In the spirit of the holiday season, the City of Bloomington's Community and Family Resources Department brought some festive cheer to local children with its Winter Wonderland event at the Banneker Center. According to a social media post by the Office of the Mayor, the initiative was a resounding success, ensuring that "each child who attended got a toy, their choice of snack, and the chance to participate in several on-site activities, including games and arts & crafts."
The post goes on to extend gratitude to the myriad of city departments, commissions, nonprofits, other organizations, and individual volunteers that came together to quickly make this community event happen. Engagement with the local community characterizes the nature of such events, providing an opportunity for families to strengthen bonds and for children to experience the joy of the holidays in a collective setting.
