The Bloomington Quarry Morris Dancers will perform at dawn (6:45 am) and again at noon, to celebrate the arrival of Spring. Morris dancing is a traditional English custom, performed on May Day in villages around the UK. Music, bells, hankies, and sticks accompany the dancing.

What does jazz look like? Can you see a symphony in your mind’s eye? This art exhibit showcases the watercolor paintings of older adults living at Sterling House, who paint to music. Lotus banners created by Bell Trace residents will also be exhibited. Bell Trace artists draw their inspiration from Alabama artist Thornton Dial and from the quilts made by residents of Gee’s Bend.

Exhibit runs daily from May 1 to May 31. Regular library hours.

Gain an awareness of how stress affects our physical well being and how to reduce or control stress in this workshop. Lear three alternate ways to define stress, and identify what contributes to the two types of stressors: internal and external. Key skills learned will be the legislation developed to protect our health, how stress affects our body systems, and the cost of work-related stress. Common goals of the course are to use the self awareness of stress management and create a plan to use stress-reducing alternatives taught in the course to reduce personal and work conflict.

Stories, songs, finger plays, and more. Caregivers are asked to join in the fun. No need to register, but please don’t be late! Appropriate for ages 3-6 years.

This thirty-minute class teaches water running, which is an ideal resistance exercise for anyone who wants to reduce stress on the joints or simply seeks variety in their workout. Runs every Tuesday and Thursday from April 16 to May 27. Register on website.

Activities and hand-outs will help introduce you and your preschooler to important math and science concepts. Dress to mess. No registration necessary.

Activities and hand-outs will help introduce you and your preschooler to important math and science concepts. Dress to mess. No registration necessary.

Cindy Kallet and Grey Larsen (acoustic folk music)

Stroll Downtown for a toe-tapping lunch break at Peoples Park! Grab some lunch from a local restaurant or brown bag from home, but spend your Tuesday lunch break at Peoples Park!

May 1st- Cindy Kallet and Grey Larsen
May 8th- Starkraven
May 15th- dwBrykalski
May 22nd- Sharlee Davis and Will Devitt
May 29th- Craig and Lori Brenner
June 5th- Kevin Reynolds June 12th- 64 Colors
June 19th- Gordon Bonham
June 26th- The Mundies
July 3rd- Kid Kazooey and the Ballroom Roustabouts
July 10th- Scott Frye
July 17th- Pan USA
July 24th- Sad Sam Blues Band
July 31- Monika Herzig and Peter Kienele
August 7th- The Mizfits
August 14th- Don’t Call me Betty
August 21st- Fiddle “n” Feet
August 28th- The Gospel Gurlz

Volunteers are wanted for the Senior Expo on May 1 and 2. The annual Senior Expo features free health screenings, plus an expo hall filled with exhibitors with information about products and services for seniors and their families.

Duties: Volunteers may decorate, direct exhibitors to their spaces, greet participants, distribute Senior Expo information, collect participant feedback, and tear down the event.

Program Time: Tuesday: 3-6 p.m. (10-12 volunteers)/Event setup
Wednesday: Shift #1, 7-11 a.m. (5-7 volunteers)/Exhibit assistants
Shift #2, 9:30 a.m.-Noon (2 volunteers)/Welcome table
Shift #3, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (2 volunteers)/General expo and evaluations
Shift #4, Noon-2:30 p.m. (2 volunteers)/Welcome table
Shift #5, 1-3 p.m. (2 volunteers)/General expo and evaluations
Shift #6, 3-4 p.m. (10 volunteers)/Event teardown
Training: Volunteers will be trained at the beginning of their shift.
Location: Twin Lakes Recreation Center, 1700 W. Bloomfield Rd.
Age of Volunteers: 16 yrs. and up

Register on website.