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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><b>For Immediate Release <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>August 4, 2011<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Contact: Matt Wiederhold<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>330-952-0910<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-GB><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:18.0pt'>Main Street Medina Announces Food, Fundraising, and Festive Events<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><b><span lang=EN-GB>(Medina, Ohio—August 4, 2011)</span></b><span lang=EN-GB> Main Street Medina today announced several new events for the fall, including a dinner and wine fundraiser, another edition of the popular Ladies Night Out evenings, and a new holiday shopping initiative. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><span lang=EN-GB><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><span lang=EN-GB>“Since its inception in 2007, Main Street Medina’s focus has always been to promote shopping the locally owned and operated businesses in Medina, particularly those in the nine block Uptown Historic District,” stated Matt Wiederhold, executive director of Main Street Medina. “Part of our mission is to keep the District vibrant and relevant to the needs of the community. One of the easiest ways to achieve that is to make things fun and fresh, and to give people a reason to come Uptown and really get a sense of all that is available. There are great shops here. The personal service is fantastic, the prices are comparable or better than most big box stores, and there are over 1,200 free parking spaces within a 3 block walk.”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><span lang=EN-GB><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%'>Dine & (bring) Wine Dinner, Wednesday, August 17<sup>th</sup>, 2011 <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'>Join Chef John Petrocelly of The Olive Tap, as he prepares a full, four-course meal using specialty olive oils and balsamic vinegars! For just $25 per person, you’ll enjoy a seasonal, Italian-based meal that is fun, interactive, and entertaining. The dinner will be held in the Cooking Class Kitchen at Cool Beans Café, 103 W. Liberty St., and is a fund-raising event for Main Street Medina. Bring a bottle of your favorite wine to enjoy with the food pairings shared by Chef Petrocelly. Two seatings of 20 persons each are available, 6-7:30<sup>pm</sup> and 8-9:30<sup>pm</sup>. <span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'>Tickets are limited and are for sale at Cool Beans Café. For more information, please call Cool Beans Café at 330-723-7174.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;color:black'>Ladies Night Out, Thursday, September 15<sup>th</sup>, 2011</span><span style='color:black'><br></span></b><span style='color:black'>Get the girls together and head to Medina’s Historic District on September 15th from 5-9pm for an evening of shopping, sampling, and socializing. Have dinner and drinks at one of the many fine restaurants and pubs, then visit participating stores where you’ll be pampered 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. Look for the helium balloons and official Main Street Medina sponsor signs to ensure you're shopping local retailers who support Medina.</span><span lang=EN-GB> Ladies Night Out is sponsored by VCS Salon & Spa. Stop at Whitey’s Army-Navy Store (2 Public Square) or the Medina County Convention & Visitors Bureau (32 Public Square) the evening of the event and pick up your guide map, which will list individual specials and deals.</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%;text-autospace:none'><span lang=EN-GB><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:150%'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;color:black'>Medina Black Saturday Shopping, Saturday, November 26<sup>th</sup>, 2011</span></b><span style='color:black'><br>You survived Thanksgiving dinner, and then you hit the big box and chain retailers. Now, let the specialized stores in the Historic District of Medina show you what product and service are really all about! Shop the locally owned and operated stores Uptown on Saturday, November 26<sup>th </sup>from 10am to 5pm. From antiques to boutiques, sportswear to army surplus, yarn, air filters, brand name ladies fashions and dog bones, you'll find the best and most unique stuff right here in your hometown.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;line-height:150%'><span lang=EN-GB>Further details will be available at <a href="http://www.mainstreetmedina.com/">www.mainstreetmedina.com</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><o:p> </o:p></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><i>The mission of Main Street Medina is to lead the effort for preservation, economic sustainability, and continued evolution of the Historic District as the heart of the community.<o:p></o:p></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Main Street Medina is generously supported by the City of Medina, A.I. Root Company, Community Design Committee, First Merit Bank, Greater Medina Chamber of Commerce, Medina Auto Parts, Miss Molly’s Tea Room & Gift Shop, Sandridge Food Corp., Washington Properties, Western Reserve Bank, Westfield Bank, and Wichert Insurance</span><o:p></o:p></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Matt Wiederhold, executive director<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Main Street Medina<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>5 Public Square<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Medina, OH 44256<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:info@mainstreetmedina.com">info@mainstreetmedina.com</a> 330-952-0910<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.mainstreetmedina.com/">www.mainstreetmedina.com</a> or Main Street Medina on Facebook<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i>Upcoming events: <br></i></b><b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#C00000'>An Affair on the Square</span></i></b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#0000CC'>, fine art and craft festival, August 14<sup>th</sup>, 11am to 5pm. (<a href="http://www.christmasinthecolonies.com/affair.htmC:/Users/Matt/Documents/Adobe">click here</a>)<br><br><o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#C00000'>Dine & (bring) Wine</span></i></b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#0000CC'>, August 17<sup>th</sup>, 6:00 & 8:00pm ($25 per ticket, limited to 20 tickets per seating) Full menu featuring the outstanding products of The Olive Tap!<br>Bring your favorite bottle of wine to enjoy<br></span></i><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#0000CC'>Tickets and information available at Cool Beans Café, 103 W. Liberty (fundraising event for Main Street Medina)<br></span></i><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#0000CC'><br></span></i><b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#C00000'>3rd Medina International Fest</span></i></b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#0000CC'>, sponsored by Medina Hospital, August 27<sup>th</sup>, 9am to 7pm (www.mainstreetmedina.com)<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>