Thank You Ashland!

Posted on May 6, 2012 by amsa
Many thanks to everyone who joined in the fun on Saturday, May 5, 2012! After the party, a wonderful friend sent the following message in an email …”Even the rain did not dampen the wonderful spirit that was felt throughout the crowd that gathered for the occasion. Who would have thought that so many people would come to an outdoor event and have such a good time–in the rain?”. That’s the spirit of Ashland in action! That’s the spirit of Cross Bros. Grocery! Happy 100th! Here’s to many more occasions to celebrate in the Center of the Universe!

Photo contributed by Jim Cox

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Celebrate Cross Bros. 100th This Saturday

Posted on May 3, 2012 by amsa

Greetings Everyone!

 We are looking forward to one of the best Ashland celebrations EVER, when we throw the 100th Anniversary party for Cross Brothers on Saturday, May 5th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.!  Please encourage friends, family, business associates, and your community organizations to join the festivities.  Here is what you have to look forward to on Saturday, May 5th:

  • 9:00 am – 3:00 pm it’s the 3rd Annual Ashland Chalk Walk on the library plaza.  Enjoy seeing our ”concrete canvases” become incredible art! available.  See past examples on our web site:  http://mainstreetashland.org/events/2011-chalk-walk-gallery
  • Arrive early for the Grand Celebration to enjoy the Chalk Walk works of art.  Stroll through Cross Brothers to enjoy the historic displays created by the Ashland Museum.  You might just encounter some of the original Cross Brothers in period costume, and get a peek inside some restored Ford Model T’s!  Don’t forget to stop and admire the new Ashland National Historic District marker on the front of the building.  Also, don’t forget to purchase $25 or more from Cross Brothers to get your name in the raffle for the big prize! 
  • Make your way back over to the library plaza at 6:00 p.m. to enjoy the Wilkinson Family Band and their music teacher Jake Moore. Complimentary food and beverages will be available throughout the evening to include a Celebration CAKE!  A cash bar will also be available.  Commemorative posters and post cards will be available for purchase at the joint Ashland Main Street Association and Ashland Museum tent. 
  • At 6:30pm Tom Wulf, President of the Ashland Main Street Association & Rosie Shalf, President of the Ashland Museum will kick off the presentations for the Cross Bros. Grocery staff and Waldrop and Willis families.  Distinguished guests and sponsors will be recognized and we will find out who will win grand prize of $100 in honor of 100 years of fantastic customer service.  Rob Stiles from the Ashland Foundation will present the Historic Plaque to the Willis and Waldrop families. 
  • And it ain’t over yet.. Starting at 7pm Town Manager Charles Hartgrove’s band The God Fearin’ Snakehandlers will provide entertainment until 8pm.  Enjoy the music and the refreshments!

Be part of Ashland’s history and enjoy this wonderful community celebration of Cross Bros. 100th Anniversary! Please extend this invitation to your organizations and networks!

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Many thanks to our generous Cross Bros.Sponsors!

Posted on May 2, 2012 by amsa

Click here to visit websites for our sponsors.  Many thanks for contributing to our community events.

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A big thank you to our 3rd Annual Chalk Walk Sponsors!

Posted on May 1, 2012 by amsa

Click here to visit websites for our sponsors!

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2nd Drawing Winner!

Posted on April 16, 2012 by amsa

Tom Willis of Cross Bros Grocery pulled the name of Avice Parker in last Saturday’s 2nd drawing for prizes to help celebrate the 100th Anniversary of this downtown Ashland institution.  Ms. Parker won  the sampler of tasty products displayed.   Congratulations!

Many thanks to Ashland Milling for donating the prize!  Stay tuned for next week’s drawing and the big Anniversary bash on May 5th  brought  to you by the Ashland Main Street Association and the Ashland Museum.  Again many thanks to our sponsors:   CSX, Supervalu, The Ashland Foundation and Ashland Street Parties.

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1st Drawing Winner Wins Wonder Roast Chicken!

Posted on April 10, 2012 by amsa

On Saturday, April 7,  Cross Bros held their first  drawing to find the winner of this week’s prize, a tasty Wonder Roast Chicken!  Brooke Bryant, assisted by her  grandmother , Cathy Waldrop, reached deep into the jug and pulled out the name of Mae Taylor.  Congratulations to Mae!  Stay tuned to hear who wins next Saturday’s event…anyone who spends $25 or more is eligible so come on in and shop.  While you’re there,  grab one of the week’s featured products with a 1912 price tag.   Let’s   celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Cross Bros Grocery together all month.   And remember  May 5th when the  Ashland Main Street  Association and the Ashland Museum are throwing an Anniversary party in the Plaza to commemorate the occasion.   Our special thanks go out  to our Signature Sponsors,  The Ashland Foundation, CSX, Supervalu and  Ashland Street Parties.

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Many thanks to our CASH FLASH MOB Participants!

Posted on April 1, 2012 by amsa

Friday, March 30th 2012 history was made at Cross Bros. Grocery!  Many thanks to Lorie Foley, Sue Watson and Woody Tucker for providing entertainment at our first ever CASH FLASH mob at Cross Bros. Grocery.   A special thank you goes to Fred Horn for leading everyone in “Ashland, Ashland” and Henry Mayer for sharing his vintage Model T!    See the video below in case you missed the fun.  Many thanks to all the Ashlanders who starred in the mob! Most of all -thank you Cross Bros. staff for 100 years of excellent service!  On May 5th in the library plaza will be the grand celebration hosted by Ashland Main Street Association & the Ashland Museum!  Stay tuned for details.  Look for updates on Facebook!

 

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Video from our Favorite Downtown Grocery!

Posted on March 30, 2012 by amsa

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Register for Chalk Walk 2012

Posted on March 18, 2012 by amsa

The 3rd annual Chalk Walk will take place Saturday, May 5, 2012 at the Ashland Library Plaza from 9am-3pm.  For more details click here.

Register by May 1st, 2012!  Register Online  or by Mail.

email: ashlandchalkwalk@yahoo.com

Check out facebook for more detailed information.   Give it a try!

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AMSA & Town’s Cultural Arts Initiative “In the News”

Posted on March 17, 2012 by amsa

Many thanks to Herald-Progress editor Greg Glassner who published a piece about Ashland Main Street’s and the Town’s cultural arts initiative.  Positive feedback was truly appreciated by all.     Read the full article.

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