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8:54 am Friday, November 14, 2003

Bonita Lakes Mall hosts charity event, Night of Giving'

By Staff
special to The Star
Nov. 13, 2003
The second annual mallwide sale to benefit local charities is set for Sunday, from 6 p.m.-9 p.m., at Bonita Lakes Mall.
Eleven local churches, schools and non-profit groups are selling $5 wristbands for the "Night of Giving." Participating charities will keep 100 percent of the money raised from the sale of wristbands.
Exclusive discounts, special buys and other great offers will be available exclusively to Night of Giving shoppers. All mall stores will be open.
A list of participating groups is posted at Customer Service or at www.bonitalakesmall.com.
Wristbands are available from participating organizations and the mall's Customer Service center. Wristbands will also be available at the door during the event. Children 12 and under will be admitted free with adults sporting wristbands.
Door prizes will be awarded throughout the evening and special entertainment will take place during the three-hour event.
For more information, call 693-4960 or visit www.bonitalakesmall.com.

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