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Old Tippecanoe Holiday Festival ‘07

December 1, 2007 at 7:12 pm | In DTCP, Downtown | Leave a Comment

The “Old Tippecanoe Holiday Festival” is a series of Holiday-themed events in the historic Tipp City downtown area. Come out and have some fun!

“Old Tippecanoe Holiday Festival”, a project of the Downtown Tipp City Partnership, in Tipp City on Saturday, December 1, 2007, sponsored by RE/MAX Professionals, Countrywide Home Loans, Monroe Federal Savings & Loan Association and Evans Title Agency. Featured events include:

* 9 am – 11 am: “Breakfast with Santa” at Broadway Elementary sponsored by Tipp Monroe Community Services (TMCS).
* 1 pm – 6 pm: The “Homes for the Holidays” Tour sponsored the Downtown Tipp City Partnership.
* 6 pm – 7:30 pm: “Old Tippecanoe Tree Lighting & Christmas Concert” by the Tipp City Community Band sponsored by the Tipp City Area Chamber of Commerce.

This annual holiday event features carriage rides, strolling carolers, downtown shopping and dining. Children’s activities and childcare are available. For more information contact the Downtown Tipp City Partnership at 937-667-8300 or visit www.visittippcity.org . Proceeds from the festival support TMCS’s Community Relief Program.

DTCP November Meeting Notes

December 1, 2007 at 4:01 pm | In DTCP | Leave a Comment

Here are the Board Meeting notes from the November 20th meeting of the Downtown Tipp City Partnership.

november-20-2007-dtcp.doc

Collinsworth says Goodbye to City

November 25, 2007 at 8:22 pm | In DTCP, News | Leave a Comment

From the Tipp City Herald:

When Tipp City’s David Collinsworth became city manager he told his new employers that, “I would stay five or six years, but perhaps longer if things worked out.”

Well, things did work out and now after more than 10 years in the position, Collinsworth attended his last council meeting Monday evening. His official last day on the job is Dec. 1 and then he moves on to become the new Westerville Ohio City Manager. “In applying for this job, I was really looking for a professional career move and in the process, found opportunities to make new friends and serve a community that has given to me much more than good employment,” he said.

“I wasn’t on the job more than three month, for example, when I learned of the impending birth of my first child, Rachel, and before too much longer, two more would come along. And then there were car accidents, the loss of loved ones, and an ugly diagnosis – but through it all, the community (staff, council members, fellow parishioners and citizens of good will) helped us through it and provided us tremendous support. For this, I am eternally grateful,” he said.

Mayor George Lovett said the two things he judged a city manager on was his technical competence and personal skills in which he gave Collinsworth high marks. He related the first time he worked with Collinsworth was on the Airport Task Force. “Residents in Tipp City and Monroe Township were concerned that the airport’s growth plans would cause additional noise and a decrease in their property values,” Lovett said. “Dave did a superb job in working with the airport and helping to calm residents’ fears.”

Lovett said the city manager showed his technical competence with his oversight of the new Tippecanoe Family Aquatic Center and the recently completed water treatment plant which was built in partnership with the city of Vandalia…

More Details on the “Old Tippecanoe Holiday Festival”

November 13, 2007 at 4:39 pm | In DTCP, Downtown, Holiday | Leave a Comment

The “Old Tippecanoe Holiday Festival” is a project of the Downtown Tipp City Partnership & Tipp-Monroe Community Services

Where: Downtown Tipp City
When: Saturday, December 1, 2007

Sponsors: Tipp City Public Library, Tipp City Area Chamber of Commerce, RE/MAX Professionals, Countrywide Home Loans, Monroe Federal Savings & Loan Association, Evans Title Agency and Clever Girl Business & Design Solutions

9 am – 11 am: “ Breakfast with Santa” at Broadway Elementary sponsored by Tipp Monroe Community Services (TMCS).
11:30 – 12:30: “Nutcracker Reader’s Series” at the Tipp City Public Library.
1 pm – 5 pm: “Doll House Display” at the Tippecanoe Historical Society.
1 p m – 5 pm: “Kid’s Day Out” at by the Tipp City Public Library. Children’s activities and childcare are available.
1 pm – 5 pm: “We Care Arts” at the Zion-Lutheran Church. A 25-year program for disabled children & adults using art as a means of expression.
2 pm – 6 pm: The “Homes for the Holidays” Tour sponsored the Downtown Tipp City Partnership. Visit some of Tipp City’s most historic homes decorated in holiday splendor. Admission required.
6:30 pm – 7 pm: “Old Tippecanoe Tree Lighting” sponsored by the Tipp City Area Chamber of Commerce.
7 pm – 8 pm: “Christmas Concert” at the Zion-Lutheran Church by Tipp City Community Band.

This annual holiday event features carriage rides, strolling carolers, downtown shopping and dining for the whole family. For more information contact the Downtown Tipp City Partnership at 937-667-8300 or visit www.visittippcity.org . The Partnership is a non-profit corporation and a National Trust for Historic Preservation Organization with the mission to enhance, preserve and promote downtown Tipp City. Proceeds from the festival support TMCS’s Community Relief Program.

Tippecanoe HarvestFest 2007

October 28, 2007 at 11:35 pm | In DTCP, Downtown, HarvestFest | 1 Comment

Tippecanoe HarvestFest 2007
WOW! Thank you to the hundreds of folks that joined us Saturday night for the First Annual Tippecanoe HarvestFest Party! The weather was good (though a little brisk) and the BAND WAS AMAZING!!! Spungewurthy thrilled the crowd of an estimated 300 partygoers as we sold lots of beer, food, drinks, and quite a few T-Shirts and posters. We had several costume contests with prizes and also used the ticket stubs to raffle of a number of shirts and posters to lucky winners!

If you attended the party and took pictures and use FLICKR, use the tag “HarvestFest” so that we can all see the great (and scary) costumes. And the way a few people were dressed, they must’ve been FREEZING! Anyway, we’ll have more news, photos, and results from the Party here – check back soon!

Also. we have just a few T-shirts and posters left for sale – email us if you want one or call Matt at 667-8300. They’re going fast, so get one now in your size before they disappear – WE WILL NOT BE PRINTING ANY MORE.

HarvestFest Events

October 18, 2007 at 2:07 pm | In DTCP, Downtown, HarvestFest, News | Leave a Comment

HarvestFest is upon us! Here are the upcoming events:

October 26, 7pm – Friday Night Frights at the Football Game. Tippecanoe High School’s varsity football team kicks off against CBC foe Springfield Shawnee under a full moon at Park Stadium. The theme? “Scare the Braves!” Fans of all ages are encouraged to pack the stands in costume, and special awards will be given to the most spirited students from each building in the district. Plenty of other surprises are in store, so show up if you dare!
October 26, 7pm – Ghost Walk of downtown Tipp City. Meet at the corner of Main and Third Streets (next to the Methodist Church parking lot) to enjoy a walking tour of downtown Tipp and enjoy ghostly tales and stories of haunted happenings. You MUST RSVP for this event as it may be canceled if we don’t reach the minimum number of guests.
October 27, 7pm to 11pm – we wrap up the HarvestFest with our HarvestFest Party! Come join us for an outdoor over-21 party in downtown Tipp City! We’re shutting down 2nd street in the historic downtown shopping district and putting up tents for beer, food, and a creepy Halloween bash with local favorites Spungewurthy! You must be 21 WITH PROPER ID to pick your poison. Beer, food and drinks will be available, as will commemorative posters, T-shirts and other items. Come in costume to save $2 off admission and compete in our costume contests!

The Tippecanoe HarvestFest is presented by the Downtown Tipp City Partnership. For more information, please visit our website at www.tippecanoeharvestfest.com or call Matt Owen at 667-8300.

“Old Tippecanoe Holiday Festival” Details Released

October 7, 2007 at 3:53 pm | In DTCP, Downtown, Holiday | Leave a Comment

Here is the latest information on the “Old Tippecanoe Holiday Festival,” a series of Holiday-themed events in the historic Tipp City downtown area. Come out and have some fun!

“Old Tippecanoe Holiday Festival”, a project of the Downtown Tipp City Partnership, in Tipp City on Saturday, December 1, 2007, sponsored by RE/MAX Professionals, Countrywide Home Loans, Monroe Federal Savings & Loan Association and Evans Title Agency. Featured events include:

9 am – 11 am: “Breakfast with Santa” at Broadway Elementary sponsored by Tipp Monroe Community Services (TMCS).
1 pm – 6 pm: The “Homes for the Holidays” Tour sponsored the Downtown Tipp City Partnership.
6 pm – 7:30 pm: “Old Tippecanoe Tree Lighting & Christmas Concert” by the Tipp City Community Band sponsored by the Tipp City Area Chamber of Commerce.

Tipp Partnership October Meeting Announced

October 5, 2007 at 4:41 pm | In DTCP | Leave a Comment

The Downtown Tipp City Partnership will hold its monthly meeting on October 16th at 9am at the Tipp Monroe Community Services Building in Tipp City. The public is invited and encouraged to attend these informative meetings and share their opinions about what is going on in Tipp City. The Partnership will be discussing upcoming projects such as the Tippecanoe HarvestFest, the Old Tippecanoe Holiday Festival and Windows on Tippecanoe, a downtown art show planned for next spring. We’ll also discuss the plans for the 2008 Farmers’ Market and get construction updates on Streetscape, the Veteran’s Memorial, and Menards. Representatives from City Government, Community Services, City Council, Tipp Chamber, Library and interested business owners and residents will be in attendance. The Downtown Tipp City Partnership is a non-profit organization with a mission to enhance, preserve and promote downtown Tipp City. For more information, visit the Tipp City Visitor’s Bureau website at www.visittippcity.org.

IV, TH, TD, DN 10/6.

Have Any Scary Stories?

September 24, 2007 at 2:20 am | In DTCP, Downtown, HarvestFest, News | Leave a Comment

Tippecanoe HarvestFest 2007
Do you know any scary stories about Tipp City? The Tippecanoe HarvestFest 2007 is gathering spooky tales for our Haunted Ghost Tours, to be held in the downtown the two weeks before Halloween. We have volunteer guides, but we still need your scariest stories! Do you know the one about the dead horse buried under the Old Post Office? What about the Spring Hill murder? Tell us your story! Is your home or building haunted? Have you experienced dread in your attic or basement? Know any REALLY spooky tales about our town? Send your ghostly stories to tippghosts@yahoo.com or call 667-6962 to share your story. If no one answers, just leave a message and we’ll call you back. Unless we’ve fallen victim to the Fiendish Ghoul of South Third Street …

Looking to Pitch In?

July 21, 2007 at 1:44 pm | In Christmas, DTCP, Downtown, Tipp City | Leave a Comment

The Downtown Tipp City Partnership, our local community group, needs your help. We’re looking for volunteers to help out on several projects:

Farmers’ Market (Saturdays 9-noon downtown) – we need help with organization, setup and promotion
Halloween Festival in October – lots of exciting projects to help out with
Biking group – is there anyone out there in Tipp that’s into biking?
Christmas festival/Homes for the Holidays home tour
Writers to help me write stories for the Visit Tipp City website

Get involved. New blood means new ideas. Pitch in and help by emailing me at visittippcity@yahoo.com