Downtown Hutchinson Revitalization Partnership, Inc.
Downtown Hutchinson Revitalization Partnership, Inc. Newsletter
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Soup and Chili Festival
Third Thursday
Rod Run
Seminars
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Preservation Conference
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Reluctant Goodbyes

Dan Heimerman

Downtown lost one of its own on August 31, when Dan Heimerman died from injuries sustained in a car accident. Dan and his wife, Pam, bought and re-energized Carl's Bar in 2006, and two years later moved Carl's onto Main Street after saving the Strand building with an extensive remodel. Dan will be missed by everyone who had the good fortune to know him. Our deepest sympathies to Pam and their family, friends and employees.

 

 

Ron Kelley

It is with great sadness that we report the death of Ron Kelley, of Sarah's Catholic Bookstore. Ron died on Saturday, September 7, after a brief illness. Ron was a tireless advocate and longtime leader for our community and especially Downtown Hutchinson.  He invested time, resources and energy into more projects than can be counted. His persistence, and willingness to embrace new ideas, have been a driving force in downtown Hutchinson. We will miss his kind spirit, smiling face, and constant encouragement. Our deepest sympathies to Lovella and their famiy and friends. 


Soup and Chili Festival on October 26
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It's time to register for the Soup and Chili Festival. On Saturday, October 26, downtown will be full of deliciousness! Participating is a great way for your business, organization or group to reach hundreds of people. It's tons of fun on top of that. See the rules and prizes, and register to cook by going here
Third Thursday on September 19
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Third Thursday this month falls on September 19, and features the ART LAMP ReVAMP! 
 
Vintage lamps have been distributed to artists in the community to repaint, redo and redecorate. These lamps will be available to view and bid on from 5-8 p.m. that night at Gallery 7. 

The amazing success of last years Thrift Store Art ReVamp, inspired us to do it again this year! Gallery 7 is at 207 South Main. Proceeds will be donated to Third Thursday, a non-profit.
 
The Reno County Cancer Council is hosting A Starlight Remembrance in Avenue A Park during Third Thursday. See more details by clicking here. 

See more details about this month's Third Thursday by clicking here.
Sixth Annual Rod Run & Classic Car Show
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The sixth annual Rod Run and Classic Car Show is set for October 4, 5, and 6. It's featuring non-stop activities and entertainment both Friday and Saturday nights until 9.

 

Friday evening is the Main Street Cruise and King Midas onstage at Main and First.

 

Saturday evening we have the Burnout from 5 to 7 p.m., and Midway Motors is bringing an exceptional band from Oklahoma City called "Aranda" to play in the DCI gazebo from 6 to 9 p.m

 

For more details click here

Seminars for New Business Owners
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The Quest Center is offering "In an Hour," a 5 session series on owning your own business. It begins on September 24. Register by the 20th. 

Sessions include everything from making a business plan to marketing. More details by clicking here.
Downtown Business/Employee Appreciation Lunch 
Downtown Business/Employee Hot Dog Appreciation Lunch

Thursday, September 26th

From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

at the Farmers Market - 2nd & Washington

Your Event on the Downtown Hutchinson Website
The Downtown Hutchinson website lists events on the home page that are entered on the Hutchinson News Events list. So, when you're doing an event, you only have to put it on the Hutchinson News Events list, tag downtown when prompted, and it will automatically appear on the Downtown Hutchinson website, too.

Begin by entering the information at http://calendar.hutchnews.com/. You will have an opportunity to classify your event, and one of the options is "downtown." Click that box, in addition to any others, and your event will automatically also appear on the Downtown Hutchinson website.
Preservation Conference in Salina
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Salina is hosting a Preservation Conference September 19-20. It's called, "Art, Autos and Architecture." 

 

It will be at the Stiefel (Fox) Theatre and Blue Heaven Studios.

http://kpalliance.org/images/conference_program.pdf

 

Questions?  Contact Christy Davis at [email protected].

Save the Date!
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October 4-6 - Downtown Rod Run
October 26 - Chili and Soup Festival
December Saturdays - Christmas Events
December 13-15 - Prairie Nutcracker