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It's 'Cheerful Givers Day' on Saturday, March 23

Not to be missed -- Cheerful Givers Presents: "The Great Minnesota Birthday Party" on Saturday, March 23 at the Mall of America. Free, family-friendly event.

Governor Dayton has proclaimed Saturday, March 23 as 'Cheerful Givers Day' throughout Minnesota, and you’re invited to – The Great Minnesota Birthday Party from 1-3 pm at the Mall of America (Sear’s Court) to celebrate this special day. 

Featuring MC, Marney Gellner of Fox Sports North, with performances by the
Teddy Bear Band, J.D. Steele & The MacPhail Community Youth Choir and
Partnership Academy Kids.

Spin the Wheel for prizes, including autographed Adrian Peterson jersey, St. Paul Hotel stay, Twins baseball autographed by Glen Perkins, a birthday party with the Teddy Bear Band, Dilly Bars For A Year, MN Wild laminated poster autographed by Devin Setoguchi, many restaurant and gift certificates. Meet Special Guests, join our Birthday Club, photos with Nickelodean characters– Dora & Sponge Bob, Coloring, Face Painting, Make-a-Birthday Crown and a Giving Box, and Cinnabon Bites for all!   Free event with donations appreciated.

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Can’t Come & Still Want To Participate?

Simply make a donation between March 17-22, and you will be entered into a prize drawing for Deluxe Hotel Accommodations for Two at the St. Paul
Hotel
 or you can choose an Ultimate Duffle Bag instead.

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Event will help support Cheerful Givers goal to provide toy-filled birthday bags for
150,000 less fortunate children during 2013.  Many thanks to sponsors: Thomson Reuters, Thrivent Financial, Werner Electic, Principal Financial Group, Wells Fargo, and the Cuddyer & Cates families.  www.cheerfulgivers.org for more info.

 

 

 

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