re a seasoned weed warrior or just looking to spend a little time outdoors, we’d love your help. Feeling competitive? Bring your A-game and try for prizes that will be given to the top garlic mustard pullers!
- What is garlic mustard? Garlic mustard is a non-native, invasive plant. Because of its aggressive nature and prolific seeding, it alters ecosystems and chokes out beneficial native plants and flowers that pollinators and other wildlife depend on. It's pesky, smelly, and has to go!
- What should I bring? Water bottle, gardening gloves (limited supply will be provided), kneeling pad (optional).
- What should I wear? Long sleeves and pants to avoid poky plants and bug bites, clothes that may get dirty, sunscreen.
- What else should I know?
- Participants must be able to traverse uneven terrain and bend down to safely participate in this activity.
- No experience is necessary.
- No registration necessary.
- Hand tools and other equipment will be provided.
- Participants should meet near the parking lot at 1 p.m. for an introduction and training session.
Have questions or need more information? Email parksrec@bloomingtonmn.gov.
Presented as part of our ongoing Naturalist Programs series.
Healthy Living & Sustainability Resource Fairs
Healthy Living & Sustainability Resource Fairs
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Try Tennis Clinic
Try Tennis Clinic
Bring your family to the courts on May 17 for National Tennis Month to Try Tennis!
This is a free event and fun for players of all ages and levels.
Tenicity coaches will coordinate exercises and games to introduce youth to the sport. Play opportunities and fun games will be offered for youth and adults.
All levels are welcome for this Try Tennis summer kickoff! Bring your racquet and wear comfortable clothing and tennis shoes. Some racquets will be available to borrow for those who don't have one.
- Youth play for ages 5 - 10: 4 - 5 p.m.
- Youth play for ages 11 - 17: 5 - 6 p.m.
- Adult play: 4 - 6 p.m.
Free event. No registration required.
About Tenicity
Tenicity runs youth tennis programs in Bloomington and across the Twin Cities. The program aims to grow youth participation in the lifelong game of tennis and to positively develop youth via sports.
Sign-Up for Summer Sessions!
In addition to the free Try Tennis Clinic, Tenicity offers structured, high-quality tennis programming for youth ages 5-16, from beginner to intermediate skill levels in Bloomington this summer at Dred Scott Playfield.
For full details, visit blm.mn/youth-programs or register online at blm.mn/webtrac.