Five tools for neighborhood block party organizers — potluck signup, setup crew, neighbor directory, permit checklist, and supply tracker. Share a link. Done before Friday.
Who's bringing what. No fourth potato salad.
Block party potluck signup. Categories: mains, sides, desserts, drinks, condiments. Each neighbor posts what they're bringing with how many servings. No duplicates within category.
Three shifts. Six people each. Done.
Block party setup and teardown crew signup. Shifts: setup Saturday 9am, event crew noon, teardown 5pm. Each shift needs 6 people. Name and phone number to sign up.
The directory your block never built.
Neighborhood contact directory. Each household: name, address on the block, phone, email (optional). Anyone on the block can add their entry. Shared link, no login.
Every step tracked. No surprises.
Block party permit task list. Steps to get a street closure permit: contact city, submit form, notify utilities, post signs, confirm closure. Each task: who owns it, done or not.
Tables, chairs, ice — claimed or needed.
Block party supply contribution list. Items needed: folding tables, folding chairs, extension cords, coolers, trash cans, canopies. Neighbors claim what they can bring. Shows what's still needed.
Every block party runs on one or two neighbors who end up sending forty texts. These tools are one screen, one job — potluck dish claims, setup crew slots, the directory your block never got around to building, the permit checklist, and who's bringing the folding tables. Clone any one, update the address, share the link.
These five were built for a generic neighborhood block — a single street, a Saturday in summer. Your block has a specific cast of characters, a specific set of recurring problems, and probably a few items on that supply list that nobody else would think of. Clone whichever is closest and describe your block's specific situation.
