Tuesday, May 10, 2011

HAND Update - May 2011

THE HAND UPDATE
An updated listing of information for Bloomington residents!

Important upcoming dates for neighborhoods!

Blooming Neighborhood Awards - Will be presented at the City Council meeting on Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at 7:30 p.m.


Blooming Neighborhood Celebration

Saturday, June 4, 9 a.m. to noon, Farmers’ Market, 401 N Morton

The Blooming Neighborhood Awards/Celebration was created in 2001 by the City of Bloomington to recognize Bloomington Neighborhoods for their efforts and rewards the accomplishments of organized neighborhood groups. The City provides tables for neighborhoods to set up displays and promote their neighborhood during the festivities. Last year 22 Neighborhood Organizations had festive displays – promoting the unique character of their neighborhoods. The day provides a wonderful community event starting with our Farmers’ Market and a combination of activities for the Blooming Neighborhood Celebration.

Have your neighborhood represented at the Blooming Neighborhood Celebration - tables will be provided free of charge to neighborhood. This is a great opportunity to share with the community the wonderful aspects of your neighborhood. A map of your neighborhood will be provided to you.

Contact Vickie at provinev@bloomington.in.gov or 349-3505 to sign up!


The Neighborhood Improvement Grant program is intended to give residents an opportunity to have direct input and influence into the improvement of Bloomington's neighborhoods. These grants provide funds for neighborhood physical improvement projects that require $2,000 or more. Check out some of the neighborhood projects funded by this grant on our website.

  • Neighborhood Signs
  • Restoration of brick and Works Progress Administration (WPA) sidewalks
  • Landscaping, benches and trash receptacles on public right of way
  • Historical markers

Program Overview: Wednesday, May 11, 2011, 6 p.m., John Hooker Room on the second floor of City Hall

Letter of intent: Friday, September 23, 2011 by 4 p.m.

Application Due: Friday, November 4, 2011 by 4 p.m.

For more information about these programs, contact Vickie Provine at provinev@bloomington.in.gov or 349.3505.


NEIGHBORHOOD LEADERSHIP SERIES
I wanted to let you know that we will be holding the following free training on Thursday, June 9, 2011, in City Council Chambers. It is a wonderful opportunity for emerging and neighborhood leaders to meet with other neighborhoods to share best practices and learn how they make it work! Please pass this on to your neighborhood folks and friends. Here is the link to the website and the brochure. Neighborhood Leadership Series.
For more information or to have a brochure mailed to you, contact Vickie Provine at provinev@bloomington.in.gov or 349-3505.
Neighborhood Leadership Brochure

"THE TIME TESTED WAY TO RECYCLE YOUR COMMUNITY" - THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2011, 7 TO 9 P.M. IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER OF CITY HALL

We all need to feel a part of our community and to feel the link between the generations who created our town. This session of the 2011 Leadership Series will feature the neighbors who have lead their communities toward Conservation or Historic District status, and illustrate how historic preservation has created stability, value and relationships among residents. Participants are encouraged to bring items that have been found in their home or yard for “show and tell.” For most of us, historic preservation is as much a personal journey as it is a series of regulations. Come share the stories of your own restoration and discoveries, learn how to research your home and how to ensure your neighborhood’s continued success.

HAND will offer a drawing for a free Home Energy Audit to one of the participants in each session!

Small and Simplego to the website for more information and an application!
Provides neighborhoods with the opportunity to initiate projects that require $1,000 or less - applications always available.
Past Projects Small and Simple Grants
- pictures of neighborhood projects funded by this program.
Next Application Due Date:
Monday, June 13, 2011

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