[0:00] [Applause] [0:03] [Music] [0:03] [Applause] [0:05] [Music] [0:05] [Applause] [0:08] [Music] [0:11] [Applause] [0:13] [Music] [0:16] hello and thanks for tuning in to [0:17] Bloomington Today let's take a look at [0:19] the latest news in Bloomington calling [0:22] all families with little ones the Early [0:24] Childhood Expo is happening on Saturday [0:26] April 26th the city Bloomington Public [0:29] Schools and Henipin Health are hosting [0:31] the expo and will provide educational [0:33] resources health information and family [0:36] fun it's from 11:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m at [0:39] Civic Plaza the fun and resource-packed [0:42] event is designed to support families [0:44] with children 5 and under there will be [0:46] 34 exhibitors and nine breakout sessions [0:48] offering expert tips for parents and [0:51] caregivers and two musical entertainment [0:53] bands there will also be a baby gear [0:56] swap where you can find and donate [0:58] treasures for kids 2 years and younger [1:01] to learn more visit the links listed on [1:03] your screen dive deeper into nature with [1:06] Bloomington Parks and Recreation parks [1:08] and Recreation offers naturalistled [1:11] programs at parks and nature areas [1:13] around Bloomington programs take place [1:15] on select Saturdays and Sundays each [1:17] month and feature fun interactive [1:19] experiences for all ages upcoming topics [1:23] include things like true color of [1:24] flowers creatures of the marsh and from [1:27] seed to sprout most of the programs are [1:29] drop in and free to attend for a full [1:32] list of dates times and topics visit the [1:34] link on your screen you may be seeing [1:36] helicopters and drones as the [1:38] Metropolitan Mosquito Control District [1:40] takes preventative measures to reduce [1:42] the summer onslaught of nuisance and [1:44] disease carrying mosquitoes in the Twin [1:46] Cities 2025 is the first year drones [1:48] have been used to treat mosquito larvae [1:50] in standing water to learn more about [1:53] their process and schedule visit [1:56] mmcd.org save the date for a day full of [1:59] learning and community with Bloomington [2:01] Public Works and Police both the public [2:04] works and police department open houses [2:06] are happening on Saturday May 17th start [2:09] your morning at public works from 9:00 [2:10] a.m to noon experience all of the [2:12] equipment and tools that keep [2:14] Bloomington running then head on over to [2:16] the police department from 11:00 am to 2 [2:18] pm meet officers get a tour of the [2:21] building see a number of demonstrations [2:23] including the K9 unit and so much more [2:25] both events are free to attend and offer [2:27] a unique opportunity to engage with [2:30] people who serve our community every day [2:32] normandale Community College is [2:34] celebrating culture and connection at an [2:36] upcoming event the Asian-American Native [2:38] Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage [2:40] Celebrat…