April 20th Preview: “Meet and Greet” – Join Us! 5:00 PM Hilton Olive Lounge
Our next meet-and-greet meeting is Monday, April 20, 2026. We gather at 5:00 PM at the Hilton on France Avenue and Hwy 494 in the Olive Lounge just outside the Chop House restaurant. We will continue these social evenings every third Monday throughout this Rotary year. Please join us this month. We encourage guests, and […]
April 13th Preview: “A Phoenix Named Hope: Making the Case for Optimism” Guest: William Farmer
Life has its ups and downs. A series of adverse events can drive one into a pessimistic mindset and depression. Modern psychology has developed simple tools to respond to adverse events to keep one from falling into depression and to help them become increasingly resilient. Bill Farmer has followed his interests throughout his life and […]
April 6th Preview: “Closet of Hope” Community Service Bloomington Covenant Church, 10150 Xerxes Ave So, 55431
Closet of Hope, located in Bloomington Covenant Church, is a free clothing store that is available for anyone in need who lives in Bloomington and Richfield (ID required, birth certificates for children). Their shelves and racks are filled with gently used clothing for all ages, footwear, coats, bedding, and towels. Closet of Hope opens its […]
March 30th Preview: “Vocational Visit to Schmitt Music” 7800 Picture Drive, Bloomington, 11:30 AM Start
Schmitt Music recently opened their flagship location in Bloomington, which also serves as their company headquarters. We will be getting a walkthrough of their new space at 7800 Pic-ture Drive in Bloomington (formerly the Lifetouch premises). We will have a buffet-style lunch and have a chance to learn more about this 126-year-old family business. We […]
State of the Schools – RSVP March 31st
Join us one week from today as we celebrate the achievements of Bloomington Public Schools at our annual State of the Schools. The School Board, Superintendent Dr. Eric Melbye and Assistant Superintendent Dr. Jenna Mitchler will lead an engaging morning focused on the powerful impact of community partnerships in education. See how our milestones build on the […]
March 23rd Preview: “How to Make a Bronze Statue” Guest: Mike Knudsen
Have you ever wondered how artists actually create the beautiful bronze statues that you see in museums, community gardens, or your church? Join us for a unique program and learn the complete process for sculpting a bronze statue from idea to finished product. Mike Knudsen is a working artist. His mother and grandmother were both […]
March 16th Preview: “Meet and Greet” Hilton Hotel Olive Lounge, 5:00 PM
Our next Meet and Greet meeting is Monday. We gather at 5:00 PM at the Hilton on France Avenue and Hwy 494 in the Olive Lounge just outside the Chop House Restaurant. Please join us this month. We encourage guests, and spouses are always invited to join at these meetings. There is no set charge […]
March 9th Preview: “Endurance Leadership” Guest: Tony Loyd
On April 29, 2025, Tony Loyd was diagnosed with lung cancer. As a non-smoking endurance athlete,the news was devastating. He knew he had to dig in and find his personal endurance. As a formerFortune 500 executive, he did what he has always done. He turned to the experts. Together with hispartner, he scoured peer-reviewed research […]
March 2nd Preview: “Wilderness Inquiry Community Service” Host: Nell Holden
930 East 80th Street, Bloomington, MN 55420Noon to 1:30, Free Parking available. Wear closed-toe shoes and long hair tied up. Rotary Club members will be visiting local nonprofit Wilderness Inquiry to prepare meal kits for spring/summer 2026 adventures on March 2, 12:00–1:30 pm. Nell Holden, the organization’s director of finance and operations, will host our […]
February 23rd Preview: “Middle School Sports Update” Rotarian Eric Melbye and Guest John Born
John Born has been with the Bloomington School District for three decades. For 27 years, he taughthistory and civics as a social studies teacher, helping students understand the world around them.He also coached middle school track and field and middle school football. Currently, he serves as aBehavioral Interventionist, where he supports students in navigating the […]