The AmNews team is preparing our #BlackHistoryMonth special section launching Sunday, February 1. This year, we mark “A Century of Black History Commemorations,” honoring the 100th anniversary of the celebration initiated by Dr. Carter G. Woodson in 1926.
A Century of Black History Commemorations By AmNews Features Dr. Carter G. Woodson in 1926 Black History Month 1-28 February 2026
Kufundisha [“To Teach”—Swahili] Communiversity Institute 11 April – 13 June 2026
Kufundisha [“To Teach”—Swahili] Communiversity Institute 11 April – 13 June 2026
Journey: 40 Day Lenten Devotional: 40 Days On The Road To Easter 28 February – 5 April 2026
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NAACP – February Black History Month: Recognizing & Honoring Trailblazers: Eva Jones
NAACP – February Black History Month: Recognizing and Honoring Trailblazers: Dr. Doris Houston
Valentine’s Day Dinner @ Egg Republic 14 February 2026Kids Night Out @ Iron Coyote Challenge Park 14 February 2026DJ Shawn Da Don @ Cadillac Jacks 14 February 2026The Chateau Wedding Preview @ The Chateau 15 February 2026Galantine’s Paint Your Bestie Party @ Windjammer Lounge By Events by Harp 15 February 2026Foundation Basketball Academy (FBU) AAU Team Tryouts 13U & 14U @ Four Seasons 15 February 2026Sunday Night Trivia @ Twin City Trivia & Shake It Up Cocktail Lounge & Eatery 15, 22 February 2026Valentine’s Day Bash – Next Thing Smokin’ @ Smash House Tavern 14 February 2026
Sound Design @ Cadillac Jacks 14 February 2026Can Only Imagine 2 — Early Access Screening By Golden Ticket Cinemas 14 February 2026Valentine’s Day Vodka & Rum Tasting & Live Music @ The Deep End Tap! By Best Friends Distillery 14 February 2026Sweetwater @ Valentine’s Day Party @ VFW Post 454 Auxiliary 14 February 2026Maha Shivaratri @ Hindu Temple Of Bloomington-Normal 15 February 2026Intro To Pastel Painting Class @ Mandy Roeing Fine Art 15 February 2026Danvers Industrial Youth 4-H Club Event @ Artful Designs 15 February 2026Gilmore Girls Trivia Night @ Twin City Trivia & Keg Grove Brewing Company 15 February 2026Sunday Night Family Night @ Pizza Ranch 15 February 2026Valentine’s Day Parents Night Out @ Bloomington’s BEST After School and Summer Camp 14 February 2026
STEAM Olympics @ Illinois Wesleyan University By For A Better Tomorrow 14-15 February 2026Ghost — Retro Rewind By Golden Ticket Cinemas 14 February 2026Valentine’s Night Party @ The Chateau By Angie Bachman & Hudson Illinois Garage Sales 14 February 2026The Mardi Gras Fellowship Sunday @ St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church 15 February 2026Foundation Basketball Academy (FBU) AAU Team Tryouts 13U & 14U @ Four Seasons 15 February 2026Smile Empty Soul & Primer 55 @ The Castle Theater 15 February 2026Scratch Coding Workshop – Google Snake! @ U of I Extension STEAM in the Classroom, McLean County 4-H 15 February 2026Bloomington Bson Watch Party! @ Bonchon 14 February 2026
Cancer Prevention Month – Carle February 2026Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Brochure @ Carle BroMenn Front
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Integrity Counseling – Anger Management Class – Coping with Anger 10 February – 17 March 2026
Men’s Basketball Southern Illinois @ Illinois State 3 February 2026
Men’s Basketball Drake vs. Illinois State 6 February 2026
Men’s Basketball Valparaiso vs. Illinois State 12 February 2026
Bloomington Public Library’s Memory Care Collection
Post Partum Depression Study 2025
Coalition To Empower Our Future 2025
Bloomington Public Library Offerings
Books On Tap By Bloomington Library @ Lil’ Beaver Brewery 2025
Bloomington Public Library No-School Day Crafts for Teens
BPL – Let’s Dish – A Cookbook Club 9 February 2026
True Colors Book Club – March, June, September, And December @ Unitarian Universalist Church
BPL – Fiction Book Club 17 February 2026
The Kid’s Guide To Standing Up To Bullies 2025
BPL – Teen Genre Book Club 14 February 2026
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Jazz Upfront – Rhythm & Booze Happy Hour With DJ Shawn Da Don
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Jazz Upfront – R&B Friday With DJ Love 2025
“Choices” Joshua 24:15 “Faithful Through The Generations!” Isaiah 46:4-6 181 years – 2024
LIFE CIL Peer Support Group 2024
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