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<p class=MsoNormal><b><i><font size=5 face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN-GB
style='font-size:18.0pt;font-weight:bold;font-style:italic'>Ladies Night Out</span></font></i></b><b><font
size=5><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:18.0pt;font-weight:bold'> Scheduled
for May 21, 2009 in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Medina</st1:City></st1:place>
with “Weekends Begin on Thursday Nights” <o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:12.0pt'>(<st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Medina</st1:City>, <st1:State w:st="on">Ohio-</st1:State></st1:place>
April 15<sup>th</sup>, 2009) – Ladies—treat yourself and your
girlfriends to a night on the town in historic <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City
w:st="on">Medina</st1:City>, <st1:State w:st="on">Ohio</st1:State></st1:place>.
Come downtown, have dinner and drinks at one of the many fine restaurants and
pubs, and then hit the town for an evening of fun! From 5pm to 8pm, many of the
merchants and shops throughout the historic district and Square will pamper you
with gifts, hand massages, chocolate treats, special shopping incentives, and
much more. There is plenty of free parking on the street and in public lots
behind many of the buildings.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:12.0pt'>Further
details will be available at <a href="http://www.mainstreetmedina.com/">www.mainstreetmedina.com</a>
two weeks prior to the event, including a detailed list of participating
merchants and specials.<br>
<br>
<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><st1:address w:st="on"><st1:Street w:st="on"><b><font
size=5 face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:18.0pt;
font-weight:bold'>Main Street</span></font></b></st1:Street><b><font size=5><span
lang=EN-GB style='font-size:18.0pt;font-weight:bold'> <st1:City w:st="on">Medina</st1:City></span></font></b></st1:address><b><font
size=5><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:18.0pt;font-weight:bold'> Rolls Out
the Red Carpet May 21st for New Restaurants and Retail<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt'>Main Street
Medina is rolling out the red carpet for economic development with <i><span
style='font-style:italic'>Main Street Medina: Open for Business</span></i>, a
commercial and retail recruitment open house on Thursday night, May 21st, from
4:00-7:00 pm. Vacant storefronts and available properties will be open for
tours, and representatives from the City of Medina Economic Development Office,
area lenders and brokers, and Representatives from Main Street Medina, will be
on hand to answer questions and share incentives on why the Historic District
of Medina is the perfect location for new or expanded businesses.</span></font><span
lang=EN-GB><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:12.0pt'>The City of <st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Medina</st1:City></st1:place> and <st1:address
w:st="on"><st1:Street w:st="on">Main Street</st1:Street> <st1:City w:st="on">Medina</st1:City></st1:address>
commissioned a “sales leakage” study of the historic downtown to
help identify what trade needs were not being met. Based upon that study, the
group hopes to attract persons interested in opening a woman’s dress and
shoe store, an ice cream and/or candy store, a men’s clothing store,
additional gift and antique stores, as well as restaurants featuring Indian,
vegetarian, or Mexican food.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:12.0pt'>Interested
persons are asked to call <st1:address w:st="on"><st1:Street w:st="on">Main
Street</st1:Street> <st1:City w:st="on">Medina</st1:City></st1:address> at
330-952-0910, or email <a href="mailto:info@mainstreetmedina.com">info@mainstreetmedina.com</a>
to register. On the night of the event, registrants will meet at 4:00 pm at Towne
Square Commons, <st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">23 Public Square</st1:address></st1:Street>
for an opening reception. Maps and recruitment information will be distributed
at that time. A closing reception will be held at Eastwood Amish Craft
Furniture, <st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">23 Public Square</st1:address></st1:Street>
from 6:00-7:00 pm. where there will be additional opportunities for networking
and recruitment ideas.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify'><b><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:
bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify'><b><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:
bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify'><b><font size=5
face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:18.0pt;font-weight:
bold'>3<sup>rd</sup> Annual Chalk Art Festival Just Around the Corner<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><st1:address w:st="on"><st1:Street
w:st="on"><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN-GB
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Main Street</span></font></st1:Street><span
lang=EN-GB> <st1:City w:st="on">Medina</st1:City></span></st1:address><span
lang=EN-GB> </span>today announced plans for the 3<sup>rd</sup> Annual Chalk
Art Festival, scheduled for Saturday, May 30<sup>th</sup> from 9am-5pm. The
festival will be held in the historic business district around the town square.
In addition to the live chalk art demonstrations, there will be demonstrations
and classes by Asian Martial Arts, children’s activities, and fun for the
whole family. The event will be held rain or shine.<o:p></o:p></p>
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face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:8.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>The 3rd Annual Chalk Art
Festival will feature over 20 professional artists creating original works of
art in chalk and pastel on large boards. Each artist and their work is
sponsored by a merchant or business in the Historic District. In addition to
the professional artists, art students from Oberlin College, Cleveland
Institute of Art, and <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Baldwin</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Wallace</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">College</st1:PlaceName></st1:place>
are anticipated to participate. Twenty-two <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City
w:st="on">Medina</st1:City></st1:place> high school students will bring their
talents to the sidewalks surrounding the <st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address
w:st="on">Historic Square</st1:address></st1:Street>. Children of the
community may sign up the day of the event to create chalk drawings on the
sidewalks in and around the square. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=1
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:8.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>All chalk art will be created
between 9am-3pm, and judging will take place between 3-5pm. Prizes and awards
will be given to the top three in each category, Professional, College, High
School, and Children. Following the Festival, the boards will be displayed in
storefronts throughout the Historic District. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=1
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:8.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Applications
for professional and college artists are being accepted until May 15<sup>th</sup>,
2009</span></font></b>. For more information or for an application, please
contact Ruth Nitz at Tandem Trolley at 330-723-2613 or email <a
href="mailto:missmollys@gmail.com">missmollys@gmail.com</a>. <b><span
style='font-weight:bold'>Applications are also available at
www.mainstreetmedina.com</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=5 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:18.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Educational Workshop: “Exterior
Painting and Historic Color”<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Agenda-LightCondensed><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Agenda-LightCondensed'>The Medina Community
Design Committee, Main Street Medina and the Historic Preservation Board of the
City of Medina will jointly sponsor a workshop, “Exterior Painting and
Historic Color,” to be presented by the Cleveland Restoration Society on
May 5th at the Medina County District Library at 7:00 P.M. in the Community
Room. This timely workshop reviews historic color schemes and provides tips on
how to choose and place appropriate colors for older homes. It also highlights
what to look for in hiring a painting contractor. The workshop is free.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Agenda-LightCondensed><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Agenda-LightCondensed'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Agenda-LightCondensed><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Agenda-LightCondensed'>Since it is one of
the Cleveland Restoration Society’s most popular programs, space will fill
up fast. Don’t delay in making a reservation by calling the CDC office at
330-725-7516 or by e-mailing <a href="mailto:medinacdc@zoominternet.net"
title="blocked::mailto:medinacdc@zoominternet.net">medinacdc@zoominternet.net</a>.
Please give your name and the number of people attending.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Matt Wiederhold, executive director<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><st1:address w:st="on"><st1:Street w:st="on"><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Main Street</span></font></st1:Street>
<st1:City w:st="on">Medina</st1:City></st1:address><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on"><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>23 Public Square, Suite
220</span></font></st1:address></st1:Street><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on"><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Medina</span></font></st1:City>,
<st1:State w:st="on">OH</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">44256</st1:PostalCode></st1:place><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>330-952-0910<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><a href="mailto:info@mainstreetmedina.com">info@mainstreetmedina.com</a>
<a href="http://www.mainstreetmedina.com">www.mainstreetmedina.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><strong><b><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Upcoming event:</span></font></b></strong><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> 3rd Annual
Chalk Art Festival, May 30th, 2009, 9-5, rain or shine! FREE family event!</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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