Monday Morning Memo 
May 11, 2015
DTC Meet-n-Greet on Thursday, May 14th

In This Issue
Bumbledee's to Host May Meet-N-Greet
Thank You Volunteers
Farmers Market Now Open
Events & News
A Walk in the Park
Downtowns; The Place to Be
MMM is a Member Benefit
Thank You Volunteers
A huge thank you to all that participated in the Downtown Spring Clean Up last Friday.  We had over 70 volunteers picking up trash, pulling weeds, cleaning out planters and documenting areas that need additional attention (graffiti removal, etc.).  Tidbits:
  • 72 volunteers
  • 112 garbage bags
  • 213 volunteer hours
  • over 10,000 cigarette butts (that we prevented from ending up in the Mississippi River!)
  • 1 headless bird
  • 1 bird spine
  • 1 catalytic converter
  • 1 pickle in a bag
  • 1 child's sled
Thank you to DTC member, Coborn's, for providing lunch and beverages. 


     New member, Jill Herchenhahn, with BODY 
     KINETICS, will gave chair massages for our
     volunteers between 11:30 am - 1:30 pm. 


A few photos from the day:

   
Welcome New Member

So glad to welcome Jill Herchenhahn, CMT, owner of Body Kinetics in Downtown.  She is located on the 2nd floor at 25 7th Ave S.  (320) 267-1803 

 

BODY KINETICS was founded on the principal that health and body-wellness go hand in hand. Today, everyone must be more 'budget savvy,' but who can afford not to take care of their health and body? 

BODY KINETICS utilizes the newest in training and education, and offers massage and bodywork done in our convenient downtown location and in the privacy of your own home .

The rates are affordable for the 'budget savvy' and your therapeutic massage session is convenient and uniquely yours.

Jill will provide everything essential to make your session worth your time and money, while helping you achieve body-wellness.  
Featured Events & News
We are so proud to have GeoComm as part of our downtown community.l  Congratulations on celebrating 20 years in business.



Marishka's 5th Anniversary
For every $30 you spend, get $5 off.  Stop by for birthday treats (Mary's birthday) and enter to win a $100 gift certificate.  
Alexa Dobberstein will be at the shoppe to show the Rodan + Fields dermatologist-created skincare line. 
See you, Saturday, May 16th, 10am - 4pm



Quarks American Bento is expected to open mid-June.  They will have a mobile app for you to order and pay ahead of time; then stop by for a quick pick up of healthy food. 
LEARN MORE



Catholic Charities Emergency Services Food Shelf placed 3rd in the friendly competition that is the March campaign of MN FoodShare month.  Thanks to Pioneer Place on 5th and St. Cloud Hyundai for hosting Pack the Porches to raise food, funds and awareness.
LEARN MORE and view upcoming events. 


Big Brothers Big Sisters is holding an open house on Thursday, June 11 from 3:30 - 5:30 pm at their new office at 203 Cooper Ave N, Suite 162 (enter Door A). 

    

 

 

Others opening soon:

  • Konrad's,
  • J.L. Beers,
  • 7 West Taphouse,
  • Pizza Hut Eat Streets
St. Cloud Times 30 Minute Walk

A Walk in the Park is a chance to get out and experience area parks.  Take a break in your day to join St. Cloud Times' staff for a 30-minute walk.  The Walks will start at noon each Tuesday, starting tomorrow and weather permitting.  Cancellations will be posted at www.sctimes.com.

May 12th, Hester Park. 
Meet at tennis court. 
May 19th, Sauk River Park. 
Meet in the parking lot.
May 26th, CentraCare Plaza. 
Meet at Meadow Entrance doors.
June 2nd, Lake George.  Meet at the granite fountains.
More dates in upcoming newsletters. 
    
We encourage all Downtown employees to do Laps at Lunch around Lake George every Tuesday as part of the Downtown Council's Walk About Active Experience Series.  Get out.  Get a break.  Get moving.   
Nice Downtowns: How Did They Get That Way?

Great downtowns don't happen by pure happenstance; it is a long, deliberate process.  In every "successful" and vibrant downtown, getting people to live there is of crucial importance.  READ MORE 

 

And why investing in Downtown is so important  --  it's all about ROI.  LEARN MORE  

 

Members - Share Your News
DTC members should remember that this newsletter is a FREE way to share your news, announcements, events, etc.  Simply send an email to Pegg by the end of week.  
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River's Edge Convention Center
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 River's Edge Convention Center calendar of events for
May 2015

Larger Events:
5/9  Christian Congregation of Jehovah's Witness (2,100)

5/15-18   Edge Life Expos (1,000)


5/18-19     SCTCC Grad (2,500)

5/26-29     UMC Conf (1,200)

Chamber After Hours
The following DTC-member businesses are hosting Business After Hours 4:30 - 6:30pm

Thursday, July 16, 2005 
D.J. Bitzan Jewelers
 203 Waite Ave. N.,
Waite Park

Our Organization
St. Cloud Downtown Council
& Alliance Foundation
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St. Cloud, MN  56301
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