Winter Festival Collector Items Now On Sale
| LIMITED EDITION collector buttons (selling only 2,000) and collector ornaments (selling only 100) for the 2015 Winter Festival will be available for sale starting Wednesday, the 18th. We hope to have the LIMITED EDITION polar bears (selling only 100) for sale as well.
Polar Bears $20 | Buttons $10 | Ornaments $8
The prizes, donated by our local business community, average $155 including $500 cash. View the complete list of prizes. Register your button to be eligible for prizes and also to be eligible to participate in the TREASURE HUNT.
PURCHASE AT: Bumbledee's, GeoComm, Radio City Music Mall (lower level), Central Perk, Gray Plant Mooty, Convention & Visitors Bureau and the St. Cloud Downtown Council.
TREASURE HUNT FOR $1,000 CASH! Registered collector button required in order to participate which starts December 14th. Daily clues will be on Lite 99.9 (around 8am), then posted on lite999.com and the St. Cloud Downtown Council Facebook Page.
Start a new tradition by collecting St. Cloud Winter Festival items. The proceeds help to fund the Festival. |
Have You Signed Up Yet?
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The Capital One Winter Nights & Lights Festival is only 3 weeks away! So, Get on Aboard the Polar Express by signing up for:
Take the Plunge
Are you fearless? Can you brave the cold for a cause to help the homeless in our community? Then, take the 2015 Polar Express Plunge (sponsored by Sentry Bank) on Friday, December 11th at 6:30 pm. Check in 5:30 - 6:30 pm. Challenge your teammates, colleagues, friends and family.
$15 PP. Get your "I Took the Plunge" t-shirt and have some winter fun. Howie's providing free drink tickets to all plungers. REGISTER TODAYEnter Your Parade Unit Participate in this local tradition with 13,000+ onlookers. Parade entries are being accepted (we have 3 spots left). Putting together a float is fun for families, friends, co-workers, members and organizations.
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The Business Community Jumped On Board!
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Featured News
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Davidson Opera House Nears Completion
After a decade of consistent effort, the total restoration of the 100 Block is nearly complete. Remaining on the outside is to turn on the bulbs in the Operate House marquee, install the festoon lights along the 5th Avenue roof line and install the new tenants sign (90 more jobs downtown!!!).
Check out Quarks Catering
 Celebrate National Cookie Day, December 4th at Capital One 360 Cafe
Stop by Capital One 360 Cafe at 30 - 7th Ave. S. for a treat between 9am - 4pm for a free cookie! * while quantities lastCentral Perk, Photos w/Santa on December 5th, 2-4pm
Mark your calendars, friends! On December 5th from 2-4pm, I will be doing Portraits with Santa Claus in downtown St. Cloud. All it takes for your little one to take part, is to bring a non-perishable food item for the local food shelf along with a smile. Print packages will start at only $12! Central Perk Coffee Shop will be offering some specials on their delicious, festive drinks, and a few other local businesses will be offering specials as well. And did I mention, Santa's flying in for the occasion?
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So Many Options!
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There is even more going on in Downtown within the next 30+ days. So many opportunities to be entertained, spend time with friends and celebrate. Here are just a few ideas:
St. Cloud Hospital Festival of Lights, 27th Annual
27th Annual Festival of Lights is from 6-8 pm, Thursday, December 3 in front of the St. Cloud Hospital at 1406 6th Ave N. The event is free and open to the public.
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever!
through December 6
By GREAT Theatre at the Paramount
Laughing All the Way VI; It Doesn't Show Signs of Stopping
through December 20
Pioneer Place on 5th
Keri Noble Holiday Show
December 6
Pioneer Place on 5th
Kat Perkins
December 8
Pioneer Place on 5th
Stroia Ballet presents The Nutcracker Ballet
December 10 - 13
Paramount Theatre Granite City Kennel Club Dog Show December 10 - 13 River's Edge Convention Center
"Home for Christmas" Holiday Cabaret, MN Center Chorale
December 12
912 Regency Plaza
St. Cloud Symphony Orchestra's Children's Holiday Concert
December 12
SCSU Ritsche Auditorium
St. Cloud Weihnachtsmarkt 2015
December 17, 5:00 - 9:00 pm
900 Block of W. St. Germain St.
A Ceremony of Carols, St. John's Boys' Choir
December 18
St. Mary's Cathedral
Add Visual Arts & Exhibits, bands at the bars and restaurants, art classes, dining out, shopping, and....... yes, all DOWNTOWN!
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Consider the Welcome Center
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Make the Welcome Center the place for your next meeting or event.
All new customers that have not previously held a meeting/event with us can choose from either option below.
Option #1: $75 food credit from campus catering and discounted parking fee.
Option #2: Classic Continental or Healthy Start breakfast from campus catering .
* Your meeting/event must take place by March 31 2016.
* Continental breakfast or Healthy Start is good for up to 15 people.
Your room rental includes LCD projector, screen, computer (DVD/CD), document camera, and free WiFi.
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Plan your holiday gathering with us.
Our lobby would be the perfect spot to have your company dinner. It can hold up to 50 people in a open setting with oversize windows.
Choose your favorite catering company to provide your food and beverages for your event.
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