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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Good morning!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thanks to a fantastic partnership with the City of Medina, and their investment of non-tax payer money, the Medina Historic District will shine more than ever this holiday season!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><br>On November 16<sup>th</sup>, in conjunction with the kick-off of the 28<sup>th</sup> Candlelight Walk, over 1 mile (30,000+!) of warm white led lights that are currently being installed on rooftops, around architectural details, on the gazebo and community holiday tree, and in so many other places in the district, will be turned on to usher in the holiday season as never before! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The goal is simple: to make Medina a holiday destination for shopping and tourism, and to support economic development in the City. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>But we don’t want to stop there. <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>On Saturday, November 17<sup>th</sup>, Main Street Medina hopes to follow the amazing Holiday Parade of Lights with “<b>Holiday Light Up the Sky</b>”, a 15 minute fireworks extravaganza! The show will be lit from the top deck of the parking garage, and the Square will provide the perfect viewing location for this awesome opportunity. We are in the final days, even final hours, of fundraising for this initiative. The permits must be filed and contracts signed by weeks end at the latest.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The <b>Holiday Light Up the Sky</b> investment is valued at $6,500. We currently have a major lead gift of $2,000 from RPM International, along with several other gifts from private individuals and local businesses.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Could you consider helping financially support this opportunity? Literally, every dollar will help.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>There is a “chip in” giving link at <a href="http://www.mainstreetmedina.com">www.mainstreetmedina.com</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Any business that donates $500 or above may also have a vendor booth on Broadway St. on Nov 17-18 during Candlelight Walk. Imagine reaching 15-20,000 community members, and being able to say that YOU helped <b>Light Up the Sky</b>!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please consider supporting this initiative. <o:p></o:p></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><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Join us for</span><span style='font-size:25.0pt;font-family:"Mesquite Std"'> </span><span style='font-size:30.0pt;font-family:"Mesquite Std";color:#FF3300'>the Halloween Harvest Family Festival</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br><b>Presented by Medina Hospital, Medina Community Rec Center, and Main Street Medina</b><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Friday, October 19<sup>th</sup> (5-8:30pm) trick or treat from 5:30-7, costume contest with prizes, entertainment<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Saturday, October 20<sup>th</sup>, (9am – 4pm) Inflatables, music, magic, balloons, Jungle Bob, pumpkin patch, more fun!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>All activities on the Square and in the Historic District<br>See the full schedule at <a href="http://www.mainstreetmedina.com">www.mainstreetmedina.com</a> <br><br><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>The mission of Main Street Medina is to </span></i></b><b><i>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></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>