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Family Fun Events at NorthPark Center
Back-to-School Fashions, Playhouses and Canstruction® Sculptures at NorthPark this August
WHAT:
For both the young and young at heart, NorthPark Center keeps the entertainment going all throughout August:
Just in time for the back-to-school frenzy, the Girls, Inc. 4th Annual “Girls Rule 4 Back 2 School” Fashion Show will display the hottest trends and coolest looks from NorthPark Center retailers. Produced by fashion icon Jan Strimple, the show will feature girls and women ages 6 to 18 in styles fit for elementary school through high school. Get a jump on your back-to-school shopping and learn about Girls, Inc. volunteer opportunities at this family-fun evet.
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• August 11 at 2 p.m.
• NorthCourt, Level I between Nordstrom and Macy’s
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Back for its 14th year, the 2007 Orix Parade of Playhouses will again call NorthPark Center home, showcasing a selection of custom-made, walk-in children’s playhouses. Designed, built and donated by local builders and designers, the houses are on display to raise needed funds for Dallas CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates). Housed between Dillard’s and Macy’s, $4.00 raffle tickets (or 3 for $10.00) may be purchased for the opportunity to win one of these whimsical playhouses.
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• August 3 - 18
• Level 1
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Finally, be sure to stop by the one-of-a-kind sculpture competition, Canstruction®. Combining design ingenuity with the fight to end hunger, architect and engineer led-teams compete to design giant sculptures made entirely from boxed and canned food. Allied with the Dallas Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, the various foodie designs will stretch from Dillard’s to Barneys New York. Following the competition, all food items will be donated to the North Texas Food Bank.
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• August 25 - September 9
• Level 1
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WHERE:
NorthPark Center
8687 North Central Expressway
Dallas, TX 75225
For more information visit www.northparkcenter.com or call 214.363.7441
About NorthPark Center
As one of the premier shopping centers in the United States, NorthPark Center (www.northparkcenter.com) proudly offers shoppers the best of the best in every category represented including the finest in luxury retail and market exclusives. NorthPark Center is owned, managed, operated and leased by husband and wife David J. Haemisegger and Nancy A. Nasher. After a two-year, $235 million expansion, NorthPark Center is the largest shopping center in North Texas and is projected to be one of the top five shopping destinations in the country. NorthPark Center will continue to open more stores and restaurants throughout 2006 and 2007 to reach over 235 stores and restaurants, and is expected to surpass $1 billion in annual sales by 2008. NorthPark Center is located at the intersection of North Central Expressway and Northwest Highway in the heart of Dallas. Stores are open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Restaurant, theatre, spa and department store hours may vary.
About Girls, Inc.
Girls, Inc. (www.girlsinc.org) is a national non-profit youth organization dedicated to inspiring all girls to be strong, smart and bold. With roots dating back to 1864, Girls Inc. has provided vital educational programs to millions of American girls, particularly those in high-risk, under served areas. Innovative programs help girls confront subtle societal messages about their value and potential, and prepare them to lead successful, independent and fulfilling lives.
About Dallas CASA
Dallas CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates, www.dallascasa.org) is a non-profit organization of trained advocates for the best interests of abused and neglected children in protective care, to help them find safe, permanent homes.
About Canstruction®
Trademarked by the Society for Design Administration, and working in tandem with the American Institute of Architects and other members of the design and construction industry, Canstruction® (www.canstruction.com) is making a significant contribution to the fight against HUNGER.
Canstruction® combines the competitive spirit of a design/build competition with a unique way to help feed hungry people. Competing teams, lead by architects and engineers, showcase their talents by designing giant sculptures made entirely out of canned foods. At the close of the exhibitions all of the food used in the structures is donated to local food banks for distribution to pantries, shelters, soup kitchens, elderly and day care centers.
Canstruction®, Inc. is a Foundation of the Society for Design Administration. Anyone wishing to sponsor an event must receive express permission to do so.
For Information Contact:
Christine C. Szalay
NorthPark Center
Office 214.369.1234
Mobile 469.348.8262
Email cszalay@northparkcntr.com
Kelle Jackson
The Buzzell Company
Office 214.219.9191
Mobile 214.662.6644
Email kj@buzzellco.com
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