Developing Melodies

11/05/2025

Ukuladies and Gents! It’s back!

Sign up: https://developingmelodies.com/ukulelenight/

11/05/2025

Food Pantry Schedule & Bus Route Map Now Available

With the holidays approaching and uncertainty surrounding SNAP benefits, Connect Transit is helping residents access essential food resources through a new Food Pantry Service Schedule and Bus Route Map.

The guide features nine local food pantries in Bloomington–Normal that are accessible by fixed-route and Flex microtransit service. Each listing includes the pantry’s location, hours, and nearest bus stop to make finding food assistance easier.

Printed handouts are available from bus operators and at the Connect Transit office, 351 Wylie Drive, Normal.

Featured Food Pantries:
Oasis Community Outreach
1308 E Empire St, Bloomington
Tuesdays 9:30–11:30 AM; 2nd & 4th Saturdays, by appointment only,
BLUE Route – Towanda Ave & Towanda Service Rd

Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church
801 W Market St, Bloomington
Wednesdays, 4:30–6:00 PM
Lime Route – Market St & Allin St S

Saint Vincent De Paul Food Pantry
705 N Roosevelt Ave, Bloomington
Mondays, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Blue Route – Phoenix Towers

Western Avenue Community Center
600 N Western Ave, Bloomington
Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Lime Route – Market St & Western Ave

Apostolic Pentecostal Church
2810 Tractor Ln, Bloomington
Saturdays, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Flex Only

Salvation Army Safe Harbor
208 N Oak St, Bloomington
Mondays & Wednesdays, 9:00 AM–2:30 PM
Gold Route – Washington St & Oak St

City of Refuge Ministries
404 Brock Dr, Bloomington
Sun 10 AM–2 PM; Mon–Tue 10 AM–1 PM & 5:30–7:30 PM;
Wed 5–7:30 PM; Thu 10 AM–1 PM
Lime Route – Market St & Martin Luther King Jr Dr

School Street Pantry
211 N School St, Normal
Fridays, 4:00–6:00 PM
Lime Route – Mulberry & Campus Religious Center

Wesley Distribution
502 E Front St, Bloomington
3rd Saturday each month, 9:00–11:30 AM
Red & Gold Routes – Washington St & McLean St

11/05/2025

Check out these friendly faces from Uke Nights past!

Can you name this tune in four chords?

11/04/2025

Guess what’s coming!

Sign up available SOON!

In the meantime, how about a little Name That Tune — Ukulele Edition. Can you name this tune in three chords?

10/29/2025

Rainbow xylophones for everyone! 🌈🎶

10/29/2025

Happy Halloween Week from your friendly neighborhood rainbow xylophone! 🎶

10/20/2025

Check out this tune you’ll groove to at Tiny Melodies: Animal Parade! 🦁🐴🦆

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10/20/2025

Check out what Tiny Melodies is all about. And then join us for our new session starting this week! 🎶

10/15/2025

And that’s a wrap on one Tiny Melodies session…but have no fear! A new session starts next week!

You won’t want to miss Tiny Melodies: Animal Parade!

Sign up at www.developingmelodies.com/tinymelodies to lock in your spot for the Animal Parade! 🥁🎺🎷

10/11/2025

Announcing our upcoming Tiny Melodies session:

🥁drum roll………………………………………………

ANIMAL PARADE! 🎺

There’s a spot for you! www.developingmelodies.com/tinymelodies

10/02/2025

09/23/2025

Today’s White House event on autism was filled with dangerous claims and misleading information that sends a confusing message to parents and expecting parents and does a disservice to autistic individuals.

We know autism is complex, highly variable and increasingly linked to genetics. Individualized plans, often involving a combination of developmental, behavioral, educational and social-relational strategies, can help improve outcomes that are meaningful to individuals and families. We also need and welcome additional investments in federally funded research to better support families of autistic children.

Families who have questions about their child’s medications, autism care plans or other health care should consult with their pediatrician or health care provider.
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