Parkinson’s is a part of some people’s lives but it doesn’t have to be life itself. When we not only manage the disease but also plan ahead for new symptoms that may arise, we more easily adapt. This is an interactive group with opportunities for sharing and questions. Heather will introduce some chair exercises and offer support for caregivers as well. Anyone living with Parkinson’s is invited to join at any time. The group meets monthly and is always open to newcomers. Sponsored by Covenant Care.

About the Monthly Facilitator: Heather Gaunt (Covenant Care , McCormick’s Creek Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing,) has been working in healthcare for the last 8 years with a primary focus on older adults, rehab for those adults as well as preventative measures to allow them to remain independent for as long as possible. Call to register, or for more information: 876-3383 ex. 515

Natasha Holmes & Christina Weaver, photography & painting, “Between”; Margaret Gohn, painting, “Earth, Water, Sky”; Lynne Medsker, mixed media, “Intuitive Meanderings”; Ivy Tech, “Any Dream, At Any Age” photo essay. M-F, 9-5; Sat, 12-5. Closed Sun & on Fri, July 3.

Reading the Trail Tracking Workshop
Thursday, July 9 at 10:00 a.m.

• Sign up at http://bit.ly/readingtrail2015
• Preregistration is required by July 7.
• Limited to 10 people. Restricted to ages 14 and up.
• Workshop fee is $5 per person.

Location: Paynetown SRA
You don’t need to actually see animals to know that they have been hanging around… the tracks and signs that they leave behind can provide tons of info about which animals have been there and what they were doing. During this workshop, you’ll learn how to read the story that tracks tell. We’ll cover basic track identification, track-way interpretation, and more. The first portion of the workshop will be inside and then we’ll go outside for the second part to look for tracks and practice our new skills. 2 hours

Dawn is a self-taught artist, who currently works full-time out of her home studio in Indianapolis, IN. She has been working in glass since 2006, but has been fascinated by it ever since her father introduced her to it as a child. Though she has tried stained and blown glass, fused glass caught her attention. She is always trying to learn new techniques so she can grow as an artist and constantly create unique art pieces.

Edible Lotus: Local Tastes for Global Arts

Please join us for a benefit event that supports the Lotus World Music & Arts Festival and Lotus Blossoms Educational Outreach

Thursday July 9th

Deer Park Manor
1501 E Hillside Dr.
Bloomington, IN

6pm Reception and Silent Auction
7pm Dinner, Entertainment, Live Auction, Festival Preview

Edible Lotus features fabulous food from Bloomington’s best restaurants, a 2015 Festival preview, a silent and live auction, entertainment, and more.

Festival Admission sales cover just 50% of the cost of Lotus programming. Lotus raises the rest through generous donors like you. We invite you to be part of our tradition, and help create the magic of Lotus.

Ready to experience local tastes for global arts and ensure Lotus helps make Bloomington unique this year? Come be a part of this splendid party.

Ticket admits one and includes access to our reception, artfully curated silent and live auctions, an exclusive First Look 2015 Lotus World Music and Arts Festival Preview, live entertainment, beer and wine, and local tastes from over 15 of Bloomington’s finest downtown restaurants.

$100/ticket, $600/table
$70 of a $100 ticket is tax-deductible.

Tickets can be purchased online at lotusfest.org/support/edible-lotus or by contacting
Kristin Varella at 812-336-6599 or [email protected]
Or Mail to : Lotus / PO Box 1667 / Bloomington, IN 47402

Stage fright or not, the weekly OPEN MIC CABARET is your chance to shine! Open to musicians, songwriters, performance artists, poets, actors, dancers, comics—you name it! Don’t be shy! Grab your 15 minutes of fame every Thursday night. Hosted by Actor/Musician/Songwriter dwBrykalski (dwBrykalski.com).