Posts Tagged ‘2021’
Miller Park Zoo Breaks Ground for New Educational Theater
Reposted from The Pantagraph and WGLT By Timothy Eggert and Sarah Nardi; Photos by Jim Finch BLOOMINGTON — Accommodating three different animals from South America at a 130-year-old wildlife park calls for some rearranging. At Miller Park Zoo in Bloomington, that’s especially true, as officials Wednesday morning broke ground for a new multipurpose education center.…
Read MoreKnow an ‘ExtraOrdinary’ Woman? New Bloomington Project Taking Submissions
Reposted from The Pantagraph By Olivia Jacobs BLOOMINGTON — Submissions are now being accepted for The ExtraOrdinary Women Project. The initiative recognizes the efforts of local women by sharing their stories and inspiring others. Every quarter, one woman and her story will be chosen by the board of directors and will be featured on the…
Read MoreWomen to Women Summer Celebration – August 17, 2021
Due to severe weather, the Women to Women Giving Circle was rescheduled for 4:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 17, at ISU Hancock Stadium’s East Concourse. SUMMER CELEBRATION: It’s especially big and bold because it’s our Anniversary Party! This year it’s All About Us – not in a selfish way, but it a way that connects all…
Read MoreWomen to Women Giving Circle Hosts Pontiac Luncheon
The Women to Women Giving Circle hosted a lunch for 31 women on the plaza south of the Historic Livingston County Courthouse on July 14. The event was part of Block 59, sponsored by Pontiac Parks and Recreation. Edinger’s Filling Station provided box lunches. Women to Women is a component fund of the Illinois Prairie…
Read MoreWomen to Women Pontiac Luncheon – July 14, 2021
SUMMER LUNCHES BUILD CONNECTIONS July 14 in downtown Pontiac All lunches start at noon “Wellness Wednesdays” You are invited to bring a friend, whose spirit would be lifted through our conversation! Reserve a box lunch or bring your own. Lunch will be held on the lawn of the historic courthouse. Positive themes of resilience, inspiration,…
Read MoreCampers Leave Their Comfort Zone to Sail Through Timber Pointe Outdoor Center’s Challenge Course
By Michele Evans, Grants & Communications Director Recently a group of teens attending a weeklong Respite Camp went outside their comfort zones and conquered many challenges at Easterseals’ Timber Pointe Outdoor Center on Lake Bloomington, near Hudson. The entire camp stay challenges campers to participate fully in many new experiences. Key among the new experiences…
Read MoreConcerts on the Quad Returns for Summer 2021
Reposted from Illinois State University News Illinois State University’s Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts and School of Music are excited to announce the return of Concerts on the Quad (COTQ) for summer 2021. All concerts are free and open to the public and will take place at 7 p.m. on the east side of…
Read MoreIllinois Wesleyan President Speaks About Pandemic Recovery
Reposted from The Pantagraph Photo by Justin Hurt The Illinois Prairie Community Foundation Women to Women Giving Circle hosted a series of Wellness Wednesday lunches to share experiences related to the pandemic, with an emphasis on resilience, inspiration and joy. Illinois Wesleyan University President Georgia Nugent was the speaker June 23 at Shepard Park in…
Read MorePrairie Fire Theatre Invites Community To Give Opera A Try
Reposted from WGLT By Breanna Grow Musical theater fans are no doubt eager for the return of live performances. In the meantime, Prairie Fire Theatre Artistic Director Bob Mangialardi suggests Bloomington-Normal residents give opera a try. The nonprofit theater company will be live and in-person for “Opera Under the Stars” at 7:30 p.m. June 29…
Read MoreWomen to Women B-N Luncheons – June 16 & 23, July 21 & 28, 2021
SUMMER LUNCHES BUILD CONNECTIONS June 16, 23 & July 21, 28 in Bloomington/Normal All lunches start at noon “Wellness Wednesdays” – You are invited to bring a friend, whose spirit would be lifted through our conversation! Reserve a box lunch or bring your own. Jason’s Deli sack lunches: choice of turkey or veggie wrap, chips,…
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