October 2009 Be Bloomington Events

Adopt-a-Dog Month

Saturday October 10, the whole family is invited to a movie matinee at the Monroe County Public Library Auditorium. Everyone will be admitted free with a donation of pet food for the City of Bloomington Animal Shelter. Staff from the Shelter will be on hand with adoptable cats and dogs in the atrium and you'll have a chance to win some great raffle prizes.

October is also Adopt a Shelter Dog Month so we have lots of ways to help our furry friends. On Sunday October 4, you can take part in the annual Walk for the Animals at Karst Farm Park. Dogs and their owners can enjoy lots of fun activities while helping a great cause. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Monroe County Humane Association. For more information, call 333.6242 or visit http://www.monroehumane.org/walk/Home.html.

Also, the Animal Shelter will be offering special rates to anyone who adopts a shelter dog in October. For your convenience, the shelter is now open seven says a week at 3410 South Walnut Street. You can visit the shelter Monday/Wednesday/Thursday/Saturday, Noon - 5:00 p.m. and Tuesday/Friday, Noon - 7:00 p.m. Visit the Animal Shelter web site for more details or call 812.349.3492.

B-Line Boot Camp

Challenge yourself, achieve your goals, and have fun at Boot Camp on the B-Line!

This class is high-energy, drill-based, and is designed to get your body moving! Wear appropriate workout clothing. Registration fee for this program is $40 and includes the option to attend "Boot Camp Basics on the B-Line" on Wednesdays for no additional charge.

For more information about registering for this class, contact Lindsay Buuck, Health and Wellness Coordinator, at 349-3771.

B-Line Walking Group

This after-work walk is filled with laughs, goal achievement, and FUN! Our instructor will lead an easy-paced walk with some basic stretching. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Participation in this program is FREE!

For more information about registering for this class, contact Lindsay Buuck at 349-3771.

I-Participate Volunteer Awareness Campaign

The City of Bloomington Volunteer Network encourages the public to Be Active Bloomington by supporting I PARTICIPATE, a national campaign sponsored by the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF). The campaign will kick off with a week-long television event beginning Monday, Oct. 19. During that week, a number of the higher profile programs on ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC and other broadcast networks will spotlight service through scripted programming, Public Service Announcements and storylines about volunteerism.

To get active locally, contact the City's Volunteer Network at 349-3433 or volunteer@bloomington.in.gov or visit www.bloomington.in.gov/volunteer.