St. Thomas Downtown Development Board http://www.downtownstthomas.com "A Heritage Worth Discovering" Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:48:16 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 WINDOWS OF CHRISTMAS http://www.downtownstthomas.com/windows-of-christmas/ http://www.downtownstthomas.com/windows-of-christmas/#comments Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:48:16 +0000 admin http://www.downtownstthomas.com/?p=563 Continue reading →]]> The Downtown merchants would like to thank the public for their support over the Christmas Holiday. The idea of “Buy Local” has helped many of our merchants. We would like to thank all of the Stores for decorating the windows for the holiday season. The theme this year was “A WHITE CHRISTMAS”. The snowflakes, snowflake banners and wreathes were just the touch to create a festive mood in the Downtown area. The DDB would like to thank the City of St. Thomas Parks Department, HIRA, St. Thomas Canadian Tire, and St. Thomas Energy for making our downtown so beautiful.

 

The windows were judged by Mayor Heather Jackson Chapman, Laura Woermke, Kelly Payne and Grant Hughson.

 

And now for the much anticipated results:

BEST OVERALL (large windows)

  • The Antique Alley followed very closely by,
  •  Tabby’s  Treasures Gift Shop

BEST WHITE CHRISTMAS THEME (large windows)

  • Jennifer M. Design
  • Pure Tranquility Day Spa
  • Sherry’s Gifts
  • Hair Ideas
  • Destination Church

BEST USE OF LIGHTS (large windows)

  • Mugford Shoes
  • Aline’s
  • Royal LePage

BEST USE OF MERCHANDISE (large windows)

  • Kangaroo Kid,
  •  Casey’s Creative Kitchen
  • The Gospel Light House
  • Edge Sports

BEST CHRISTMAS THEME (large windows)

  • Wind & Willow
  • Maxwell’s
  • Coffee Culture
  • The Beanery
  • Lotus Thai

CUTEST WINDOW (large windows)

  • Louie’s
  • Christmas Care
  • Merrymount

 

BEST OVERALL (small windows)

  • My Salon
  • Mostly men
  • Phantastic Nails

BEST WHITE CHRISTMAS THEME (small windows)

  • Ted’s Place
  • Scott’s Printing
  • Roasalinda

BEST CHRISTMAS THEME (small windows)

  • Haircare Center
  • Allan Skuce
  • T-Zone
  • Hammersley’s
  • The waterworks plumbing company
  • Spice Spa
  • Studio 36

BEST USE OF MERCHANDISE (small windows)

  • Medlyn’s
  • Apple Tree and Beyond
  • Zabian’s Mens Wear

GENERAL AWARDS

MOST CREATIVE

  • Source for Sport
  • Kev’s Barbershop
  • May-McConville
  • Antiques on the Side

MOST ARTISTIC

  • Farmgate Market
  • Cravings
  • Coldwell Banker
  • Yureks Pharmacy
  • Legends
  • Your Fish and chips
  • Employment Ontario
  • Century 21

ELEGANT AND CLASSIC

  • Winston’s
  • Jennings Furniture
  • Toth Jewellers
  • Ansell’s
  • St. Thomas Public Art Centre
  • Muscat Jewellers

HONORABLE MENTION

  • State Farm
  • Hello Fashion
  • Smitty’s Convenience
  • Stitch and Sew
  • Hardcore Legacy Tattoo’s
  • Kenny Iquanaès
  • Nurturing by Nature
  • Bella Jacks
  • Elgin Reality
  • Annie Thingz
  • Bells Book Bin
  • Baskin Fabrics
  • Keepers
  • St. Thomas Roadhouse
  • Fan of the Sport

The judges were delighted to see so many windows decorated for the season. It was difficult decision to narrow down award winners with so many participants. The Downtown Development Board would like to thank the judges and all participants in this year’s Windows of Christmas

Thank you for shopping Downtown St. Thomas

 

 

 

 

 

]]> http://www.downtownstthomas.com/windows-of-christmas/feed/ 0 Board Meeting – December 7, 2011 http://www.downtownstthomas.com/board-meeting-december-7-2011/ http://www.downtownstthomas.com/board-meeting-december-7-2011/#comments Mon, 05 Dec 2011 04:30:41 +0000 admin http://www.downtownstthomas.com/?p=353 Board Meetings take place on the first Wednesday of the month at 8:00 a.m. in Room 204 at City Hall.  All are Welcome. We appreciate your ideas and look forward from hearing from you.

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Our annual window decorating contest will be for everyone.

There will be no need to register or be nominated.  All locations will be included in our judging process.

A panel of 3 judges will be selected from our Board.  They will review each location and determine which displays will merit recognition for First, Second or Third place plaques.

We encourage everyone to promote a renewed spirit of excitement through your creative displays.   Lets demonstrate we are a community that accepts our challenges and cares about promoting a positive image to all.

 

]]> http://www.downtownstthomas.com/window-decorating-contest/feed/ 0 Holiday Spirit is Here http://www.downtownstthomas.com/holiday-spirit-is-here/ http://www.downtownstthomas.com/holiday-spirit-is-here/#comments Sun, 20 Nov 2011 05:05:47 +0000 admin http://www.downtownstthomas.com/?p=520 Continue reading →]]> With the Christmas season approaching us soon we are very busy planning many traditional events. We have been very fortunate with everyone supporting our downtown retailers to have been able to come together and purchase beautiful new decorative snowflakes that will be lining Talbot St.

There will also be new winter banners and also our parkette’s will be lit and beautifully decorated.  This will hopefully add a beautiful touch to our city and our downtown so everyone can enjoy.

The Santa Claus parade is always a great event to get community together and to be able to share what the city has to offer. We as merchants want this season to be joyous for everyone.

We hope that you will join us downtown with all we have to offer and enjoy the beautiful scenery and the wonderful feeling we are trying to create for all our community.

We appreciate all your support and wish continued success for everyone throughout the year in health and happiness.

We hope everyone has a successful and prosperous 2012 year!

 

Dan Muscat, DDB Chair

 

]]> http://www.downtownstthomas.com/holiday-spirit-is-here/feed/ 0 Optimist Santa Clause Parade http://www.downtownstthomas.com/optimist-santa-clause-parade/ http://www.downtownstthomas.com/optimist-santa-clause-parade/#comments Sat, 19 Nov 2011 05:00:04 +0000 admin http://www.downtownstthomas.com/?p=529 Continue reading →]]> Adding to the season’s excitement in our downtown will be the spectacular Optimist Santa Claus Parade.   Santa and his helpers will arrive on Saturday, November 19, 2011 starting at 6pm.   Bands, floats, colourful costumes, festive music and so much more will entertain all.  Of course the kids will love the candy.

Please try to remember the Caring Cupboard, Christmas Care and other charities.  Canned goods, clothing and durable goods will be collected along the parade route by the local firefighters.

A special treat will be the appearance of the Rick Hansen tour and its special guests to promote his Man in Motion projects.

We are honoured to welcome this tour to our community.   Join in the fun!

 

 

 

]]> http://www.downtownstthomas.com/optimist-santa-clause-parade/feed/ 0 Home and Garden Show 2012 http://www.downtownstthomas.com/home-and-garden-show-2012/ http://www.downtownstthomas.com/home-and-garden-show-2012/#comments Wed, 16 Nov 2011 23:12:06 +0000 admin http://www.downtownstthomas.com/?p=539 Continue reading →]]> The 2011 St. Thomas Home, Garden and Outdoor Living Show held at the Timken Centre this past spring was a huge success.  The 2012 show will run from March 29th to April 2nd.  As a DDB we have the opportunity to take exclusive use of The Doug Tarry Room at the Timken Centre.  It can be divided into 16-20 booths and includes a small community and entertainment area.  We can make this area the “Place to Be” for show visitors.  So far about 13 downtown businesses, as well as our own DDB, have agreed to be part of this project but we need you to make it a success.  If all booths are reserved the cost can be substantially reduced to $400 from the normal cost of $470.

Idea for our Downtown St. Thomas area include a grand banner entrance that can’t be missed, a music and entertainment schedule, floral displays, free samples of food and beverages from downtown restaurants, special business promotions and lots of give-aways including our famous DDB shopping bags.

But you must act soon!  Please contact Earl Taylor at 519-670-9223 or Sherry Chambers at 519-631-1966 immediately to reserve your space.

 

]]> http://www.downtownstthomas.com/home-and-garden-show-2012/feed/ 0 Tree Lighting Ceremony http://www.downtownstthomas.com/tree-lighting-ceremony/ http://www.downtownstthomas.com/tree-lighting-ceremony/#comments Wed, 16 Nov 2011 23:10:39 +0000 admin http://www.downtownstthomas.com/?p=514 Continue reading →]]> Once again, we will have our annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at City Hall.

It will be held between 6-9pm. on Friday, November 18, 2011.

This year’s tree will be aglow with over 2000 white LED bulbs (you’re welcome to count them all).  Our thanks to St. Thomas Energy, Canadian Tire and the City’s Parks and Recreation Department   Entertainment will be performed by our own Arthur Voaden Musical group.  Refreshments provided by Tim Horton and the DDB.  MyFM will be on hand to welcome our special guest …. SANTA on board his special ride, a shiny bright red Fire Truck.

We encourage one and all to provide donations to the Caring Cupboard (canned goods) and to Inn Out of the Cold. (clothing and food containers).

Come and Enjoy

 

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