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Spring is almost here! 
Please join us for all of our upcoming events!
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After Dark, Wednesday,
April 11
5-7PM

Great place for socializing with friends and promoting your business!
106 32nd Street in the LaQuinta Hotel

Munchies and Happy Hour prices!
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Spaghetti Dinner
in honor of James Sapia
Sunday, April 15
4-8 PM
Shenanigan's
Boardwalk at
4th Street
All You Can Eat
Melt-In-Your-Mouth Meatballs 
Fresh Homemade Italian Spaghetti Sauce Salad, Bread & Soft Drinks
Only $8.00 for Adults, $5 kids

Bring the whole family! 
Only $8.00 for Adults, $5 kids

Pasta-Making Demonstration
Chinese & Silent Auctions 
American Girl Doll, Golf Packages, Gourmet Baskets, Casino Slot $s, Gift Cards for Dining & Merchandise, Amusement Certificates & more . . .
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Crab Soup Festival
Saturday May 12
Noon-3 PM 
Somerset Plaza

Local chefs competing for
Best Crab Soup Title

Only $15 to sample all soups and vote for your favorite.

Fun for the whole family!
Live music throughout, exhibits
and local craft vendors.

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Information Cottage
on the Boardwalk
Opening May 4

Marketing your business to  the thousands of tourists that will stop at the Information Cottage on the Boardwalk (Ocean side between North Division and Caroline St.)  to get recommendations for hotels, restaurants and entertainment.


DTA staff will be on duty weekends starting May 5 and 7-Days a week starting Memorial Day.

Your business should be represented! DTA Member Business receive priority, so keep your membership updated and make sure we have your rack cards, brochures and special offers. 

Call 703-731-6515 for pick up . 


Volunteers needed for Information Cottage staffing. 4-hour shifts, 12-4 or 4-8 available.  You don't have to know everything about the city to volunteer. Information on all the major events, business and regulation will be available to you in the cottage. All you have to do is smile, have fun, and welcome our visitors. 
Please email  ocdowntownassociation@verizon.net  to volunteer or call 703-731-615 .
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The Downtown Association's mission is to serve the businesses, residents and visitors to the downtown area and promote events that will enhance and improve the quality of life for citizens and vacationers. If you have an idea, or an issue you would like the DTA to address, please let us know. ocdowntownassociation@verizon.net

Get active in the association and help us achieve our goals! 

Pay your 2018 Membership Dues by CC on line click here.


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If you are a DTA Business Member and have specials or events coming up that you would like to advertise to other DTA members and friends, please let us know so we can help you get the word out. Email:  ocdowntownassociation@verizon.net

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President: Joe Manganello
Vice President : Brooks Trimper,
2nd Vice President: Kevin Gibbs
T reasurer : Amy Rothermel,  Secretary : Nancy Howard, 
Immediate Past President: Tiffany Phillips
B oard Members: Viola Candeloro, Steve Taylor, Ray Robinson, Lauren Taylor, Nancy Bradford, Nick Ruggieri, Vicki Barrett, Melody Cedarstrom, Frank Knight
Executive Director: Mary Ann Manganello, 
Special Events Coordinator: Lisa Aydolette