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SEASON OF GIVING UNDERWAY AT LA PALMERA
Local charities hope spirit of giving continues for upcoming events
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (Nov. 29, 2011) – The holiday shopping season is off to a stellar start with tens of thousands of shoppers opening their wallets for holiday gift purchases.
Several Coastal Bend charities are hoping shoppers continue their spending ways to support several charitable events and services at La Palmera over the next few weeks.
Shoppers can take advantage of the gift-wrapping service available Friday through Sunday from noon-6 p.m. on the first three weekends of December, plus two bonus days Christmas week. Volunteers representing several local charities, each staffing a different weekend, will be stationed on the main level near Concierge and Forever XXI, providing their wrapping services for donations. This year’s charities are the American Red Cross (Dec. 2-4), Bikes for Kids Foundation (Dec. 9-11), CASA of the Coastal Bend (Dec. 16-18) and Big Brothers and Big Sisters (Dec. 22-23).
Santa is available for visits and photos with boys and girls through Dec. 24 in Center Court during mall holiday hours, but pet lovers can also bring their favorite kitty or canine for the popular “Pet Night with Santa,” Tuesday Dec. 6 and Dec. 13 from 5-8:30 p.m. A portion of the photo proceeds from those events will benefit PALS (Dec. 6) and the Gulf Coast Humane Society (Dec. 13). Only dogs and cats are permitted and all animals must remain on a leash or in a carrier at all times.
The Salvation Army Angel Trees are also in place, located on the mall’s upper level as well as the traditional bell ringing campaigns at the mall entrances.
For more information on all holiday happenings, go to lapalmera.com, visit Concierge or call (361) 991-5718.
LA PALMERA
Located in Corpus Christi, Texas, La Palmera is a 1-million square foot super-regional mall with more than 100 retail and restaurant tenants including Dillard’s, JCPenney and Macy’s. Obtained in July 2008 by Trademark Property, La Palmera is the first mall to be awarded LEED® Silver for Core and Shell 2.0 established by the U.S. Green Building Council(USGBC) and verified by the Green Building Certification Institute(GBCI).Following a $50 million renovation, the mall features a new outdoor main entrance featuring P.F. Chang’s and Grimaldi’s, 600-seat food court with a 4,500-gallon feature aquarium and a children’s ocean-themed play area. For more information on La Palmera, go to lapalmera.comor call (361) 991-5718.
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MIDNIGHT OPENINGS AT LA PALMERA ON THE RISE
Number of stores continues to grow; mall anticipating even more may join in
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (November 23, 2011)– Opening at midnight for traditional Day After Thanksgiving sales is growing in popularity, particularly at La Palmera.
As of noon Wednesday, the number of stores announcing they will open at midnight on Thursday, Nov. 24, has grown to 32, with all other mall stores open Friday morning at 4 a.m. Food locations will also open early, including PretzelMaker midnight and Coffee Beanery at 2:30 a.m., with food court locations at 4 a.m.
“The number of stores wanting to open at midnight just continues to increase,” said La Palmera General Manager Fred Walters. “We’ve gone from 20 to 32 over the last 24 hours and I expect we may have even more committing to a Thursday midnight opening. The stores are all very enthused about getting an early start.”
Following are the stores planning to open at midnight: Macy’s, Abercrombie, Abercrombie & Fitch, Aeropostale, American Eagle, Bakers, Bath & Body Works, Benjamin’s, Champs, The Children’s Place, Crocs, Express, Finish Line, Footaction, Foot Locker, GameStop, Gymboree, Hot Topic, Journeys, Journeys Kidz, Kids Foot Locker, Lady Foot Locker, Lids, New York & Co., PacSun, Shi, Sunglass Hut (kiosk), Ulta, Victoria’s Secret and Wet Seal.
Z95 will host a “pajama party” in the La Palmera Cafes food court, encouraging their listeners to come shop in pajamas. Early birds can stop by the food court between midnight and 4 a.m. and register to win a $100 La Palmera gift card to be given away every 15 minutes from midnight to 4 a.m., courtesy of La Palmera and Z95.
For more information on the Day After Thanksgiving Shopping Event, including an updated list of stores and schedule of holiday hours, go to Events at lapalmera.comor call (361) 991-5718. The updated information will also be posted on La Palmera’s Facebook page and sent to followers on Twitter.
LA PALMERA
Located in Corpus Christi, Texas, La Palmera is a 1-million square foot super-regional mall with more than 100 retail and restaurant tenants including Dillard’s, JCPenney and Macy’s. Obtained in July 2008 by
Trademark Property, La Palmera is the first mall to be awarded LEED® Silver for Core and Shell 2.0 established by the U.S. Green Building Council(USGBC) and verified by the Green Building Certification Institute(GBCI).Following a $50 million renovation, the mall features a new outdoor main entrance featuring P.F. Chang’s and Grimaldi’s, 600-seat food court with a 4,500-gallon feature aquarium and a children’s ocean-themed play area. For more information on La Palmera, go to lapalmera.comor call (361) 991-5718.
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LA PALMERA HOLIDAY SEASON SET TO BEGIN WITH ARRIVAL OF SANTA
Horse-drawn carriage brings Santa Nov. 17
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (Nov. 9, 2011) – Santa is coming to Corpus Christi November 17, marking the official start of the holiday shopping season at La Palmera.
Santa will arrive at the mall’s outdoor main entrance near P.F. Chang’s in a horse-drawn carriage at 6 p.m. followed by a special welcome ceremony. Immediately following the ceremony, U.S. Marines and community mascots will escort Santa to his throne in Center Court, where he will meet and greet boys and girls.
The evening will also include holiday activities throughout the mall from 5-9 p.m. featuring live entertainment and music, children’s activities, food, giveaways and more. Stages will be set up in Center Court and the food court and include scheduled performances by the Aurora Arts Theatre, Corpus Christi Concert Ballet, Rhythm and Moves, and more. Kids will also enjoy milk and cookies, as well as storytelling with Mrs. Claus near the children’s play area on the upper level.
La Palmera merchants will also be part of the festive atmosphere with demonstrations and specials throughout the evening.
“The arrival of Santa at La Palmera has become a real tradition for Coastal Bend residents,” said La Palmera General Manager Fred Walters. “Each year, the event has grown in popularity with thousands of excited children and their families on hand for the event. It’s one of our favorite annual events.”
Santa will be on hand in Center Court for photos through December 24 during regular mall hours.
Local residents will also have the opportunity to help local charities throughout the holiday season at La Palmera. Shoppers can take advantage of La Palmera’s charity gift-wrapping service available Friday through Sunday, the first three weekends of December, plus Dec. 22-24, with donations going to participating local charities. Pet lovers can bring their favorite kitty or canine for “Pet Night with Santa,” held the first two Tuesdays of December, with a portion of the pet photo proceeds from those helping local animal shelters. The Salvation Army will also be on site with their traditional bell ringing campaign as well as having their Angel Trees in the mall’s upper level.
For more information on holiday events, go to lapalmera.com, visit Concierge or call (361) 991-5718.
LA PALMERA
Located in Corpus Christi, Texas, La Palmera is a 1-million square foot super-regional mall with more than 100 retail and restaurant tenants including Dillard’s, JCPenney and Macy’s. Obtained in July 2008 by Trademark
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Property, La Palmera is the first mall to be awarded LEED® Silver for Core and Shell 2.0 established by the
U.S. Green Building Council(USGBC) and verified by the Green Building Certification Institute(GBCI).Following a $50 million renovation, the mall features a new outdoor main entrance featuring P.F. Chang’s and Grimaldi’s, 600-seat food court with a 4,500-gallon feature aquarium and a children’s ocean-themed play area. For more information on La Palmera, go to lapalmera.comor call (361) 991-5718.
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