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This Month in GC |
April 2009 |
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Central Arts Supply In St. Petersburg Moves
In Print: Wednesday, April 8, 2009
ST. PETERSBURG
Art supply store moves to new Central Ave. site
Central Arts Supply Co. has moved from 1114 Central Ave. in the Dome District to a new location at 2429 Central Ave. in the Grand Central Business District.
Citing concerns for parking, convenience for customers and low overhead, Pat M. Jennings also said another key factor in making the move was that the Grand Central
District "is a very active neighborhood." The store relocated on April 1.
Store hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. For more information, call (727) 898-8300. | |
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Cafe Dolce
2444 Central Ave
St. Petersburg
727-327-3990
Thursdays
GCD Networking
Come to the Café and network from 9a.m.-10a.m.
Bring plenty of business cards
April Dinner Special
Back by Popular demand - 2 dinners for $25
Limited Menu.
Not Valid with Restaurant.com coupon
or Taste of Italy
Taste of Italy
8 course dinner served family style
Seatings are 4:00, 6:00 and 8:00
Upcoming dates: May 3rd & June 7th
Make it special for Mother's Day
or Father's Day at Café Dolce by enjoying the
Taste of Italy May 10th and June 21st.
Seatings are 2:00, 4:00 and 6:00.
Call now for your reservations.
Summer Hours Start April 28
Lunch 11am-4pm
Dinner 4pm-9pm
Friday and Saturday open until 10pm
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The 3rd Quarterly
"Big Give"
Save Money In Ways You Never Knew
Tuesday, June 9th, 6pm
Hospice Office Center
3050 1st Ave South
There are many services that the City of St. Pete has to offer to both home owners and to shops. Many people do not know that these services are at their disposable, let alone at no charge.
To name just a few:
- Did you know that the city will trim your tree for you? Come and find out how, and all about other services they have to offer you-all FOR FREE!
- Most of you know that there are Small Business Loans that business owners can get, but did you know that there are UPS loans for small businesses? That's right-UPS!
Find out about how to get these loans.
- Tax Relief for small businesses......see how you can be reimbursed for purchases and day to day operations
Please RSVP to gcda@grandcentraldistrict.org gcda@grandcentraldistrict.org
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2009 GCDA Committee Meetings
Join us and give your opinions-they count!
Design, Organization and Promotions
Hospice Center, 3050 1st Avenue South
First Tuesday of Every Month-5:00pm
April 7th
May 5th
June 2nd
July 7th
Economic Development
Location Varies
email jimsellsstpete@aol.com for location
Last Tuesday of the Month
April 28th
May 26th
June 30
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 Grand Central would like to Welcome.......
the following new businesses to our district,
Central Art Supply Company
Discount Food Mart
Elegant Accents
Our FavoriteThings
Neuroscience Center
It's Icing on the Cake
On the Avenue Antiques
Bay Area Military, Antiques and Collectibles
and Dean Wilson Roofing Inc.
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 "STAY GREEN"
with Eckert College Students
GCDA invites you to come out & join the Eckerd College students as they pitch in to "Stay Green" & clean up our district on Thursday, April 16th from 3 - 6 p.m.
Please meet us at 2433 Central, in front of the GCDA office (and Wahoo Mortgage).
Other dates you can help pitch in are: May 16th & Oct 24th. Please visit our web site for more information.
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Have Any Scrap Gold?
Need Fast Cash?
Trade in your gold, silver and costume jewelry for instant cash.
Need ideas?
Old silverware or silver dishes,
x-tra links from bracelets or watches,broken jewelry-the list goes on and on!
Jeweler on premises
April 26th from
11am-4 pm during the
Peddler's Market.
Located at
2433 Central Avenue
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Every month Grand Central District is planning to couple up with a charity during Sunday's Peddler's Market.
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Sunday, April 19-Peddler's Market Is Getting "HOT"
"Helping Our Troops"
Since shipping their first package on March 23, 2005, Helping Our Troops, Inc. has fulfilled individual requests for over 18,000 men and women serving in Iraq, Afghanistan, Kosovo, Kuwait, Korea, Japan, Germany, and Africa, as well as those serving onboard Navy ships around the world.
In addition to fulfilling requests while the soldiers are deployed, " HOT" is also dedicated to Helping Our Troops when they return. " HOT" is currently raising funds to help returning wounded veterans and their families.
Please visit the Peddler's Market on Sunday, April 19 from 11am to 3pm to see our visitors from "HOT". They will be coming out to collect donations to send to our guys and gals overseas. Some specific items that they are looking for are:
Hard Candy
Beef Jerky
Flavored Powder (for water-ie. kool-aid, crystal light, etc)
Hygiene Products
HOT is also looking for 40 new penpals!
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Peddler's Market HOSTS Bake for H OPE
Sunday, May 3, 11am-3pm
The Event. This is not your average cookie cutter event. This first ever nation-wide, 100% volunteer run, event is hosting hundreds of bake sales across the nation. Sales run May 3rd - 9th, the week before Mother's Day, honoring mother's and women everywhere supporting a cure for breast cancer. 100% of the sales go to local Susan G. Komen for the Cure affiliates.
The Purpose. We want to show our honor, love and support for the Mothers' and women in our lives and everywhere. We also wanted to make it possible for everyone to participate from kids to seniors, business leaders to individuals, and have some fun while doing it.
Join. Participation is easy. You can sign up as a Baker or you can Sponsor, Donate or attend the delicious bake sale in Grand Central District. Bake sales bring us back to a sense of warmth and community and family. Join today!
For more information about Bake For HOPE, please contact Joanna at junkyjewelry@aol.com
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Peddler's Market Gets Visit From Florida Blood Services
Did You Know? One blood donation can help save the lives of up to three patients. It is estimated that nine out of ten people who live to age 70 will require a blood transfusion. Visit the Patient Testimonials page on www.fbsblood.org to see how your donation can make a difference and to share your own lifesaving story. |
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Grand Central is Getting Ready To Paint.......
We are looking for painters and paint donations to paint a mural on a local building here in Grand Central.
There will be a local architect Bob Jeffrey is providing us with the design, so no artistic ability necessary-you only have to be able to stay in the lines.
It will be a fun project and you will be able to see your handy work for years to come!
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No Name Java will be having a "Free Coffee Day" on April 22nd, from 8-11 am - featuring freshly roasted Fair Trade, Certified Organic coffee from the Cocla Co-Op of Quillabamba, Peru.
Please stop in for a free regular sized cup of coffee and pick up a pound of this earth friendly and tasty coffee at $1 off regular price to brew at home.
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Gallery * Cafe * Pottery Studio
2955 Central Avenue
St. Petersburg, FL 33713
Hours:
Mon-Sat: 10am-6pm
Sundays: 11am-4pm
Bison Organic Beer Tasting/Earth Day Celebration
*Meet the Brewmaster*
Saturday, April 25th, 4pm-7pm
Free
Meet Bison Organic Brewmaster, Daniel Del Grande. After stops in Portland Oregon, San Francisco, California and Berkeley, California, Daniel heads east to St. Petersburg to complete his 4-city roll out. Craftsman House is excited to have been selected as the east coast stop on Bison's roll out. Based out of California, Bison features award-winning organic beers. Sample the great taste of Bison's organic IPA, Chocolate Stout, Honey Basil Ale & their other organic beers. Daiel will answer questions from home brewers & beer aficionados. Listen to the brewmaster explain how organic beers not only taste great, but have a lower carbon footprint. Find out how you can lower your carbon footprint.
Richard Shindell in Concert
Sunday, May 3rd at 5pm (sold out) & 7:30pm
$25 in advance/$30 week prior
Richard travels from Buenos Aires to perform at Craftsman House. It is a rare treat to see this master builder of songs & amazing performer in such an intimate setting. The 5pm has already sold out. We have added a 7pm show that is quickly filling up.
World Fair Trade Day
Saturday, May 9th at 4pm
Meet us on the front porch as we join millions around the world in the World's Largest Coffee Break. We will celebrate Fair Trade with our Fair Trade coffee, tea, chocolate and Fair Trade information. Teapot Show opening reception immediately follows the coffee break.
3rd Annual Invitational Teapot Show
Saturday, May 9th
Opening reception, 5pm-8pm
Handmade teapots on display and available for purchase. This year's show is specializing in functional, ceramic teapots. The Teapot Show has become one of our most anticipated shows of the year. Come early for the best selection. Show runs through June 28th.
Mother's Day Brunch & Tea
Sunday, May 10th, 11am-2pm
Reservations suggested
Treat your Mom to a delicious brunch on the porch or in the courtyard. After brunch, enjoy a cup of our delicious hot (or iced) loose leaf tea and a stroll through the teapot show.
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Bailout Bill Extends Tax Breaks for Individuals
We provide the best service at the very best rates.
No one works on your tax return that is non-degreed.
*New Client's receive a coupon of their choice to one of the following:
Beak's - Cafe Dolce - Craftsman House
Call Kim or Kerry at America's Business Manager, Inc.
Over 15 Years Saving Individuals and Business Tax Dollars
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DO YOU SOLDER?
You may have noticed that the Grand Central sculpture, located on Central and 19th Street was hit by a car and bent at the bottom.
We must correct this or the city will take the sculpture down.
If you or anyone you know can solder, please contact the Grand Central office at gcda@grandcentraldistrict.org.
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Look What's Coming
New Street Lights and Crosswalks
 There will be new black decorative mast arms, handicap ramps, pedestrian countdown signals and illuminated street signs at the intersections of 20th Street, 22nd Street and 28th Street and Central.
This will all begin the week of March 16th per our intersection improvement project. The project was started approximately 7 years ago with the City of St. Petersburg Economic Development and the Grand Central District Association, and we are now getting it completed!
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