News from St. Catharines Downtown Association |  AUG. 2017
  

There is lots to discover in Downtown St. Catharines this summer! Come Downtown for fun events like Rotary Ribfest, Downtown D'Lish, the Farmers' Market, outdoor movies and concerts, parks and gardens. Visit that cool new shop downtown that you've been meaning to check out - there is so much to discover Downtown!

The St. Catharines Downtown Association has regular updates on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram . Learn about activities and events downtown as well as sales and promotions at downtown businesses. If you are part of these online communities, please visit us and join the conversation! #downtownSTC


Building a Better Downtown

Street improvements are ongoing on St. Paul Street between James Street and Carlisle Street, and Carlisle Street from St. Paul Street to Race Street. Businesses in the affected area ARE OPEN and sidewalk access is available. Please support our Downtown businesses during this time of renewal and growth. Visit the City of St. Catharines website for more information.

The Carlisle Street/Garden Park Parking Garage will temporarily close on weekend in August for maintenance. The parking garage will close on the following dates:
6pm Fri. August 4 to 6am Tues. August 8
6pm Fri. August 11 to 6am Mon. August 14
6pm Fri. August 18 to 6am Mon. August 21
6pm Fri. August 25 to 6am Mon. August 28
Visit the City of St. Catharines website for more information and locations of other nearby City parking lots.



Downtown Deals

Visit the Downtown Deals section of our website where you  can score great savings on your next trip to Downtown St. Catharines with these ready-to-redeem deals at participating businesses. Check back often as deals continue to pour in!
Look for our monthly Downtown Deals email coming to your inbox by mid-August.

Full Moon Ghost Walk - Monday August 7


Every month from spring through fall under the glow of the full moon, groups of brave souls listen to spine tingling tales and fascinating local history of Downtown St. Catharines delivered by our intrepid guides on our  Downtown St. Catharines Ghost Walks , presented by the St. Catharines Downtown Association.

Our next Full Moon Ghost Walk is on Monday, August 7 at 9:00 pm. Tickets are $10 each and must be purchased in advance.  For more information,  click here .
Summer Downtown D'Lish
 
We have a delicious lineup of 10 participating Downtown restaurants offering special 3 course fixed-price menus during this summer's Downtown D'Lish, running from August 11 to 26, 2017. Dine out at a favourite restaurant or try something new. While you are enjoying a meal Downtown, share the news and photos on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram using the hashtag #DTDLish.

Participating restaurants:
Blue Mermaid Seafood & Steakhouse
Bolete
Dani's Bistro
Fiddler's Pour House
Krav Fine Grill & Bar
La Scala Ristorante
Mele Trattoria
The Office Tap & Grill
St. Catharines Club
Zapata Mexican Restaurant

Visit our website to view the Downtown D'Lish menus during this special dining promotion (all menus should be uploaded by August 4). And while you're Downtown, check out all the great shops and businesses in Downtown St. Catharines.

Music in the Square & Summer Concert Series

On Saturdays from 11:00am to 1:30pm, from June to September, enjoy the light sounds of local musicians at Music in the Square while shopping at the St. Catharines Farmers Market, 91 King Street, Downtown St. Catharines.

Enjoy the sounds of local musicians on Wednesday nights this summer (August 16, 23, 30) at the Summer Concert Series. Montebello Park in Downtown St. Catharines will be filled with music, food and refreshments from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Don't miss the ON Tour Special Ontario 150 Celebration with Amanda Marshall, Michelle Treacy and Mélanie Brulée on August 30.

These free concerts are brought to you by the City of St. Catharines and its community partners.
Shared Cardboard Bins Downtown

If you are a downtown business, did you know you can dispose of your flattened cardboard boxes in one of the shared cardboard bins located throughout the downtown area? Bins are indicated by blue dots on the Designated Business Area map for garbage, recycling and organics collection from the Niagara Region.
Linking Niagara

A brand-new initiative Linking Niagara has recently been launched. Linking Niagara is a project designed to raise awareness of the various support programs, initiatives, and funds available to local employers. It is the first project of its kind in Ontario, and it is being launched in Niagara.
 
Linking Niagara aims to help businesses recruit talent, job-seekers to find available jobs, and employment service providers to connect their clients with local employers.

Please visit www.linkingniagara.ca for more details.

Window Display Competition

During the Niagara Wine Festival in September, we invite all Downtown businesses to decorate your storefront (or business interior) in the spirit of the season, to showcase pride in our community. The Grande Parade takes place on Saturday, September 23, attracting thousands of spectators to Downtown St. Catharines.

Our Window Display Competition will be taking place from Friday, September 8 to Sunday, September 24. More details will be included in our September newsletter and soon on our website, but now is the time to start planning your window display. Your only limit is your imagination, but we do encourage you to create a display that ties into the Niagara Wine Festival or this year's Canada 150 theme.
 

Other Events Downtown - August 2017

Aug. 1   Choir Nation drop-in choir, Mahtay Cafe
Aug. 2 - 18 The Foster Festival: LUNENBURG, FirstOntarioPAC
Aug. 4   Woodshed Orchestra, NAC Rooftop Show
Aug. 4 - 7 St. Catharines Rotary Ribfest, Montebello Park
Aug. 5   Fiesta Night, Links for Greener Learning, The Robby
Aug. 5   Live Jazz: Dan Kozar & Laura Revell, Krav Fine Grill
Aug. 7   Full Moon Ghost Walk , Downtown St. Catharines
Aug. 8, 15, 22, 29 Free Fitness Workshops, behind FOPAC
Aug. 10 Yoga on the Lawn, City Hall
Aug. 10 The Ikes, The Outlaws of Sherwood, Detour Music Hall
Aug. 11 Big Chicken Improv Night, Showcase Comedy
Aug. 11 - 26 Downtown D'Lish, Downtown Restaurants
Aug. 12 1914, The Ferns, NAC Rooftop Show
Aug. 13 Yoga in the Park, Montebello Park
Aug. 13 The Sarah Jerrom Quartet, Mahtay Cafe
Aug. 16  Summer Concert: The Ferns , Montebello Park
Aug. 16 Fashionism, Tommy & The Commies, Warehouse
Aug. 20 Big Rude Jake, Mahtay Cafe
Aug. 23  Summer Concert: Walter Ostanek , Montebello Park
Aug. 24  Free Outdoor Film Screening, behind FirstOntarioPAC
Aug. 25 Shadowy Men on a Shadowy Planet, NAC Rooftop
Aug. 30   Special Ontario 150 Celebration Concert with Amanda Marshall, Michelle Treacy, Melanie Brulee, Iskwé, Montebello Park


Films showing daily in August (except Mondays) at The Film House , FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre. Make your plans for dinner and a movie Downtown!

Upcoming events at the Meridian Centre in Downtown St. Catharines include WWE presents Next Live on September 8, Brock University Steel Blade Classic Hockey Game on September 15,  legendary singer/songwriter Chris de Burgh on October 7 and the one and only Sir  Elton John on November 15.

Business Announcements
  
Welcome New Businesses!
Brugman Law, 1 St. Paul Street, #601-14
Linking Niagara, 80 King Street, #3

Opening Soon!
Garden City Essentials, 35 James Street

Happy Anniversary!
Ryson's United Studios of Music, 5 Court Street, is celebrating their 80th anniversary in August! Registration for music lessons begins in August for the Fall schedule.

Events and News Submissions
                    
Our monthly eNewsletter is sent out on or just before the first business day of each month.   If you are a business member located within our BIA boundaries, you are invited to submit information to us about your upcoming events and news in Downtown St. Catharines. Space permitting, we hope to include your information in the next issue of our eNewsletter.  Email your information before the last business day of the month to Carolyn at  admin@mydowntown.ca
At your service at the Downtown Association
                    
The St. Catharines Downtown Association is a non-profit organization that represents over 500 members in the BIA including retail, restaurants, professional offices and property owners.
  
The mandate of the Downtown Association includes participating in programs aimed at the physical improvement and beautification of the core, as well as the promotion of the downtown as a great place in which to shop, dine, play, work, live and explore.
  
Our office is located in the heart of Downtown St. Catharines at 80 King Street, main floor.  Please stop in during office hours (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm) to say hello to Tisha and Carolyn.
Thank you for supporting the businesses and neighbours of Downtown St. Catharines.  
Sincerely,
  
Carolyn Watson
Administrative & Communications Coordinator
St. Catharines Downtown Association
Phone 905-685-8424
  
  
In This Issue
Building a Better Downtown
Downtown Deals
Full Moon Ghost Walk
Downtown D'Lish
Music in the Square & Park
Cardboard Bins
Linking Niagara
Window Display Competition
August Events Downtown
Business Announcements
Events and News Submissions
At Your Service
Quick Links