YOU are wanted!
To make a difference in your community!
How? Check out this video:
Add comment January 2, 2010
Last Minute Gourmet Gifts On Sale!
Santa’s elves at The Meeting Place have been frantically assembling gift baskets. Below is a picture of some of our latest creations, as of this morning. So stop in, and buy some great tasting, gourmet gift baskets for your family and friends from a local shop!
1. Coffee Break Gift Basket
1 – 1/2 lb. of our gourmet coffee (choice of flavors)
2 – Be Bop Biscotti
Beautifully arranged in a clear gift box with raffia
Great gift for teachers, neighbors, friends, and more…
Normally $12.95, SALE $10.36
2. Gourmet Coffee Beans
We have a variety of coffees – flavored, Fair Trade/ Organic, origin, decaf and more! We’re happy to grind the coffee for you. Check out our selection – for each pound you purchase, receive a free Meeting Place reusable jute bag! The perfect hospitality gift.
$6.45 for 1/2 lb and $10.95 for full lb. and FREE BAG
3. Meeting Place Gift Cards
Buy $50 in Meeting Place gift cards (any quantity/ amount), and get a free $10 gift card!
4. Coffee Sampler Gift Basket
A tasteful assortment of gourmet coffee, tea, biscotti, flavored syrup and hot cocoa, in a festive Christmas jute bag. Perfect for gift giving!
Normally $34.95, SALE $27.96
5. Tea Break Gift Basket
We don’t want forget the tea lover’s out there! Our Tea Break Gift Basket comes in two versions – one with an adorable tea pot and variety of tea, or a version with our clear pedestal mugs and variety of tea.
Normally $29.95, SALE $23.96
Add comment December 22, 2009
Two Free Concerts in Downtown Lima This Weekend
#limaohio – Friday night – the ONU Northernaires (with guest performances from Market Street Presb. Youth), and Saturday night – Paul Reiser!
The ONU Northernaires – In Concert!
12/18/2009 7:00PM
We are excited to again be hosting the ONU Northernaires for the Christmas season this year!
They are a talented vocal jazz group, who likes to perform a capella music, as well as all kinds of popular music and jazz.
Come on out and see their performance at The Meeting Place on Market, 220 West Market Street in downtown Lima, Ohio.
Free and open to the public.
Paul Reiser in Concert
12/19/2009 7:00PM
Paul Reiser will be playing his smooth jazz at The Meeting Place on Market on Saturday, December 19th. He is a crowd favorite! Come on out and listen – free and open to the public. At 220 West Market Street in downtown Lima, Ohio.
Paul Reiser has been a part of the Lima music scene for 60 years. His first gig was playing for dancing at Lincoln Park in the summer of 1944.
After graduating from Wittenberg University in 1949, He was a charter member in 1953 of the Lima Symphony Orchestra, playing clarinet and bass clarinet in it for 43 years. He also has been a member of the Lima Area Concert Band for over 30 years.
During this period he was also a member of various jazz bands led by Don Hurless, Ray Coleson, Brad Stauffer and the West Ohio Big Band led by Bob Loughrige and based in Celina. He presently plays saxophone in The Tune Toppers, appearing at area nursing homes and county fairs.
For “PURPLE SAXIOKE”, Paul will play a mix of jazz, blues, ballads and soul numbers. He will be playing his purple rose finish saxophone.
Add comment December 18, 2009
Buy at Local Stores, and Make a Difference In Your Community
Every dollar you spend on locally owned stores makes a difference in your community. Your dollar is actually a vote for each store, restaurant, and entertainment outlet that you spend it at. So make sure to spend it on places you believe enhance your community.
“For every $100 spent in locally owned independent stores, $68 returns to the community through taxes, payroll, and other expeditures. If you spend that in a national chain, only $43 stays here. Spend it online and nothing comes home,” states the 3/50 Project, at www.the350project.net.
The 3/50 Project is challenging every working person in America to spend $50 a month at 3 locally owned businesses. You’ll be stimulating the local economy when you do!
Add comment December 16, 2009
5 Gourmet Gifts at a Price You’ll Love
We present 5 great gourmet gift ideas to make your holiday shopping quick & easy!
1. Coffee Break Gift Basket
1 – 1/2 lb. of our gourmet coffee (choice of flavors)
2 – Be Bop Biscotti
Beautifully arranged in a clear gift box with raffia
Great gift for teachers, neighbors, friends, and more…
Normally $12.95, SALE $10.36
2. Gourmet Coffee Beans
We have a variety of coffees – flavored, Fair Trade/ Organic, origin, decaf and more! We’re happy to grind the coffee for you. Check out our selection – for each pound you purchase, receive a free Meeting Place reusable jute bag! The perfect hospitality gift.
$6.45 for 1/2 lb and $10.95 for full lb. and FREE BAG
3. Meeting Place Gift Cards
Buy $50 in Meeting Place gift cards (any quantity/ amount), and get a free $10 gift card!
4. Coffee Sampler Gift Basket
A tasteful assortment of gourmet coffee, tea, biscotti, flavored syrup and hot cocoa, in a festive Christmas jute bag. Perfect for gift giving!
Normally $34.95, SALE $27.96
5. Tea Break Gift Basket
We don’t want torget the tea lover’s out there! Our Tea Break Gift Basket comes in two versions – one with an adorable tea pot and variety of tea, or a version with our clear pedestal mugs and variety of tea.
Normally $29.95, SALE $23.96
Order Coffee Online
Add comment December 16, 2009
Great Events & Shopping in Downtown Lima this Holiday Season
Restaurants, retail shops, and entertainment organizations have combined to provide you with some great opportunities this holiday season!
2009 Downtown Lima Holiday Events
Throughout December, various art exhibits at ArtSpace, FREE
Throughout December, Mike Huffman Art Exhibit at The Meeting Place, FREE
December 2-6 – Christmas Tree Festival at Allen County Museum
December 5th – In store signing and sketching by Thom Dahler, 10 am -1 pm at Alter Ego Comics FREE
December 5th – Downtown Holiday Festival at Civic Center, 4-7 pm, FREE
December 5th – 12 String Relief & Shawnee Alliance Choir in concert at The Meeting Place, 4 & 7 pm, FREE
December 5th – Bells, Brass & Bows at Civic Center, 8 pm
December 11, 12, 13 – ONU Holiday Spectacular at Civic Center
December 12th – Steven Mullan Concert, 7 pm, at The Meeting Place, FREE
December 15 – Oak Ridge Boys Concert at Civic Center
December 18th – ONU Northernaires, 7 pm, at The Meeting Place, FREE
Download our downtown shopping flyer to enjoy some of these great coupons:
Nitza’s
Buy 1 Piece of Jewelry, Get 1 for 50% Off!
200 N. Main Street, 419-227-3877
http://www.nitzasinlima.com/
Coupon Expires January 1, 2010
The Meeting Place on Market
$1 Off a Mocha, Latte or Cappuccino!
220 W. Market Street, 419-222-0985
http://www.meetingplaceonmarket.com
Coupon Expires January 1, 2010
Natural Vibez Boutique
Free Nag Champa Incense with Purchase
106 E. Market Street, 419-221-1692
http://www.naturalvibez.net
Coupon Expires January 1, 2010
Alter Ego Comics
Buy 1 Action Figure, Get 1 for 50% Off!
230 N. Main Street, 888-330-6198
http://www.alteregocomics.com
Coupon Expires January 1, 2010
Main Street Bistro
Free Appetizer with Entrée (Dinner only)
219 S. Main Street, 419-224-0473
http://www.main-street-bistro.com
Coupon Expires January 1, 2010
Sal’s Philly Steaks
10% Off Your Order!
312 N. Main Street, 419-225-7408
http://www.salsphillysteaks.com
Coupon Expires January 1, 2010
Add comment December 4, 2009
$1 Off Coupon
Print this page, and bring it in for $1 off your order of $5 or more. Expires Saturday, December 5th.
Visit Us Downtown!
Downtown is full of great events this week – stop at The Meeting Place, see Mike Huffman’s art exhibit (running all month), and take $1 off your order with the coupon at the bottom of this email.
Coupon expires Saturday, 10 am.
Other Great Events:
Saturday:
Downtown Holiday Festival at Civic Center
12 String Relief in Concert at The Meeting Place
Shawnee Alliance Choir Concert at The Meeting Place
Bells, Brass & Bows at Civic Center
Breakfast with Santa at WinGate Inn
And more!
Visit our website for more info:
www.meetingplaceonmarket.com
Local Artist Mike Huffman Art Exhibit Throughout December
Mike Huffman’s artwork will be on display at The Meeting Place on Market November 27th through December 31st.
Mike Huffman received his MA and then MFA from Bowling Green State University in 1974-75. He has been actively producing works of Art and teaching since that time. His teaching has included everything from 1st grade through graduate level painting and drawing. From 1986 -2006 he involved himself in ever increasing degrees of Arts Administration with the Lima City Schools concluding with 12 years as Director of Arts and Magnet Programs. As an artist his work has evolved from expressionistic interpretations of his environment to “gender politics” and other issue based subject matter. He is currently teaching grades 5-8 in the North Arts Magnet… and still painting.
Info, Updates and Sales
*Visit our web site for up to date information!www.meetingplaceonmarket.com
*Join the Facebook group “The Meeting Place on Market!”
*Be sure to take home some of our featured fall coffee, Pumpkin Spice and Harvest Spice! Remember that our coffee beans can be purchased whole bean, or we can grind them for you at no extra charge. Our delicious Pumpkin Spice Flavoring Syrup is also available for purchase by the bottle!
*The Meeting Place is now on Twitter! Follow us at https://twitter.com/MeetingPlaceonM
Gift Baskets Make Christmas Shopping Simple and Successful!
Don’t forget that The Meeting Place offers a HUGE array of gift basket options and ideas! Choose a pre made basket from our gift area, or speak to an associate to custom design the perfect gift for that special someone- or that special business partner or client! From a small thank you to a breathtaking presentation of goodies, we can create exactly what you have in mind!
Add comment December 2, 2009
New Store Hours for Winter
We’ve updated our hours for winter:
Monday – Thursday, 7:30 am – 6 pm (unless reservation made for meeting room)
Friday, 7:30 am – 10 pm
Saturday, 9 am – 10 pm
Sunday, closed.
Hope to see you at The Meeting Place on Market!!
We’ve got some great holiday drinks, try an Egg Nog Latte, a Gingerbread Latte or a Peppermint Mocha!
Add comment November 30, 2009
Try Our Mouthwatering Fall Specials…
Don’t miss our harvest-time specials, celebrating the flavors of fall:
Harvest Turkey Bake
Our homemade Cranberry Walnut Bread with turkey, apple slices and Swiss, and special strawberry spread. Baked to perfection!
Caramel Apple Cider
Hot apple cider, with caramel flavoring and cinnamon on top!
Fair Trade/Organic Moka Sumatra
Combines the dry, rich cocoa undertones of hard bean Nicaraguan (in French Roast) and the full body of Indonesian Sumatran. Feels like silk on your palate. Wow!
Gingerbread Flavored Coffee
Reminiscent of fresh baked gingersnaps. Sweet molasses, ginger, cinnamon and spices.
Mistletoe Spice Decaf Flavored Coffee
Cinnamon, clove and rum together create a very flavorful and warming cup of coffee.
Add comment November 17, 2009
Coffee Tasting Notes
Below are some random coffee tasting notes from our customers… stop by and try out our coffees – we brew 6 varieties daily. Or order them online at: http://www.kaffeescape.com. Leave your comments – we will read them!
Brazilian Nut
“Amazing! Bring it back!”
Frosty’s Favorite
“Smells and tastes like Christmas. Merry Christmas to all of you!”
- Jennifer
Add comment January 1, 2010