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Save the date. All are welcome!
The Front Porch Kick-Off Party
Friday, July 11, 3pm
Fernandez Plaza, in front of City Hall
401 N Morton St, Bloomington
Join the celebration as Mayor Kerry Thomson performs the official christening of Bloomington's community gatherings trailer: The Front Porch.
Check out the trailer and it's contents.
Learn how your neighborhood group or non-profit community organization can borrow the trailer for FREE!

HAND's neighborhood support services has a new tool to our community building toolbox - The Front Porch trailer!
What's inside?
The Front Porch is filled with all you need to throw a block party or other outdoor event, including tables, chairs, a sound system, games, and more! View the trailer contents in The Front Porch Inventory.
Who's eligible to use the trailer?
Neighborhood associations, homeowners associations (HOAs), and non-profit community partners may use the trailer for official group events at no cost. In order to be eligible to reserve the trailer, organizations must pre-register with HAND by completing this simple form.
Reservations opening soon!