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Main Street Ripley Projects for 2007 Click on any event title for more information As part of their goal to revitalize the downtown Ripley community, Main Street Ripley maintains dozens of projects year-round. Watch this site for details. We’re always adding new information. CLICK HERE for our Calendar of Events.
Main Street Ripley Events for 2007
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Downtown Main Street Revitalization The City of Ripley, Main Street Ripley, the Jackson County Commission, a Governor's Partnership Grant, the Federal Transportation Enhancement Grant, and a generous private donation have made this project possible. This will include three blocks of downtown, beginning at the intersection of Route 21/Route 33 to McGinley Memorial Bridge. Since receiving these funds, construction and equipment costs have drastically risen. Main Street Ripley is taking on the responsibility of raising funds to cover some of the additional costs, part of which includes the purchase of 21 streetlights. The cost of one streetlight is $3,200, including a brass plaque at the base of the post. You may wish to purchase the entire streetlight or you may want to partner with other donors. A plaque placed in a Main Street location will recognize other donors; Benefactor $3,000 and over; Gold $1,000; Silver $500; and Platinum $250. Any amount will be greatly appreciated. Please contact Main Street Ripley to donate. ********************************************************************** Laser engraved paver bricks are being sold to be placed in the streetscape in the revitalized section of Phase II on Main Street in Ripley. Engraved bricks make wonderful gifts for birthdays, anniversaries, graduation, retirement and memorials, or a great form of advertising for local businesses. For an additional charge, symbols may be added to your brick to make it unique. Bricks cost $65.00 and will be placed on Court Street, between North and Main. To request an order form, please contact Main Street Ripley at (304) 372-1637 or info@mainstreetripley.org. ************************************************************************ Annual Spaghetti Dinner/Auction Main Street Ripley will be hosting their Annual Spaghetti Dinner/Auction on Saturday, March 3, at 6pm at Epworth United Methodist Church in Ripley. The dinner menu will include spaghetti, salad, Texas toast, desserts (with lots of brownies), and a drink. The Organization and Promotion Committees of MSR are working hard to make sure customer service will be top notch! One of Main Street Ripley’s largest fundraisers, The Silent Auction, will also be held with the proceeds going towards the many projects that MRS sponsors. If you have something that you would like to donate to the Auction, please call us at 372-1637! During the evening, old movies will be shown that highlight the City of Ripley’s past, some dating back to the 1950’s. Come and reminisce with us. Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased by calling the Main Street office at 372-1637. Anyone wishing to attend is urged to obtain their tickets in advance. People may also contact any Main Street Ripley Board member to obtain tickets to the event. Board members names can be found by CLICKING HERE. ************************************************************************ A wonderful group of men who sing the Barbershop style of music, The Mountainaires, will be performing at the Alpine Theatre on Saturday, April 7 beginning at 7pm. More information will be available soon! *********************************************************************** The Easter Bunny will be coming to Ripley on Saturday, April 7 at 1pm for Main Street Ripley’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt on the Jackson County Courthouse lawn. Activities will include an appearance by the Easter Bunny, face tattoos, balloon art, and goody bags for the youngsters. There will be two age divisions for the Easter Egg Hunt, ages 2-4 and 5-8. Children and adults are encouraged to wear handmade Easter Bonnets for an Easter Parade. The event is free and made possible by Main Street Ripley, Kroger’s, Ripley High School’s Hi-Y and Anchor Clubs, and the Bernice Pickens-Parsons Foundation. For more information or to volunteer, call Main Street Ripley’s office at 372-1637. ************************************************************************ Ripley's On Sale – Believe It Or Not! Main Street Ripley will be holding its eighth annual Ripley’s On Sale – Believe It Or Not! Community-wide yard sale. The annual event is presented in conjunction with area businesses, non-profit groups and clubs, and individuals. This year’s event is scheduled to take place on Memorial Day weekend, Friday, May 25 and Saturday, May 26. The sale will again be held on the lawn of the Jackson County Courthouse. Over eighty spaces will be located on the Jackson County Courthouse lawn. Individuals or groups may reserve 10’ x 10’ spaces for $15. The fee will be $5 more if electricity is required. Additional spaces, after the first, will be at a rate of $10 each. Individuals and neighborhoods are also invited to participate by having yard sales in their own locales. People wishing to do so can let Main Street Ripley know of their sale by May 1 to be included on a free map marking the location of various sales throughout the city. The map will be distributed at various locations. Ripley merchants will be offering special sales and the Charleston Trolley will be giving free rides through town on Saturday. Main Street Ripley invites all interested vendors to call 304-372-1637 for details and to reserve their space and join the giant sale or to be listed on the free map. Soon, you will be able to CLICK HERE to print out a form to reserve your space. ************************************************************************ Main Street Ripley will be sponsoring a four-person scramble at Green Hills Country Club on Saturday, June 23. The event will get underway with a 11:30 am shotgun start. For the past few years, Gene, Tim, and Jim Groves have been instrumental in the success of the tournament. Working with them are the volunteers on the Organization Committee of MSR. Entry fee is $50 per person and all teams are asked to have a combined handicap of 40 or more for their quartet of golfers. Various on-course prizes will be awarded, and the top three teams in both the men’s and women’s divisions will receive cash prizes as well. There will be refreshments on the course and lunch will be provided. To register a team or get more information, contact Gene Groves at 372-8612 or Main Street Ripley at 372-1637. ************************************************************************ Plans have been finalized for the 2007 Fourth of July Firecracker Race/Walk to be held as part of the Independence Day festivities for Ripley’s July Fourth Celebration. The 11:30am annual event, sponsored by Main Street Ripley will begin just prior to the Grand Parade that travels through downtown Ripley. More than 100 runners and walkers participated last year. As always, a great crowd (possibly as many as 40,000 spectators), line up to watch the race. This year, cash prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers in both the men’s and women’s divisions of the race portion with $100 going to the first place runner. Second place will be worth $75 and third $50. Trophies will also be presented to the top three finishers in the following age divisions: 14 and under, 15-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; and 60 and over. The entry fee for the two-mile race is $15 and $10 for those taking part in the one-mile fun walk. The first 100 participants will receive a T-Shirt. “It’s a really good race and everybody seems to like it,” says Jim Groves, one of the organizers of the event. “It’s a lot harder than what it looks. There’s a little grade on the way back that makes it tough, plus the heat.” Advanced registration is encouraged. Soon, you will be able to CLICK HERE to print out a Registration Form. Registration will be accepted the day of the race beginning at 10am at the Calvary United Methodist Church located on the corner of North and Court Streets. For more information contact Gene Groves at 372-8612 or call the Main Street Ripley Office at 304-372-1637. ************************************************************************ Fun Day / Health Fair – A Festival for Children Main Street Ripley’s annual “Fun Day/Health Fair – A Festival for Children” will be staged on the Jackson County Courthouse lawn in Ripley from 9am to 1pm on Saturday, August 11. The free event will include caricatures, tattoos, balloon art, a car seat check, story telling, and numerous other activities. Several popular cartoon characters will also make appearances at the event. Last year Dora the Explorer and her cousin Diego were joined by Elmo from Sesame Street! The yearly event is a cooperative effort and in the past has been sponsored by Main Street Ripley, the Bernice Pickens-Parsons Foundation, River Valley Health and Wellness Center, Jackson Newspapers, Family Resource Network, Century 21 Premier Properties, Krogers, and others. According to Amy Haskins, Outreach Director for RVHWC, “The goal of the event is to educate parents and children about health, safety, and wellness while having a good time.” Agencies from all over the county and state will be on hand. Haskins states, “It is a showcase of what is available to parents to help them with whatever needs they have for their kids. And, most of the services provided by the organizations are available to residents at little or no cost.” Ripley High School Anchor Club and Hi-Y Clubs have annually provided much needed and appreciated volunteers to help with the event. This is an event that the MSR Promotion Committee is dedicated to. Prizes will be awarded throughout the day which is also a great photograph opportunity for parents. For more information or to volunteer, please call the Main Street Ripley Office at 372-1637. ************************************************************************ The Jackson County Courthouse lawn will be rocking from 8 pm - 11 pm on August 11th as the 2nd Annual “Summertime in the City” gets underway. This event is geared towards teens and young adults. Last year featured a concert by Deadline and Cole Waybright and Brett, local DJs, provided entertainment for the evening. Some of the events were golf, casino card games, a bounce house, a dunking booth, and a car show. Food tickets will be provided upon registration and concessions will be available also. This event is being sponsored by Main Street Ripley, the Bernice Pickens-Parsons Foundation, the Jackson County Sherriff's Office, and the Jackson Herald, along with many volunteers who are interested in the youth of Jackson County. We’re always looking for more sponsors and volunteers! We’ll update this information as planning for this new FUN event takes place. ************************************************************************ Main Street Ripley throws a party for its volunteers every year to thank them for all of their hard work and dedication to MSR’s vision and mission. “Thanks with Franks” will take place at McCoy’s Island on Tuesday, August 21st at 6pm. ************************************************************************ 9th Annual Car and 7th Annual Motorcycle Show The Organization Committee of Main Street Ripley will be sponsoring its annual Car and Motorcycle Show on the Jackson County Courthouse lawn on Saturday, September 9, 2006. Registration will begin at 9 am, judging will be at 1 pm, and awards will be given at 2 pm. The entry fee for both cars and motorcycles is $10. Trophies will be presented to the top GM, Ford, Chrysler, truck, and top 20 entries. There will also be special awards. Event coordinator, John Lowe, says, "This event just keeps getting bigger and better every year!" Concessions will be available. For more information, contact MSR at 372-1637. *********************************************************************** “Paint the Town Pink” Breast Cancer Awareness Walk is an annual event partnering many community groups. Last year, Main Street Ripley, along with the Jackson County Community Education Outreach Service (CEOS), River Valley Health and Wellness Center, Jackson County Health Department, and the Woman’s Club of Ripley sponsored the event featuring the half-mile walk in support of breast cancer research and awareness. Breast cancer survivors spoke and informational pamphlets were available to participants. This year’s event will be on Saturday, October 6 at 9am on the Jackson County Courthouse lawn. For more information, call the MSR office at 372-1637. ************************************************************************ Ripley Merchants Holiday Open House Ripley’s merchants would like to invite all shoppers in the area to the “Ripley Merchants Holiday Open House” on November 18 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm. Several area merchants are hosting the open house and as an added incentive, will be conducting drawings for $25 gift certificates. This year’s theme is “Stuff your Stockings in Ripley.” Come and see what your hometown businesses have to offer! Main Street Ripley and the merchants have also teamed up to help the Ripley Rotary Club’s Adopt-a-Family Project by sponsoring a Silent Stocking Auction. Stay tuned for more information on this worthwhile project. Last year, a check for $1,215 was presented to the Rotary Club and we know we can double that this year with your help! ************************************************************************ Ripley Holiday Parade - Memorial Service - Visit with Santa Ripley’s Holiday Parade, sponsored by Main Street Ripley, will take place on December 1st, beginning at 5:00 pm. As the event draws nearer and plans are finalized, more information will be placed on our website. The Memorial Service, sponsored by Parsons-Waybright and Vail Funeral Homes, will take place at the Gazebo on the Jackson County Courthouse lawn immediately following the parade. More information will follow on this event. The City of Ripley’s annual Visit with Santa will take place at the Alpine Theatre immediately following the parade. The mayor invites all children to come and have their picture taken with Santa (free!) and his Elves will be there to give them a bag of goodies.
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