As we all know, the Covid-19 pandemic has come and gone, and although it’s not completely over yet, we can all rest in the fact that it has been widely contained and won’t hit us in such a drastic way anytime soon. Most people have gone back to work, and kids have already started school – in other words, we have begun to pick up the pieces and establish a degree of normalcy once again.
We can say that our little community is more close-knit than ever, and we have our share of events and gatherings that make us unique. But there are more than just a few ways to foster closer community ties, so if you want to bring the whole community together, here are some top event ideas you can plan for today.
Many people need a reason to give – and you can give investors, donors, and clients (and the entire community, for that matter) a whole new reason to open their checkbooks and wallets (and hearts) by holding a black-tie or gala event. You can start by choosing a great venue and booking world-class entertainment, and one excellent thing you can do is hold a silent auction to get more funds. Your auction items can come from organizations and businesses within the community.
If, on the other hand, a black-tie event would be too restrictive, why not have a less formal event that will appeal to your audience? The point is to raise awareness and money for your organization – and it doesn’t really matter how you do it as long as you do it right.
Another idea to bring the community closer would be to hold a concert – this is a great way to bring awareness to your organization and raise money for a cause. Many community members would be glad to watch a top-caliber concert, and you can even make it more entertaining by having a fun-filled day for the whole family, with rides, booths, attractions, and more. All you have to do is book the entertainment and rely on a funfair hire provider who can take care of the rides and booths for you. Also, when you book rides and attractions, your concert can easily be turned into a weekend event rather than an event that just lasts for a few hours – and you will have significantly more returns!
As residents of Rockland, we all have the benefit of a rich history dating back to the 1800s. So a perfect way to celebrate this is by hosting a community heritage event. You can help bring the past to the present by celebrating the local heritage – be it by celebrating one part of the history of the community or celebrating an entire aspect of the heritage by highlighting important cuisine, crafts, trades, and entertainment.
Most people can’t resist a festival that centers around food – and you can do just that! You can opt to have a food fest where the local cuisine is featured and takes center stage, but you can also feature other diverse cuisines from around the world! In addition, you can encourage bakeries, restaurants, and cafes in the area to participate, and it’s a good way to promote and market their business.
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