The Downtown Advantage Weekly Newsletter
 
  May 2, 2016  
Mother's Day is May 8
Celebrate Mom this Mother's Day with a gift from or trip to Downtown.  With outstanding shopping, dining, entertainment and events, you can be sure to find the perfect gift that is just as unique and beautiful as your own mom.  Our DTC members have gift ideas to find the best present to give your mom this Mother's Day.

Bachman Jewelers - can't go wrong with jewelry
Beaver Island Brewing
Big Apple Bagels
- sandwiches for a nice picnic
Bistro Cafe - lovely place for happy hour
Body Kinetics - who wouldn't want a therapeutic massage
Books Revisited
- cookbooks to travel guides to crosswords
Brother's Bar & Grill - part of an evening out or a Paint Party g.c.
Bumbledee's - one-of-a-kind collectibles
Camera Shop - enlarge and frame one of her favorite photos
Capital One Cafe - Peet's coffee or tea gift set
Central Perk
- stop for a favorite cup of coffee or pastry
Cowboy Jack's -
good food while playing bar bingo
D.B. Searle's
- local taps along with farm-to-table dining at Third Floor
Green Mill
- who doesn't love their deep-dish pizza
Heavenly Treats -
sinfully delicious homemade toffee, cookies and caramels.  Maybe she'll share. 
Howie's
- a fun sports bar with downright good food
JL Beers -
our newest craft beer stop
Jimmy John's -
bring some sandwiches to Munsinger
Loft Salon & Spa
- to get pampered
Mantra Salon & Spa - to get spoiled
Mathew Hall - get all the building materials and guidance you need to build something very special for the Mom in your life
MC's Dugout - sign up for the 2016 beer and food pairing events. 
Mexican Village -
fun, food and famous margaritas
Paramount Gift Shop -
local art always meaningful
Paramount Theatre
- create a memorable experience
Paramount Visual Arts Center -
a class together or as a gift
Pickled Loon -
dinner with friends then take in some live music
Pioneer Place on 5th -
intimate and entertaining
Quark's American Bento -
healthy and oh so tasty
Rusty Pick -
from shabby chic to architectural salvage
Remedy Body & Beauty - indulge, nourish and refresh
StudioJeff - spend time by taking dance lessons
St. Cloud Floral - purses and flowers are like friends you can never have too many. 
Takin' It to the Streets - buy your outdoor concert tickets today
Veranda Wine Bar -
voted best wine list in Central MN
White Horse -
Miso Chili Glaze Tuna to Thai Peanut Curry Salmon
The Wine Shop -
expansive wine selection, beer cave, whiskey wall
Wimmer Opticians - eye exam with designer glasses.  why not! 

Can't decide?  Gift certificates (g.c.) to a favorite spot is always nice. 
In This Issue
Mother's Day Gift Ideas
Survey Response High
May 12th Clean Up
Welcome New DTC Member
Take Northstar to Concerts
Burgers
News, Announcements
Survey Response High
We received 100 completed survey responses as of today, which is 23.8%.  We are appreciative of the time you have taken to assist in our analysis, and commit to utilizing the information gained to contemplate and implement worthwhile improvements.  We are extremely grateful for contributing your valuable time, your honest feedback and your thoughtful suggestions. 
Register for May 12th Spring Clean Up
What are you doing on May 12th?  The DTC is organizing our annual spring clean up; seeking 80 volunteers.

Shift 1 = 9:00am - noon
Shift 2 = 1:00 pm - 4:00pm

(lunch provided at noon for both shifts thanks to Coborn's)

All volunteers are asked to bring gloves and garden shovels. 
REGISTER HERE
Welcome New Member

REMEDY Beauty & Body is located at 1400 W. St. Germain Street, Suite 101. 

Remedy is a fairly new therapeutic skin and body care clinic.  Amanda LaFrance take great pride in providing a customer experience of relaxation and rejuvenation. 

Mother's Day is May 8th.  Special ladies like special experiences.  Buy one $75 gift card and get one 50% off. 

Treat someone special.  Treat yourself.  Call today. 
(320) 523-0280
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Northstar Service to Concerts
Great news!  Concert-goers can now take Northstar to Minneapolis. Going to see Paul McCartney or Zac Brown?  Consider this as a convenient, fun and inexpensive option.  
Burgers Abound
The St. Cloud Times article on April 29th did a story on burger favorites in Cloudy Town.  From Walnut Burgers, to Triple Lindy, to the Strami...
Whether you like the traditional burger or a wild rice and quinoa black bean burger, we have it in our Downtown.

Brother's Bar & Grill           Cowboy Jack's         DB Searle's
Dolsie's                                7 West Taphouse        Green Mill
MC's Dugout                        Pickled Loon            JL Beers
Howie's 
News, Announcements & Events
Have an event, special sale or performance coming up in the month of June? 
Let Newcomer Service promote it on their social media platforms.  Send an email to newcomerservicemn@gmail.com with the name of the JUNE event along with the date, location, brief description (1 sentence) and a link to the landing page where readers can obtain more information.  The event must be open to the public.  Reach the thousands of new residents in the area!

What's on Stage:

 
Big Brothers Big Sisters Sibling Fun Run 2016
Join BBBS on Saturday, June 18 at 9am in a 5K run.  Highlights include a local vendor expo, Kids' 1K, refreshments and a prize giveaway.  100% of all proceeds will go to BBBS.  Register online or in person at Eich Motor, Eich Mazda or Fitness Evolution.  

Bremer Insurance Received Platinum Partner Honor
Bremer named a Platinum Partner agency by United Fire Group, a leading commercial carrier.  Only the top 8% of agencies qualify for Platinum Partner status by meeting UFG's high-quality standards of measurement.

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
   
Check out the entire calendar here 

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 
 
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 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
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.  

River's Edge Convention Center
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 River's Edge Convention Center calendar of events


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& Alliance Foundation
1010 W. St. Germain Street, Suite 250
St. Cloud, MN  56301
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