Main Street Q&A: The Collection now serves dinner on Fridays
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A: In fact, there is! The Collection Caf? is now offering Friday night candlelight dinners (5:30 to 8:30 p.m.) at very affordable prices. All entrees are under $10 and the food is excellent!
My husband and I went one recent Friday evening and were impressed by the atmosphere and the food. It reminded us of much more expensive dinners at out of town locations, but conveniently located here in McMinnville!
So plan to go to the Collection Caf? (216 E. Main Street) on a Friday night in the near future. Reservations are preferred, but not required-473-1666.
Q: Are downtown businesses expanding in other ways?
A: Deborah Good Photography is now offering senior portraits for high school juniors and seniors. Deborah takes a lot of time during a photography session to make sure the pictures you get are what you really want.
Deborah Good Photography (474-4007) and The Collection are both offering prom night specials on Friday May 16. Deborah is offering prom photo packages beginning at $15 (4 to 6 p.m., 301 S. High St.) and The Collection is offering prom night candlelight dinners with a very romantic atmosphere (5 to 8 p.m.). Prices for dinner will be $10 to $15 per person. Those are both great deals and are right here in historic downtown McMinnville. Reservations are recommended, so call early!
Q: Is the new Farmers’ Market open yet?
A: Yes it is! The market is now open on Saturday mornings (6 a.m. to noon) and will begin opening soon on Wednesday mornings. For those of you shopping at the Farmers’ Market on Saturday morning, stop in at The Collection Caf?. They are now offering a full breakfast on Saturdays: eggs, meat, biscuits and gravy, English muffins, juices, homemade jelly, coffee, and a Southern Standard newspaper. Prices are extremely reasonable.
Q: Last year there was information in Main Street Q&A about a Photography Post sponsored by Main Street McMinnville, that taught teenagers about photography. Are they still offering free photography lessons? How do I become involved?
A. The Photography Post is alive and well, thanks to sponsors, Bruce and Wilma Atnip. The Post meets weekly and explores different areas of photography, as well as going on field trips to learn more about amateur and professional photography.
In January, the Post held its annual awards banquet recognizing contributors and student photographers. Among those receiving awards were: Devon Qualls, Lynette Cherry, Nichole Rhea, Laura Kate Haley, Dan Qualls, Christopher Burks and Jeremy Burks. Lynette was also recognized for receiving an advanced photography award at the 2002 Warren County A&L Fair. Congratulations to all recipients. Thanks Bruce and Wilma for giving so willingly of your time. You can call the Main Street Office for information about meeting times, etc. (506-5335).
Q: How was the 4th annual Downtown Annual Spring Clean-up?
A: The Annual Spring Clean-up”was held Saturday, April 26, in conjunction with Earth Day. Participating were over 30 volunteers, including local Scout Troops 309 and 313, local church groups, downtown business owners, and community volunteers.
Working for three hours (9 a.m. to noon) made a great difference in the appearance of the entire downtown area located east of the Library. Next year we hope to have enough volunteers to cover the entire Historic District. We especially appreciate the scout troops who worked so hard all morning, impressing on all of us their sense of community pride in caring for our historic downtown.
Coming event: The Classic Car Show, Saturday, May 24 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., sponsored by the McMinnville Cruisers and Main Street McMinnville. It will be a day of fun, food, games, a silent auction as well as cars, cars, and more cars! Come downtown and enjoy the fun!
Main Street McMinnville is now sponsoring the commemorative street fixture sale for the Master Plan Phase One Project. You can dedicate a historic lamppost, park bench, street tree planting, historic stone marker, and/or an engraved brick to a friend or loved one. Prices range from $100 to $1,500.
For more information about how you can be a part of the restoration of Historic Downtown McMinnville through this commemorative sale, call Main Street McMinnville at 506-5335.