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Chamber UpdateAugust 2010

The mission of the Ames Chamber of Commerce is to provide our members services thatstrengthen the economic vitality in Ames and enhance the quality of life in our community.

SALUTE TO EDUCATORS

10th-Annual Salute to Educators is Aug. 17Presented by Greater Iowa

Credit Union

T he 10th-Annual Salute to Edu-cators luncheon is scheduledfor Tuesday, Aug. 17, at Ames

High School. The event celebratesthe value of our area educators fromAmes, Gilbert and United Communi-ty Schools. Lunch will be catered byWest Hy-Vee and Pizza Ranch ofAmes, and goodie bags filled withitems from area businesses will begiven to more than 700 educators,administrators and staff at Ames,

Gilbert,United,Ballard,AmesChristianand St.Ceciliaschools. Onhand willbe theAmes

Chamber Board of Directors, theEducation Connections committeeand Young Professionals of Ames tofacilitate the event along with Cham-ber staff.

This year’s event theme is Reachfor the Stars. Event coordinators hopeto remind educators that the AmesChamber is a resource for them aswell as a conduit in linking K-12education and the business communi-ty.

The educators — including teachers,coaches, administration, School Board,and other faculty members —look for-ward to the event every year.

“The Salute to Educators luncheon isa great start to our year,” said teacherStacy Dobernecker, of Ames HighSchool. Everyone is renewed and

refreshed, and the Chamber provides us agreat opportunity to see one anotheragain and enjoy the excitement thatcomes with the opening of anotherschool year. I am always impressed withthe great number and variety of businesspartners who attend and give us theirgreetings, thanks and encouragement. It

is really appreciated. The luncheonshows that Ames Schools is Amescommunity schools.”

For more information about the AmesChamber Education Connections commit-tee or this event, please contact Megan [email protected], or Crystal [email protected].

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Ames Community Schools teachers enjoy lunch at last year’s Salute to Educators event.

Artists needed forArt of Community

T he Ames Chamber is tappinginto the creative resources ofour

membershipin order tofind those hid-den (and not-so-hidden)artists amongus. Plans are under way for our2011 Annual Event, but we needyour participation as we prepare tocelebrate our theme, The Art ofCommunity. Put the “all-call” out toyour employees and coworkers whohave talents in photography, paint-ing, illustration, graphic design,sculpting and other skills andencourage them to submit theiroriginal masterpieces defining theirperspective of Thriving In Ames.While the culmination of the artcompetition won’t occur until Feb-ruary 2011, we wanted to give youplenty of time, and seasons, to cre-ate the Art of Community.

Detailed guidelines and entry formsare available at the Ames Chamberwebsite at ameschamber.com. Alloriginal art pieces must be submit-ted by an Ames Chamber memberorganization with complete entryforms and fees.

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2010 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEMaureen Dockstader, Chair

LWBJJolene Randall, Chair-Elect / Vice Chair,Government Relations

Knapp Tedesco InsuranceChad Copley,Treasurer

Northwestern Mutual Financial NetworkCarol Kisling,Vice Chair, Membership

KASI/KCCQ RadioFrank Nogel,Vice Chair, CommunityDevelopment

ISU Athletic DepartmentCozette Hadley Rosburg, ImmediatePast Chair

Becker UnderwoodDan Culhane, President/CEO

BOARD MEMBERSJamie CourtneyOlde Main Brewing CompanyBrian DieterMary Greeley Medical CenterNicole GebhartFirst National BankJohn JoinerCity of AmesMichelle KingThe Krell InstituteKim LinduskaDes Moines Area Community CollegeChris NelsonNelson ElectricDaniel OhRenewable Energy GroupMark ReinigIowa State University

The Chamber Update newsletter is pub-lished by the Ames Chamber of Commerce,1601 Golden Aspen Drive, Suite 110,Ames, IA,50010; phone: (515) 232-2310;www.ameschamber.com; fax: (515) 232-6716.

CONTACT US

The Thrill of the Grill: AmesChamber Annual Steak Fry5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7Iowa State Center Courtyard

B e a part of the tradition. AmesChamber members and theirguests are invited to join the

past board chairs of the AmesChamber at a fun, casual (no tiesallowed) grill-your-own steak fry.Don’t miss out on this great net-working event where you can make

new contacts and catch up with hun-dreds of your best Chamber friends.And everyone’s favorite mascot, Cy,will on hand to join in the fun.

The dinner event is $25 per per-son and includes steak, salad, bakedbeans, dessert, beer and nonalco-holic beverages. A vegetarian optionis available upon request.

Register online atwww.ameschamber.com no laterthan Wednesday, Sept. 1. Don’t missout on the event of the season.

CHAMBER NEWS

Art competition• Theme: Thriving in Ames• Submission Period: Oct. 1,

2010 to Nov. 19, 2010• Competition: All entries will

be juried from actual submissions.• Best of show: $1,000 commis-

sion award(s) presented to Best ofShow. Limited edition reproductionssigned by artist will be distributed bythe Ames Chamber of Commerce.

• Juried selections: Selected willbe included in the Art of Communitycoffee table book.

UPCOMING MEMBERSHIP EVENTS

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Business at Breakfast7:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 26Advance Services Inc., 1606 GoldenAspen Drive, Suite 107

oin us Thursday, Aug. 26, togive a two-minute “shamelessplug” about your organizationwhile handing out businesscards, brochures and/or any

other promotional materials thatdescribe your business or organiza-tion. If you’ve never attended before,

make this month your first.We purposely keep this event

small to ensure great one-on-oneinteraction with fellow Chambermembers, so your RSVP is veryimportant.

Please contact the Chamber nolater than noon Wednesday, Aug. 25,to attend. You can register atameschamber.com or by calling theChamber office (515) 232-2310. Theevent and continental breakfast isfree, but you must RSVP to partici-pate. See you at breakfast.

Speed Networking4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday Aug. 10Ge-Angelo’s Italian Restaurant, 823Wheeler St.

P romote your business, distrib-ute information and make newcontacts in two short hours.

After one round of speed networking,please stay and socialize with all yournew contacts while enjoying dinner

(each attendee is responsible forhis/her own ticket). This is a dynam-ic, fun and a great membership bene-fit. Speed Networking is limited tothe first 30 Chamber members whoregister (limit two per business). Theevent will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Tues-day, Aug. 10, at Ge-Angelo’s ItalianRestaurant, 823 Wheeler St. Registertoday at www.ameschamber.com orby contacting Cindy Doolittle (515)232-2310.

Business ImprovementForum: Excellenceand Ethics in LeadershipSponsored by FOX Engineering Associates Inc.7:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 19ACSD Education Services Building,415 Stanton Ave.Food and Beverage Sponsor: West Ames Hy-Vee

Employees of Ames Chamber busi-nesses are invited to attend ournext Business Improvement

Forum Thursday, Aug. 19, when we willdiscuss “Excellence and Ethics in Lead-ership,” presented by Eric Martin, ofCharacter Counts! in Iowa. Please RSVPby Wednesday, Aug. 18, by registeringon our website at www.ameschamber.com or calling Crystal at (515)232-2310.

Business Improvement Forums areopen to Ames Chamber members onlyand are free to attend. Continental break-fast is provided.

11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 10Somerset Clubhouse, 2400 AspenRoadFood Sponsor: Flame ’n Skewer

C hamber members and non-members are invited toattend “Team Building =

Improved Performance, Part 1,” pre-

sented by ATW Training and Con-sulting. Part 2 will be presented Sat-urday, Sept. 14. Registration is just$15 for Chamber members ($25 fornonmembers) and includes lunch.Register for this event on our web-site at www.ameschamber.com orcall Crystal at (515) 232-2310.Please register by Aug. 9.

Lunch and Learn:Team Building = Improved Performance, Part 1


Attendees of the July Business Improvement Forum work in small groups todiscuss accountability in the workplace.

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Thank you to the following mem-bers who have donated 10 percentmore than their annual dues forChamber projects:

B-BopsQuilting ConnectionJames and Carol Triplett

Because of contributions frommembers like these, the Ames Cham-ber can maintain a level of excellencein the services we provide. All of ourGold Members will be recognized witha Gold Member decal and at ourAnnual Event.

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M E M B E R S

Eye Works Optical Shop has been serving the Ames community since 1981. Itoffers distinctive, beautiful eyewear with excellent customer service. It has devel-oped a new Sunglass Gallery and Motorcycle Eyewear collection. Exams are pro-vided by Dr. Jeffrey Anderson, past president of the Iowa Optometric Association.Call Ric at (515) 232-4003 to schedule an appointment or visit the gallery at 3324Orion Drive, Suite 2.

The Gilligan Group provides leadership and support for developingleaders, strategic planning, goal setting, team development, change managementand coaching. If your organization, large or small, for profit or nonprofit, needs toestablish new directions or revitalize leaders and teams, call Donna Gilligan, whohas more than 20 years of experience working with diverse groups of individuals,from senior to entry level, from across Europe, Asia and the United States. (515)441-0317.

Goals In Motion has a mission to create a positive and empowering health andwellness environment. Through the right combination of services and motivation,clients are challenged to put their “goals in motion” and reach their desiredresults. The studio staff will create a community feel that is supportive, comfort-able and respectful of the goals of each individual. Contact Kim at 819 WheelerStreet No. 6 or call (515) 233-3186. www.goalsinmotionfitness.com.The Chamber welcomes new individual member, Richard Iverson, 2110 PrairieView East, to our Chamber membership.

Managepoint LLC offers a unique way of managing and supporting your busi-ness technology, including computers, servers, network devices and software.Rather than be charged each time you need help, they offer a fully inclusive,monthly management option that is designed to save you money. Their goal is foryour business to effectively utilize technology. www.managedpoint.com

Saint Cecilia Parish/School, in partnership with families, creates a CatholicChristian community that stimulates individual academic excellence while pro-moting cultural and spiritual awareness in a disciplined safe environment. Call theoffice at (515) 232-5140 for more information. www.stceliliaparish.org.

Strong Tower Consulting is owned by Justin Bennett, who is a personal financecoach working with individuals, families, businesses and churches. He takes ahands-on approach in helping you analyze where you are now, and will teach youhow to get to where you want to be financially. You will not have to worry abouthim selling any products, but you will get guidance that will lead to results. Con-tact Justin at (515) 233-8511 or 311 Lincoln Way, Suite 2. www.strongtowerconsulting.com.

Studio 7 Salon and Spa, 2622 Stange Road No. 163, offers the latest hairtrends, massage therapy, body waxing, body wraps, makeup and tanning. Eachvisit begins with complete consultation and then ends with the look that youdesire. Its team gives personal attention providing you with the freedom of per-sonal expression. Call for an appointment at (515) 268-1693. www.studio7ss.com.

Welcome, new AmesChamber members

Are YOU a member of theAmes Chamber of Commerce?

Make new connections,market your business,take advantage of profes-sional development pro-grams and more whenyou join the Ames Cham-ber of Commerce. Con-tact Membership Direc-tor Cindy Doolittle at(515) 232-2310 for moreinformation on how youor your organization canbecome a Chambermember.

When you join, hereare some of the manybenefits you can takeadvantage of right away!

• Post coupons on ourwebsite for FREE.

• Attend monthly Busi-ness After Hours, Busi-ness at Breakfasts, Busi-ness ImprovementForums, Speed Network-ing and more for FREE.

• Take advantage of rea-sonably priced ways topromote your businesssuch as ribbon cuttings,mailing labels and mem-bership mailer, just toname a few.

• Discounted YoungProfessionals of Amesmembership (ages 21 to40).

Ames Chamber and AEDC staff

• Dan CulhanePresident/CEO

• Eve DoiVice President, Communications andChamber Operations

• Ron HallenbeckVice President, Existing Industry

• Cindy DoolittleMembership Director

• Crystal DavisProgram Manager

• Megan BackmanProgram Manager

• Amy MogrenFinance and Administration Manager

• Meghan StewardReceptionist

• Bob VohsVolunteer

• Angela MooreMain Street Cultural District Director

• Jennifer SchillMain Street Cultural District EventsCoordinator

August calendarSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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ACC: Ames Chamber of Commerce I AEDC: Ames Economic Development Commission I BAH: Business After Hours I C: Chamber office I R/C: Ribbon cutting I YPA: Young Professionals of Ames

Noon: Member-ship Committee(C)

Register for the Steak Fry!

7:30 a.m.: BusImprove Council(C)

11:30 a.m.: Prof DevLunch (Somerset)

4 p.m.: Speed Network(Ge-Angelo’s)

11 a.m.: R/C OctagonCenter for the Arts

Noon: EducationCommittee

11 a.m.: R/CSigler on Main


ISU Fall semester begins

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11:30 a.m.:Salute to Educa-tors (by inviteonly)

Noon: NewMember Lun-cheon (by inviteonly)

7:30 a.m.: BusImprove Forum(ACSD Educ.Serv. Bldg.)

11:30 a.m.: ACCBoard (C)

7:30 a.m.: Busi-ness at Breakfast

5 p.m.: BAH(Premier Credit)

2011 BUSINESS AFTER HOURSIf you’re looking for a great way to invite hundreds of Ames Chamber members to your business

for some real fun, consider hosting a Business After Hours event in 2011!

Contact Cindy Doolittle for more information on this sponsorship opportunity that brings the business community to you! (515) 232-2310 or [email protected].


RIBBON CUTTINGS

Century 21 SignatureReal Estate celebratedmoving in to its newlocation with a ribboncutting June 17. Nowlocated in the AspenBusiness Park, 1615Golden Aspen Drive,Century 21 is eager set the standard for extraordinary clientservices, real estate professionalism and marketing innovation.Call for more informationat (515) 233-2623 orvisit its website atwww.c21sre.com.


Premier CreditUnion celebratedits newest branch

with a ribbon cuttingJune 17. Located at520 Grand Avenue,

Premier CreditUnion is a nonprofitcooperative owned

by its members.Be sure to checkout its loan ratesand full range of

financial productsand services. Call

Heath Hill today at(515) 232-2329.

www.premiercu.org.

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AMES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AMBASSADORS

UPCOMING RIBBON CUTTINGS:• 11 a.m. | Wednesday,Aug. 4 | Sigler on Main | 304 Main St.• 11 a.m. | Tuesday,Aug. 10 | Octagon Center for the Arts | 427 Douglas Ave.

If you have a new business, relocation, expansion or business anniversary, let the Chamber celebrate with you! Contact Cindy Doolittleat (515) 232-2310 to schedule a ribbon cutting of your own.

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Kim Behrendt, Wells Fargo BankJustin Bennett, Strong Tower ConsultingDavid Benton, Wells Fargo BankSteve Bock, RE/MAXAdam Boeding, First American BankDominic Boomgarden, U.S. BankPaula Brown, First American BankRoss Buffington, Exchange State BankKristi Carlberg, Dentistry at SomersetJohn Coder, Ames Community BankTom Drenthe, Modern Woodmen

of America

Stacy Dreyer, First National BankLinda Gibbs, Greater Iowa Credit UnionCasey Roth, First National BankBarry Green, Ames Community BankJohn Greving, The TribuneAndrea Gronau, Wells Fargo BankAbby Hausmann, The Blood Center of IowaPatrick Henry, Adams Funeral HomeTraci Jennings, RE/MAX Real Estate Center

Matt Julich, Bear MarketingAmy Juhnke, Lutheran Services

in IowaSara Lehman, First National BankJoy Leister, Valley BankRyan Lynch, First National BankLauris Olson, Ames Bulletin Board/

AmesNewsOnline.comDavid Orth, Special Olympics IowaTom Randall, Tom Randall Real Estate

TeamJeff Ratcliff, Executive Express

Cindy Schwickerath, HeartlandTechnology Solutions

Mary Beth Scott, The TribuneNathan Scott, U.S. BankMichael Sills, OnMedia Precision TV

AdvertisingKristine Snyder, Gateway Hotel and

Conference CenterTerry Stark, Chocolaterie StamAmy Jo Watzek, Sam’s ClubAustin Woodin, Edward Jones

Investments


Heartland Technology Solutions is happy to celebrate 25 years in business.Located at 1920 Philadelphia St. No. 104, Heartland celebrated its anniversary with aribbon cutting June 23. It specializes in IT solutions for small to mid-sized businesses,and provides a combination of consulting, solutions, product procurement and technicalservices to support its clients’ objectives. Call Joddey Hicks at (515) 233-4807.www.heartlandtechnoloiges.com.


Hy-Vee Drugstore held a ribbon cutting July 15. It is celebrating 15 years of beingopen on Main Street. It offers pharmacy services, gift shop, postal services, drycleaning and a camera department along with its wine and spirits section. Hy-VeeDrustore has been voted “Best of Story County” three years in a row. Call Sailu at(515) 233-9855 or stop by 500 Main St. to see the services offered.


YOUNG PROFESSIONALS OF AMES: AUGUST NEWS

July was funin the sun(and rain)for YPAmembers

Young Professionalsenjoy a gorgeousFriday afternoonon the patio ofWest TownePub on July 9.Pictured fromleft to right areKellie Nash,Michelle King,Kristin Tucker,Randy Pyle,Angie Shirk,Lloyd Flanders,Steve Nystrom,Jenny Pollard,Linda Garbischand Tera Lawson.

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Ian and Jonathan, sons of YPA board member Jennifer Herrick, hold the YPA “Give for a Splash” banner inthe Ames Fourth of July parade.


YPA President-Elect Dan Nutini passesout a “Give for a Splash” flier at the AmesFourth of July parade.


T he popularity of the new FurmanAquatic Center and the generos-ity of Ames-area residents were

shown in full force on Tuesday, July13 during the Young Professionals ofAmes (YPA) “Give for a Splash”event. YPA responded to Mid-Iowa

Community Action’s need for personalhygiene products by offering freeadmission to the pool in exchange fortoiletry items or cash donations forMICA.

Bolstered by a community grantadministered from the Ames Conven-

tion and Visitors Bureau, YPA hadbudgeted thousands of dollars to coverthe City of Ames Parks and Recreationadmission fees for guests who came tothe pool after 1 p.m. July 13. By day’send, more than 3,000 guests had visit-ed the pool, and the drive had collect-

ed more than 1,000 pounds of foodand personal hygiene items, and closeto $1,000 in cash donations. Accordingto Megan Backman, Ames Chamberprogram manager and YPA staff liai-son, “MICA was overjoyed with thenumber of donations they received.”


‘Give for a Splash’benefits those in need


Community Outreach and Partnerships Committee Chair Shelly Greving receivespersonal hygiene and canned food products from pool guests at YPA’s “Give for a Splash” FreePool Day on July 13.

Pool guestsmake donationsto MICA in exchangefor freeadmissionto the FurmanAquaticCenter.

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Volunteers Ariana Mora andJudy Jackson,along with CarolSimms-Davis,Mid Iowa CommunityAction’s MICAcounty director,sort the manydonationsreceived fromYPA’s personalhygiene drive.Product donationsexceeded 1,000pounds, andnearly $1,000 incash donationswas given toMICA.

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Mark your calendarsfor upcoming YPAevents:

Friday After Work5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 13, Dublin Bay

oin us on the Dublin Bay patioFriday, Aug. 13, as we networkand socialize with fellow YPAmembers and their guests.Remember, the appetizers are on

us! Members and nonmembers arewelcome.

August Lunch and Learn: Profes-sional Development Plans with JodiAndersen11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday, Aug.26, ISU Foundation

oin JodiAndersen,director ofdonor rela-tions with

the Iowa StateUniversity Foun-dation, as sheshares information about creating aprofessional development plan.

Networking and lunch begin at11:30 a.m. with the presentationbeginning promptly at noon. Lunch isfree to all YPA members and $10 fornonmembers. Registration is limitedto the first 40 attendees, so register atwww.ypames.com today.

YPA Annual Golf Outing11:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 17, AmesGolf and Country Club

E njoy an afternoon of golf withYPA. YPA’s Fifth-annual GolfOuting will be Friday, Sept.

17, at Ames Golf and Country Club.

Registration is only $49 for membersand $59 for nonmember guests. Entryfee includes lunch, greens fees, golfcart, prizes for winning teams and aprize raffle.* This is a casual 18 holebest-shot competition, and proceedsfrom the event will benefit the inau-gural class of Youth LeadershipAmes, a program of the Ames Cham-ber of Commerce. Registration andlunch will begin at 11:30 a.m., and ashot gun start is at 1 p.m. Please reg-ister online at www.ypames.com.

*Note: This drawing is for YPAmembers with active registrationsonly.


Committee meetings• Leadership and Professional

Development,Ames Chamber,noon,Aug. 9.

• Membership & Social,Ames Chamber, noon,Aug. 19.

• Community Outreach and Partnerships,Ames Chamber,noon,Aug. 24.

YPA 2010-11 Annual SponsorsAce Community Credit UnionAmes Chamber of CommerceAmes Community Bank First National BankGlobal Reach Internet ProductionsGreen Hills Health CareHunziker & Associates, RealtorsISU Masters of Business

Administration ProgramMary Greeley Medical Center


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The YPA’s annual Golf Outing is coming up Friday, Sept. 17. Proceeds from the event will benefit the inaugural class ofYouth Leadership Ames.


MAIN STREET CULTURAL DISTRICT

Smiles shinethrough therain at Fourth of July paradeT he Main Street Cultural District

would like to thank the Amescommunity for bringing their

warm smiles downtown on a rainyFourth of July. The hundreds of par-ticipants and volunteers, as well asthousands of attendees, truly madethe Fourth of July in the District asuccess beginning with the PancakeBreakfast and Bill Riley TalentSearch and ending with the parade.

The parade route was lined withonlookers under umbrellas wavingAmerican flags as candy was throwntheir way. Nearly 90 parade entriestook part ranging from the AmesHigh School drum line to the localBoy Scout troops to a pet spa with 30dogs. The parade was led by hon-orary Grand Marshal, coach VanceDowns, and followed by the Amesand ISU electric cars, with MayorAnn Campbell riding in the Amescar.

Soaking wet and almost out ofcandy, the hundreds of walkers, rid-ers and parade performers were stillsmiling at the end. More than 50 vol-

unteers helped plan and execute theFourth of July in the District andeven stayed to clean up in the rain.These were great reminders of howterrific our community is.

A big thank-you goes to the busi-nesses that made Fourth of July inthe District possible. Sponsors of theFourth of July parade include FirstNational Bank, Gartin for Senate andIowa State University. Primary Festi-val sponsors include Smart Energy— Ames Electric Services andAmesNewsOnline.com/Ames Bul-letin Board. Business sponsorsinclude Alliant Energy, AmesJaycees, The Tribune, BRG Music,Chitty Garbage Services, Copy-works, Electronic Engineering,Gilger Designs, Greater Iowa CreditUnion, Hy-Vee Drugstore, MissMeyer’s Clothing Consignment,Moorman Clothiers, Olde MainBrewing Company, Temptations onMain, Quilting Connection, SkunkRiver Cycles, Stoltze and StoltzeFamily Dentistry, and WheatsfieldCooperative.

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C ultural District businesseshave joined together to givethe community even more

reasons to spend Thursday eveningsdowntown. Many of the shops stayopen until 8 p.m. each Thursday andhost special events. Cook’s Empori-um started a new event series for thesummer, “Quick Bites” on ThursdayNights. “Quick Bites” are come-and-go, interactive demonstrations thatinclude tasty samples. Their last sum-mer event, “Quick Dips,” goes from6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 5. Theywill have mouthwatering snacks youwon’t want to miss.

Great Stuff Selective Consignmenthas started an event every secondThursday of the month. “Wine andDesign with Jacki and Lou,” in whichLou Cathcart teaches participantshow to design with your “greatstuff.” The next Wine and Design isfrom 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday,Aug. 12.

To further grow the Thursdaynight crowd, the Cultural District hasstarted a “Deal of the Week” onThursday evenings. Each Thursday, anew time-sensitive deal is added tothe Cultural District Facebook page.Some of deals from this summer havebeen Skunk River Cycles offering thefirst 10 people to stop in at 7 p.m. a$20 gift certificate, Cook’s Empori-um offering 40 percent off to the firstfive people to purchase an Aire-Gourmet Convertable Covered CakePan, and Images by Ngaire giving thefirst five people a gift certificate for afree photo session. These deals willcontinue throughout the year with adifferent business each week. Forthose not on Facebook, people mayalso call the Cultural District office at(515) 233-3472 to find out the Dealof the Week.

Fall kicks off withMusicWalk

S oon, the Main Street Cultural Dis-trict will be marching to the beats ofseveral kinds of drummers.

The Cultural District will host thefourth annual MusicWalk from 5 to 8 p.m.Thursday, Sept. 16. Inside many shops thepublic can enjoy free live music of alltypes from jazz to folk to rock featuringIowa musicians. There will also bedancers and other live performances out-side throughout the District. Onlookers areinvited to participate in some of the enter-tainment, and, of course, dancing is wel-come. To continue the 100-year tradition

of Main Street, there will also be somehistoric elements included in MusicWalk.More information will be available in lateAugust. Special thanks go out to ourMusicWalk sponsor, Stoltze and StoltzeFamily Dentistry.

Snow Magic seeks volunteers

F riday, Nov. 19, marks the kick-offof Snow Magic with the officialtree lighting in Tom Evans Park.

The evening includes live holiday music,visits from Santa, the Festival of Trees,carolers, special events in many shops andmuch more. Holiday fun will continue

downtown through the first weekend inDecember. Anyone interested in volun-teering for this fun event, please contactthe Cultural District office at (515) 233-3472 or e-mail [email protected].

About The District: The Main Street Cul-tural District was established on January 1,2004. Its mission is to advance and promotedowntown as the destination district in the

heart of the Ames community. To keepupdated on MSCD happenings, become afan of the Main Street Cultural District onFacebook, bookmark MainStreetCultural

District.com and contact our office at (515)233-3472. MSCD is an affiliate organiza-tion of the Ames Chamber of Commerce.


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Thursday nights are alive downtown


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