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July 30, 2008
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Advertise on the new Pier Sign...
Sunset Market Turns One Year Old!
MainStreet Morning Meeting Tuesday August 5th
Gilbert and Sullivan's THE MIKADO debuts at the Star Theater
OPD Connection Meeting studies counterfeit money
Freedom Days Parade
Have you heard?.......
Veteran's Association of North County
California Surf Museum to relocate.
Pier Sign


Are you interested in advertising on the new
Pier Sign Wayfinding Kiosk?

The Wayfinding sign at the corner of Pier View Way and Pacific Street is in place and MainStreet is accepting advertising content for businesses within the 84 blocks of the downtown district. There now is the option for businesses from the Harbor and South Coast Highway to also participate. Help potential customers FIND you.  We are working to fill these positions, front and back sides, as soon as possible before the end of our summer season. Call Lisa at 805-6899.


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Sunset Market
Birthday Cupcake


Join Us in the Celebration of Our One Year Anniversary!

Come on down and see what 365 days under our belt looks like -
bigger and better than ever.

We have the same FANTASTIC band, Y3K, that started last year off with a bang to help us roll into an even more successful second year.

Birthday cake served at 6:00 p.m.!


Summer is here and the crowds and excitement are in full swing.

Dorothy's Kids Area
Pony Rides & Bounce House on a weekly basis; Chili the Balloon Man & FREE Child ID

Hot and Cold Prepared Foods from Around the World
Take them home or eat with us.

Farmers Market
Meet your personal grower ---- Know where the food you consume is grown!
Save our precious resources and BUY LOCAL!  Don't forget to bring your own bag!

Arts and Crafts
Wonderful Artisans and Crafters sharing their wares, and a whole lot of fun.

BUY LOCAL, SAVE GAS - Have fun right in your own backyard.
Bring a friend and your appetite! Meet Your Neighbors. Be a Part of The Tradition.

On the corners of Pier View Way and Tremont Street
Every Thursday Night 5-9PM through December.
(Jan - March the hours change to 4-8PM).  See you soon!

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The monthly MainStreet Morning Meeting is held on the first Tuesday of each month. We welcome all parties interested in the progress of Downtown Oceanside, including businesspeople, residents, and City staff. The Redevelopment Manager attends our meeting and presents a downtown update. A representative from OPD is generally present to report on downtown issues and accept input from meeting attendees. The meeting is held in an informal discussion format. Complimentary refreshments are served courtesy of Pier View Coffee and Quality Inn and Suites.

The next meeting is Tuesday August 5th at 8:30 am.

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Star Theater Upcoming at the Star Theater

Gilbert and Sullivan's THE MIKADO

Gilbert and Sullivan's most often performed comic operetta THE MIKADO comes to life on the 450 seat historic Star Theatre stage as the closing show of the 2008 Summer Season of Musicals! The Mikado features the beautiful music and zany fun of The Pirates of Penzance - only this time set in Japan!

The Star Theatre Company (STC), under the direction of Artistic Director and Broadway veteran Michael Wallot, is proud to present THE MIKADO for the first time on our stage- with a cast of 25 and a live orchestra under the direction of Victoria Mora Collins. This classic show features opera singers David A. Blair and Dawn Veree Marshall as well as one of STC's favorite leading ladies Dianne Greiner (Dolly in our recent critically acclaimed production of Hello Dolly).

With professional sets and lighting, as well as gorgeous authentic Japanese costumes provided by The San Diego Opera - the Mikado promises to be the artistic highlight of the season!

SHOW DATES & TIMES
Saturday August 9     7:30 pm
Sunday August 10     2:00 pm
Friday August 15       7:30 pm
Saturday August 16   2:00 pm
Saturday August 16   7:30 pm
Sunday August 17     2:00 pm

TICKET PRICES
$7      Under 10
$12    Senior, Student, Military
$15    General

Visit the Star Theatre website for more information or to buy tickets.

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OPD Connection 
            Business Crime Watch Logo


The monthly OPD Connection Meetings have been suspended until the end of September.

We're working with the police Crime Prevention unit to prepare a series of informative topics relative to businesses and how to prevent crime:

Why Join Business Crime Watch
 
Consider the following questions:

1. Do you and your business neighbors alert each other about crime patterns and suspicious activities?

2. Do you have a partnership between your business community and the police department?

3. Are you familiar with other public and private agencies that can be resources in helping to solve problems in your business community?

4. Taking a good look at your business, have you assessed the physical layout, employees, hiring practices, and overall security?

5. Do you regularly attend seminars on "hot topics" that pertain to business crime?

If you answered "no" to any of the questions, you owe it to yourself, your customers, and your community members to consider being part of the Business Crime Watch Program.     

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John Daley

Oceanside celebrated our Nation's Birthday with the Annual Freedom Days Parade on June 28th and OFest on July 4th.

The following people and organizations helped make your Parade GREAT:

1.    Grand Marshall:  John Daley
2.    Sponsors:  Tri-City Medical Center, Bank of America and CityMark Oceanside
3.    El Camino Rotary helped out with doing the starting point
4.    500 Motors provided dignitary cars
5.    Spanky's Pizza provided a meal for the 1st Marine Division Band
6.    Albertson's donated water for the band, participants and volunteers
7.    Rick and Lu from Little Louie's handed out over 2000 flags that day to participants.
8.    Over 10 businesses that assisted
9.    Over 64 volunteers helped out for this great day.
10.  Our 3 wonderful judges:  Kathie Chan, Georgeo Kerpani, and Richard Mohrlock

Organizations who were awarded trophies (Thank you Alyce from North County Trophies) for this year:
1.    Best Use of Theme:  USA Songwriters
2.    Best Float:  Oceanside Coastal Neighborhood Association (OCNA)
3.    Best Children's Group:  Oceanside American Little League (OALL)
4.    Best Show of Spirit:  El Camino High School

We wish to thank the numerous volunteers (thanks Shelly for roping them in with all that red white and blue FLARE), sponsors (thanks Greg), and donors for making the celebration of our Nation's Birthday so wonderful both at the Freedom Days Parade and during OFest on July 4th.  We wish to thank all the numerous City Departments & Special Events for developing a wonderful family friendly event for all.   

USA Songwriters
Best Use of Theme:  USA Songwriters

OCNA
Best Float:  Oceanside Coastal Neighborhood Association (OCNA)

Little League
Best Children's Group:  Oceanside American Little League (OALL)

ECHS Band
Best Show of Spirit:  El Camino High School


---- Next on the MainStreet Special Events Horizon----

Just around the corner, we have 2 returning events:  
·    Antiques on Mission on Sunday September 14 from 8am to 4pm
·    Dia de los Muertos on Sunday November 2 from 10am to 4pm  
Information for all of our events is available online at our website.

Volunteers are needed for all of our events, so please contact our office.
Thank you for giving back to your community!

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Have You Heard

HAVE YOU HEARD?...........

The Pacific Street bridge (to the harbor) should be completed...MID-AUGUST!!!


The current exhibit at the Oceanside Museum of Art is "The Vibrant Edge: Paintings of Karl Benjamin from the 1960s, '70s and '80s".  Visit their website:  www.oma-online.org


The 25th Annual National Night Out to heighten crime awareness, strengthen neighborhood spirit & police - community partnerships & take a united stand against crime is Tuesday August 5th 5:50 - 8pm at:  Melba Bishop Rec Center, Joe Balderrama Rec Center & John Landes Rec Center. FREE fun and food. Sponsored by Target.


That the Regal Oceanside Stadium 16 movie theater offers FREE Family Films at 10:00 am on Tuesday and Wednesday during the summer.  Seating is 1st come, 1st served.  Movies that will be shown last 2 weeks of this FREE event:

08/05 & 08/06/2008    Everyone's Hero (G)
                                  Fantastic 4: Rise Of The Silver Surfer (PG)

08/12 & 08/13/2008    Arctic Tale (G)
                                  Firehouse Dog (PG)
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The Friends of the Oceanside Public Library BOOK SALE is Saturday August 9th from 10am - 4pm. "There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate's loot on Treasure Island." --- Walt Disney

The Oceanside Chamber's annual North San Diego County Health & Wellness Fair will be held on Thursday August 14th from 9am - 1pm (the same time as Main Street's Morning Farmer's Market) at the Civic Center Plaza.  Visit their website for more information.

The next FREE Parks & Rec Concert in the Park is 5:00 - 7:30 Thursday August 14th at Rancho Del Oro Park and features Zydeco music by the "Bayou Brothers".  Bring your family & a picnic basket.

MainStreet's Morning Market has a new vibrant logo. Thank you North County Printers / Bryant Dwyer Signs! Love that BLUE!

The Lincoln Financial Group's radio network is in full swing this summer with its familiar Concerts at the Beach. If you missed last weekend's combination of KSON's annual listener appreciation Country concert on Saturday and KIFM's Sunday afternoon jazz show, pencil in the next concert date of Sunday, August 10th in your calendar.  The show titled Guitars and Saxes features Jeff Golub (instrumental guitarist who transitioned from the rock world, Jeff backed up Rod Stewart from '88 - '95), Gerald Albright (Sax), Jeff Lorber (2005 Grammy nominated pianist) and Peter White (UK jazz guitarist). Show starts at 5pm until sunset. Expect a sell out with this line up.

If you're one of us who routinely include a weekly cruise on the Strand you have invariably noticed this set of eight newly completed residential condominiums. The sleek - contemporary design has cantilevered balconies, loads of glass for some of the best views in the City.  The price to have 2 bedrooms and 3 baths in a stunning beach front structure just put on the market at $3,499,000. Stop by for a tour - routinely hosting an open house on weekends.

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VANC
Veterans Association of North County (VANC) continues their quest to collect funds for Oceanside's VERY FIRST Veteran's Hall.  The goal = $3 million.  On Saturday August 9th the festivities kick off at our very own Oceanside Amphitheater at 11am with a traditional color guard and National Anthem.  From then on it is dance, blues, country, Dixieland and much more until 6pm. Cost is $2/individual and $5/family.  Enjoy the beach, great music and a variety of summer munchies from the All American Hot Dog, lemonade, to funnel cakes, BBQ and more.  Help support our vets through participating, volunteering, or enjoying the entertainment.  You can't beat this great deal.  All questions should be directed to Peggy Reiber at (760) 521-9093

11:00  Opening Ceremony-Color Guard and National Anthem
11:30  Oceanside Dance Co.    
12:00  Blues Pharaohs
  1:00  Diane Bowker Oceanside song finalists
  1:30  Nitro Express (professional country band)
  3:30  Hawaiian Dancers
  4:00  Dixieland Band  
  5:00  JD Crawford

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California Surf Museum

California Surf Museum to relocate

The much anticipated move to a larger setting for the California Surf Museum is winding its way through the City approval process. The future home at 312 Pier View Way (site of the former Playgirl Club) would provide up to 3 times the exhibit and operations space of their current location at Pier View Way and Coast Highway. With up to 20k visitors annually they anticipate adding an annual film fest after the move.  This item should go to Council by August with subsequent build-out of the facility later this year.
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MainStreet Oceanside
Kim Heim, Executive Director
701 Mission Avenue
Oceanside, California 92054
760-754-4512
email mainsto2@pacbell.net