Downtown Employee Appreciation Week
GNOME HUNT
The Gnome is sneaky and he's hidden in Downtown Ithaca.
Downtown Employee Appreciation Week Gnome Hunt Day 1 Monday's Clue: M------ Louise Ciccone's hit from 1983 off her debut album. Post your specific answer on Facebook: Downtown Ithaca or email Matt@downtownithaca.com. The first to do so wins 1 dozen free bagels and coffee from Collegetown Bagels. 
Downtown Employee Appreciation Week Gnome Hunt Day 2 Tuesday Clue: Welcome to the jungle. I used to love going to the lake. Post your specific answer on Facebook or email Matt@downtownithaca.com. The first to do so wins 1 dozen free bagels and coffee from Collegetown Bagels.
Downtown Employee Appreciation Week Gnome Hunt Day 3 Wednesday Clue: A little light reading...Bring the Gnome to the Downtown Ithaca Alliance office in Center Ithaca (up the stairs next to Sangam Indian, last door on the left). The first to do so wins 1 dozen free bagels and coffee from Collegetown Bagels.
Downtown Employee Appreciation Week Gnome Hunt Day 4 Thursday Clue: In the center of it all, celebrating traditions, with a birds-eye view. Post your specific answer on Facebook or email Matt@downtownithaca.com. The first to do so wins 1 dozen free bagels and coffee from Collegetown Bagels.
DOWNTOWN ITHACA EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION WEEK
Welcome to the 3rd Annual Downtown Employee Appreciation Week that will take place from August 9-13, 2010. This event is to celebrate the Downtown Workforce. So take a break. Get out during your lunch hour and get free items, discounts, and enjoy the music. We will also be unveiling our new Downtown Employee Discount Program. Sign up to get your office official lanyards by contacting Matt or Vicki at 607-277-8679, email matt@downtownithaca.com or vickit@downtownithaca.com.
Downtown Employee Appreciation Week - August 9-13, 2010 Schedule of Events
Visit the tent all week near Bernie Milton Pavilion (Center of the Ithaca Commons) or Tuesday at the Farmer's Market to get free items, enter giveaways and competitions, or for more information.
Monday, August 9th - Bernie Milton Pavilion on the Commons 12-1:30p
Coffee Break! Free Hot Coffee or Iced Coffee*, Live Music
Downtown Employee Registration and Lanyard Pickup
Tuesday, August 10th - Dewitt Park 12-2p
Free Watermelon, Lemonade, Games & Acoustic Music at the Farmers Market
Wednesday, August 11th - Bernie Milton Pavilion on the Commons 12-1:30p
Launch of the Downtown Employee Discount Card Program (Discounts with Card Valid for 2010 and 2011)
Free Chilled Soups of the Summer*
Music in the Bernie Milton Pavilion 12-1:30p
Hot Dog Eating Competition - Send your best Hotdog Eater to eat Lou's Famous Hot Dogs
Thursday, August 12th - Bank Alley & Bernie Milton Pavilion on the Commons 12-1:30p
Office Worker Olympics - Teams of four compete for the titles in tasks such as Paper Clip Chain Making, Trashcan Paper Toss and Parking Meter Dash. Compete between 12 and 1:30pm in Bank Alley. Each member of the team must compete in all events sometime between 12 and 1:30pm (all members do not have to be present at one time to allow for office coverage). Scores will be tallied and winners announced on Friday.
Free Popcorn*
Summer Concert Series: El Rumbon 6-8pm in the Bernie Milton.
Friday, August 13th - Bernie Milton Pavilion on the Commons 12-1:30p
Casual Friday! Business on Top, Party on the Bottom Fashion Show - Wear your business attire on the top half and your party attire on the bottom and be seen by our Downtown photographer to win. Prizes will be awarded to the most Fashion Forward Downtown Worker.
Bring your kids to lunch for a day of fun on the Commons. Games, balloons, face painting and more.
Free Ice Cream Sundaes* Performance in the Bernie Milton Pavilion - 12-1:30p
Awards Announced for Office Olympics and Gnome Hunt
*while supplies last
Downtown Discounts for Employee Appreciation Week August 9th - 13th
Don't forget to pick up your Employee Discount Card valid year round on Wednesday at the booth. You can also request cards for your office by emailing shannon@downtownithaca.com.
The following businesses are offering additional specials this week:
Simeon's - 10% off Lunch
Subway - $1.00 off foot long sub at Subway
Blue Stone Bar & Grill - Tues. Mojito Special, Wed. Margarita Special, Thurs. Dirty Shirley Special, Fri. Columbia Crest Wine by the bottle special
Bella Pizza - Free Fountain Soda with the purchase of a cheese slice
Waffle Frolic - Free 8 oz. coffee with the purchase of a waffle
Ithaca Ale House - Tues. Happy Hour Special, Wed. - Fri. Lunch Specials
Mate Factor - 20% off Lunch Wed. - Fri.
Benchwarmers - 1/2 priced appetizers at the bar during Happy Hour 5 - 7 pm
Exscape - 15% off of your purchase
Headdies - 10% off of your purchase
Randomstyl Computer Solutions - 10% off computer repair services
Please remember to present your Downtown Employee Badge in order to receive your discount.
For more information visit DowntownIthaca.com or call Matt at 607-277-8679, email matt@downtownithaca.com
