Helena is the face of the BIA – she’s everywhere rain or shine and always wears the biggest smile you ever saw!!!!! Her presentation was a year in review of the BIA activities that continue to bring people into downtown – the Maple Fest – pancakes, maple syrup & kids; 2000 tulip bulbs – created a beautiful flower show at the Algonquin Theater; Canada 150 celebrations –Canada flags lined main started and every flag pole - a Canada Day Parade featuring the decades and important event in Huntsville’s history and fun day at Rivermill Park – Rotary’s Kirwin and Company built the celebration cake – where the most “selfies” were taken all day; the Tom Thompson Muriel Festival brings many to our town to view the large art reproductions that decorate our town buildings; the Sidewalk Sale – now 40 years old – closes Main Street – did you see the lawn growing in front of Town Hall – amazing; Midnight Night Madness – fun for all till midnight; the Harvest Festival – a new event in 2017 – very popular – in 2018 the Macaroni Festival will be all about macaroni – it should be fun with all the idea juices coming up with ways of using those little curly shapes !! ; Remembering Huntsville’s War Heroes – street flags were created and hung in honour for all of us to learn their names and see their faces and remember; Girls Getaway Weekend – a very successful gathering of 1500 ladies – for many it’s their first get away from their family – they come to party and shop and shop and shop!! Other towns are taking our idea to create similar events!! Tree lighting along Main Street was a nice touch for the Christmas Festive Season. Visit - http://www.downtownhuntsvilleadventures.ca/calendar to review and plan your next festive visit to downtown Huntsville.
President Kim thanked Helena for her review of what we all enjoy from year to year in Huntsville Downtown core.