The Downtown Advantage Weekly Newsletter
 
April 18, 2016  
St. Cloud Community Expo
In This Issue
Community Expo
Adopt-a-Planter Program
Takin' It To The Streets
Film Festival
News, Announcements
It's Spring!
The Adopt-a-Planter Program is now in its 20th year.  The DTC established this program to help create a more inviting atmosphere in our Downtown for all to enjoy.  Each year businesses step up to adopt a designated planter(s). 

The adoption consists of a donation toward each planter for the soil and greenery.  The DTC staff and handful of volunteers plant almost 1,000 plants/flowers, all led by Penny White.  Adopting businesses agree to maintain with plenty of water throughout the summer months.

The DTC purchased each planter; we're now up to 53 within the Downtown core.  When you are contacted, we hope you will once again participate in this colorful initiative.  Thank you, again, to the adopting businesses and volunteers. 
Takin' It To The Streets, July 30th
Pioneer Place on Fifth Theatre is Takin' It To The Street on Saturday, July 30 as they present their Fourth Annual Outdoor Music Fest on Fifth Avenue in Downtown St. Cloud. VIP and General Admission Tickets on sale now!
Line up:  
   Lou Gramm, voice of Foreigner
   Collective Unconscious
   Transit Authority
   Alman Joy
REEL Paddling Film Festival
Two of MNDOT's highest level of transportation plkans are being updated in one joint process.  The Statewide Multimodal Transportation Plan (SMTP) and the 20-year Minnesota State Highway Plan (MNSHIP) help
\MnDOT plan and invest for the future of the state's multi-modal transportation system.  Both plans are updated every four years and are 
required by state statutes. 
 
More information about both documents may be found at http://www.minnesotago.org

Stakeholder Forums hosted by MnDOT to provide an opportunity for deeper discussion related to the outreach topics. 

Wednesday, May 4, 2016, 9:00 am - noon
MnDOT District 8
2505 Transportation Road
Willmar, MN
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News, Announcements & Events
What's on Stage:
Pioneer Place on 5th
Paramount Theatre

Bumblebee's and The Rusty Pick Expand Hours
Weekday hours will continue to be Monday - Friday, 10am - 6pm; Saturdays will expand 10am - 5pm; and NOW OPEN SUNDAYS from 11am - 4pm.  

Metro Bus to unveil proposed route changes April 19th
Public welcome to attend an information meeting from 5:30 - 6:30pm on Tuesday, April 19 at the St. Cloud City Hall Counci8l Chambers to learn about the proposed changes. 

Paint-n-Party, April 19th
Brother's Bar & Grill (upstairs) painting class with cocktails, 6:00-8:00pm
REGISTER

1st Annual Earth Day Planting, April 23rd
Open to the community:  start plants for your home gardens, April 23, 10am - 1:30pm at 5th Ave S in St. Cloud. 
Contact cyndythayer@gmail.com or call 320.980.0318. 


Film Festival, April 27th 
Join us at Beaver Island Brewing Co.
as we kick off our first film festival in St Cloud MN!  It's a private event with room for up to 70 people, so be sure to get your tickets asap! LEARN MORE

FamJam, April 29th
Family Fun for everyone, located at 403 3rd Ave NE. Kiddie Carnival, Bouncy Houses, Games, Prizes, Silent Auction, Great Food, Free Music.  Registration begins at 3pm.  320.252.8182

5K for Anna Marie's Alliance, April 30th
This event is to raise money for Anna Marie's Alliance in support of domestic violence awareness, education and the shelter. 

Run for Recovery 5K, April 30th
This walk/run  fundraiser that focuses on building awareness of recovery services and demonstrating support for those impacted by addition.  All proceeds will go to the SCSU Recovery Community.  REGISTER 

Paramount's 2016 Summer Camps for Kids!
July 11 - August 12, Ages 4-16
Calendar & registration form.   

Northstar to Serve Twins Home Games in 2016
Starting with the home opener on April 11, Northstar Commuter Rail and Northstar Link Commuter Bus will provide service for all Minnesota Twins baseball home games at Target Field.  Game schedules and train fare informationLEARN MORE.  Transportation schedules found HERE

River's Edge - Larger Upcoming Events
   
First Steps Baby Expo, April 16    (Est. 1,000)
Spring Food Show, April 25-26     (Est. 1,200)
Check out the entire calendar here 

Anderson Center Speakers Forum, May 11th
Susan Marvin, president of Marvin Windows and Doors to speak May 11th, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, River's Edge Convention Center.  For tickets and more information, call (320) 251-5420.   
A luncheon for business owners, executives and managers interested in networking, team building, learning and inspiration.      

Lemon Twist Tour, June 22nd
 
Barden Park Thursday Concert Series, July 7th - August 11tt

National Night Out, August 2nd

Rotary's Summertime by George (Weds), June 15 - August 31 
 
St. Cloud's Downtown
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We don't network,
 we connect.
We don't lobby,
 we influence.
We don't hold events for the sake of it, they all have a purpose.
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Our Board
Check out our web site for the full list of our Board of Directors. 
Our Board

2016 Executive Comm:
Lisa Ellis, Vice Chair
Gail Ruhland, Treasurer
Sonja Gidlow, Secretary
Penny White, At-Large
Tami DeLand, Past Chair
 
DTC Members Host Business After Hours
Tuesday, June 7, 4:30 - 6:30 @ Bernick's

Thursday, July 14, 4:30 - 6:30 @ D.J. Bitzan Jewelers

Tuesday, August 9, 4:30 - 6:30 @ Courtyard Marriott

Members - Share Your News
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