Aug 19 Tuesday
Join us for a month-long celebration of new vegan dishes all over Bloomington! Businesses across the area will showcase exciting special vegan menu items, giving everyone the opportunity to explore creative plant-based dishes crafted by talented local chefs.
🗓 How It Works:- Visit participating restaurants throughout Bloomington- Try their exclusive vegan offerings.- Share your experience—vote, comment, post photos of your favorite meals, and tag us at @veganchefchallengeMWThis event is open to everyone—not just vegans! It’s about bringing our community together to celebrate incredible food and support Bloomington chefs.
🙌 Get Involved:Looking for ways to connect? Volunteer with us! We’re seeking passionate individuals to help with outreach, event promotion, and community building throughout the month. It's a great way to meet like-minded people and make a difference! Volunteer using this link: TinyURL.com/VOLVCCJoin us in making Bloomington an even more inclusive, vibrant, and compassionate community.For details on participating businesses, menus, sponsorship opportunities, and more, visit our website at veganchefchallenge.org/Bloomington
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Aug 24 Sunday
Trinity Lutheran Church and School is hosting a “Loss of a Spouse” seminar. This one-time grief support session will be held on Sunday, August 24, 2025 from 1:00-3:00 pm in the Parish Hall at Trinity Lutheran School, 515 S. MacArthur Blvd., Springfield.
This free seminar is designed specifically for people grieving a spouse's death. The seminar features video interviews with counselors, grief experts, and widowed men and women. They will offer helpful insights on: what to expect in the days to come, how to deal with the loneliness, what to do with your spouse's belongings, and other practical help for dealing with the challenges of widowhood. All participants will receive a booklet with over 30 short readings on how to live with grief and eventually rebuild your life.
This event is free and open to the public. However, pre-registration is required to ensure enough materials are available. Register at trinitygriefshare@yahoo.com or by calling 217.899.9418.
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