Community Calendar

Get closer to the wild side with Animal Hour and Dive Deeper! These weekly programs let you chat with WonderLab’s animal experts, discover what it takes to care for creatures from around the globe, and meet snakes, lizards, insects, arachnids, and more—up close and out of their habitats.

Animal Hour takes place on most Fridays, while Dive Deeper happens on the last Friday of each month at WonderLab’s stunning coral reef aquarium.

The world premiere of "Always a Little Bit Tipsy" will take place in Bloomington, Indiana this September! Based on the topsy-turvy life of world-champion ballroom dancer and drag artist Tom Slater (a.k.a. Tipsy Teasedale) the all-new original musical, "Always a Little Bit Tipsy", explores survival, masculinity, and the healing power of drag. This is a story about the violence of small shames, the masks we build to survive, and the radical act of becoming whole.

TIRE AMNESTY DAY
What a nasty thing to come across when you’re hiking or driving down the road—dumped tires. Tires illegally disposed of. However, a variety of tires may be brought to the Waste Reduction District’s Tire Amnesty Day. At the Fairgrounds, September 19th. The District offers waste tire collection for a minimal fee throughout the year but on September 19th you can dispose of accepted tires, FREE. See list of accepted and not accepted tires on wastereductiondistrict dot com or call 812-349-2848. Tire Amnesty Day. At the Fairgrounds September 19th.

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Join us in the children's department every Saturday morning for Story Hour! All are welcome!

People's Co-op Market
Weekly Saturday Market 10am to 2pm with Fresh Local Produce, Artisan Vendors, Hot Food Vendors & More.
Special events once a month.

Share table with veggies filled from our BIPOC farmers small farmers & LGBTQ & Lady Farmers! Tons of seasonal veggies also coming from our very own Greenhouse!! $15 CSA bags & $5 eggs from our friends at Little by Little Farm.

Buying from People's Market is a win win. You get amazing food & support Black & Brown farmers in Indiana who are under attack from discrimination and disinformation campaigns that they do not exist!
Each week we share community and fun, great conversations about growing food, feeding our community, food sovereignty & eliminating hunger in Monroe County via growing food!

Come see us every week!
Order your $15 full basket CSA veggies & $5 eggs from
every week from Sat to Wed on our website:
www.peoplesmarketbtown.org
Ordering a CSA every week is the best way to ensure you get weekly abundance. Select delivery or pickup

10am to 2pm at First United Church in the Fellowship Hall 2420 E 3rd st. On the Eastside of Bloomington IN

People's Market is more than a market! Abundance in Mind & Solidarity with BIPOC Farmers in Action!
We strive for intersectional anti-racism in our market!

Gaden KhachoeShing Buddhist monastery presents Taste of Tibet (6pm) and Open House (2-5pm)

Event: Taste of Tibet and Open House  (RSVP requested)
Date: Saturday, September 19th
Time: 6pm
Suggested donation: $15

RSVP Website: www.ganden.org

Location: 2150 E Dolan Road. Bloomington. IN 47408.  
Email: gks@ganden.org.   Phone: 812-334-3456 

A guided tour will be available during the Open house 2-6pm on same day. Everyone is welcome. 

An authentic traditional Tibetan Veg - non-Vegetarian delicacies (Buffet style) like momos, Pingsha, Alu khatsa, famous hot sauce, etc. and Tibetan butter tea prepared by the monks. All the meals are prepared in monastic style. Guest will enjoy the meals in true monastic atmosphere. 

Please feel free to bring your friends and family to share this wonderful rare event. All are welcome

Each week, STEM Saturday invites kids and caregivers to explore science, technology, engineering, and math through hands-on fun that sparks curiosity and creativity—turning learning into a true adventure.
First Saturday of the month, S for Science.
Second Saturday of the month, T for Technology
Third Saturday of the month, E for Engineering
Fourth Saturday of the month, M for Math
Any fifth Saturday of a month is, M for Maker

Recommended Ages: STEM Saturday is designed for ages 5 and up and their caregivers.

The world premiere of "Always a Little Bit Tipsy" will take place in Bloomington, Indiana this September! Based on the topsy-turvy life of world-champion ballroom dancer and drag artist Tom Slater (a.k.a. Tipsy Teasedale) the all-new original musical, "Always a Little Bit Tipsy", explores survival, masculinity, and the healing power of drag. This is a story about the violence of small shames, the masks we build to survive, and the radical act of becoming whole.

The world premiere of "Always a Little Bit Tipsy" will take place in Bloomington, Indiana this September! Based on the topsy-turvy life of world-champion ballroom dancer and drag artist Tom Slater (a.k.a. Tipsy Teasedale) the all-new original musical, "Always a Little Bit Tipsy", explores survival, masculinity, and the healing power of drag. This is a story about the violence of small shames, the masks we build to survive, and the radical act of becoming whole.

The world premiere of "Always a Little Bit Tipsy" will take place in Bloomington, Indiana this September! Based on the topsy-turvy life of world-champion ballroom dancer and drag artist Tom Slater (a.k.a. Tipsy Teasedale) the all-new original musical, "Always a Little Bit Tipsy", explores survival, masculinity, and the healing power of drag. This is a story about the violence of small shames, the masks we build to survive, and the radical act of becoming whole.