Save the Date—Saturday, March 23, from 1-3 p.m.—for "The Great Minnesota Birthday Party" hosted by local nonprofit, Cheerful Givers, at the Mall of America.

Join in the quest to provide 150,000 less fortunate children with toy-filled birthday gift bags during 2013.  Event includes performances by the MacPhail Community Youth Choir, student groups, Spin the Wheel games for prizes, photos with Nickelodeon characters and much more. Free event with donations encouraged.  www.cheerfulgivers.org for more info.