Monday, November 14, 2011
Friday, November 4, 2011
The 8th Annual Horse Parade is November 19 at 7 pm. Grand Marshal for the parade is Wayne Industries Darke County Board of Developmental Disabilities. Pictured are front row: Wayne Industries individuals Angie G, Ryan S., Kenny A., Terry O., Sam P. and Dave M. Back Row: Amber Schmerge, Main Street Greenville Executive Director; John W., Terry R., Dustin H., Craig H., Jeff Kniese, Greenville Federal President and parade sponsor; and Dick H.Monday, October 24, 2011
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Several of the businesses participating in the Chocolate display the tote bag ticket holders receive on the walk. Shown are Kirsten Berghoff, Readmore’s Hallmark; Bob Bitner, Countryside Bike Shop; Susan & Don Smearsoll, Bread of Life; Lelah Shoop, Youniques; Dalene Thomas, AAA; Antonia Baker, Second National Bank; Joan Brandt, Commercial Printing; and Rob Garrett, The Coffee Pot.
Readmore’s Hallmark along with Downtown Greenville merchants invite you to the “Downtown Greenville Chocolate Walk” in Greenville’s historic downtown district on Friday evening, November 18 from 6:00-9:00 pm. Twenty-five downtown businesses will provide chocolate treats on the Chocolate Walk route creating a great sense of place.
Tickets, $5, are available now at Readmore’s Hallmark, 524 S. Broadway. Only 150 tickets will be sold for this sweet event coinciding with downtown’s Holiday Open House. The self-guided Chocolate Walk will start at Readmore’s Hallmark where ticket holders will get the list of participating businesses and event tote bag for their goodies. Some treats you’ll enjoy on the spot, others you’ll be able to take home to savor later.
During the evening, free Horse Drawn Wagon Rides will be offered courtesy of Second National Bank from 6:00-9:00 pm to ring in the holiday season in Greenville.
Readmore’s Hallmark is the proud sponsor of the first “Downtown Greenville Chocolate Walk.” Proceeds from the Chocolate Walk will benefit Main Street Greenville to assist in keeping great events happening in the downtown business district.
For more information on this event or how you can contribute to Main Street Greenville’s downtownmatters! initiative, visit www.DowntownGreenville.org. Our Place, Our Stories, Our Future.
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Beggars' Night & the Lion's Club Parade each year. They are one of many downtown businesses that provide a treat stop for the kids in the Greenville community.
On Thursday, October 27, immediately following the annual 7 pm Lion’s Club Parade, downtown Greenville will be transformed into a Halloween fun night for elementary school aged children. The Lion’s Club and Main Street Greenville are pleased to bring this safe Halloween event to the community.
The parade will form on the100 block of West Fifth Street at 6:30 pm and will proceed down Broadway to the city building ,where judging will take place and prizes will be awarded. Seven prize categories will consist of Tiny Tot Girls (up to age 6), Tiny Tot Boys (up to age 6), Masked girls (ages 6-10) Masked boys (ages 6-10), Masked girl (ages 11-16), Masked boys (ages 11-16), Best costumed adult, and Best Masked Group.
In conjunction with the parade and Beggars’ Night, the groups are asking for unwanted eye glasses and hearing aids. Donations of these items will be accepted now through Oct. 28 at the following downtown businesses: Studio 1 Hair Designs, Sweet One O One, KitchenAid Experience, Beltone Hearing and Advanced Eye Care. Just look for the drop box at each of their locations. “The Lion’s Club mission is wanting everyone to see a better tomorrow. That's why we support sight programs and services including vision screenings, eye banks and eyeglass recycling. We provide eye care services to those at risk of losing their sight and raise donations through campaigns like SightFirst and Campaign SightFirst II,” commented Lion’s Club president Nancy McClurg. Please join the Beggars’ Night committee and the Lion’s Club in supporting a great cause.
The event has been organized as a way for downtown businesses to say thank you to the community for doing business downtown. The Beggar’s Night committee members are Chair: Antonia Baker, Second National Bank; Joan Brandt, Commercial Printing; Julie Kessen, Granny’s Corner; Mary Lane, Staffmark, Diane Wentworth, Studio 1; and Amber Schmerge, Main Street Greenville.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Main Street Greenville and Darke County OSU Alumni are pleased to announce the return of the Downtown Buckeye Bash on Saturday, October 8 from 6:00-11:00 pm. This very special downtown event takes place behind the Palace Building on East Fifth Street under a scarlet and gray big top!
This second annual event is geared for the OSU and Greenville fan alike. Activities and fun for all ages are being planned. Entry to the event is on East Fifth Street. Upon entering you can purchase tickets at 50¢ a piece that will be used for purchasing food and drinks at the event.
Kids activities are scheduled from 6:00-9:00 pm, Chili Cook-Off of downtown restaurants begins at 7:00 pm until Half Time of the OSU vs. Nebraska football game, which will be presented on numerous big screen televisions at the event. Individuals and families can show their Buckeye spirit in the Best Dressed Buckeye Contest during Half Time.
The Downtown Buckeye Bash highlights five of our downtown businesses with the Taste of Downtown from 6:00-11:00 pm. Event goers can sample from an array of food offerings from these businesses then head over the beer tent to quench their thirst. “The Downtown Buckeye Bash was established to bring people downtown for a fun safe family friendly event. The partnership between Main Street Greenville and Darke County OSU Alumni is a natural fit for presenting this event to the community. All proceeds raised by the bash support both organizations’ programs,” states event chair, Brian Griesdorn.
Another attraction to the event includes a Reverse Raffle. Tickets are on sale now for $5 with a chance to win $500. Only 200 tickets are being sold for this raffle whose winner is the last ticket drawn. The drawing begins at 6:30 pm and will last until the end of the event. Contact Main Street Greenville at 937.548.4998 for tickets.
Special thanks to major event sponsors Readmore’s Hallmark and Second National Bank.
Have fun on us! Main Street Greenville is currently promoting a special incentive for the Downtown Buckeye Bash to new supporters of their downtownmatters! Initiative. Go to www.downtowngreenville.org and click on the downtownmatters! logo to become a supporter. Depending on what level you join at determines the amount of tickets Main Street Greenville gives you to use while at the Downtown Buckeye Bash. Offer available now until October 4.
The downtownmatters! initiative is the sole funding drive and volunteerism solicitation vehicle for Main Street Greenville. A fundamental goal of the annual campaign is to bring focus to all individuals and respective segments who play a critical role in creating a downtown that matters; the underlining purpose and service Main Street Greenville works to achieve. Acting together; individual community members, businesses, organizations and government parties become the key investors of a sustaining and impactful Downtown Greenville that establishes a standard of living and quality of life we want to reflect and enjoy...to the end of a downtownmatters! Since it is Our Stories. Our Place. Our Future. For more information on the downtownmatters!! initiative or Main Street Greenville contact Amber Schmerge at 937-548-4998.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Main Street Greenville is pleased announce a very special downtown event geared for families with young children (Young Households) called Savoring Our Sweet Stories - A Story Time on the Courthouse Lawn, on Saturday, September 24 from 11:00am - 11:45am during downtown Greenville's Days of Harvest celebration event.
Savoring Our Sweet Stories is the first of four upcoming events planned by Main Street Greenville in promotion of their downtownmatters! initiative. "We wanted to offer a specific event downtown just for the community's families with young children. Eating sugar cookies and participating in a special storytime on our beautiful courthouse lawn.....what child and parent wouldn't love that!" stated Amber Schmerge, Director for Main Street Greenville. "We're so thrilled and very grateful the Greenville Public Library and Janet's Bakery have agreed to help host and offer the event with us."
Families can expect to be welcomed by Main Street Greenville volunteers handing out sweet treats while guiding them to comfy blankets spread along the lawn. Julie Frohna, Children's Specialist with the Greenville Public Library will share stories and sing-a-longs of sweet adventures pertaining to fall harvest. Event partners of the event include the Greenville Public Library, Janet's Bakery and Main Street Greenville. To learn more about the free event, visit www.downtowngreenville.org.
The downtownmatters! initiative is the sole funding drive and volunteerism solicitation vehicle for Main Street Greenville. A fundamental goal of the annual campaign is to bring focus to all individuals and respective segments who play a critical role in creating a downtown that matters; the underlining purpose and service Main Street Greenville works to achieve. Acting together; individual community members, businesses, organizations and government parties become the key investors of a sustaining and impactful Downtown Greenville that establishes a standard of living and quality of life we want to reflect and enjoy...to the end of a downtownmatters! Since it is Our Stories. Our Place. Our Future. For more information on the downtownmatters! initiative or Main Street Greenville, Amber Schmerge, at 937-548-4998.
Monday, September 12, 2011
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
According to Amber Schmerge, Executive Director of Main Street Greenville, the events were the prime venues for launching the drive. “Labor Day weekend traditionally carries a mind-set of closing out the summer months, its back to school and thoughts move toward fall and winter holiday planning. They turn their attention back home, with local experiences and community needs given a higher priority and focus. Incorporating the launch into First Friday and Farmers’ Market activities -two very active social venues - became the idea time. We're pumped!"
The downtownmatters! Initiative is Main Street Greenville’s sole funding drive and volunteerism solicitation vehicle for the organization. The annual drive consists of four Mini-Campaigns scheduled throughout the upcoming year, in coordination with existing downtown events hosted in partnership with various downtown and community based business supporters. Each mini-campaign carries a different theme to coincide with its specific downtown event and donor incentive.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
First Fridays started last month on Friday, June 3. Many families, friends and couples enjoyed the evening, as over 25 downtown businesses were open late.
The first Fridays of June, July and August have taken on a new meaning in downtown Greenville! ‘First Fridays’ aims to bring people downtown during evening hours to enjoyactivities, demonstrations, food and music in a beautiful historic setting. Local downtown businesses will stay open until 9:00 pm.
The second ‘First Friday’ of the summer season is scheduled for July 1st and will include an old time favorite to Greenville; Cruising. The evening will end at dusk with ‘Flicks on 5th,’ featuring the original 2006 film “Cars,” a movie about Lightning McQueen, the famous racecar who finds friendship and love in the local residents of a small town. The two story inflatable movie screen will be located on East Fifth Street between Broadway and Walnut. Lawn chairs and blankets are encouraged for this free family friendly event.
“Main Street Greenville works closely with downtown businesses in an effort to create cultural experiences in small town Greenville, Ohio. Events like ‘First Fridays’ remind local residents of the resources and talent available in our downtown,” states Amber Schmerge, director of Main Street Greenville. “The purpose of ‘First Fridays’ is to get us excited about our community. During tough economic times, it’s easy to forget that there is much to offer right here in our own backyard. We need to be taking advantage of it,” she concluded.
The third and final ‘First Friday’ is August 5. If you have enjoyed ‘First Fridays’ so far and would like to see the event continue year round, please express your interest to participating businesses or to Amber Schmerge at 937-548-4998.
Main Street Greenville is a non-profit organization committed to stimulating and supporting revitalization efforts, historic preservation and economic growth in Historic Downtown Greenville. To learn more, visit www.DowntownGreenville.org.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
If you could make money for your business by simply TALKING, would you do it? OF COURSE YOU WOULD.JOIN US FOR THE FIRST MAIN STREET GREENVILLE "SOCIAL HOUR" BUSINESS LEARNING SERIES: "Social Media and the Small Business: Yes…Talking Really Can Make You Money"
Main Street Greenville is offering a 3-Part “Social Hour” Learning Series for local small businesses to help you navigate the mysteries of Facebook, Blogs, Twitter and best practices in social media marketing.
Each “social hour” will offer an informative, “how-to” presentation in a fun and relaxed happy hour atmosphere, as well as the opportunity to schedule a one-on-one appointment with a social media professional to discuss your personal social media sites, receive guidance with issues or problems, and have any questions answered about your individual campaigns.
In this series you’ll learn:
Social Media and the Small Business will be presented by Leslie Handshoe-Suter of Handhsoe Design Collaborative and Jeff Besecker of Eaterie Food. Learn all there is to know about social media and have fun in the process, all for the cost of a cocktail.
May 24, 2011 - The real value of social media and how to get started
September 27, 2011 - Facebook secrets and best blogging techniques
January 24, 2012 - Maximizing your social network to bring return
Location & Time:
Little Italian Café, 138 East Third Street, Greenville Ohio
6:00PM — 7:30PM
Cost:
Main Street Greenville Supporters and Downtown Proprietors: Free!
General Admission: $8.00 per session or $15.00 for the series (All proceeds Donated to Main Street Greenville)
To Register:
Contact Amber Schmerge at Main Street Greenville 937-548-4998 or
Monday, April 18, 2011
May is National Preservation Month. Sponsored by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the theme this year is “Celebrating America’s Treasures.”
At the local level, Darke County will be joining communities across the country commemorating their own unique heritage. Darke County’s “Celebrating Our Local Treasures” includes events throughout the month and offers the community ways to support and recognize our diverse history and built environment.
Partnering together for the places that matter are Bear's Mill, Main Street Greenville, and Garst Museum (Darke County Historical Society) by offering a joint membership special during May. Your support allows all three organizations to continue their mission to ensure that our local treasures remain intact and celebrated for years to come. The special membership package includes an individual membership to each organization for a year at a discounted price of $50. Visit www.DowntownGreenville.org or stop by Bear's Mill and Garst Museum to support our treasures today!
Bear’s Mill, built in 1849 and on the National Register of Historic Places is an authentic working example of a mill of its time. The Friends of Bear's Mill non-profit organization operate historic Bear’s Mill with a mission to provide a rich cultural experience and community-oriented events including educational tours, demonstrations and nature walks while preserving the Mill's historical significance and natural beauty.
Main Street Greenville is a non-profit organization committed to stimulating and supporting revitalization efforts, historic preservation and economic growth in Historic Downtown Greenville resulting in a cultural downtown district that attracts and retains businesses and entrepreneurs, making downtown a desirable destination. Formed in 1997, the organization hosts notable events and activities such as the Hometown Holiday Horse Parade, Flicks on 5th, Upper Floor Tour, Downtown Greenville Farmers' Market, and the Adopt A Box program.
The Darke County Historical Society, Inc. (DCHS) is dedicated to preserving the history of the county and furthering the education of its citizens. Its mission is to collect, preserve, exhibit, study, and interpret materials relating to the history and culture of Darke County, Ohio. The DCHS operates the Garst Museum in Greenville, Ohio. Permanent exhibition subjects of national significance include Annie Oakley, the Treaty of Greenville, Lowell Thomas, and Ohio Native Americans. The Garst Museum offers programs for people of all ages and walks of life and welcomed over 11,000 patrons during 2010. While attracting visitors nationwide, the Garst Museum’s exhibitions and educational programs are designed to reach out to the communities of Darke County and the neighboring counties.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Come To Your Senses with “Dining in the Darke”
Greenville, OH - Main Street Greenville is happy to announce its fourth annual “Dining in the Darke” event to be held on Saturday, April 2, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. The event will be a unique expedition into a world of sensuous flavors, smells, and texture using fresh local food from Darke County.
Arriving to a warm welcome and a few words of orientation, guests will be given a uniquely constructed blindfold called a “Mindfold”. Once everyone is immersed in total “darkeness”, guests are gently guided into the dining room where a decadent, three-course meal will be served.
Without vision, information from other senses becomes more noticeable and conversation becomes more intimate. Guests will discover the mysteries of the menu – designed by The Bistro’s chef Lisa Voisard – by using their senses of smell, taste, and touch. To ensure that participants enjoy the full experience, the menu will not be revealed until the evening’s close.
“This year we bring local Darke County foods to the palette to really make flavors and freshness apparent. We encourage participants to explore our downtown while in our community, so we have created an itinerary of sorts of our favorite spots and stops in and around downtown to make for a great afternoon excursion,” stated Becky Dynes, Main Street Greenville volunteer and event coordinator.
Individual tickets are now available for $35. A private table for eight may be reserved for $260. Tickets and tables can be purchased at The Bistro Off Broadway located at 117 E. Fifth Street, Greenville, OH 45331, or by dialing 937-316-5000.
Day trip itinerary and past Dining in the Darke experiences can be found on DowntownGreenville.org. For more information contact Main Street Greenville by dialing 937-548-4998.
Main Street Greenville would like to thank the event sponsor, KitchenAid Experience® Retail Center, the only KitchenAid® brand store in the world located in downtown Greenville.
