Save the Date for Spring Fling 2011

Save the Date

for

Downtown Lincolnton's

2011 Spring Fling

April 16, 2011

10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Mark your calendar now for the shopping event of the Spring! Downtown retailers, along with local food & merchandise vendors, will line Lincolnton’s sidewalks with SALES that can’t be missed.And be sure to bring the kids…Our “Kid’s Zone”will be filled with fun, featuring a Bounce House, face painting and spring inspired kid’s art crafts!

To be a vendor or for additional information regarding this event, please contact the Business & Community Development office at 704-736-8915 or charitycarson@ci.lincolnton.nc.us or visit www.lovablelincolnton.org

First Friday Coffee & Conversation

Join the Downtown Development Association at the fourth meeting in new series ~ First Friday Coffee & Conversation {FFCC}. We will meet Friday, February 4th, 8:00 a.m. at the 36th Street Bakery & Cafe. Our special guest this month is the President of the Lincolnton-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce, Ken Kindley. All are welcome to come!

The FFCC’s intention is to brew up intelligent dialogue between
interested citizens about issues facing downtown and the
community. There will be no formal presentations or programs.
The topics for discussion will be focused on whatever interests of those that attend. You can share your ideas about downtown, get a
specific question answered or just chat about a common interest.

The event is free and open to the public.

It is BYOC---that’s Buy Your Own Coffee!

Bring Your Suggestions for 2011…
We’re Listening!

HESED House of Hope Hosts the Bourbon Street Ball

In celebration of HESED House of Hope opening their new shelter, they are hosting the Bourbon Street Ball~A Mardi Gras Celebration!

Come dressed to impress to the masquerade ball which will be held February 19, 2011. The celebration will begin at 6:00 p.m. at the beautiful Verdict Ridge Country Club located in Denver.

Tickets are $30 per person and are available at the First National Bank & the Fifth Third Bank {Waterside Crossing}.

For additional information, please call 704.735.9010. Black tie optional.

Last Chance to Purchase Your 'A Place to Grow' Quilt Raffle Tickets

The Downtown Development Association {DDA} will be selling tickets for a Quilt Raffle sponsored by A Place to Grow and the United Way through the end of the week.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to win a one-of-a-kind quilt made especially for A Place to Grow by their friends at Kohl’s of Mooresville. All proceeds support A Place to Grow, Lincoln County’s ONLY developmental preschool for children with special needs.

Tickets are just $2 each or 3 for $5

The winning ticket will be drawn at their Sweetheart Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, February 12^th, 2011, at Fatz Café. The winning ticket will not need to be present at the drawing. Tickets for the Pancake Breakfast are available as well.

To purchase tickets, please stop by the Lincolnton Business & Community Development office at 114 E Main Street. For additional information, please call A Place to Grow at 704.732.1745.

Downtown Dream Date Drawing

What could be better than winning a romantic dinner and a number of fabulous gifts for you and your loved one this Valentine's Day? Having everything gift wrapped for you as well you say? Consider it done!

The Downtown Development Association {DDA} of Lincolnton is proud to host it's annual Downtown Dream Date Drawing! Simply enter the drawing at a number of our wonderful downtown retailers and we'll do the rest!

The contest begins Monday, January 31st and one Grand Prize Winner will be drawn on Friday, February 11th. The Grand Prize consists of a special Valentine's Day dinner for two at Court Street Grille, a beautiful bouquet of flowers from Drum's Florists and an array of fabulous gifts from these fine retailers:

36th Street Bakery, Catering & Cafe
Belk
Chic Custom Creations
Clark Tire
Color Me Pretty
Fausto Coffee
GiGi's Consignment
Heavenly Paws Grooming
Hi-Lites
House of Trophies& Engraving/Classic Art & Framing
Kate McCall
Katie Wood, Inc.
King's Office Supply
Lighthouse Christian Bookstore
Lincolnton-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce
Lizzie Lu's
Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio/Studio 220 Salon & Spa
Rising Sun Pottery
Southern Charm Winery
Stylin' On Main
Treasures On Main

Rules & Regulations:
**Winner will be selected on February 11, 2011
**Must be 18 years of age or older to enter
**Only one entry per business is allowed
**No Purchase Necessary
**Downtown Business Owners & Employees may not enter at their place of work