Hello Nevada Businesses, 

Could we have a minute of your time to share with you exciting Christmas events happening in the Main Street Nevada district? 

If your business is not located on Sixth Street between I and N Avenues or on K Avenue between 5th and 7th Streets, you may not be aware of plans for a huge Christmas celebration in the Main Street Nevada district on Saturday, December 11, from 4-7 p.m. Main Street Nevada is hosting this celebration, with assistance from the City of Nevada. This letter is to reach outlying businesses in the community, to share information and let you know that you too can be part of this celebration. 

We have tried to make stops at most of the businesses in the celebration "zone", to visit with them about our first-ever "Christmas on Main: A Made for the Movies Hometown Celebration". We are excited to announce that more than 30 businesses have already committed to taking part in the celebration. 

Some of the planned activities include: 

• Cookie decorating at the First United Methodist Church.

• Stories by the fireplace at the Nevada Public Library.

• Christmas Bingo at the Senior Center.

• Talk with Santa at the Talent Factory/Theater.

• Crafting at the American Legion.

• And more!

Many businesses in the celebration "zone" will be keeping their doors open to mingle with celebration-goers, while providing fun activities and an assortment of festive treats.

As part of the celebration, we will host a tree festival, with each participating business decorating a tree to display inside their business. We have spaces to display more decorated trees for businesses not in the Main Street district. Just let us know if your business or organization would like to have a decorated tree on display, and we will provide a spot for you.

Celebration-goers will be invited to vote on a "people's choice" tree, which will win a traveling trophy! This fun award can be won by any business in town that decorates a tree for the celebration. If your business would like to do an outdoor display, or join another business to help with their open house, reach out to us and we will try to assist with coordination. 

No matter your choice, please visit the celebration "zone" on December 11, and enjoy strolling the district and visiting with other community members. This event is a family-friendly celebration for all of the community to enjoy. 

Please reach out to us by Monday, November 15, if you wish to be more involved in this celebration. 

Christmas on Main Co-Chairs, 

Marlys Barker, 515-290-1738 

mbarker@cityofnevadaiowa.org 

Ros Dunblazier