FGNA - Founders' Grove Neighborhood Association

FGNA - Founders' Grove Neighborhood Association Founders' Grove is just about the best darn neighborhood on the planet. It's loosely bordered by State, Mercer, Washington, & Oakland in Bloomington, IL.

(Jefferson St from Towanda east is also included)! Founders' Grove is the best gosh darn neighborhood in all of Bloomington! If you don't live here, you should want to.

The FOOD & FACE PAINTING LINEUP has been set for the 14th Annual FGNA Palooza!--- Friday Night, October 2, (5:30-7pm) - ...
09/05/2026

The FOOD & FACE PAINTING LINEUP has been set for the 14th Annual FGNA Palooza!

--- Friday Night, October 2, (5:30-7pm) - The Bay Area Mexicana Food Truck will be onsite selling dinners!

—- Friday Night, October 2, - Twisted Sisters Sodas will be selling their dirty sodas, twisted teas, twisted lemonades, and energy drinks (all alcohol free)

--- Saturday, October 3, starting at Noon - Peeler's Ovenworks will again offer a delectable wood-fired pizza buffet lunch (donations accepted), courtesy of neighbors Kevin and Laurie Loseke!

--- Saturday, October 3, (4-6pm) - Expressions Body Art & Design will offer face painting (donations accepted)!

--- Saturday night, October 3, (5:30-7pm) - The Jurassic Grill Truck will be onsite selling dinners!

If you have a house coming up for rent in Founders' Grove -- within the next 2 months -- could you post in the comments?
09/04/2026

If you have a house coming up for rent in Founders' Grove -- within the next 2 months -- could you post in the comments?

From R. DavisLooking west on E. Grove St. (Bloomington) between Harwood Place & Florence Ave. after a 1948 ice storm.
09/04/2026

From R. Davis
Looking west on E. Grove St. (Bloomington) between Harwood Place & Florence Ave. after a 1948 ice storm.

From Thomas BenjaminI am curious if there is any parent in the neighborhood who offers before-and-after school care for ...
09/03/2026

From Thomas Benjamin
I am curious if there is any parent in the neighborhood who offers before-and-after school care for Washington Elementary School students.

FILL THE FREE PANTRY CHALLENGEAs was highlighted in the Spring newsletter, Founders’ Grove is challenging different stre...
09/01/2026

FILL THE FREE PANTRY CHALLENGE
As was highlighted in the Spring newsletter, Founders’ Grove is challenging different streets to add to Centennial Christian Church's Little Free Pantry each month during 2026.

You can simply add the items to the pantry; if there's overage, please take items to the south door of the church. If the door is locked, please leave your items on the bench near that door.

Streets by remaining months ...
-- September: Both sides of East Olive and Moore
-- October: Both sides of Kreitzer, Willard, and Florence
-- November: Both sides of Vale, Harwood, and Woodland
-- December: All are welcome to donate, as is the case every month!

The church also has a freezer for frozen items. If you want to donate frozen items and the church is locked, please text Kay (309.824.6934) or Leisa (309.824.0980).

RSVPs ARE DUE SEPTEMBER 6Drive the Mother Road; Then Drive a Race Track--- Saturday, September 12 (leaving at 8:30am)---...
08/30/2026

RSVPs ARE DUE SEPTEMBER 6
Drive the Mother Road; Then Drive a Race Track
--- Saturday, September 12 (leaving at 8:30am)
--- RSVP REQUIRED by September 6 to [email protected]
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of The Mother Road, Roger & Jennifer Johnson invite their Founders’ Grove neighbors to a drive on Saturday, September 12.

Starting at 8:30am, driving enthusiasts will caravan on Historic Route 66 from the south end of the Menard’s parking lot in Normal to the Autobahn Country Club and Motorsports Park – the Midwest’s premier motorsports park -- at 3795 Centerpoint Way, Joliet. The drive to Joliet on Route 66 should take about 2 hours.
Autobahn is a 3.8-mile road racing circuit in its 22nd year of offering great experiences to driving enthusiasts.

We’ll arrive as a group and check in at the main gate security house. We will then enter the grounds and park together. Following a break to stretch our legs and enjoy the paddock, your pre-ordered/pre-paid optional lunch (about $15) will be served at 11am in the club house. Around noon, we’ll head to our cars and line up on the racing grids in the hot pits. From there, we’ll be led onto the track for a 20-minute driving session.

--- You will be driving your own car on the track.
--- Sorry, no motorcycles, no motorhomes; only cars are allowed on the track.
--- Only highway speeds are allowed. No passing, and no drag racing! Safety first.

Following the touring we'll depart the Autobahn for home.
(If you elect to take I-55 home instead of Route 66, it generally takes about 1.5 hours.)

Send questions and RSVPs (needed by September 6) to [email protected]. Additional details, including menu options, will be sent to those who RSVP.

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FGNA events are for residents of Founders' Grove and their families. Friends are welcome when accompanied by a Founders' Grove resident.

Andrea Greening MiloschHi! Does anyone have moving boxes we could use this coming weekend?
08/30/2026

Andrea Greening Milosch
Hi! Does anyone have moving boxes we could use this coming weekend?

REMINDER!The Quarterly FGNA Member Meeting will take place at 7pm on Thursday, September 3, at Centennial Christian Chur...
08/30/2026

REMINDER!
The Quarterly FGNA Member Meeting will take place at 7pm on Thursday, September 3, at Centennial Christian Church (corner of Grove & Kreitzer).

A representative from AB Hatchery & Garden Center will be our speaker.
They will discuss ways to prepare your yard for the upcoming fall season.

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FGNA events are for residents of Founders' Grove and their families. Friends are welcome when accompanied by a Founders' Grove resident.

From Elliot ButlerI am a composer based in Bloomington, IL. I hold two degrees in music composition and have years of ex...
08/29/2026

From Elliot Butler
I am a composer based in Bloomington, IL. I hold two degrees in music composition and have years of experience playing cello in orchestral and church settings. I am able to either teach out of my home (on East Grove Street) or travel to your home within a reasonable distance.
Lessons start at $25 for half hour (or $45 for a full hour).

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Washington St. , State St. , Oakland Avenue , Mercer Ave
Bloomington, IL
61701

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