Historic Tax Credit Coffees in Southeast Ohio
Monday, April 23, 2018
HISTORIC TAX CREDIT COFFEE
Have you been wondering about historic tax credit programs here in Ohio?
Wondering about the application and review process? Here is an easy introduction to the 20% federal historic tax credit and 25% Ohio historic preservation tax credit which you can use to rehabilitate your historic building.
Come chat at a quick informal get together to learn about how the historic tax credit programs work and meet the people who manage them.
9:00 – 10:00 St. Clairsville: County Courthouse Annex – 101 West Main Street
11:30 – 12:30 Woodsfield: The Hollister-Parry House – 217 Eastern Avenue
2:30 – 3:30 Caldwell: Lori’s Family Restaurant – 17020 McConnellsville Rd
4:30 – 5:30 McConnelsville: Morgan County CVB – 35 West Main Street
Developing a Request for Proposal: Crafting the Best Message to Attract the Best Results Webinar
Wednesday, April 11th – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Do you want to attract new development to your community? Do you have a “white elephant” building that needs reuse?
Craig Gossman will share some of the techniques and best practices in developing an sending out a Request for Proposal (RFP) to help you get the results that match your vision.
Speaker: Craig Gossman has over 35 years of experience in urban design, planning, historic preservation and architecture. For 15 years, Craig served as a Principal Partner with Kinzelman Kline Gossman (KKG) and later in the same capacity with MKSK. In 2013, Craig founded Gossman Group design & planning in order to pursue combined architecture & urban design work with select clients.
This webinar is a benefit of Heritage Ohio membership, to become a member click HERE
Heritage Ohio Members, register for the webinar click HERE
**This session has been approved for 1.0 LU AIA credits**
What’s Happening on Main Street – April 2018
April 2
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Cash Mob Monday – Marietta
Show your support for local downtown businesses by coming out for Cash Mob Monday!
April 6
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First Friday: Ladies Night – Cambridge
Head to downtown Cambridge and enjoy an evening of shopping and fun, including a delicious wine tasting in area stores. For every $25 spent downtown Cambridge on April 6th, you will receive an entry into our basket drawing.
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First Friday: Spring-O – Delaware
It’s time to celebrate Spring in downtown Delaware, and this year you have the opportunity to play Spring-O, a fun twist on Bingo. Pick up your card, visit downtown stores to collect stamps, and all cards with 5 stamps in a row are entered to win some fabulous prizes!
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First Friday: Marietta’s Birthday Party – Marietta
April’s First Friday is Marietta’s Birthday Party. Cake, celebration, & history! Our community will join together to share our love for Marietta, who is turning 230 years old in 2018!
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Downtown Tipp City Easter Egg Hunt – Tipp City
Come out for this FREE Family Friendly First Friday event! Downtown Tipp City Partnership will have historic scavenger hunt cards that you can pick up at the Tipp City Public Library the week leading up to the event, or day of, where the Easter Bunny will be hanging out and taking pictures (Starting at 5pm)! Your historic scavenger hunt cards will give you clues about each building where your Easter eggs will be throughout town!
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First Friday: Once Upon a Time – Wadsworth
Your favorite books, movies, and plays come to life in downtown Wadsworth. Kids can wear their princess or superhero costumes for a chance to win prizes. Get photos taken with characters. Favorite ideas are fairy tales, superheroes, classic literature, Broadway, Alice in Wonderland, and Harry Potter. Scroll through downtown and enjoy the event while dining and shopping!
April 7
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2nd Annual Chocolate Walk – Lebanon
Enjoy 20 delicious chocolate treats in historic downtown Lebanon. Following the Chocolate Walk, enjoy a chocolate, wine, and beer reception with live music.
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First Settlement Festival – Marietta
To mark the occasion of Marietta’s 230th Birthday in April 2018, in partnership with The Adelphia Music Hall, we are excited to announce a brand new music festival in downtown Marietta on Saturday, April 7th: First Settlement Festival. First Settlement Festival is a daylong outdoor music festival that takes place all throughout downtown Marietta. The Main Stage Lot will include a beer garden featuring craft beer by Marietta Brewing Co.. as well as merchandise tents and more for the community to enjoy. What’s the best part? Enjoying music at First Settlement Festival is totally free and open to the public!
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Spring Shop Hop – Tipp City
Let’s kick off those Winter blues and welcome in April with the Shopkeeper’s Spring Shop Hop! Punch cards can be picked up around town on Saturday, April 7th! As you “hop” around town receive a unique stamp from each location. When your card is full turn it in at any participating business for a chance to win our grand prize basket of Tipp City goodies!
April 14
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Second Saturday: Chardon’s Traveling Tea Party – Chardon
Join Chardon Tomorrow for an early evening of shopping and entertaining as we kick off our Second Saturday events with a “Traveling Tea Party.” The afternoon starts at 4 pm at the Heritage House where you can pick up your tea cup, raffle ticket, and schedule of events. Then shop ’til you drop from 4-7 pm with participating shops throughout the city offering special treats and promotions.
Registration for the event is $10 and limited to the first 200 guests. Each guest will receive a ceramic mug and goody bag to use as they shop the square and stop at participating shops! Guests are automatically entered into a raffle for a Tea Party gift basket. Additional raffle tickets will be given for each $10 spent at a participating retailer/restaurant. -
Knowing Your Home Workshop: Step Repair & Replacement – Lakewood
Join LakewoodAlive and our friends over at Cleveland Lumber Company for a workshop dedicated to exterior step repairs and replacement.
We will review the anatomy of steps as well as common stair repairs. The remainder of the workshop will be focused on materials ( wood vs. composite), routine maintenance to keep them in good repair as well as answer your questions to ensure that your project will be completed with success.
April 18
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Design Revitalization Series Workshop: Arts, Outdoors, & Public Spaces – Marietta
Join Heritage Ohio in the beautiful riverfront community of Marietta for the second Revitalization Series workshop of 2018. We will have a great line up of design topics with a focus around the arts, the outdoors, and planning public spaces.
April 19
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Knowing Your Home Workshop: Air Conditioning for Steam-Heated Homes – Lakewood
Join LakewoodAlive and Slife Heating & Cooling for a free informational workshop about options for air conditioning in homes that are heated by Steam or Hot Water Heat. Dave Slife and his very knowledgeable team will highlight all available ductless options and explain the strengths of each type of system. If you have steam or a hot water heating system, this is a workshop that you will not want to miss. Learn about your options so that you and your family can remain cool and comfortable this summer season!
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POP UP Painesville – Painesville
Celebrate you and Earth month at our last POP UP at Bella Donna Salon and Spa & Starfish and Coffee. Jewelry, Italian sodas, massages, Aveda make-up artist, Mothers Day gifts and music. Barrio Tacos food truck for lunch. Come down on your lunch hour and celebrate with us!
April 21
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Clean Up Kent – Kent
Join Main Street Kent for the spring edition of Clean Up Kent! Meet at the Destination Kent CVB/Visitor Centre (on Erie St., across from the Kent State University Hotel & Conference Center) to pick up supplies and choose an area on the map where you want to work. No sign up needed; just join the event here, and share with your friends! Thank you for helping us keep the City of Kent beautiful!
April 22
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Seven Courses of Kent – Kent
Main Street Kent will host the annual “Seven Courses of Kent” dinner party in downtown Kent. This special event will take place at Treno Ristorante, an upscale Italian restaurant situated in the historical train depot overlooking the Cuyahoga River. Guests will enjoy a variety of soup, salad, hors d’oeuvre, entrée and dessert courses from these seven Kent establishments: Burnside Barbecue, Franklin Hotel Bar, Lucci’s Place, NINETEEN10, Twisted Meltz, Popped!, Treno Ristorante. It’s a great opportunity to indulge in some of Kent’s best cuisine, all in one night!
April 23
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Historic Preservation Tax Credit Coffees – St. Clairsville, Woodsfield, Caldwell, & McConnelsville
Have you been wondering about historic tax credit programs here in Ohio? Wondering about the application and review process? Here is an easy introduction to the 20% federal historic tax credit and 25% Ohio historic preservation tax credit which you can use to rehabilitate your historic building. Come chat at a quick informal get together to learn about how the historic tax credit programs work and meet the people who manage them.
April 26
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Geauga County Maple Festival – Chardon
Visit the 89th Annual Maple Festival and sample many maple-inspired delicious foods.
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Knowing Your Home Workshop: How to Contract a Repair – Lakewood
This workshop will focus on the process of working with a home repair/improvement contractor. We will start with the basics of understanding your repair and then work our way through the process of getting estimates, scheduling the job and then making sure the repair has been completed in a workmanlike manner ensuring a well done job. The goal of this presentation is to help remove the guess work from the daunting task of home repair and improvement projects, getting the work done correctly the first time, saving your precious time, sanity and money.
April 27
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Geauga County Maple Festival – Chardon
Visit the 89th Annual Maple Festival and sample many maple-inspired delicious foods.
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Final Friday: Shop Hop – Troy
Head to historic downtown Troy this evening for the final Friday of the month with stores open late!
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Troy Walking History Tours – Troy
Learn the secret past of downtown Troy as you explore historical buildings.
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Rust Belt Takeover – Columbus
The Young Ohio Preservationists (YOPs) are hosting the Rust Belt Takeover of Columbus, April 27-29. Exclusive tours of several historic locations including German Village, Fort Hayes, and Rush Creek Village.
April 28
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Geauga County Maple Festival – Chardon
Visit the 89th Annual Maple Festival and sample many maple-inspired delicious foods.
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Vermilion in Bloom Gardeners’ Fair – Vermilion
The 14th Annual Vermilion in Bloom Gardener’s Fair will bring the sights and smells of spring to Sailorway Middle School. Shop for flowers and plants from local growers, unique planters, garden art, fairy gardens, one-of-a-kind original art, soaps and lotions and more!
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Rust Belt Takeover – Columbus
The Young Ohio Preservationists (YOPs) are hosting the Rust Belt Takeover of Columbus, April 27-29. Exclusive tours of several historic locations including German Village, Fort Hayes, and Rush Creek Village.
April 29
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Geauga County Maple Festival – Chardon
Visit the 89th Annual Maple Festival and sample many maple-inspired delicious foods.
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Guys in Bloom – Vermilion
Guys in Bloom is the first ever, manly event that’s all about cigars, wine and flowers. Fifty gets you two hand-rolled cigars, 2 drinks, tapas and entry into the putting contest. Hosted by the Wine Vault, which will be closed for this event, the menu features a cheese and meat charcuterie board, mini crawfish crab cakes and pork belly sliders with apple slaw.
Don’t wait…this is you chance to hang with the guys all in the name of flowers. This is a Vermilion in Bloom fundraiser and all of the proceeds will be donated to this Main Street Vermilion beautification program. -
Rust Belt Takeover – Columbus
The Young Ohio Preservationists (YOPs) are hosting the Rust Belt Takeover of Columbus, April 27-29. Exclusive tours of several historic locations including German Village, Fort Hayes, and Rush Creek Village.
2018 Heritage Ohio Annual Awards Call For Nominations
What is the awards nomination process?
To nominate a a person, building, or project, simply complete this form and attach supporting documents and high-resolution photos (Limit 9.75 MB). If your documents or photos are large files, please email them to fquinn@heritageohio.org with the name of the nomination in the title of the email. To view a detailed description of the awards categories, view the 2018 Awards List.
All nominations must be received by July 15, 2018. Nominations that do not follow the formatting provided in the form and incomplete entries will NOT be accepted.
Not sure if your nomination fits a category? Contact us at 614-258-6200 or fquinn@heritageohio.org and we will be happy to discuss the nomination with you.
Where will the awards ceremony be held?
The 2018 Heritage Ohio Annual Awards Ceremony will take place in Cleveland on October 23, 2018. Tickets to the conference will go on sale in June of 2018.
Here’s a sampling of 2017 Annual Awards winners:
Best Main Street Committee Project or Event:
Around the Town – Main Street Tiffin
Best Downtown Placemaking:
Dan Smith Community Park – Kent
Main Street Business of the Year:
Marietta Adventure Company
Main Street Manager of the Year:
Cristie Thomas
Historic Theater of the Year:
Marion Palace Theatre
Best Public Building Rehabilitation:
Norwood Fire Company No. 2
RWA Architects
Best Public Private Partnership:
The Canal Market District
Best Residential Rehabilitation:
West 25th Street Lofts
City Architecture
Best Upper Floor Rehabilitation:
Lofts110
Best Commercial Rehabilitation:
New Castle School of Trades
Outstanding Leader in Revitalization Award:
Mary Crockett
Spirit of Main Street Award:
Paul Hach Jr.
Preservation Hero Award:
Steve Coon
Funding Opportunities With The Finance Fund
Wednesday, March 7th – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Anne Geggie will share some of the funding programs available from the Finance Fund, a statewide CDFI.
Her presentation will feature their pre-development grants which can fund up to $30,000 and their economic development grants which can fund up to $100,000!
Additionally the Finance Fund has a pool of funds for Small Business Loans, Healthy Food for Ohio, Community Facilities and Affordable Housing. Funding opportunities to help meet the needs for your downtown revitalization.
Speaker: Anne Geggie is the Vice President of Lending at Finance Fund, a statewide nonprofit community development entity that moves public and private capital into low-income communities to improve the quality of life for people. With more than 14 years of progressive experience in community development, Anne has familiarity with all facets of the lending process for specialized loan programs, particularly in the healthcare and education sectors, as well as other community facilities in low-income communities.
This webinar is a benefit of Heritage Ohio membership, to become a member click HERE
To register for the webinar click HERE
What’s Happening on Main Street – March 2018
March 1
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Celebrate Portsmouth Dinner & Auction – Portsmouth
Celebrate Portsmouth at the Southern Ohio Medical Center Friends Center. We’re excited for an evening of friends and neighbors, celebrating downtown success over drinks and an update from Main Street staff and board. Dinner will be served at 7, and will feature a smoked brisket meal from the Scioto Ribber. Music will be performed live by Mr. Andy Russell. Throughout the evening, guests are invited to browse the silent auction and bid on items.
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SIEDC Annual Meeting – Tiffin
Join us for the Annual Meeting of the Seneca Industrial and Economic Development Corp. You will have the opportunity to network with more than 300 attendees, hear the exciting results from 2017, and listen to plans for this coming year as we look to “Focus on the Future.”
March 2
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First Friday: March for ART – Delaware
Main Street Delaware‘s March First Friday event includes 31 local galleries exhibiting artwork from Delaware City Schools. The official ‘Gallery Opening’ will be held in participating locations on First Friday in March and the exhibit will remain up in the downtown for your perusal through the end of the month. Come downtown to see what the young artists in our community have been creating!
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First Friday: Nonprofit Night – Marietta
March’s First Friday is Nonprofit Night. Local nonprofits will either be paired with downtown businesses or setup space on the Armory lawn to showcase their mission, recruit volunteers, and highlight their impact in Marietta.
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Music for the Cause – Marietta
Music for the Cause is a quarterly event hosted by The Adelphia Music Hall to support local musicians and local nonprofits at the same time. This live show highlights the best musicians our area has to offer AND thanks to these local musicians, they’ve donated their time to support the mission of a local organization working hard to strengthen our community.
March 2018’s Music for the Cause featured nonprofit is Marietta Main Street, a local organization dedicated solely to the revitalization of downtown Marietta. From downtown beautification to historic preservation, economic development, public art, marketing & promotions, and events, Main Street covers it all! -
First Friday: Girl Scout Cookie Walk & Wine Pairing – Middletown
Who doesn’t LOVE Girl Scout Cookies?! Come join us in historic downtown Middletown for a family-friendly Cookie Walk! After checking in at the beautiful Windamere, you will walk to different shops, eateries and establishments to get 8 different Girl Scout cookies. As an added bonus, there will be a “Cookie Scavenger Hunt”. Find the hidden cookies in Downtown businesses and redeem your passport back at the Windamere before you leave for a free box of Girl Scout Cookies (flavors vary) to take home! We can’t promise you will burn more calories than you consume, but it will be a fun-filled night for cookie lovers of all ages.
For our 21 and older friends, each “Cookie Stop” will have a specially selected wine pairing available for purchase (not included in ticket price, sold separately at each location). Girl Scout cookie in one hand……paired wine in another…….does it get any better?!
PS: We hear that Cookie Monster will be Downtown for a special guest appearance and looking for cookies himself…..be sure to snag your tickets before they’re gone! -
St. Paddy’s Beer Crawl – Tipp City
Let’s all kick off March with our 2nd annual St. Patrick’s Day Themed Beer Crawl around Downtown Tipp City! Come out wearing your green and crawl around sampling beers in shops, restaurants, and other establishments around town. Everything will be in walking distance.
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First Friday: Downtown Mini Golf – Wadsworth
All ages are invited to come downtown and enjoy free putt-putt golf inside of downtown Wadsworth businesses and organizations! Putt at least 18 holes (in any order) and drop your completed scorecard in the “Scorecard Box” at the FirstMerit Bank Building to be entered in a drawing to win prizes!
March 3
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Girls’ Night Out: It’s Your Lucky Night – Lebanon
It’s time to come to downtown Lebanon to shop, dine, and have fun! Special VIP Bag Includes: Coupons, Items, VIP Punch Card, Extra chances to WIN $100 Lebanon Bucks, Special drawing for VIP BASKET. Limit of 100 VIP Shopper Bags available, so get yours today.
March 5
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Story Mob – Marietta
Story Mobs are brand new to the 2018 Cash Mob event lineup. Each Story Mob focuses on telling the stories of 3 different businesses downtown. Participants aren’t expected to shop, unless they want to! Instead, Story Mobbers will hear backstories about each participating business directly from the business owner. Mobbers will enjoy refreshments, live demos, sneak peeks, behind-the-scenes tours, and more thanks to each of our *surprise* participating locations!
March 8
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Knowing Your Home: Making a Sound Investment Workshop – Lakewood
Join LakewoodAlive for the kick-off workshop of the 2018 Knowing Your Home season. We will be hosting a panel discussion focused on the process of larger home improvement projects.
Our homes are 80 plus years old, well built, and just plain amazing structures. Sometimes the layout, design or asthetics just don’t fit with the needs of the house and family. Larger projects can be daunting and often times people don’t know where to start or they get stuck. Have no fear, this discussion will help shed light and perspective on larger home improvement projects, giving you the strength and encouragement to move forward.
March 9
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Downtown Portsmouth Lucky Clover Contest – Portsmouth
Main Street Portsmouth is proud to present the first ever Lucky Clover Contest! Shop downtown the week leading into the Seven Nations Celtic Club St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Celebration, between March 9 and March 17, for a chance to win $250 in gift cards to downtown restaurants.
Pick up a lucky clover card while shopping and get it stamped at three downtown businesses, after a purchase of $5 or more, to enter the raffle.
March 10
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2018 Medina Beer Fest – Medina
Join us for the most fun suds fest of the year! The Medina Beer Fest returns to Weymouth County Club for an evening of music, raffles, great food, a few surprises, and beer! Lots of beer! All paid guests receive a commemorative mini pilsner glass. Make sure to bring along some cash to buy tickets for the grand prize raffle–a cooler full of over 60 bottles of craft beer!
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Second Saturday: Make & Take – Mount Vernon
Join Downtown Main Street Mount Vernon for the March Second Saturday! Many of our downtown merchants have talented artists that are willing to teach you their craft as well as having many amazing gifts for sale – for yourself or someone you love! All classes are less than a half hour and cost $5 – please RSVP to make sure supplies are available for you!
March 15
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Knowing Your Home: All About Fireplaces Workshop – Lakewood
This workshop, new to the KYH lineup, will focus on everything that you need to know about your fireplace. Our presenter will review how to ensure that your fireplace is working in a safe manner and will also highlight all of the parts of a fireplace and how they work. We will then cover how to maintain your fireplace, how often and how maintenance is performed for both gas and wood burning fireplaces. We will talk about converting or upgrading your fireplace. Finally, we will also highlight options that are available to homes that currently do not have a fireplace system and cover the steps and costs of what is it takes to install them.
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1st Quarter Happy Hour – Mount Vernon
Downtown Mount Vernon is growing, and we’d like to meet other talented enthusiasts at our networking happy hour! Join us for a casual meet and greet networking event to get to know our members and learn what sets downtown Mount Vernon apart. Stay for a little, or stay for awhile; cash bar and appetizers are available.
March 17
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St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl – Millersburg
The perfect way to celebrate the big green day in historic downtown Millersburg with the perks of drink specials at your favorite Burg Pubs!
March 24
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Easter Eggstravaganza – Wadsworth
Children ages 10 and under can collect free plastic Easter eggs filled with candy at participating businesses in downtown Wadsworth March 24 during the Easter Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more information!
March 30
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Chocolate Walk – Troy
Explore Troy’s downtown shops while enjoying chocolate bites and dessert samples.
Meeting & Working with Your Elected Officials Webinar
Tuesday, February 13th 1 pm – 2 pm
Statehood Day will be Wednesday, February 28. This is the day when people interested in history, historic preservation, archeology, archives, local museums, heritage tourism, and downtown revitalization congregate at the statehouse, and make appointments with their legislators to talk about issues important to you and your community.
Todd Kleismit will lead the discussion on the lay of the land and what to expect. How to find your representative, how to make an appointment, what information you might prepare, and who holds leadership positions.
Whether you come to Statehood Day, or not, you should be comfortable calling on your elected representatives, they want to hear from you and know what they can be doing to help not only their district, but all of Ohio.
Register Here
Not a Member? Join Heritage Ohio to get access to a full year’s worth of webinars.
Todd Kleismit has served as the director of community and government relations for the Ohio History Connection since 2005. A native of Dayton, Ohio, Todd has earned a bachelor’s degree in Journalism from Bowling Green State University and a master’s degree in Public Administration from Ohio University. He is a veteran of Operation Desert Storm where he served in the Army as a public affairs specialist. Todd is president of the board for Leadership Ohio and also serves on the board for the Tom E. Dailey Foundation. He and his wife, Lisa live in Columbus with their daughter, Grace.
Historic Tax Credit Coffees in West Central Ohio
Friday, February 23, 2018
HISTORIC TAX CREDIT COFFEE
Have you been wondering about historic tax credit programs here in Ohio?
Wondering about the application and review process? Here is an easy introduction to the 20% federal historic tax credit and 25% Ohio historic preservation tax credit which you can use to rehabilitate your historic building.
Come chat at a quick informal get together to learn about how the historic tax credit programs work and meet the people who manage them.
9:00 – 10:00 Xenia: Blue Jacket Book Store – 30 South Detroit Street
11:30 – 12:30 Eaton: L&M Products – 1407 North Barron Street
2:30 – 3:30 Greenville: A&B Coffee and Cake Co. – 501 South Broadway Street
4:30 – 5:30 Troy: Third Floor Community Room – 405 Southwest Public Square
What’s Happening on Main Street – February 2018
February 2
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First Friday: Date Night – Delaware
During the most romantic month of the year, celebrate a “Date Night” with Main Street Delaware for February’s First Friday! Downtown businesses will offer BOGO specials, two-for-one deals, pairings and more! Grab a friend, partner, spouse, child, or group and head to downtown Delaware for your date!
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First Friday: Wine & Chocolate Walk – Marietta
February’s First Friday is Wine & Chocolate Walk! Downtown businesses will feature exclusive specials and promotions uplifting the season of love for all visitors to downtown for this event.
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First Friday: Live, Love, Middletown – Middletown
Let’s spread some love this February First Friday during “LIVE, LOVE, MIDDLETOWN”! Wear your Middletown sweatshirt, hats and more and show your Middie Pride! Come celebrate our Downtown and enjoy dinner, drinks and shopping! Then, be sure to meet up with us in the front room of Triple Moon Coffee Company, located at 1100 Central Ave, during First Friday to help us HEART BOMB downtown Middletown! We are going to show our downtown buildings just how much we LOVE them by making them an extra special Valentine.
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Downtown Tipp City Chocolate Walk – Tipp City
Tickets for Downtown Tipp City’s 3rd Annual Chocolate Walk are on sale now! Held annually on the First Friday in February, this is a fantastic date night or friends night out. You will receive around 15-20 different chocolate themed treats as you stop in each store in Downtown Tipp City.
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First Friday: Soup-er Bowl – Wadsworth
Stroll through downtown Wadsworth for delicious soup samples, food, music, art, games, activities, and fun!
Event central is at The Strand, where you can get warm, grab a water, sit and enjoy live music provided by ORMACO, enjoy soup provided by The Village of St. Edward, paint a mug from Kathryn’s Craft Closet ($15-all materials and firing included), and more!
After you’ve sampled some delicious soups, head to The Strand to vote for your favorite soup in downtown Wadsworth. One name will be drawn to win a $25 “Sub and Pizza Station” gift card! (Winner chosen and contacted after event). The Old First Merit Bank Building will have soup, a station to make your very own soup mix, and kid’s activities! Girl Scouts will be there to take cookie orders.
February 3
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10th Annual Main Street Vermilion Ice-A-Fair – Vermilion
The 10th Annual Main Street Vermilion Ice-A-Fair is a day-long winter event for the entire family filled with glistening sculptures, ice carving demos and more! Easily walkable or tour by Lolly the Trolley for $2 a rider or $5 for a family. You’ll find more than 30 shops, restaurants and pubs open to welcome visitors. You’re certain to bump into Jolly the Snowman and Pete the Penguin on the street as you enjoy your day in downtown Vermilion.
Add a visit to Ritter Public Library to experience Friends of Library Chocolate Festival from 10AM-1PM. Sample chocolate confections to your heart’s content for 50 cents a taste. Stop in at Main Street Vermilion throughout the day to warm up with refreshments and take a chance on an exciting array of raffle baskets.
The day’s events end at 6PM with a towering display of Fire & Ice in the center of town at Exchange Park. Enjoy this beautiful mix of music, flames and ice that constantly shifts in shape and texture. Will the fire outlast the ice or will the ice quell the fire? You’ll be the first to find out!
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Meltdown Party – Vermilion
Following the Ice-A-Fair, join Main Street Vermilion for a “Meltdown” after party, 7PM at the Vermilion Boat Club, just a short walk from the center of Downtown. For $25 a person, enjoy music, hors doeurves and a cash bar. Relax around the fireplace and enjoy a great view of the river.
February 5
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Cash Mob Monday – Marietta
Show your support for local downtown businesses by coming out for Cash Mob Monday!
February 9
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Mardi Crawl – Kent
Join us for the first ever Kent Mardi Crawl! Participants will get freebies at each stop — beads, masks and more! Visit as many bars as you wish throughout the night, and get your pass punched at each one (no purchase required); if you visit at least 5 of the 10 participating locations, drop your pass in the contest entry box at Water Street Tavern (132 S. Water St.) for a chance to win one of our great prizes!
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Main Street Van Wert Chocolate Walk – Van Wert
The Chocolate Walk will begin at the Main Street Van Wert office to pick up a special Chocolate Bag, a chocolate treat from DeBrand Fine Chocolates, and a map of the downtown stops. Then relax and savor the evening while strolling at one’s leisure through the participating businesses downtown. Enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride up and down Main Street.
Following the Chocolate Walk, visit Van Wert Represents! at the Wassenberg Art Center . An opening party will be held serving homemade soups and freshly baked bread, and featuring live music along with our wine and chocolate pairings.
February 10
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Second Saturday Chocolate Walk – Chardon
You won’t want to miss Chardon’s first Annual Chocolate Walk! Shop, sample, and see all that Chardon has to offer! Hop from participating restaurants to businesses to shops for sweet treats and special offers. Ticket price includes a treat at each stop, your Chardon tote to carry them, and a special map/shopping pass for the day. Each participant also receives a raffle ticket for our prize drawings–with the opportunity for more tickets at every stop. Grab your friends and have some fun!
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Chocolate Walk – Kent
Enjoy collecting unique chocolate treats from over 20 of our downtown businesses! Head out on the town to shop, eat, and collect your chocolate treats! All participants will be entered to win the grand prize: dinner for two at the Nineteen 10 restaurant and an overnight stay at the Kent State Hotel & Conference Center.
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Downtown Portsmouth Chocolate Walk – Portsmouth
Join us downtown for the Annual Ellen Vetter Chocolate Walk. The walk starts at Port City, where participants will receive their bags and walking maps, before enjoying a day of chocolaty treats and friends at around 30 stops.
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A Fine Art Show| A Fine Art Sale – Tipp City
Visit downtown Tipp City for an exhibition of fine art, and take some home too.
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Main Street Merchants Sweet Sidewalk Sales – Van Wert
Join Main Street Van Wert for a local shopping experience with Sweet Sidewalk Sales. Walk from store to store and enjoy new designs, great sales, and unique shops you can only find in Downtown Van Wert.
February 15
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Downtown Celebration – Marietta
Marietta Main Street’s annual Downtown Celebration uplifts the heart of our community: downtown. Join us at The Adelphia Music Hall as we reflect on 2017 and highlight accomplishments of our downtown businesses, community leaders, organizations and more. Mix & mingle while enjoying appetizers, a cash bar, and live music.
February 16
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24th Medina Ice Festival – Medina
Bundle up for the amazing Medina Ice Festival! Admission is free, and there is free parking around the district and behind the County Courthouse. All works will be on view as they are created.
Friday, Feb 16th: Speed carving at 5:30, 6:00, and 6:30pm. Fire & Ice Tower lighting at 7pm
Saturday, Feb 17th: Individual Carving Competition, 1-4pm
Sunday, Feb 18th: Team Carving Competition, 12-4pm
February 17
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24th Medina Ice Festival – Medina
Bundle up for the amazing Medina Ice Festival! Admission is free, and there is free parking around the district and behind the County Courthouse. All works will be on view as they are created.
Friday, Feb 16th: Speed carving at 5:30, 6:00, and 6:30pm. Fire & Ice Tower lighting at 7pm
Saturday, Feb 17th: Individual Carving Competition, 1-4pm
Sunday, Feb 18th: Team Carving Competition, 12-4pm
February 18
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24th Medina Ice Festival – Medina
Bundle up for the amazing Medina Ice Festival! Admission is free, and there is free parking around the district and behind the County Courthouse. All works will be on view as they are created.
Friday, Feb 16th: Speed carving at 5:30, 6:00, and 6:30pm. Fire & Ice Tower lighting at 7pm
Saturday, Feb 17th: Individual Carving Competition, 1-4pm
Sunday, Feb 18th: Team Carving Competition, 12-4pm
February 22
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Downtown Tipp City Founder’s Affair – Tipp City
You are cordially invited to attend Downtown Tipp City’s yearly review and celebration of accomplishments. Hors d’oeuvres, dessert, and cash bar will be available to help us celebrate.
February 24
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Loving Lakewood: Superheroes Unite – Lakewood
Fight crime and have a great time! Everyone has a superhero inside of them waiting to be discovered. Here’s your chance to unlock your inner Hulk. Guests are heroically invited to assume their secret identities and defend the universe at LakewoodAlive’s annual winter fundraiser for a powerfully good time in a historic Downtown Lakewood venue.
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Girls Night Out – Millersburg
Girls just wanna have fun…and Millersburg is where to have it! They will be open and ready to pamper you 4 to 8pm. But, the fun certainly does not stop at 8-the pubs are going to be rocking long into the night! Make it a true adventure and spend the night….why not have someone ELSE cook breakfast the morning after!
February 26
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Restaurant & Retail Week – Wooster
Head downtown for Main Street Wooster’s take on restaurant week with special $10 lunch & $20 dinner menus at select restaurants and deals in downtown shops. Check their website for up-to-date restaurant menu offerings.
February 27
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Taste of Troy Trivia Night – Troy
Test your trivia knowledge while you feast on treats and earn prizes from your favorite downtown stores! Build your own team or be joined with a group when you arrive!
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Restaurant & Retail Week – Wooster
Head downtown for Main Street Wooster’s take on restaurant week with special $10 lunch & $20 dinner menus at select restaurants and deals in downtown shops. Check their website for up-to-date restaurant menu offerings.
February 28
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Restaurant & Retail Week – Wooster
Head downtown for Main Street Wooster’s take on restaurant week with special $10 lunch & $20 dinner menus at select restaurants and deals in downtown shops. Check their website for up-to-date restaurant menu offerings.