NOTE FROM THE PRESIDENT
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Summer's Half Over!

Can you believe summer is half over?! That means fall is right around the corner.  And with fall, comes Oktoberfest 2011!!! Things are shaping up as we enter the final two months of preparation for this annual event. Our bands are booked, the beer is ordered and our sponsor list grows by the week. Everyone is excited to be a part of Oktoberfest and we at Main Street are looking forward to another successful weekend.

There are still a few sponsorship opportunities available, so give Main Street a call (954-565-2627) to see how this event can benefit you and your business. Many of our sponsors have been with us for years, and others have just come on board for the first time.

A BIG THANK YOU to our Presenting Sponsor Lipton Toyota/Scion and its President Steve Jensen who has been at our side every year since the event's inception seven years ago. Visit their showroom at 1700 W. Oakland Park Blvd. and shop for a great deal on a new or used car.

  • NSU Nova Southeastern University was a sponsor last year and will have an even bigger presence this year. Nova Southeastern University is Florida's largest not for profit, private university and offers adult Bachelor's degrees in the evening and online. Anyone interested in furthering their education should stop by their booth.

  • Holy Cross Hospital continues to be a most valued sponsor. At Holy Cross it is all about getting you well and keeping you well. If you are looking to get or stay fit, join the Holy Cross Wellness Center; the Silver Sneakers program offers Cardio, weight training, Zumba, Belly Dancing, Yoga, Boot Camp and more. It is fun! Stop by their booth and get more information
    www.Holy-Cross.com/Wellness

  • If you've ever had food at Oktoberfest, then you know The Ambry.  This renown German restaurant has provided authentic Bavarian fare and Tucher beer imported directly from Munich for our Oktoberfest for the past six years and will do so again this year. Visit them for lunch or dinner at 3016 E. Commercial Blvd. You will enjoy the ambiance.

  • S.MARK Graphics has branded Main Street and its events including Oktoberfest and continues to provide all our marketing and graphic content for this event as well as both our web sites. Visit www.smark.com or call 954-523-1980 to discuss your project.

  • Sal's Towing, serving Broward, Dade and Palm Beach County since 1957, has joined us again this year as a sponsor. This family-owned business is a true community partner, kind and generous, and always ready to help with any project. As in the past, Sal's Towing will take you and your car home at no charge if you enjoyed Oktoberfest beer too much. 954-566-5155

  • Central Bark Doggy Day Care has partnered with us year after year in bringing our famous Dachshund Dash to Oktoberfest. Central Bark is a one-stop shop for all your canine needs. They are Vet recommended and doggy preferred. Enroll your dog today! Tel: 954-568-3647, www.centralbarkusa.com

And new this year:

  • All Quality Properties, Inc. -  25 years of experience in real estate, sales and management, they offer their clients the finest customer service available. For assistance with selling or buying call 954-564-4446.

  • Mass Mutual Financial Group is our newest sponsor. Stop by and learn about LifeBridge - Mass Mutual's free life insurance program to protect your child's education at no cost to you. Attention GLBT community: For the fourth consecutive year, Mass Mutual has received the highest rating of 100 percent in the annual 2011 Corporate Equality Index (CEI) survey conducted by the Human Rights Campaign. Come and talk with a Mass Mutual representative. Make a good decision today and secure your future.
    Office: 689-9441, Cell" 954-683-7035

  • AGRO Construction of Ft. Lauderdale can help you with all your design, renovation and construction projects, Interior and Exterior. Also Chinese Drywall Remediation. Visit www.agroconstruction.com or call 954-829-4562.

Don't let this opportunity pass you by! Give us a call and find out how we can make the most of your sponsorship.
CLEANING UP MAIN STREET

On a hot Saturday morning in July, members of the Rotary Club, Historical Society, Oakland Park Main Street and several City staff gathered in front of City Hall to clean up the downtown area. In groups of two and outfitted with “garbage grabbers” --those long metal stick with which to pick up papers, cans and other debris--they made their way up and down Main Street and Dixie Highway, filling their white plastic bags with all kind of junk. They checked behind and underneath the bushes, inspected the gutters and when they thought they had it all someone found another piece of garbage. With plenty of help, the job was done in a couple of hours. The reward: a nice, clean downtown—until next month
JACO PASTORIUS FILM PROJECT
DOCUMENTARY GETS UNDER WAY!

Three weeks ago the Producer and film crew from Hollywood, California, arrived at Jaco Pastorius Park, set up their equipment, and under the direction of Director Steve Kijak began filming the Jaco Pastorius mural. The four-man team stayed in town to scout other areas of interest, the ball field, the old house, places where Jaco played in his early years. They will be back in the fall to do interviews and more filming. This is wonderful exposure for our mural and Oakland Park!
WATCH FOR OUR AD IN THE PELICAN NEWSPAPER,
AUGUST 12 EDITION!
DOWNTOWN OAKLAND PARK – OPEN FOR BUSINESS!
“EXPERIENCE WHAT MAIN STREET HAS TO OFFER!”

When we first learned about an advertising opportunity in the historic edition the Pelican newspaper publishes once a year, we jumped at the chance to create an ad featuring and branding our businesses on Main Street. For this our first undertaking, we invited ten of them to collaborate with us and they all accepted. We reserved two tabloid-size pages and went to work. S.MARK Graphic's designed the ad and gave it to Main Street as an in-kind donation. The cost for running the ad was split among all the participating businesses and Main Street. We are already talking about doing it again in a couple of months; we want shoppers to know what businesses on Main Street have to offer!
SAVE THE DATE! MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

Gourmet Food Trucks are coming to Main Street on Saturday, September 10, from 6 – 9PM. They will be situated along NE 12 Avenue from the southern entrance to Main Street to the post office. There will be music and dancing in the street and wonderful food to eat. More details next months.
3407 North Dixie Highway, Oakland Park, Florida 33334
954-565-2627
Oakland Park Main Street, Inc. is a 501©(3) nonprofit corporation. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll-free 1-800-435-7352 within the State. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the State.