JULY BUZZ ON MAIN
Business of the Month – Maid-Rite
Legend has it the Maid-rite sandwich got its name over 80 years ago because when first tasted, it was said, “This sandwich is just made right.” The legend holds true for Penne and Al Koeppel, the owners of Maid-rite in downtown Cedar Falls since 1980 after purchasing the business from Penne’s mother, Moe.
Cedar Falls Maid-rite has been at 116 E 4th Street since 1947. It has been here to satisfy customers with specially seasoned, made to order loose meat sandwiches for as long as most of us can remember! In addition to the famous sandwich, daily specials, homemade soups and desserts are staples available any day. Grab a stool at the counter or grab some take out, either way your taste buds are in for a treat.
Maid-rite is open Monday – Saturday from 6:00 am to 4:00 pm. Become a friend at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cedar-Falls-IA/Cedar-Falls-Maid-Rite/384765404601
Welcome Scratch Bakery – Get your giant cookies, cupcakes, gelato, cakes, dessert bars, smoothies, grab n’ go lunch, coffee and more at 111 E. 2nd Street. Owner Natalie Brown, and staff are open Tuesday – Saturday. Stop by and welcome them to the downtown district!
Welcome DTI – Brent Dahlstrom has opened offices for his ticketing company. His staff of 18 handles online ticket sales for a variety of events and activities. Located on the first floor of the Joker’s building at 4th and Main, DTI is a great addition to our district. Welcome Brent and staff!
Operation Beautification/Adopt a Garden Plot – The downtown flowerpots, baskets and beds are looking great this season thanks to a number of volunteer efforts! Gardens have been adopted by MaraBeth Soneson, Friends of the Cedar Falls Library, Simpson’s Furniture, Garden of the Heart, Sandy Jo Messingham, , Bourbon Street, Art Store & More, Pump Haus, Blue Room, Scissortail Productions, World’s Window, Kate’s On Main, Kitchen Essentials, Landmark, Black Hawk Hotel, Vintage Iron/Pursing Picasso, and Cup of Joe. A total of over $1100 dollars to support the beautification efforts have been donated by: Sealed With A Kiss, Rosemary Christensen, Jiva SalonSpa, Stephanie Bardal, Thomas Connors, Cup of Joe, Charles & Sarah Foster, Lea Ann Saul, Karin Leonard in honor of Adee, Jim O’Loughlin & Julie Husband.
Congratulations to Colleen Graham of S & C Graham Photo Design. - Graham has been selected to speak at the US Drinks Conference 2010 in New York City. As the cocktails, mixology and bartending expert for the New York Times’ website, About.com, Graham had developed a wealth of knowledge about the spirits industry. She is also an expert in social media marketing and will speak on the topic at the October Conference.
Need a fireproof file cabinet? – Used FireKing fireproof file cabinets for sale. They are very heavy, in great shape and most of them are legal size. Asking price is $350. New fireproof file cabinets from FireKing seem to go for upwards of $1000 on line. Contact Elizabeth Bixby at Taylor Vet: 277-1883.
Anniversaries? Accomplishments? Additions? Businesses are welcome to send their news, additions or suggestions for the newsletter to communitymainst@cfu.net Please let us know so we can share the news.
UPCOMING EVENTS
ARTapalooza Accepted Artist list –ARTapalooza on Main has become a popular show for area artists. Artists hoping to showcase their wares must pass a highly competitive process to be accepted into the show. The jury is in! The following artists have been accepted into the September 11 show: Annette Andres & Sue Leeson, jewelry; Beth Peterson, jewelry; Mike Fisher, acrylic paint; Heather Russell, acrylic paint; Esther Cheng, watercolor paintings; Susan Soenen, woven baskets; Lesley Blum & Joyce Greenfield, jewelry; Kat BarronMiller, wearable art; Jill Brown/Connie Berends/Laura McCarragher, mixed media; Ann Ferguson, jewelry; Janice Ephraim, scarves and handbags; Deidra Noborikawa, watercolor and mixed media; Darla Ellickson, jewelry; Wade Scheel, pottery; Ryan Bonjour, wood; Brenda Barter, cigar box art purses; Lawrette See, beads and jewelry; Frank Smith, wood baskets and bowls; Shauna Zeck, Native American beadwork; Roger Woock, custom stained glass; Rhonda Scott, jewelry; Nancy Kline, jewelry; Kimberly Nicholson, ceramic sculptures; David Prehm, watercolor; Jordan Llewellyn, fused/float glass, digital photography, paint; Emily Meyer, mixed media; James Mackey, painting and painted objects; Jolene Rosauer, photography – greeting cards; Pricilla Meyermann, mixed media and silhoutte paper cutting; Ann Ore, acrylic paint; Orville Jones, stoneware & porcelain; Gary & Trish Johnson, hand wrapped gemstones; DebRae Sandvik, porcelain jewelry; Peggy Novak, batik; Doug Reynolds, stoneware & porcelain pottery; Nicole Lehnertz-Schwake, pottery; John Schneckloth, pottery; Mika Sorak, stained glass; David Leeper, steel sculptures; Lisa McClurg, pottery; Bill Schuerman, nature photography; Lawrence Raineri, pottery; Honor Heindl, photography; Jim Kerns, pottery; Vanessa Sires, abstract art; Kari Brecht, photography; Cynthia Foster, beads and glass; Jesse Parrott, pottery; and Beckie Scheel, knit.
Movies Under the Moon - Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and a picnic basket to Overman Park this summer and enjoy music and a movie. The evening is free entertainment for the whole family. Beginning at 6:30 p.m., a variety of music is presented from the Cedar Valley Acoustic Guitar Association, with the evening's feature movie starting at dusk. Fresh popcorn, delicious Maid Rites and cold sodas will be available for purchase. Movies Under the Moon is brought to you by complimentary by the following generous sponsorships: the First National Bank of Cedar Falls, Oakridge Realty, American Family Insurance, and Mix 96 Radio. Also thank you to our sponsoring organizations: the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, Hearst Center for the Arts, and Community Main Street.
July 9 - Madagascar 2 Escape 2 Africa
July 23 - Annie (1982)
August 6 - Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince
August 20 - National Treasure Book of Secrets
Live to 9 is back! Kick off the weekend in style at the after-work summer concert series at Sturgis Park downtown Cedar Falls. Live music, food and ice-cold beverages are part of the fun. July dates: July 16 - Cliffhanger, July 30 – Funk-Stop. Visit http://liveto9.com/ to see the full summer schedule.
Cedar Falls Municipal Band 2010 Summer Concert Series “Welcome Home” is held every Tuesday evening beginning at 7:30 p.m. throughout July. Enjoy traditional and light band music performed at the band shell in Overran Park. Bring your lawn chair and join the fun!
Cedar Valley Trails Festival – The trails of the Cedar Valley will be full of walkers, runners, and bikers during the 15th Annual Cedar Valley Trails Festival will be held August 11 – 15. Visit http://www.cedartrailspartnership.org/index.html for details!
Dog Days of Summer Sidewalk Sale and Pancake Breakfast – Bring your appetite! Chris Cakes will be serving pancakes at Gateway Park from 7:00 to 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 14. After breakfast, hang out downtown to shop the summer clearance sales! Community breakfast sponsored by Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare.
CMS Calendar of Events – Visit www.communitymainstreet.org or www.cedarfallsdowntown.com for a complete list of downtown area events.
CMS DEVELOPMENTS
New Board of Directors - Community Main Street has announced the following new members to their board of directors: Brent Johnson, Jodi Landau, Ann Remmert, Gregg Humble, and Matt Smiley will serve their first three-year term on the board beginning July 1. In addition, the 2010-2011 slate of officers was announced. Ty Kimble will serve as President, Pam Taylor as Treasurer, Gretchen Behm as Secretary, Dave Schachterle as President-Elect, and Stephanie Bardal as Past President.
Annual Main Street Recertification Visit – On June 8, Thom Gutzman, Main Street Iowa Director visited Cedar Falls to review the progress of Community Main Street’s program. The program successfully received accreditation again this year. The accreditation brings many benefits to our community in the form of opportunities for grant funding, design assistance, education and more.
Upcoming CMS Meeting Dates:
Promotion: Thursday, July 1 @ 8:45 am in the CMS office
Business Improvement: Wednesday, July 7 @ noon in the CMS office
Organization & Development: Monday, July 12 @ noon in the CMS office
Board: Tuesday, July 14 @ 3:00 in the conference room of US Bank
Design: Friday, July 30 @ noon in the CMS office
NEWS FROM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT
The focus has been:
1. EntreBash
2. New business visits
3. Program of work for 2010-2011
NEWS FROM DESIGN
The focus has been:
1. Design approval process
2. Historic preservation advocacy
3. Operation Beautification
4. Way finding signage
5. Program of work for 2010-2011
NEWS FROM ORGANIZATION & DEVELOPMENT
The focus has been:
1. Volunteer development
2. Pancake breakfast
3. Program of work 2010-2011
NEWS FROM PROMOTION COMMITTEE
The focus has been:
1. Program of work 2010-2011
NEWS FROM RETAIL PROMOTION COMMITTEE
The focus has been:
1. Panther Sports Presentation
2. Sidewalk sales
3. Merchandising assessment
4. Panther’s On Main
If you are interested in serving on a committee or would like to volunteer for a special event or project, email MaraBeth Soneson msoneson@cfu.net or call the CMS office at 277-0213.
SPACE FOR RENT
Visit www.communitymainstreet.org for a listing of available space within the district.
CONTACTS
CMS Board of Directors: Ty Kimble (President), Dave Schachterle (President- Elect), Pam Taylor (Treasurer), Gretchen Behm (Secretary), Stephanie Bardal (Past President), Sheryl Groskurth, Julie Brunscheon, Lisa Rivera Skubal, Mare Schmidt, Johna Petersen, Brent Johnson, Ann Remmert, Jodi Landau, Gregg Humble, Matt Smiley, Kim Burger, Jeff Kurtz, Tom Hagarty, John Miller, Bob Justis, Jeff Sitzmann, Adam Haselhuhn, Jane Messingham, Nick Jedlicka
Staff: Executive Director MaraBeth Soneson, Events & Promotions Coordinator Jan Andersen, and Office Manager Carol Lilly |
