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Main Street Martinez
PO Box 776
Martinez, CA 94553
925.228.3577
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Main Street Martinez News & Events
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 Earlier Than The Bird Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013 8am - 12pm Gather your shopping buddies and get a head start on holiday shopping in downtown Martinez! Participating stores will have special deals and treats! Have breakfast at a downtown restaurant. Free parking on the weekends! Wear your pajamas and get a complimentary downtown shopping bag! Check in at the Main Street Martinez office to pick up your shopping bag and a map of participating businesses. 649 Main St., Suite 106, downtown Martinez  |
 Small Business Saturday We are proud to support our community! When you shop at local small businesses, you help our community grow. Together, let's help strengthen our community by continuing to support the Shop Small initiative all year. What you spend with a local small business will ultimately go back to supporting our community. According to the Office of Advocacy of the U.S. Small Business Administration, small businesses drive the U.S. economy by providing jobs for over half of the nation's private workforce. See you Downtown on Small Business Saturday Nov. 30, 2013 |
 Holiday Frolic & Snow Park 25 tons of snow for sledding and an iceless skating rink. Plus, City of Martinez Holiday Light Parade and activities. Fri., Dec. 6, 1-9pm Snow Park & Iceless Skating & Santa 6:30 Holiday Light Parade. Sat., Dec 7, & Sun., Dec., 8 10am-5pm Snow Park & Iceless Skating Rink & Santa Visit www.MainStreetMartinez.org |
 Martinez Farmers Market
Stop by to pick up your locally grown produce and support the market this year!
Buy local produce and visit local shops and restaurants too!
Sundays, 10am-2pm
YEAR-ROUND!
Main St. between Castro & Ferry St.
Visit www.pcfma.com
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Join us on Facebook!  Did you know that Downtown Martinez has a Facebook page? We have over 5,400 great and loyal fans and we want you to be part of the social experience and fun! You'll get regular updates about events, new business openings, special sales, and more! Click on the link below to see the page and don't forget to hit LIKE once you're there!  |
Volunteer Opportunities  Want to make a difference in your community? If so, Downtown Martinez can use your help!
Main Street Martinez is a volunteer run organization and we are looking for people who want to help with this years events and projects. You can click here to download the sign up form, fill it out and mail or fax it back to us and we will contact you. Or you can email us with your contact information and your area of interest. Jobs range from office help, event set up and take down, clean up day, NEW Downtown Ambassadors, and more! Thanks! We look forward to having you on our team!!! Main Street Martinez
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Downtown Ghost Walks  Downtown Martinez Ghost Walks A 1-1/2 hour guided walking tour through Historic Downtown Martinez to discover the hidden past, little known haunting facts and tales of days-gone-by. Book a Ghost Walk for your special occasion. Great for Birthdays, Office Outings, Girls Night Out, and more! Groups of 15-30 people only. Call (925) 228-3577 for more information. |
Check out SpotMojo  Spotmojo is a place where you can ask for the businesses you want. Is there a business, a restaurant or maybe cafe that you wish was located downtown? Or maybe a good lunch spot or place to get drinks? Spotmojo connects the community with businesses, and businesses with spaces. With the community's feedback it helps businesses know where they're needed and where they can be successful. Spotmojo gives you a voice in the businesses that open in your neighborhood. You can suggest and vote for the things you want. You no longer have to wait and just hope the empty space down the street is filled with something useful for you. Spotmojo is good for the community and the environment
Maybe the shops and restaurants you like do exist, but they're a good drive away in another city. By getting them closer to you, you save gas and the environment. By doing more dining and shopping locally you benefit the city you live in. It all starts with YOU suggesting the things you want in your neighborhood. You can suggest restaurants, shops, other businesses you want where you live, work, or wherever you find yourself regularly. |
Eat, Drink and Get Real! 
Join the artists of the Martinez Gallery for our opening reception of "Realism".
Tonight! Friday, Nov. 8, 6-9pm
Bring a friend, make a friend, hope to see you there!
"Realism" will be on exhibit through January 3, 2014.
The gallery will also be featuring a Veteran's Exhibit through Nov 16.
Martinez Gallery
630 Court St., Downtown Martinez
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A-Club at Artu4ia! 
We'll be making art Tues-Fri, 12:00pm - 5:30pm. Special Rate $20
Join A Club Today! As a member your child will enjoy time to explore creative play with friends. The skills which your child will be developing, such as imagination + innovation aren't easily duplicated and will define the emerging skills of the future. They will be PAINTING A BRIGHTER FUTURE! They will be ART SMART!
Get on the "A" list!
925.323.6533 or 925.451.9372
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A Salute to our Vets! 
A fund raiser for the
Martinez Veterans Memorial Building
Kitchen Remodel Project
Honoring Pearl Harbor Survivors
Hosted by the Shell Martinez Refinery
with special guest Martinez Mayor,
Rob Schroder
Tuesday, November 12
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Martinez Veterans Memorial Building
930 Ward Street, Martinez
Tri-Tip dinner, special prizes
Tickets are $25 and Shell will match the proceeds
Please RSVP to Matthew.M.Thompson2@shell.com or 925-313-3193
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Vote for Martinez Businesses! 
Voting is now through Nov. 15
During this period, the public votes to decide which businesses will be considered by our panel. Each businesses needs
250 votes to quality. Once the voting ends, a panel of judges will deliberate on the nominees. The grant recipients will be announced in early 2014. Winners receive $250,000.00 from Chase, A trip to 'Google for an exclusive workshop for small businesses with Google experts, and a Google Chromebook Pixel Laptop! Click here then type in the Martinez Zip Code (94553) to vote. You can vote once only for each business. Good luck to all the participants!
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An 80 Twenty Event with KRK Ryden! 
Artu4ia is pleased to announce a one-man show of works by world renowned pop surrealist, KRK Ryden.
The show, entitled "The Glob that Ate Martinez", opens November 16 with an artists' reception at 7 p.m. and a feast for the senses: KRK's colorfully intense art, a rare appearance of his band, Ken the Magic Corner God, and a sumptuous buffet that is just as eccentric as the artist.
Nov. 16, 7-11pm
80 TWENTY GALLERY, located within Artu4ia
725 Ward St., Suite C, Martinez, CA 94553.
For more information call 925.323.6533
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Movie Screening "In Search of John Muir" 
Anthony Gavin will speak about his experience following John Muir's footsteps from fruit rancher, family man, and writer to father of the National Park service.
Did you know that Muir's writings convinced the U.S. government to protect Yosemite, Sequoia, Grand Canyon and Mt. Rainier as national parks?
This film has been showing to standing room only crowds throughout the bay area, here is your chance to see this film at your local library.
Reception & Movie
Tues., Nov. 19, 6:00pm
Martinez Library, 740 Court St., (925) 646-9900
For more information click here!
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Toys for Tots Drop off Locations 
Edward Jones InvestmentsFor the 9th consecutive year, John and Jeni at the exclusive Edward Jones Investment office in Martinez is serving as a drop off location for the Marines Toys for Tots program. To participate we are asking you for NEW and UNWRAPPED toys for children of all ages. Our outstanding Marines will distribute them to kids in need over the Christmas season. 608 Las Juntas Street, Downtown Martinez. Now through December 19, 2013. :00 to 3:30, Mon - Fri. (925) 370-0184 or email Jeni at jeni.waters@edwardjones.com
Thank you all! Happy Holidays!!!!
Security Public Storage
We're helping Santa!@
Security Public Storage is proud to be a U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Official Drop off Location. Bring in your new, unwrapped toy donation for a needy child today!
Drop off hours Now through Dec. 19, Mon-Sat 9-6, Sun 10-4
111 Muir Station Rd., Martinez (925) 265-8346
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Are you ready for some football and beer? 
Marty O's Football Special!!!
Half Price domestic beer and beer pitchers
with purchase of a full size pizza!
Monday & Thursday during the game
925-228-7792
www.martyospizza.com
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BCI Kitchen & Bath! 
BCI Cabinet Design is your cabinet and counter top resource. We are your alternative to the big box store, providing the best in personal service and even better pricing. It's an easy choice! 
BCI is happy to offer our clients fine quality Merillat Cabinetry with three different price points to fit every budget. We can also supply you with Laminates, Quartz, Natural Stone and Solid Surface counter tops.
 BCI employs experienced and reliable professionals who you can count on to meet high quality standards. At BCI, it's all about you and your needs.
Schedule your FREE in-home consultation today and let our team of experts show you what BCI Cabinet Design can do for you!
BCI Kitchen & Bath 817 Arnold Dr. #100, Martinez Call today for a FREE Consultation! (925) 370-0707 Click here to visit our website!
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 Armando's
Live Music at Armando's
- Friday, November 8, 2013
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- Saturday, November 9, 2013
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- Sunday, November 10, 2013
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- Monday, November 11, 2013
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- Thursday, November 14, 2013
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Dinner & Show Special: Have dinner at local favorite, Haute Stuff, and mention "Dinner and a Show special", (wed-sat, 5-6) after dinner come to Armando's for a FREE beverage of choice that evening.
More Details
707 Marina Vista Ave. (925) 228.6985
www.armandosmartinez.com
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California Magic Club 
Good Fun, Great Laughs, Grand Entertainment!
NOVEMBER 8TH & 9TH
Magician MICHAEL PETERSON
opening our show on stage - Jack Alexander
... with your magical host Gerry Griffin
NOVEMBER 15TH & 16TH
The Entertaining Magician - HANK MORFIN
... with your magical host Gerry Griffin
Doors Open at 7:30 PM
514 Main St.
For show and ticket info click here www.calmagic.com
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Royal Thai Restaurant  Friday & Saturday:
K.J. Al Karaoke
6:00-11:00 414 Ferry St. (925) 313-9185Open 7 days a week. Mon-Thurs 11-9, Fri-Sun 11-9:30
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mARTinez!  A Rotating Art Exhibit Sponsored by Martinez Arts Association as a collaborative effort between participating downtown businesses working together with local artists to highlight their business by showcasing artwork. Downtown Locations & ArtistsCitrus Salon 631 Main St. Sophie Benjamins City Hall 525 Henrietta St.
Gregory Wilkie, boats & ships paintings
Land/Home Financial Services Inc, 533 Main St. Cathy Riggs, Ricardo Alvarez, paintings Luigi's Deli, 537 Main St.
Susan Taylor, photography
Muir Executive Offices 535 Main St.
Amy Garcia, abstracts Stahlberg Photography, 620 Main St., fine art and studio photography
TJ's Cafe 3210 Pacheco Blvd.,
Pat Calabro, eclectic
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Contra Costa County Historical Society 
The Contra Costa County Historical Society's History Center is located at:
724 Escobar St. in Martinez.
Normal hours of operation are:
- Tuesdays, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Wednesdays, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Thursdays, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
In addition, the History Center is open on the third Saturday of each month from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
From time to time, we may be open for special events, such as exhibit open houses, or if there is an event in downtown Martinez.
Remember, we are staffed largely by volunteers, so we may not always be open the entire time. To be sure we are open, please call ahead.
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Martinez Historical Society
The Martinez Historical Society was created in 1973 to save this 1890 cottage and its site from becoming another parking lot in downtown Martinez. Convinced that our city's history deserved a repository where papers, documents, photographs and artifacts could be housed, we prevailed upon the City of Martinez to join with us in acquiring use of the "Borland House" for our purpose. A lease was obtained from the Contra Costa College District, and we took possession in February, 1974. More...
Martinez Historical Society
1005 Escobar St., 228-8160
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John Muir National Historic Site 
Fruit Rancher, Family Man, Writer... Father of the National Park Service!
John Muir played many roles in his life, all of which helped him succeed in his role as an advocate for Nature. As America's most famous naturalist and conservationist, Muir fought to protect the wild places he loved, places we can still visit today. Muir's writings convinced the U.S. government to protect Yosemite, Sequoia, Grand Canyon and Mt. Rainier as national parks.
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Visit the Shell Museum  Open Tuesdays & Thursdays
10am-2pm
Pacheco Blvd. at Arreba
After two years of luncheons, bus trips, and holiday excursions, the Shell Martinez Complex Alumni turned their attention to the assembling of artifacts for a museum. Shell Oil Company provided the building and financing for the initial stages of the remodeling. Alumni members and their spouses donated their time and expertise from carpentry, to plumbing, to gardening, to computer programming, and spent hundreds of hours outfitting the museum. All pictures and objects are identified and catalogued and the information stored in a computer. The museum is staffed by Alumni members who also conduct tours. The museum was dedicated and opened for visitors September 22, 1990 and is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. More...
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Notice of Public Workshop! 
Notice of a Public Workshop
Waterfront Park Renovation
A Measure "H" Project
11/19/13 - 7:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers
The Parks, Recreation, Marina and Cultural Commission (PRMCC) is hosting a public workshop. The goal of the workshop is to help guide the planning and design process for the improvement of Waterfront Park. Waterfront Park is the largest community recreation park in the City of Martinez. It is the site of softball tournaments, the Fourth of July and a number of special events such as the Beer Fest and King of the County Bar-B-Que. In addition it serves many general recreation functions such as group picnic, family picnic, play areas, soccer and skateboard park. Come to the workshop to tell us what to fix, what to keep, what to change, what to treasure! What matters to you? We cannot renovate the park without your help. More...
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Martinez Chamber of Commerce
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Martinez Chamber Mixer  Nov. 20, 5:30-7:30pm
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 Sincerely, Leanne Peterson
Executive Director, Main Street Martinez
925.228.3577
director@mainstreetmartinez.org |
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We do our best to provide accurate information however, dates and times can change without notice. If you find any errors or if you have an item to include in future emails, please email us at director@mainstreetmartinez.org
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