Lincoln College-Normal is holding a "Taste of Normal" on Saturday, August 21st on their West Raab Road campus to familiarize their new students with local businesses, churches, entertainment, banks, and restaurants. There is no cost to participating businesses or organizations. If you would like to exhibit at this event, please contact Catherine Uphoff at 941-447-4434 or cuphoff@lincolncollege.edu. 072909

The Bloomington-Normal Jaycees are seeking volunteers to help serve beer at their annual Bruegala – A Festival of International Beer on Friday, August 27th from 6:00 pm to midnight and August 28th from 6:00 pm to midnight. Click here to sign up and learn more. The proceed's from Bruegala go to benefit the local chapter of the March of Dimes. 072809

AccuQuest Hearing Center celebrated their new name and location with a Ribbon Cutting at 2412 E. Washington, Suite 2A. Click here to see the photos on the Chamber's Facebook page. 072709

OSF St. Joseph Medical Center and OSF Medical Group Podiatrist Todd Snoeyink, DPM, will sponsor “The OSF Shoe Drive” from August 9 through August 13 to benefit Home Sweet Home Ministries in Bloomington. Click here for more information about "The OSF Shoe Drive" and a list of drop off locations. 072709

YWCA McLean County has earned a Star Level 3 Award from the Illinois Quality Counts: Quality Rating System. This is a voluntary process and recognizes a program’s effort in going beyond the minimum state licensing requirements when caring for children. 072309

YMCA recently unveiled a new, more forward-looking logo that reflects the vibrancy and diversity of the organization, and a framework that focuses resources on three core areas: youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Also, the nonprofit will now be called simply “the Y” to align with how people most commonly refer to the organization. 072309

Bloomington’s Sound of Illinois barber shop chorus was the featured guest performing group July 8 at of the Illinois Chapter of the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) 2010 retreat at Illinois State University’s Center for the Performing Arts. 072209

The OSF St. Joseph Medical Center emergency physician group has established the Eric Tapley, B.S.N. Heartland Emergency Specialists, LLC Scholarshipan endowed scholarship for the Illinois State University Mennonite College of Nursing. The scholarship will be awarded annually in memory of Eric, who died unexpectedly in May at age 50. Donations should be made to the Illinois State University Foundation. Gifts can also be submitted at by clicking here. Please note “In memory of Eric Tapley, B.S.N.” 072009

Lincoln College-Normal announces the Fall SHRM Learning System Review Course for PHR/SPHR is now open for registration. This course offers a structured learning environment in which an experienced instructor presents the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Learning System materials in an easy-to-understand format and leads lively classroom discussions. Click here for details or to register. 071509

The Salvation Army of McLean County is accepting monetary donations and fans to distribute to community members without air conditioning. Fans and monetary donations are needed immediately and will be accepted Monday – Friday from 9AM to 4PM at the Corps Community Center, 611 W. Washington St. in Bloomington.  For more information, please call Andrea Raycraft at (309) 829-9476, ext. 204. 071309

Midwest Fiber Recycling, Central Illinois’ largest full-service recycling company, is celebrating more than 500 days accident-free. Day 500 was May 31, 2010. 071209

A free 3 to 4 night Royal Caribbean Cruise to the Bahamas will be given away at the “What Women Want NOW! Expo", produced by Parker Productions, Inc. The first-ever 'What Women Want NOW! Expo' is coming to the U.S. Cellular Coliseum in Bloomington, IL September 25, 2010 from 9:00am-4:00pm. 071109

The Bloomington-Normal Marriott announces it is the only hotel between Chicago and St. Louis to be awarded by AAA with a 4-diamond rating, the hallmarks of which are  an extensive array of amenities combined with a high degree of hospitality, service, and attention to detail. 070910

Confidential On-Site Paper Shredding (C.O.P.S.) is pleased to announced that Sean Caldwell, director of operations and business development, and Michael Mize, security and compliance consultant, have been named authorized representatives for the National Association for Information Destruction (NAID) Information Destruction Policy Compliance Toolkit. 070910

Business Builders is accepting applications for its biannual Under Our Wing program award offering McLean County non-profit organizations with 501(c) (3) designation, the opportunity to receive free marketing assistance in one of five main categories: materials design, public relations, advertising, Web marketing, or general strategy/plan development. Click here to download an application. 070910

The diabetes services offered at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center was recently awarded the prestigious American Diabetes Association Education Recognition Certificate acknowledging that the hospital's programs offer high-quality diabetes self-management education, which is an essential component of effective diabetes treatment. 070710

Pop and hip hop writer, artist and producer Frances Ndorongo (aka CES), a former member of the Boys & Girls Club of Bloomington-Normal, will donate a portion of the proceeds from her new cd, "Let's Get It," to the club in support of their work with youth. 070610

The Bloomington-Normal Jaycees raised $4000 to aid in the fight pancreatic cancer with their 2nd Annual Tulip 5k Walk/Run, held April 18 at White Oak Park. The proceeds from more than 130 participants will be donated to the Siteman Cancer Research Center in St. Louis. 070610