Downtown Oceanside is full of great events for
any age and interest. Come and be a part of the
happenings in YOUR city's Downtown and have fun
while you are here.
Want to be in the know? Check out these
FREE TO THE PUBLIC regularly programmed
activities presented by MainStreet Oceanside:
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 On the fourth
Wednesday of each month MainStreet hosts
the OPD Connection meeting. This
meeting is an opportunity to meet
members of the downtown police task
force. Specific topics are
addressed - this month's topic is
alcohol in the Downtown. Bring
your concerns and compliments and get to
know your local law enforcement
officers.
The next meeting is Wednesday April 23rd at
8:30 am.
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 MainStreet's
Morning
Meeting on the first Tuesday of
each month at 8:30 am. Coffee and
pastries are served at this very
informative meeting. Find out
about changes identified by our City
Officials. Come introduce yourself
to your fellow business owners and
neighbors. This is a wonderful
opportunity to network and find out what
is going on in your community.
The next
meeting is Tuesday May 6th at 8:30 am.
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Did you know that Mothers Day is
celebrating its 100th year this
year? That makes the Spring
Antiques on
Mission outdoor market extra
special! There will be onsite
appraisals, one-of-a-kind treasures,
furnishings, collectables, estate jewelry,
and fine arts & crafts. Pause to
enjoy the live entertainment and food at this
delightful event. Treat Mom to a
special day designed just for her.
Join us on
Mother's Day, Sunday May 11th between 8 am to
4 pm, for this free event.
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For the past 8 years from February until the
2nd week of May, lively and colorful street
banners have adorned our Downtown.
These original art pieces are 30 inches wide
by 84 inches high. Many depict scenes
of Oceanside, including the Pier
Amphitheatre, San Luis Rey Mission, St.
Mary's Church and other local
landmarks. You will also find nautical
and oceanic scenes depicting the wonderful
climate and beauty of Oceanside's many
lifestyles.
You can see the banners on the downtown
streets until May 10th - Mission Avenue and
Coast Highway.
The Arts Alive banners will be available for
auction on May 16th at the Elk's Lodge, 444
Country Club Lane, from 5-8pm. Enjoy
no-host bar, all you can eat buffet, music,
raffle prizes and meet the local artists who
made the banners. The proceeds will be
split between the artists and the Arts Alive
Program which will fund the integration of an
art program for our youth at the Sunset
Market.
This is your
chance to own an original piece of
art. Bidding starts at $100.00
(plus tax).
Banners are a great way to decorate any
indoor or outdoor area. Stop by
Pier View
Coffee Company and see the two banners
that decorate the inside of their shop.
Add color to your patio with a banner.
Use the banner to block the direct sun into a
window (they're a perfect length to hang
underneath the eaves).
View the banners and find out about the
artists on our website. Bids can be
placed in advance at our office and finalized
at the auction dinner. For more
information: www.msoceanside.com or
call (760) 754-4512.
Have you
gotten your tickets yet for this year's great
event?
The Arts
Alive Banner Auction and Freedom Days Parade
fundraiser is being held on
Friday May 16,
2008 from 5 to 9 pm at the Oceanside
Elk's
Lodge. This exciting event
includes an all you can eat buffet dinner, no
host bar, Arts Alive banner auction,
music, raffle prizes and more. Advance
tickets are available at the MainStreet
office for $25.00 (or $27.00 at the
door).
Raffle
Donations are still being accepted and
are very much appreciated. Any business
wishing to provide donations for this event
will be acknowledged and mentioned by the
Emcee at the fundraiser. So contact us
about the great item or gift certificate you
want us to pick up. We deeply
appreciate your continued generosity and
support of this event. Contact Cathy Nykiel
at (760) 754-4512 for more information.
Please help MainStreet raise funds for Art
and for the Freedom Days
Parade!
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Applications can be found on our website, picked up
at our office, or give us a buzz at
the office. What a great
way to share your business, group, or
church by showcasing it at this
time-honored Oceanside Community
Event!
The
Freedom Days Parade will be held on
Saturday, June 28, 2008.
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THURSDAY IS
MARKET DAY IN DOWNTOWN OCEANSIDE!
The Morning
Farmer's Market (9 am - 1pm) has a
wonderful array of fruits, vegetables, and
nursery plants to fill your kitchen, home and
yard. Make sure you grab something to
eat or drink while you see what the crafters
and the Library book store have to offer.
The Sunset
Market (5pm - 9pm) is a Weekly Family
Affair! Take the warmth of the spring
days into the Night, with HOT music and lots
of cool things to do:
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Farmers are growing their delectable
produce and flowers with the increased
sunshine. Bring a posey
home!
➢ Crafters and
Artisans are coming into the market with
their full fare and hope you will stop to
enjoy what they are offering.
➢ Dorothy's Kids
Area is in full swing with the Bounce House
and a FREE Children's ID booth and face
painting!
April
24th. Pacific Marine Credit
Union (PMCU) is sponsoring the Sunset
Market. PCMU is celebrating
National Credit Union Youth Week with a
variety of fun filled ways all aimed at
"Helping Kids Get the Hang of Saving".
During the month of April, PMCU is sponsoring
a coloring contest. 3 participants from
each branch will win a monetary prize towards
their savings account. They are also
holding a special Kids Fair on Saturday,
April 26th at each one of their branches
celebrating our youth and encouraging good
saving habits. America's credit unions
are shining the spotlight on how young people
earn, spend, save, and manage their own money
and how America's credit unions help them do
so wisely during National Credit Union Youth
Week, April 20-26. The celebration
takes place during the Jump$tart Coalition's
Financial Literacy for Youth Month.
Visit their website at: www.pmcu.com.
Upcoming
entertainment:
April
24 - "Big Fellas"
May 1
- The Elementary Schools from Camp Pendleton
(Stuart Mesa, Santa Margarita and North
Terrace) will strike up the music with their
school bands and orchestras. "Johnny B
Blues" will heat up the Main stage.
May 8
- Mother's Day Celebration. We are
always happy to welcome from 5-6pm the
Jefferson Middle School Jazz Band - an
extremely talented group! Then we can
look forward to the boogie woogie piano of
Sue Palmer. Not to be missed!
May
15 - In collaboration with the City of
Oceanside we will promote Safety Week with a
PUBLIC SAFETY DAY featuring the Fire
Department, Police Department, Harbor and
Beaches, Lifeguards, and Park and
Recreation. Come Learn about all that
Oceanside has to offer. INFORMATION,
EDUCATION and Appreciation! The Main
stage will feature the dance and music of
"One Accord".
There are many opportunities open to our
local community to participate. Call
our office for more information. If you want
to volunteer, have a booth or give us
feedback. We welcome all calls! See you
at the Market!
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Check out
what's going on with these Downtown
organizations and
businesses:
The California Surf
Museum is raising funds to build out
the interior, including new exhibits and
displays, of their soon-to-be new location
at 312 Pier View Way. Their inaugural
Paddle Out fundraiser takes place on
Thursday May 8th. Visit their website
to download the invitation www.surfmuseum.org.
Coming soon! Breakwater Brew
a new family-oriented pizza and brewery
with arcade and pinball games is opening
late May on the NW corner of Seagaze Drive
and Coast Highway.
The Cotton
Patch on Coast Highway offers all
the best in embroidery and monogramming and
if you mention MainStreet you will get 10%
off. Jeans Gift
Galore will also give you 10% off
just mention MainStreet.
Did you catch John Daley's letter in the
North County Times, "The Sprinter is a
success for the 101 Café"? Seems the
101
Café is seeing increased traffic
from groups traveling on the Sprinter.
Speaking with Jeff Schwarz, Resort Manager
for the Wyndham Oceanside Pier
Resort, they have leased all of the
ground floor commercial space fronting on
Pier View Way.
➢ Look for a new
Cohen Group restaurant on the corner of
Pacific St and Pier View Way - to be named
333 Pacific St. The Cohen Group
anticipates starting tenant improvements
with a projected opening in late summer.
➢ Just behind the
new restaurant on the corner of Myers and
Pier View Way expect a small convenience
deli to serve both the needs of the resort
guests and the general public.
What are
YOU doing Saturday morning April
26th? I Love A Clean San
Diego is celebrating the 6th Annual
Creek to Bay Cleanup from 9 am to
Noon on Saturday April 26th.
There are several sites in Oceanside; just
south of the pier, Buccaneer Beach and 3
sites along Loma Alta Creek.
Cafecitó is
sponsoring the staging site just south of
the Oceanside Pier and the 1st 100
volunteers get a goodie bag!.
Register for the 6th Annual Creek to Bay
Cleanup at www.creektobay.org.
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