A neighborhood open house is scheduled for Tuesday, October 29 from 6-7 p.m. at Olson Middle School, located at 4551 W 102nd St, to discuss the Normandale Blvd PMP Trail & Sidewalk Improvement Project.  This project includes the replacement of the existing walks and trails along Normandale Boulevard from Old Shakopee Road to W 94th Street.  The meeting will be an open house format to provide an opportunity to meet with staff and learn more about the upcoming project and timeline.  Project information is available on the Let’s Talk Bloomington webpage at blm.mn/NormBlvd.

Examine the historic Pond House as a history detective. 

• Where is the secret compartment?
• Why are there 31 numbers on the clock?
• Why is there a wooden egg in Mrs. Pond's sewing basket? 

Answer these and other curious questions to win a detective gadget!

Free program for all ages. No registration required. Drop in any time during the three-hour event. 

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Make a garland of popcorn and cranberries to string on your Christmas tree and/or to feed the hungry birds in your neighborhood. 

This was a popular winter decoration in the homes of early settlers.

Free program. No registration required. Drop in any time during the 3-hour event.

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Weave a mug rug with yarn on a cardboard loom, with guidance from historic fiber expert Pauline Bold.

You'll be following in the footsteps of Mrs. Pond who spun her own yarn and thread, wove it into cloth, and sewed clothing for her many children! 

Samples of other types of small looms will be on display.

Free program for all ages. No registration required. Drop in any time during the 3-hour event.  

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Join us for gobbling good time playing Thanksgiving-themed Bingo!  

• Cost: FREE.
• Registration: Required and accepted until event is full. 
  • For adults ages 50 and above. 
  • Space is limited. 
  • Register today at blm.mn/webtrac. 

For more information or questions, contact Creekside at: 952-563-4944, MN Relay 711, or creekside@bloomingtonmn.gov

Make your own pair of dentalium shell earrings to take home with guidance from Lakota artist Carol Charging-Thunder. 

Carol has been beading for over 50 years. Her work has been exhibited at the Tweed Museum of Art in Duluth and was featured in an art exhibit developed by All My Relations Arts.  

Free program. All materials provided. No registration required. 

Drop in any time during the 3-hour event.  

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Try your hand at making a square cord with a lucet, a wooden hand tool that has been used for over 1,000 years.

A lady’s sewing basket wouldn’t be complete without one. The cord could be utilitarian or decorative and had many uses by early settlers. Imagine all the ways you could use your lucet cord! 

Free program. All materials provided. No registration required. Drop in any time during the 3-hour event.

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Protect yourself from respiratory viruses

Get your flu and COVID-19 vaccines!

You don't want anything to get in your way. Make the most of every day and get this season's flu and COVID-19 vaccines.

Schedule your flu shot: blm.mn/clinics
Schedule your COVID shot: blm.mn/covid24

Cost: Most major insurance providers accepted. Please bring your insurance card to your appointment if you have one. You can still be vaccinated if you don’t have insurance or are unable to pay.

Need help? 
Flu shots: 952-563-8900 
COVID shots: 763-746-8060

2024's theme is Stay Alert, Don't Get Hurt: Prevent Electrical Fires

We can’t wait to showcase our six fire stations, state of the art equipment and firefighters! Each station will feature how to stay safe from electrical fires. Kids can win t-shirts, stickers and more. There will also be a photo booth, art station and even a visit from Sparky the Fire Dog. 

Visit any of Bloomington's six fire stations, each of which showcase different tools and info used by BFD:

• Station 1, 10 West 95th St.: Fire Extinguisher Training
• Station 2, 10601 Xerxes Ave.: Natural Gas Safety
• Station 3, 2301 East 86th St.: Extrication
• Station 4, 4201 West 84th St.: Lifelink Medevac Helicopter
• Station 5, 10540 Bush Lake Rd.: Jr. Firefighter Course
• Station 6, 8601 Lakeview Rd. S: Plow Truck

Adults ages 50 and above, visit Creekside Community Center for a fun fall craft - pumpkin painting! 

Participants will paint miniature pumpkins while having fun and socializing with others. 

Pumpkins can be taken home and used as decorations. 

• $5 fee covers all supplies. 
• Registration required. Sign up online at Webtrac.
• Download, print and share the Pumpkin Painting event flyer. 

For more information or questions, contact Creekside at 952-563-4944, MN Relay 711, or creekside@bloomingtonmn.gov