2021 Schedule 
(some activity ideas are still in the draft stages)

January 1, 2021 -  A Holiday- No Activities.  Enjoy!
 
February 5, 2021  -  Happy, Health, Smart Heart
     Sponsored By: SLCAD [South Lorain County Ambulance District]
Hearts, red, heart health, love, heart smart snacks, activities, blood pressure etc.  Also work with THRIVE! Southern Lorain County.
 
March 5, 2021- Unplug and Unwind
     Sponsored By: Wellington Music
Relaxing activities, sensory games, de-stress, winter outdoor activities.

A Lorain County Metro Parks Representative will be joining us at the Main Street Wellington office to promote the Wellington reservoir boat livery, and other activities for the community.    
 
April 2, 2021-  Autism Awareness- 
      Stand Up & Stand Out
     Sponsored By: Dimitris Corner Restaurant
Puzzles,  Autism information and resources, inclusive play, highlight famous people who were/are on the spectrum. 

​Spectrum of Lorain will be set up with information about their services.   We also hope to have Camp Ideas also attend.  
 
May 7, 2021- Hometown Heroes
     Sponsored By: Kiley's Tree & Bucket Truck Services
Highlight Police, Fire, EMS, and Armed Forces including Veterans Red, white, and blue, 
Have a challenge between the safety services either with an inflatable, obstacle course, or game.
 
June 4, 2021 -  Say Cheese! It’s National Cheese Day!
     Sponsored By: Spirit of '76 Museum
All things cheese, recipe sharing, mice, Cheesy Photos, history of Wellington.  
 
July 2, 2021 – The Spirit of Wellington
    Sponsored By: Valley Chevrolet
We hope to continue the Spirit of Wellington raffle for businesses and competition between businesses- tie into July 3rd and  4th activities

​August 6, 2021 -  Diggin’ In the Dirt.   Love Your Roots. 
     Sponsored By: Beriswill Insurance Agency, Inc.
Farmer/Gardener appreciation, Eat Your Veggies, farm animals, Veg Out, Zucchini Recipe competition,  or zucchini animal making,
 
September 3, 2021 – All Aboard the Fun Train!
     Sponsored By:
Work with LWVR Train association, All Ohio Trains, train displays,  games,
 
October 1, 2021- Fall Into Fun
     Sponsored By: New Life Wellington
Halloween, Fall, Scarecrows, Zombie walk, pumpkins, Leaves, Hot Cocoa - may be incorporated into the Fall in Love with Wellington festival.
 
November 5, 2021 – Alzheimer’s Awareness - Come Have Some "Ele-phun"
     Sponsored By:
Elephants Never forget,  Work with Memory Café, A Dementia Friendly Life, caretaker appreciation etc.
 
December 3, 2021 – Winter Wonderland- It’s SNOW FUN!
     Sponsored By:
Crafts, character visits, caroling, Elf on the Shelf display contest - usually Ladies Night
Are you a Business That Wants to Get onto the Passport?

The following fees are to participate in the 2021 Series. 
  • Main Street Wellington Business Members can participate at no extra cost.
  • Non Main Street Members pay $20 per F1rst Fr1day.
  • Or donate a $20 item for the raffle each month you participate
Each month you participate you will get the following:
  • Listed on the monthly passport/flyer/scavenger hunt given to customers. 
  • Listed in monthly advertising including flyers, social media, and newspapers if applicable.
  • You can arrange a video, and additional social media posts during or after the event with photos etc.

BUT-  You do need to have a brick and mortar business in Wellington to be on the passport.  If you are an at home business, or located outside of Wellington, we encourage you to sponsor a month, or partner with another local business location to participate.
What are F1rst Fr1days?

A special day per month where many businesses stay open longer to offer free or low cost entertainment, sales, promotions, and more to the community.  Many communities have found great success with First Friday Events.  The series increases foot traffic, which generates more customers, awareness, and dollars for businesses and provides a lot of fun for the community. 

Plus, participants will receive a passport, scavenger hunt, or a similar task and once they complete it by visiting each participating businesses.  They will get a chance to win a big prize.  

Everyone can also experience free activities, live music, and more coordinated by Main Street Wellington and partners.  The activities will either be in the Main Street office, a business, a vacant space downtown, an alleyway, or in the Town Hall/Square.  
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First Fridays aren’t just for retailers and restaurants.  Many service businesses like insurance agencies, chiropractors, hair salons, etc. enjoy success with First Fridays. How?  When you host an activity, contest, give-away etc. It enables you more time to interact with people [especially after hours.]  It is a great way to do outreach and have fun, which can grow your customer base.

Do you have CREATIVE, FUN ideas?

Join the F1rst Fr1day Facebook Planning Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/350427099442863/media
Ideally, we like to meet...but a lot can be planned via groups and Zooms etc.  Check it out by clicking the link above.  

Interested in Sponsoring?

​If you don’t want to stay open late, but would still like to be involved.  We also need sponsors for each First Friday.  This amount will cover at least one free activity for people to enjoy for example, a craft, snack, live music, etc.  Call soon to sponsor your preferred month - packages start at $150. 
Plus, if you sponsor a month, you do not have to pay to participate in the series. 

Sponsors Receive:
  • Recognition with Name/logo in all that month’s F1rst Fr1day promotions on Main Street Wellington Facebook, F1rst Fr1days Facebook, and other community boards.
  • Recognized at Wellington Village Council, and on fliers/posters.
    **Occasionally there are also newspaper press releases/radio spots.
  • Name/Logo is on the F1rst Fr1day calendar on the MSW website. 
  • Opportunity to have either: a recorded video or a live social media feed promoting their business/organization.  The video is tailored to the sponsor. 
  • The monthly activity/craft can also be tailored to the sponsor’s preference and/or business/hobby etc.  
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For More  information call 440-647-3987  or email Jenny   jarntz@mainstreetwellington.com