Everyone has a story to tell. We want to hear yours!

Shade has as many variations to gardeninrs as snow has to residents in the artic circle. Partial shade, morning shade, evening shade, shade with reflected light, dense shade. . .the list goes on. And each of these conditions create an environment where some plants may languish and others fluorish. Come share what you know, and ask what you don't about making those shady areas both health and beautiful

The Kitchen Incubator project is a cooperative grassroots effort to support growers, entrepreneurs, and community members to prepare, package, and distribute locally produced foods. This kitchen will expand the options for consumers to eat locally produced foods and to support the local businesses and growers who produce them. You are encouraged to participate in these discussions with your questions, advice, and assistance. In addition, if you'd like to receive daily or weekly summaries of these discussions via email, simply subscribe to this forum by clicking here.

We are looking for 12 people who have struggled with weight loss, want to make some lifestyle changes, and would like to start down the road to good health - at no cost. Many of the particpants will be be discussing their thoughts, feelings, and experiences here as they progress through the program. Feel free to ask questions, as perhaps you may be wanting to join the next group of 12 on this "journey to fitness".

We'd like to hear what you do, how you got started, and what took you off the paycheck path to pursue such an uncertain vocation. Pleaes note that this is not a place to post ads, or copy and paste your marketing messages. It's rather a person-to-person way to explain what you do, or to ask other businesses about theirs. Also, announcements fromr local business support organizations like the Chamber, BNI, Rainmakers, etc. are welcome as well.

It's all very easy to talk about cleaning up the environment, but often the specifics get dropped. It's also easy to feel overwhelmed, thinking of global conditions like greenhouse gasses, an ocean full of mercury, and other huge issues. Let's share ways here how we can have a practical impact right now, and right here in Bloomington!

This area is for anyone with questions or answers about activities, support services and other resources surrounding the process of aging in Bloomington. These discussions are followed by over 100 professionals in fields ranging from finances, medical, physical fitness, legal, caregiver support, and many more, to provide answers from a wide spectrum of viewpoints and expertise. These discussions are also a means for these professionals to collaborate and to stay current with each other to better serve the community at large.

This is an area for patients and their families thinking of - or already attending - the Midwest Proton Radiotherapy Institute (MPRI) for proton radiation treatment to find out more about Bloomington during their stay. It is also intended to be a place to share information and support for, and by, such patients. DISCLAIMER Material appearing here represents opinions offered by non-medically-trained persons. Comments shown here should never be interpreted as specific medical advice and must be used only as background information when consulting with a qualified medical professional. For clinical matters, individuals must make their own decisions on medical treatment that is best for them, based on their own research, the advice of their physicians and their own best judgement.

As we're finding, health doesn't necessarily come from pills and HMO's. The discussions in this area are to discuss alternative appoaches to the current corporate approach towards health.

Want to know more about the lakes and forests around Bloomington and the activities they provide? You've come to the right place! The team of experts from WGCL's "Outdoors Today" will be providing information and insight into the history, ecology, and developments affecting these areas. They also be focusing on the activities these areas provide. Whether you like boating, hiking, fishing, hunting, or just like to take an occasional picnic in these areas, everything you need to know can be found here. Local expert Buddy Bill Moser, Pro crappie fisherman Phil Rambo, and outdoor writer Don Jordan are here to keep you informed of the beautiful lakes and forests surrounding Bloomington, and if they don't cover something you want to know, then ask!

Most people need to find out about funeral arrangements at the worst possible time. We hope that this discusussion area can help you educate yourself about this process now, when you are in a rational frame of mind without having your thought processes distorted by emotional trauma. Buddy Fletcher, Director of Day Funeral Home will provide useful information about this, as well as answer any questions you have about this process.

It is the hope of the local doula community to use this forum as a platform to provide insight, knowledge, and support to new and expecting parents.

This area for discussing ways of preparing for peace rather than preparing for war.

Share information about locally grown food - growing techniques, farm work, bulk supplies, preserving food.

Current topics and events affecting the Bloomington area.

This is a place to discuss issues and events of interest to Bloomington's Libertarian party. This area is open to anyone, however, please no personal attacks. This a place for philosophical dicussions.

Who should we vote for? Why are they better than the other candidate? Please be specific and provide the source of any facts you use.

This is not about parties or candidates. It's about the process of getting elected - media coverage, how votes are counted, the process of caucuses, primaries, Electoral college, "Super Delegates", etc. Does the current system work, or would some change be beneficial?

This forum is dedicated to all things motorcycling. So, feel free to post events, ask and answer questions, and share your thoughts and stories about the open road.

Tell us a little bit about yourself. What's your connection to Bloomington? What do like about it? What do you do to entertain yourself here?

Often singles are viewed as a single bookend searching for it's match, pining away for their soulmate. However, this is not always the case. Many singles are quite happy to be single, but still enjoy dates, and find it easier to play tennis if there is someone on the other side of the net. Hopefully this part of the forum will help singles find each other, whether you are looking for a life partner or a tennis partner.

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