Tickets Now On Sale for the Cook’s Tour!

April 3, 2013

Looking for kitchen inspiration?

The Cook’s Tour is a self-guided exploration featuring kitchens in some of Bloomington-Normal’s most notable neighborhoods.

This year’s tour features nine kitchens in houses as diverse as stately homes on Washington and Clinton Streets, renovated 20th-century gems, and lovely newer homes in Hawthorne Hills, Hawthorne II and Eagle Ridge. This tour is a perfect resource for anyone looking to renovate, rejuvenate, or simply dream of your very own fabulous designer kitchen.

Tickets are available at: KBL Design Center, Garlic Press, Growing Grounds and Casey’s Garden Shop.

Tickets may also be purchased via Pay Pal right here! Please note a $2 per ticket service fee for Pay Pal purchases.

Special thanks to our generous sponsors:

Grant Applications for the 2013-14 School Year Now Available!

December 19, 2012

ALL applications for the three categories must be received by TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2013 if emailed, or, postmarked by this date if sent by mail. Email is preferred, but is not required.

  • “BEYOND THE BOX” ~ One grant will be awarded in this category for an exceptional grant. The maximum amount available is $10,000 (funded by a private foundation). Learn more.
  • “STANDARD” ~ Grants awarded in this category are limited to requests for more than $300 and less than $5,001. Learn more.
  • “MINI” ~ Grants awarded in this category are limited to $300 or less. Learn more.

Follow the links above to find the grant timeline, guidelines, rubric and application.

Get writing tips for Beyond the Books Grants

Program helps science ‘come alive’ for high school students

October 22, 2012

NORMAL — Kyle Zulz, a Normal Community West High School senior, carefully tested an enzyme solution in his advanced biology class.

“It’s hands-on learning with our own perspective. We designed our project,” said Zulz, of Hudson.

Twenty-eight students worked through self-planned experiments, part of the science department’s new student-directed learning style.

“We’re just trying to make science come alive for them,” said teacher Lisa Tomlin, who is department chairwoman. The idea uses a $10,000 Beyond the Books grant which supports innovative teachers and programs in Twin City public schools.

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