Winners Selected for Downtown Lima Shopping Pass Contest

Lima, OH – Three lucky winners were chosen today as recipients of prizes from Downtown Lima retailers.  A group of downtown shops joined together to create the Holiday Shopping Pass, a shopping map that rewards downtown shopping with the chance to win prizes.

Carol Graham of Elida won The Relaxation Package, a large gift basket with TV and movie collectibles from Alter Ego Comics, gourmet coffee and tea from The Meeting Place on Market, and a $50 gift certificate from downtown gift shoppe, David’s Finery.

Becky Mack of Lima won The Looking Good Package, made up of a $50 gift certificate from jeweler Don Jenkins, a $50 gift certificate from ladies’ boutique, Nitza’s, and a $50 gift certificate from men’s clothing retailer, Hofeller, Hiatt and Clark.

Kathy May of Elida won The  Pampered Artist Package, containing a 72” Zeikos Pro tripod from Mack Camera, a $50 gift certificate for an art class from ArtSpace Lima, and a $50 gift certificate from décor and gift shoppe, Pears Avenue Boutique.

The Downtown Holiday Shopping Pass was a first for downtown merchants, and is one of many ways they plan to educate consumers on the rich shopping environment available in downtown Lima.  “The Downtown Lima Shopping Pass brought more new faces into the store than almost any other promotion that we’ve participated in since opening in 2005,” said Marc Bowker, owner of Alter Ego Comics on Main Street. “The contest was a great way to promote locally owned businesses and show that Downtown Lima is an exciting place to be.”

For more information on future contests and events, visit Downtown Lima on facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/downtownlima.

The Relaxation Package:

The Looking Good Package:

The Pampered Artist Package:

DOWNTOWN HOLIDAY FESTIVAL 2011, December 10th

DOWNTOWN HOLIDAY FESTIVAL 2011
Downtown Lima, Ohio

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS – December 10th, 2011

Download: 2011 Schedule of Events

10 am – 2 pm – Shopping at the ArtSpace/Lima Gallery Gift Shop

11 am – Live Music with Carl Rust at The Meeting Place on Market

1-3 pm – Art Exhibit Opening Reception with Toni Beener and June T. Bell, as well as Book Signing by Karen Bowden Cox at The Meeting Place on Market

3-3:30 pm – Lima Senior High Jazz Combo at the Civic Center

3-7 pm - Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive at the Civic Center!
* Pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus in Windows on the Square at the Civic Center (free photo and candy cane!)
* Horse Drawn Wagon Rides throughout the Town Square
* Santa’s Secret Workshop – Civic Center, Room 6
* ArtAbility Christmas Art Project (1 free project per child) – Civic Center, Room 5
* Christmas Cookie Decorating (1 free cookie per child – the WinGate Lobby
* The Literacy Council Holiday Home Tour, 563 W. Spring Street
* Christmas Caroling provided by the Shawnee Alliance Church Choir – throughout downtown Lima

7:00 pm – 1 Above Concert – free, at The Meeting Place on Market

7:30 pm – Lima Symphony Orchestra Presents “Bells, Brass & Bows” at the Civic Center, Tickets available at (419) 224-1552

December Events at the Lima Civic Center

Women in Business: December 1st 11:30 AM

Presented by The Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce “Chamber’s Favorite Things” Join us at our December Women In Business luncheon and jump start your holiday shopping!! Venders will be showcasing their finest and will offer cash and carry items for you to purchase and take home with you that day. But wait… that’s not all!! As a bonus our vendors are giving the Chamber one of their “Favorite Things” to raffle off as door prizes!! Vendor booths are available for $50. To reserve your booth contact Tannie at tdervisevic@limachamber.com. December 1 11:30-1pm The City Club $10 for Chamber Members $20 for non-members

Wake, Rattle & Roll: December 2nd 7:30 AM South Hall

Presented by The Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce Rise and shine with the Chamber of Commerce! Join us and over 100 other business leaders at this monthly breakfast meeting to learn about what is going on within the Lima/Allen County Community. Program starts at 7:30am – Arrive early for registation and networking – make sure to bring your business cards!! The cost of the event is $4 for members and $6 for non-members – includes continental breakfast. No advance registration is necessary for this program. Questions?? Please contact Cindy Tenwalde at 419.222.6045 or tenwalde@limachamber.com.

The Holiday Spectacular: 12/2 at 7:30 PM, 12/3 at 2 & 7:30 PM, 12/4 at 2 PM

ONU students will perform their Holiday Spectacular in the Crouse Performance Hall the first weekend in December. Experience one of the most beloved performances in the area during the Holiday season. Join the winter season festivities with carols, dancing and everyone’s favorite Snowman! Santa Claus is coming to town again, and you won’t want to miss the celebration! Tickets are available at local Kewpee locations.

Downtown Lima, Inc. Holiday Festival: December 10th 3:00-7:00 PM

Enjoy a day with your family in Downtown Lima! The Veterans Memorial Civic Center will host the following activites: Pictures with Santa & Mrs. Clause in Windows on the Square ArtAbility will host Kids Art Projects in Room 5 Visit Santa’s Secret Shop in Room 6 For more information, please contact Downtown Lima, Inc. at 419-222-2686.

Bells, Brass & Bows: December 10th 7:30 PM

Experience the wonder of Lima Symphony Orchestra’s holiday pops concert as the Lima Symphony Chorus and special guest Shannon O’Neill join them with sacred carols, timeless classics and sentimental holiday favorites sure to add joy, magic and treasured memories to your family’s tradition. Performance in the Crouse Performance Hall Tickets are available at the Lima Symphony Office at 419-222-5701.

Holiday Havoc– Bruiser Wrestling: December 10th 7 PM

aturday December 10th, Bruiser Wrestling presents another night of family friendly sports entertainment, HOLIDAY HAVOC! Bruiser Wrestling returns to the VMCC for another fundraiser for Our Daily Bread soup kitchen. Doors open @ 6pm and bell time is 7 pm. Dick the Bruiser Jr, KC Thunder, Mickey Dahmer, Mr Fitness and “JODI” will be among the superstars that night. Advance tickets are $10 at the VMCC Box Office and $14 at the door night of the show! Show in the Exhibit Hall.

The Nutcracker All Jazzed Up! December 17th at 12 PM & 4 PM

Lyn’s Academy of Dance will be performing The Nutcracker – All Jazzed Up on Saturday, December 17th, 2011 in the Crouse Performance Hall. There will be two performances, 12:00 and 4:00 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $10.00 or at Lyn’ s Academy of Dance from November 28-December 13th . The dancers of Lyn’s Academy of Dance are thrilled to be performing this jazzed up Holiday classic. This version of the classic Nutcracker Ballet is filled with many surprises; tap dancing mice, jazzing icicles, adorable miniature angels and many other fun filled dances. We would love to have you join us for this one of a kind performance!

New Year’s Eve in Las Vegas: Simply Sinatra with Steve Lippia: December 31st 7:30 PM

What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas….unless its music. On New Year’s Eve, the Lima Symphony Orchestra joins “the Chairman of the Board” with Simply Sinatra. Acclaimed Sinatra interpreter Steve Lippia will fly you to the moon with his crooning styles and seductive singing. There’s no better way to pay tribute to the classically cool style of Old Blue Eyes than with the youthful charisma, swinging stage presence and sublime vocals of Steve Lippia as he performs Sinatra’s biggest hits from The Best Is Yet To Come and My Way to I’ve Got You Under My Skin and New York, New York. Don’t miss a beat. Performance in the Crouse Performance Hall Tickets are available at the Lima Symphony Office at 419-222-5701.