Open House

All Tod Pod families, partners, sponsors, and community supporters are welcome to join us for our fundraising event of the year on Tuesday, July 23, at Nine Mile Brewing in Bloomington.

Plan for the Evening:

Join us anytime 5:00-8:00 p.m to:

• Socialize and connect—first 100 attendees will receive 1 free drink ticket + lite appetizers on Tod Pod!

• Make a donation / purchase $1 tickets for our raffle fundraiser

• Hear the latest updates on the organization, be the first to see our new video, and learn how to get more involved—a brief program begins at 5:45 p.m.

Fundraising Goal

$5,000 (We did this in 2023, let's do it again!)
All proceeds benefit Tod Pod Playgroup, a Bloomington-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization designed around peer support to families of young children. Read More About Us

Raffle Fundraiser:

Raffle tickets are $1 each and will be available for sale at the event (cash payment only). You do not need to be present to win:

• Micro Mini® Deluxe Scooter donated by SCHEELS

• Water Balloons Gift Basket donated by SCHEELS

• Birthday Party Package at Richardson Nature Center in Bloomington ($175 value) donated by Three Rivers Park District

• Family Photos Package ($200 value) donated by Podhajsky Photography

• Handmade Toddler Picnic Table ($200 value) donated by Ryan Lokken

• Bounce House Rental: 3 hours for 10 kids ($300 value) donated by Tod Pod Playgroup

• Birthday Party Package at Rainbow Play Area in Bloomington ($300 value) donated by Rainbow Play Midwest

• One Year Membership at the Minneapolis Toy Library donated by Minneapolis Toy Library

Event FAQ

Does it cost anything to attend? No, however we encourage your donations so we can reach our fundraising goal of $5,000 and keep doing the work we started back in 2020. 

Can I bring my kids? Yes, however kid activities are not planned for this event, and it is intended to be a fundraising event for adults. That said, you are welcome to bring your kid(s) and you can expect a typical, kid-friendly brewery environment.

Do I have to donate to attend? No, you are welcome to attend simply to learn more or to connect with other parents and caregivers and members of the local community. Because Tod Pod is a 100% volunteer organization that relies on donations, sponsorships, and grant funding to survive, we host an annual fundraising event each year and this is that event for 2024.

Do I need to RSVP? No, just show up if it works for you!

Do I have to be present to win the raffle fundraiser? No, we can notify winners after the event.

If I can't make the event, can I donate in advance to support Tod Pod? Absolutely! Please see "Make a Donation" button above.

If I can't make the event, can I still buy raffle tickets and have a chance at the raffle? Sorry no...we are only allowed to sell raffle tickets on-site at the event (cash only for payment). Raffle winners do not have to be present to win if you want to send someone else with your raffle purchase!

Event Questions

Please email info@todpod.org and Tara or Ryan will respond to you.