Astoria Downtown Historic District Association: News Items

News Items

release date: 02/15/12

Announcing ADHDA’s 2012 Jane Barnes Revue

A Topsey-Turvey Fashion Show at the ASOC Playhouse on March 31!Save the Date!The Astoria Downtown Historic District Association (ADHDA) is pleased to announce that the second annual, award winning "Jane Barnes Revue" is scheduled for Saturday, March 31. ...

release date: 12/20/11

Pat Saunders Volunteer Award

Patricia (Pat) Saunders was presented with the 2011 and first-ever “Pat Saunders Volunteer of the Year Award” at the Astoria Downtown Historic District Association’s (ADHDA) annual meeting on Friday, December 2. ...

release date: 12/15/11

ADHDA Announces Officers for 2012

On December 13, the Astoria Downtown Historic District Association (ADHDA) board of directors selected its officers for 2012. Dulcye Taylor, owner of Old Town Framing Co., will serve as president. ...

release date: 11/21/11

Downtown Astoria "Sparkles"

There’s no place like “home” for the holidays! And the Astoria Downtown Historic District Association (ADHDA) wants to show you just how true that is!The 2011 magical sparkle season is about to begin, and to show you just how shiny it can all be ADHDA is pleased to announce the return of the “Downtown Astoria Sparkles” celebration on Saturday, November 26. ...

release date: 11/18/11

ADHDA Annual Meeting

The Astoria Downtown Historic District Association (ADHDA) will hold its annual meeting Friday, December 2, 2011 during the regular monthly meeting. It will convene at 8:30 a.m. at Baked Alaska located at 1 12 Street in Downtown Astoria. ...

release date: 11/17/11

Holiday Lights and Decorations in Downtown

The Christmas Club (aka the Greater Astoria Historic Holidays, Inc.) has begun their work to light/decorate lampposts and hang garland across the street in Downtown Astoria in preparation for the upcoming holiday season. ...

release date: 11/14/11

"Discover Astoria"

The Astoria Downtown Historic District Association (ADHDA) announces it is time to “Discover Astoria.” ADHDA encourages you to participate in a shopping treasure hunt this holiday season. Take a journey into our Downtown Astoria shops to find the perfect gifts for the season and, while you shop, enter for a chance to win your own gifts. ...

release date: 11/08/11

Holiday Rooftop Lights in Downtown

The Astoria Downtown Historic District Association (ADHDA) is looking to coordinate bulk rate pricing for rooftop lights/services that downtown merchants or building owners will have the option to purchase (directly from local electric companies). ...

release date: 11/01/11

ADHDA Board of Directors - Call for Nominations

Are you interested in promoting the health and future of Downtown Astoria? The Astoria Downtown Historic District Association (ADHDA) is looking for interested individuals to serve three-year terms on its board of directors. ...

release date: 10/31/11

"2011 Astoria Giving"

During the month of November the Astoria Downtown Historic District Association (ADHDA) asks that you share with others and spread the bounty! We encourage you to give your canned food to the Clatsop County Regional Food Bank!To make giving easier ADHDA has compiled list of convenient downtown locations to drop off your canned goods. ...

release date: 09/22/11

ADHDA/Pacfic Northwest Brew Cup's Passport to Downtown

The Astoria Downtown Historic District Association (ADHDA) and the Pacific Northwest Brew Cup have joined forces to get downtown merchants involved in this year’s beer festival. The Brew Cup takes place this weekend (Friday, Saturday and Sunday, September 23-25) at the old train depot. ...

release date: 08/19/11

ADHDA Announces Winner of Logo Contest

The Astoria Downtown Historic District Association (ADHDA) is pleased to announce the winner of its recent logo contest. Jeff Miller, who holds an Associate of Applied Arts and Sciences in Commercial Graphic Design from the Art Institute of Seattle, designed the winning logo using highly stylized representations of some of Astoria’s most popular attractions including the trolley, riverfront, Astor Hotel, Liberty Theater and Flavel House Museum. ...

release date: 08/18/11

Two Locals Win Regatta Prizes

Kathleen Hudson of Hammond won a 43-inch television from the Sears Hometown Store in Astoria, and Vicki Baker of Astoria won an original print by local artist and collector Michel Foster. The drawing was organized by the Astoria Regatta Association in cooperation with the Astoria Downtown Historic District Association as part of the 2011 “Sail-On Regatta” promotion. ...

release date: 07/19/11

Astoria Art & Beer Walk

Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate a historic town during a historic time and enjoy some contemporary fun with beer and art!On August 13, from 5 to 9p.m., the 2nd Annual Art and Beer Walk in Downtown Astoria offers an artistic, casual and tasty way to experience the second Saturday of August. ...

release date: 06/28/11

3rd Annual Riverwalk Community Parade

The Astoria Downtown Historic District Association (ADHDA) invites one and all to come join the fun in their 3rd Annual Riverwalk Community Parade on Monday, July 4, 2011. The parade will start at 5pm at the Sunset Empire Transit District parking lot (corner of 9th and Astor Streets in Downtown Astoria) and walk east along the Astoria Riverwalk ending just past the Columbia River Maritime Museum (by the Peacock). ...

release date: 04/29/11

Astoria Consumer Survey Results

The Astoria Downtown Historic District Association recently launched a brief survey to gain an understanding of the factors that affect the experience of local shoppers. With assistance from Clatsop Community College’s Business Marketing class under instructor Tommie Redwine, the survey was developed and launched online and in print in late March 2011. ...

release date: 04/26/11

A Big Thank You From ADHDA

The Astoria Downtown Historic District Association (ADHDA) organized a downtown clean-up day on Sunday, April 17. We would like to thank all of the volunteers that came out to help: Amber Wilson, Bob Bohnke, Brett Estes, Cynthia Merriman, David Reid, Diane Berry, Donna Wright, Dulcye Taylor, Greg Cross, Jack Fisher, Jane Francis, Jeff Carr, John Samp, Joshua Howard, Katie Murray, Lisa Carlson, Lynn Hadley, Merianne Myers, Pat Saunders, Randy Kaping, Rose Marie Paavola, Samuel Johnson, Sara Meyer, Stacey Poor, Tiffany Estes, Waylon Pattle, Will Samp, and Zachary Jacobs. ...

release date: 04/07/11

ADHDA Logo Design Contest

The Astoria Downtown Historic District Association (ADHDA) is calling all artists and graphic designers. ADHDA is looking for local talent to help us design a new logo. We are looking for a simple (easy to recognize and read) logo that focuses on downtown Astoria. ...

release date: 03/28/11

What do you want from Downtown Astoria?

Have you been yearning for someone to ask you why you do (or don’t) shop in downtown Astoria? Do you have ideas and opinions you think would be useful to downtown leadership? Now is your chance to weigh in on the subject. ...

release date: 03/22/11

Downtown Clean-Up Day April 17

The Astoria Downtown Historic District Association (ADHDA) is organizing a downtown clean-up day for Sunday, April 17 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and is looking for volunteers. In preparation for the Astoria Sunday Market, tourist season and the Astoria Bicentennial Celebration opening events, ADHDA would like to help make sure Astoria looks its best. ...

release date: 12/16/10

Happy Holiday From the ADHDA

The 2010 Christmas kick-off event on Saturday, November 27 has officially been declared a success. We had a great turnout at the Liberty Theater for pictures with Santa, the movie, the downtown lighting ceremony, and for the late night shopping downtown. ...

release date: 12/03/10

ADHDA Will Take Over the Second Saturday Art Walks

As of January 2011, the Astoria Downtown Historic District Association (ADHDA) will take over the production of the 2nd Saturday Art Walks in Downtown Astoria. This year round event occurs on the second Saturday of every month in which participating businesses keep their doors open late, provide refreshments and entertainment, and exhibit original works of art and/or craft. ...

release date: 11/24/10

ADHDA Challenges You to Shop Locally

The Astoria Downtown Historic District Association (ADHDA) challenges you to shop locally this holiday season. Be 100 percent Astoria by purchasing all of your holiday needs right here is Astoria. ADHDA first debuted the “Shop Downtown Astoria, It Matters” campaign this time last year with orange stickers popping up on store windows and doors across downtown Astoria to remind the community to shop locally. ...

release date: 11/23/10

Sears to Donate a Portion of December 4 Sales to ADHDA

As a part of the Sears “Holiday Charitable Organization Event,” each Hometown Sears Store is able to select an organization to receive two percent of the store’s net sales on December 4. The Sears Hometown Store in downtown Astoria selected the Astoria Downtown Historic District Association (ADHDA) as its designated recipient this year. ...

release date: 10/21/10

Learn Tips for Business Survival in a Down Economy Presented by Randy Dennis of Dennis Company

Randy Dennis, Vice-President of Dennis Company, will address the next general meeting of the Astoria Downtown Historic District Association, Friday, November 5. The meeting is open to the public, and retailers and service providers of all types are encouraged to attend. ...

release date: 10/19/10

ADHDA Presents Certificate to JC Penney for Facase Improvements

The Astoria Downtown Historic District Association (ADHDA) recently recognized JC Penney for improvements made to the front and rear of their building. Design is one of the four areas of focus for the Oregon Main Street Program, and improvements that respect the historic integrity of buildings are encouraged. ...

release date: 09/14/10

Astoria Sunday Market Presents $10K Check to ADHDA

On behalf of the Astoria Sunday Market Board of Directors, President Mitch Mitchum presented a $10,000 check to the Astoria Downtown Historic District Association on Sunday, September 5 during Market festivities. ...

release date: 09/13/10

ADHDA to Hold Election for Open Board Positions

The Astoria Downtown Historic District Association will hold an election this fall in order to fill the positions of three board members whose terms are expiring at the end of this year. Newly elected directors will serve a term of three years, beginning in January 2011 and continuing through December 2013. ...

release date: 08/30/10

Astoria Police Sergeant Brad Johnston to Provide Crime Prevention Tips at ADHDA Meeting

The Astoria Downtown Historic District Association will host Astoria Police Sergeant Brad Johnston at its next meeting this Friday, September 3. Sergeant Johnston will discuss some of the ways downtown business and property owners can avoid becoming victims of property crime. ...

release date: 08/05/10

ADHDA Receives Grant from U.S. Bancorp Foundation

The U.S. Bancorp Foundation awarded a grant in the amount of $2000 to the Astoria Downtown Historic District Association (ADHDA) on Tuesday, August 3, 2010. The funds will go toward transforming the comprehensive downtown building inventory into an online tool that will assist efforts to recruit new businesses to the downtown core, and assist existing businesses with relocation or expansion within the district. ...

release date: 08/02/10

Learn More About the Main Street Program from State Coordinator Sheri Stuart

The Astoria Downtown Historic District Association welcomes Oregon Main Street Coordinator Sheri Stuart to its next meeting, Friday, August 6, 8:30 a.m. at Baked Alaska Restaurant. Sheri will present an overview of the Main Street Program, as well as share some success stories from her experience with the program at state and national levels. ...

release date: 07/11/10

Join ADHDA on Facebook & Twitter

Become a "friend" of the Astoria Downtown Historic District Association (ADHDA) on Facebook or Twitter and stay up to date with the latest downtown news, and meet other people interested in the historic heart of Astoria. ...

release date: 07/07/10

Downtown Association Reaches Fundraising Goal; Interviews Scheduled Week of July 12

As of June 30, the Astoria Downtown Historic District Association (ADHDA) reached its goal to raise $10,000 in order to participate in the University of Oregon’s RARE Volunteer Program. The balance of the cost will be covered by a $10,000 matching grant from the Astoria Sunday Market. ...

release date: 05/17/10

Downtown Association Clears First Hurdle Toward Staffing Goal

The Astoria Downtown Historic District Association received notice on May 14 that the organization’s application to the RARE Volunteer Program has been approved. The mission of the Resource Assistance for Rural Environments (RARE) Program is to increase the capacity of rural communities to improve their economic, social, and environmental conditions through the assistance of trained graduate-level participants who live and work in communities for 11 months (1,700 hours). ...

release date: 05/03/10

"Downtown Proud" Clean-Up a Success on May 2

The Astoria Downtown Historic District Association organized a district-wide volunteer clean-up on May 2 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Approximately 24 volunteers participated in the event, and took on a variety of chores – from pressure-washing moss from sidewalks to picking up garbage, to washing the district’s trash cans and lamp posts. ...

release date: 04/11/10

Downtown Association Plans "Downtown Proud" Clean-Up May 2, 2010

The Astoria Downtown Historic District Association is organizing a district-wide clean-up day – “Downtown Proud” – on Sunday, May 2 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteers are needed for a variety of jobs, including scrubbing garbage containers and lamp posts, picking up litter, and clearing the last remnants of moss from sidewalks and other public surfaces. ...