These programs may be obtained for free if you know where to look. Browse through our listing under Message Boards and Chat and you'll be able to choose from a variety of sources. Many are free, but those that have more features may cost you some money. Setting these up require some programming knowledge on your part. If you don't have any programming proficiency at all, you may want to inquire with the developer of the software regarding having them set it up for you.
All services are free, customizable, and fast to set up.
Once you have your small community site all set up, attend to it regularly. Watch the message boards and make sure that the items posted are relevant to the section topic. You wouldn't want your boards flooded with useless spam and unsolicited advertisements. A board that is filled with nothing but blatant ads usually do not encourage repeat visits. Make sure you have the rules clearly posted for everyone to see and enforce them.