 The Creekside Garden Club will host its annual plant exchange Saturday, June 3, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. All are welcome to this free event to exchange, donate or adopt a plant. The goal of this event is to encourage people of all ages and skills to get outside and garden.
A Master Gardener and a kids' activity booth will be available. This event is in partnership with the Bloomington Farmers Market.
Dakim BrainFitness System is a touch screen computer program that gives you a fully personalized workout to maintain brain fitness and slow the effects of cognitive decline. Stop by Creekside Community Center for a quick demonstration, complete an application and begin your personal brain fitness program today.
As part of the Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Commemorative Partnership, all Vietnam veterans and their families are welcome to the Vietnam Era Veterans Summer Picnic July 8, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Moir Park (10320 Morgan Ave. S., Bloomington, MN 55431). Additional parking available at Harrison Park (1701 W. 100th St., Bloomington, MN 55431).
Enjoy a complimentary lunch with your fellow veterans. Meet with representatives from the Vietnam Veterans of America Agent Orange Education Campaign. Also, share your story with the TPT - Twin Cities PBS for Minnesota as part of their Minnesota Remembers Vietnam Story Wall.
Donations by American Legion Post 550, Taste of Scandinavia, Feldmann Imports, Culligan, Culver's, Saint's Commercial Food Service, Cub Foods (Lyndale), Cub Foods (France), Sam's Club, and Festival Foods.
For more information, contact Human Services at 952-563-4944, TTY 952-563-4933.
 Join Human Services Wednesday, June 14, 10 - 11 a.m. for a hearing health presentation featuring a demonstration and information about CapTel, a federally funded free technology that provides support for people with hearing loss over the phone.
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 Human Services sponsors the homeowners and renters free property tax preparation for low-middle income individuals and families Tuesday, July 18, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Creekside Community Center.
AARP Tax-Aide volunteers will help complete Minnesota property tax and renters refund returns. No appointments, walk-in only.
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Stop by Creekside Community Center Wednesday, June 21, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. for the monthly Fare For All distribution.
Fare For All provides packages of fresh fruits and vegetables as well as frozen meat items. There are no qualifications or income restrictions. Pay with cash, credit, or EBT.
Packages:
- Produce package ($10) - typically includes 5 varieties of fresh vegetables and two varieties of fresh fruits
- Mini meat pack ($11) - a minimum of four assorted meat items (3 - 5 lbs), does not include pork
- Combo pack ($20) - save an extra $1 by combining the produce and mini meat packs
- Mega meat pack ($25) - typically includes 7 - 9 meat items
 Human Services is partnering with Artistry to bring workshops to Creekside Community Center.
Two upcoming sessions:
Abstract Painting
Friday, June 23, 1 - 3 p.m.
How To Paint Without Using Brushes
Friday, July 7, 1 - 3 p.m.
Classes are $15. Registration required. Space is limited. Contact Human Services at Creekside Community Center, 952-563-4944, TTY 952-563-4933.
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 If you're 60 or older and need a little extra help around the house, contact Senior Community Services' Home Program at 952-746-4046.
The HOME Program provides accessible, reliable, and affordable indoor and outdoor chore services.
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Bloomington Civic Plaza
952-563-8733, TTY 952-563-8740
1800 West Old Shakopee Road
Bloomington, MN 55431
Creekside Community Center
952-563-4944, TTY 952-563-4933
9801 Penn Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55431
humanservices@BloomingtonMN.gov
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