Ionia Downtown Development Authority Newsletter September 2018

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1 Ionia Downtown Development Authority Newsletter September 2018 Grand River Tour de Ionia Bike Ride Become a part of the 2nd Annual Grand River Tour de Ionia Bike Ride hosted on Saturday, September 15th. Five adventure rides have been designed for all ages and endurance levels. A fun ride of six miles is the perfect outing for families. For more serious competitors, a full 17 mile, 25 mile and 50 mile ride have been mapped for both on and off the trail system. Proceeds support the Ionia Rotary Club Foundation and the Ionia Scholarship Endowment Fund. For more information and registration, visit NOTE: The Ionia Farmers Market will be closed on Saturday, September 15th. Check in for the Tour de Ionia will be held at the Market Pavilion. Buy Nearby Campaign! Isabella Phoenix Gallery Reception The Michigan Retailers Association announced their official Buy Nearby Michigan campaign scheduled for October 5th - 7th in communities throughout Michigan. The annual celebration of buy local promotes small business shopping during the first full weekend of October. Special marketing materials and programming will promote the weekend to encourage shoppers to keep their dollars in Michigan. The DDA will be delivering advertising materials in early September allowing local businesses to begin promoting the event to shoppers. We encourage each business to host in-store specials, distribute coupons and display the marketing items. Please note that the DDA has applied to be a Small Business Saturday shopping community. News to follow soon. The 2nd Annual Celebration of Isabella Phoenix Gallery Opening is set to run from September 12th to October 12th. Another s Perspective will address topics of privilege, trauma and stigma and how they relate to each other in our world. A special reception will be held on September 15th from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. You will have the opportunity to meet with artists and sponsors during this time. The Gallery is currently showcasing artist Richard Tipton. His works are exceptional with some offered for sale. Mr. Tipton s career began as an Ionia High School teacher in the 1970 s. It would be a very meaningful tribute for former students to view his works of art. Visit the Isabella Phoenix Gallery within Dood s Jewelry located at 342 West Main Street.

2 Ionia Downtown Development Authority 2018 Board of Directors Mike Kirgis, Chairperson Brett Patterson, Vice Chairperson Dave Cook, Secretary Tim Hemenway, Treasurer Margot Cook Jim Killion Paul Lentz Ron Wilson Mayor Daniel Balice, Ex-Officio Contact Information Director: Linda Curtis Office: 203 W Main Street (east of Ionia Theatre) Mail: P.O. Box 496 Ionia, MI Phone: (616) Fax: (616) lcurtis@ci.ionia.mi.us DDA Board Meetings Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month at 8am at City Hall, 114 North Kidd Street. The public is welcome to attend Meeting Schedule Regularly scheduled meetings of the DDA are held on the third Wednesday of each month at 8am at City Hall located at 114 North Kidd Street. September 19th October 17th November 21st December 19th DDA Committees The DDA welcomes new members to their respective committees. If you have an interest in special events, promotion and marketing or business development, please contact us by calling Ionia Farmers Market Upcoming Special Events June through October Wednesday and Saturday Ionia Farmers Market Each Wednesday Ionia Commission on Aging Luncheon - Take out style Each Sunday until Labor Day Blanchard House Tours from 1pm - 4pm September 7th - 8th Shop the Annual Historical Society Yard Sale September 29th Community Awareness presents Cruise Night October 10th Ladies Night Out Open from June through October, the Market welcomes general vendors in addition to those providing arts, crafts, maple syrup, honey and more. Vendor fees are set at $4 per day per space. Applications for the market are now available on the City of Ionia website or DDA office. For more information, contact the DDA office at (616) The Ionia Farmers Market accepts Senior Project Fresh and WIC Project Fresh coupons. Visit the Ionia Farmers Market Street Closure Requests If you have an upcoming event or special activity that may require street closures, use of barricades or planned use of the Fred Meijer Grand River Valley Trail system, you must complete the proper application forms and receive prior approval. For more information, contact the DDA office at (616)

3 WION Sports Network proudly returns Ionia Bulldog Football to the airwaves! Live broadcast of Purple Game: Ionia Bulldogs VS Lansing Catholic High School Friday, September 14th at 7pm. AND Live broadcast of Homecoming Game: Ionia Bulldogs VS Corunna High School Friday, October 12th at 7pm Friday, September 7th is 99 Cent Donut Day at Leida s Sweets & Treats! Selection includes plain cake donuts, white frosted cake donuts with sprinkles, chocolate frosted cake donuts, raised and glazed donuts, and the famous frosted Homer donut with sprinkles. Only 99 cents each. Pre-orders welcome by calling

4 COMMUNITY AWARENESS WEEK September 8-14, 2018 For the Survivors, the Fighters, and the Taken Sit. Stay. Heal. Purple T-shirts $15.00 Available at Wrecker s Price includes FREE admission to all PURPLE games Banners for Lampposts Double Sided $ Available at Chamber of Commerce ($30.00 from each banner donated to cause limited quantity available please call the Chamber) Renewal Banners for Lampposts - $50 all to cause (Contact Chamber) Purple Football Jersey Sponsorship $50.00 Available at Wrecker s ($10.00 from each jersey to cause) Reuse of existing Football Jersey $25.00 Deliver to Wrecker s by Sept. 1st ($25.00 to cause. Jersey will be worn by JV Football Players OR Cheerleaders) Purple Soccer Jersey Sponsorship $30.00 Available at Wrecker s Purple Volleyball Jersey Sponsorship $30.00 Available at Wrecker s Paint the Stadium Purple Purple Bows available at Ionia Floral and Sid s Floral Shop $5.00 Penny War: All Ionia Public Elementary Schools, SSPP, Haynor, North LaValley, Coon Sept. 8 Purple Week Tribute Concert Ionia Main Street Music 7:00 PM Sept. 10 Boys Tennis Purple Match 4:00 PM Sept. 10 Big Boy Fundraiser. Percentage of sales will go to Ionia Community Awareness Sept. 12 Girls Golf Purple Meet 3:30 PM Sept. 12 Girls Volleyball Purple Match Ionia High School Gym 6:30 PM Sept. 12 El Mariachi Fundraiser. Percentage of sales will go to Ionia Community Awareness Sept. 13 Boys Soccer Purple Game Smith Field 5:30 PM Sept. 14 Cross Country Run and Presentation of Purple Football to Game Officials Sept. 14 Ionia High School Varsity Football Purple Game 7:00 PM Paul and Terri Fireworks Face Painting by IHS Cheer Great Clips Purple Hair Stencils Jersey Presentation Closing Ceremony Sept. 20 Girls Swim Purple Meet 6:00 PM Sept. 20 Pizza Hut Fundraiser. Percentage of sales will go to Ionia Community Awareness Sept. 29 Purple Golf Scramble 11:00am Hickory Hills Golf Course Sept. 29 Cruise Night - Downtown Ionia 6pm-9pm $10 minimum donation per car. All donations go to Ionia Community Awareness Sept th Anniversary of Grease Historic Ionia Theatre 9:15pm Proceeds from movie/concessions will benefit the Ionia Theatre STAY INFORMED!!! FOLLOW Community Awareness (PURPLE) Week - Ionia ON FACEBOOK!!

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