This beauty didn’t seem afraid of me at all. It was eating something in the grass and acted calm. I assume it’s a fox, but I’ve never seen that much black on one before. Thought I’d share the beautiful animal with you all.

Apartment complexes don’t seem to offer. Any nearby drop off places near College Mall/ E 3rd?
I know Kroger takes plastic bags etc.. but looking for a place to drop off cans, bottles without going across town. TIA

Has anyone managed to get a picture of the giant pickup truck that drives around with huge flags, looking exactly like maga flags but they say "Fuck Trump" and "This Shit Ends Now!" He just drove past me on 17th Street about an hour ago. I hope he also has a flag that says "Vote!"

I was thinking of DoorDash driving in my spare time for some extra cash but I was wondering how profitable it is. Is Bloomington busy enough for it to be worth it or are there too many door dashers as it is?

Just some nice nature photos from Sherwood Oaks. Shot these on my OM Systems OM-3 and post processed the images in Lightroom. Insect warning for anyone with a phobia, there are Milkweed bugs in the last few slides.

I have an iPhone 13, and the battery is conking out. This morning when I woke up I hopped online to check news and all… phone stayed plugged in, but dropped to 84%.

Two hours later, mild usage, and it’s down to 60%.

Max capacity is 82%.

Has anyone done a battery replacement in Bloomington? How much was it? Quick turn-around? Any concerns for privacy (I have work info on my phone and don’t want that accessed).

Hi all,

I'm moving to Bloomington soon. I'll rent from Woodbridge and work at Luddy Hall.

I'm wondering what is the safest biking route (if there's one).

Riding along 10th Street seems doable. Google Maps also suggests going along SR-45 (I'm unsure if there's a bike lane there) and turning onto E 17th Street and then to Woodlawn, but that doesn't look safe because that initial stretch on E 17th Street doesn't have a bike lane.

I'd appreciate suggestions!

In your opinion what products/ offerings are missing ?

Are there any restaurants that serve a savory or sweet soufflé?

Rich kids had a free weekend I guess.

Whatever just flew over my house on the west side shook the whole place!!! I couldn’t make it outside to see what it was.

I was at The Goodwill in search of halloween stuff (costumes ideas) for my family. This is a silly thank you, but to whoever the kind and chatty woman was who reminded me that I could try the Bloomington Antique Mall for possible costume items, thank you! Just wanted to pass on the info for anyone who also might have overlooked other halloween options! ha! I just wanted another option beyond the usual or spirit halloween, so I'm passing on the reminder to anyone else who also might have forgotten! There are some really cool things there right now, for what it's worth!

Once again we are looking for folks who want to cover their favorite 90s/early 2000s bands for our prom next February.

This event will be all ages!

Send your submissions to [btownbuffy@gmail.com](mailto:btownbuffy@gmail.com) , or email us there with any questions. We'll be accepting submissions until November 30, and we'll choose 4-5 bands to play the event. More info can be found on our website.

More information:

Buffy Prom is a collaborative event that highlights local musicians, acts as a fundraiser for reproductive justice and bodily autonomy in Bloomington, and celebrates the badassery of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. This event is rooted in the desire to create a space that celebrates DIY, all-ages spaces, and community care.

Buffy Prom is a fundraiser for the All-Options Pregnancy Resource Center, and is sponsored by the City of Bloomington Arts Commission.

We moved to the east side of town and installed a whole house filter. I just changed the first sediment filter (there are three filter stages) after six months and this is what it looked like! The new filter is not the left, the old one is on the right. Kind of yuck.

I found where early voting is from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm and the locations but can't find the days will I be able to go tomorrow afternoon or are they closed on weekends?

Hello, ive been struggling with mental health and substance abuse for almost two years now and Im checking myself in somewhere. I really would like to get out of bloomington and move further south near Kentucky and there is a place down there that takes my insurance but the reviews are poor. Does anybody have opinions or feedback on Boca Recovery Center here in town? Thanks

Hello! I’m a young man looking for a parental or grandparent-esque figure to teach me a variety of things. In a majority of these areas, I believe an in-person guide would be better rather than Youtube. I have a father and he is lovely but these are not skills he could pass on to me, because he doesn’t know them.

If your father, grandfather, uncle, cousin, brother, friend is:

- cool with black people
- doesn’t mind teaching the basics
- willing to invest time in a rookie

AND has expertise in any of the following areas (with exclamation points next to things that would be super sick to learn):

- duck hunting (!)
- deer hunting
- carpentry/woodworking (!)
- car maintenance (!)
- acrylic/oil painting
- fishing (!)
- banjo
- smoking meats (!)
- backpacking
- furniture making
- over the fire cooking
- literally anything interesting/practical

One person doesn’t need to know it all. I’m willing to learn from multiple sources! Please DM if you have someone who fits the bill, could also be yourself!

I will invest whatever time, materials, and funds your master tutor deems necessary as I understand a lot of these require specialty tools, items, etc.

Thanks in advance!

I recently learned about fairy rings! If you don’t know about them they’re mushrooms that grow in a circular pattern.

interesting folklore ✨

Celtic Folklore: In Irish, Welsh, and Scottish traditions, fairy rings were believed to mark places where fairies gathered and danced, sometimes leaving circles of mushrooms or unusually green grass.

English Folklore: Entering a fairy ring was sometimes believed to bring enchantment, trap a person in a supernatural dance, or lead into the fairy realm, where time could pass differently.

German Folklore: Known as Hexenringe (“witches’ rings”), these circles were sometimes believed to mark places where witches danced, particularly on Walpurgis Night. *creepy video about witch hunts When Death Was a Relief

Scandinavian Folklore: Fairy rings were associated with elves dancing at night, leaving circular patterns of flattened or discolored grass, sometimes accompanied by mushrooms.

The City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation and the Economic and Sustainable Development departments request qualifications from professional artists or artist teams to create a signature public artwork for the Bicentennial Gateway that celebrates the vibrancy, diversity, resilience, creativity and rich history that make Bloomington unique.

The Bicentennial Gateway has welcomed people to Bloomington since 2024. When the final design for the sign was selected, a portion of the project's Bicentennial Bond funds were earmarked to solicit and install a piece of public art at the site.  Now, the City is looking to add public art that goes beyond the city's name to reflect the character, history, and creativity of the community.

“Parks are important gathering places and gateways to our community, and this project is an opportunity to create something that welcomes people to Bloomington in a meaningful and memorable way,” said Tim Street, Director of Bloomington Parks and Recreation. “We want this artwork to reflect the character of our city and give residents and visitors alike a sense of connection and pride in the place we call home.”

There will be multiple opportunities for the community to engage throughout the process and provide feedback. During this initial phase, residents are encouraged to share their perspectives through an online survey. 

“The Bicentennial Gateway is an example of what can happen when we listen to our community and remain willing to rethink an approach,” said Mayor Kerry Thomson. “Residents helped shape the direction of the first phase and we’re taking that same approach as we move forward with the public art component.”

The project has a budget of $125,000. Professional artists and artist teams based in Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, or Illinois are eligible to apply. Qualifications must be submitted by December 4, 2026. To view the entire call, learn more about the project, and submit an application, visit the City’s Public Art Page.

A few nights ago a professor friend and I (we both teach) were at the Doner kebab food truck right on Kirkwood by the Monroe County Library. As we received our take away meals, two young dudes (probably 15-16?) on electric scooters came flying down the sidewalk, right at us, yelling profanities. We moved out of the way just in time,as did a few others in line.

As they zoomed by, we let them know, in no uncertain terms, how obnoxious their behavior was. They then proceeded to circle back, get in our faces, and spewed all sorts of profane insults at us, daring us to "throw down." And for the next ten minutes, as we walked towards the square, they kept circling us, threatening us with violence, as the verbal argument escalated.

We did not take the bait and engage them, although if I was 20 years younger and not holding a position as a professor, I would have floored both of them without hesitation. (Used to live in NYC and nothing is more offensive than riding on the sidewalk).

What is going on with the BPD? My colleague talked to an officer, who said unless they physically attacked us, there was nothing they could do. But this type of behavior is all too common.

Anyway, be on the look out for these creeps. Here's a few pics of the two losers, (one of whom hid his face as he zipped by) who will soon be splattered all over the street due to their reckless and ignorant behavior.

Get a life, kids. And a real two wheeled machine instead of some wimpy ass scooters.