Sidewalk Chalk day

[Denise Shea]

It looks like I'm probably going to get approval for Sidewalk Chalk Day. Not sure if CVS or the Paper Store are on this list, but perhaps there could be a way to get a discount on chalk and have it available for purchase right in our own dowtown area.

I will be creating a flyer for distribution, and will include it in a PDF once I get official approval.

This year I intend to do more promotion and I will try to get more participation from ArtSpace members. The last time it was only promoted through word of mouth and through flyers that businesses posted on their doors.

My original intent was to get families down and around our downtown area and create a closer connection between businesses and residents. It's a feel-good affair.

Anyone interested in helping me make this happen?

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[Zippy Gomez]

 Good job, Denise!

Chalk is pretty cheap-about $5.00 bucket of 50 pcs..

If you can tell me what day the event is, i will canvass every business along Main and Nason and ask for a few bucks. I don't think each kid needs 50 pcs but i'm sure I can pull in enough $$$ for 20-30 buckets. 

Anyone else?

Geek Boutique Rich

[Denishe]

That would be great. Thank you so much for offering to help. Last time
I just tried to be a facilitator on this and each business was asked
to go out and get their own chalk, but if you've got a group you'd
like to buy for... Dawn (from the Bean) bought a plastic Halloween
pumpkin for housing her chalk two years ago.

Something to keep in mind... On the day of the event it would be good
to scan the sidewalk from time to time and make sure that chalk has
been put back in its tub. Perhaps we'll have such a great turnout that
the chalk wil just keep getting used.

If anyone has any other thoughts on the event, please let me know.

What I'd like to see is artwork from Citizens Bank all the way to
Terissina's. It was so much fun last time and lots of good energy.

On Sep 11, 2:42 pm, Zippy Gomez <zippy.go...@gmail.com> wrote:
>  Good job, Denise!
> Chalk is pretty cheap-about $5.00 bucket of 50 pcs..
> If you can tell me what day the event is, i will canvass every business
> along Main and Nason and ask for a few bucks. I don't think each kid needs
> 50 pcs but i'm sure I can pull in enough $$$ for 20-30 buckets.
>
> Anyone else?
>
> Geek Boutique Rich
>

[Denishe]

We've got the approval!


September 20, 2009

Dear Downtown Merchant,

“Sidewalk Chalk Day” has been approved and we are encouraging local
merchants to
participate. When last we did this in 2006 it was a wonderful feel-
good event and a big hit.
Here is what will be happening:

On Friday, October 2nd from 1:00-3:00 p.m., local citizens will be
invited to come down and help “decorate” the downtown sidewalks in
preparation for MaynardFest. Participating businesses will buy
sidewalk chalk that will be left out for people to decorate the
sidewalk in front of that business.
The cost of the chalk is minimal compared to the potential downtown
interest the project will generate, and the cleanup for this event is
zero since rain and foot traffic will eventually take the chalk away.
There are great benefits to be had by participating in Sidewalk Chalk
Day, here are just a few:

1. Citizens feel a stronger, personal connection to local business
owners because the owners
have created a space for them to connect with.

2. People who participate are more likely to come downtown again
during the actual festivities
to show off their artwork

3. People become more attached to their fellow citizens because they
have come together
to make something happen in their community.

Town officials have been contacted, and approval has been given for
the project. The first year that we did this (2006) we had excellent
participation using only flyers in businesses’ windows. This year
notice will be posted in the Beacon and in the Action Unlimited, as
well as through local organizations. Spread the word and help get
people to attend this wonderful event.

To participate, all you have to do is hang a flyer (which will be
provided) advertising
that you are part of the event, buy a couple of buckets of sidewalk
chalk and make them available from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Monitoring your area
for anything objectionable and sweeping it away would be helpful.
Also, take a peek from time to time and make sure chalk is put back in
its container and not just left lying around.
For a minimal investment, I feel that Sidewalk Chalk Day can really
impact the community
in a positive way and I urge you to consider participating in the
event.

Feel free to e-mail me if you have any questions.

Thank you,
Denise Shea

den...@denisheHats.com
DenisheHats.com
Milliner, ArtSpace Maynard

P.S. I’ve spoken with CVS and they have agreed to increase their
supply of sidewalk chalk just for our event. Starting in about a week
or so, you can go in and buy your chalk.

[Achmad Moeljadi Chadran]

Denise,

Congrats! Maynard rocks, and it's about time people in surrounding towns realize that!

Didi

Didi Chadran | Dunia Ecostore 43 Nason Street | Maynard MA 01754 | (t) 978-897-8850 (f) 603-687-5079 | de...@dunia-ecostore.com | www.dunia-ecostore.com