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Simon Evening of Giving is Sunday at Battlefield Mall



Battlefield Mall will host its annual Simon Evening of Giving Sunday, a night of private shopping that benefits worthy area charities.

In the last five years, Simon Evening of Giving generated nearly $100,000 for area charities and the Simon Youth Foundation.

From 6:30pm to 9:00pm, shoppers can enjoy a gala evening of exclusive shopping featuring special discounts and gifts from participating retailers, live music and family entertainment.

Tickets are available in advance at Battlefield Mall Guest Services, through participating charities, or at Battlefield Mall doors on Sunday.

Special discounts offered during Simon Evening of Giving will include 10 percent off every purchase at American Eagle, 15 percent off at Chico?s, 20 percent off regularly priced merchandise at Express, 15 percent off entire purchase at White House Black Market and 20 percent off entire purchase at Yankee Candle.

Other popular stores that are participating include Aeropostale, Ann Taylor LOFT, The Children?s Place, Christopher & Banks, Finish Line, FootLocker, GapKids, Godiva Chocolatier, Gymboree, Hickory Farms, Kirklands, PacSun and Stride Rite.

Prizes will be raffled off to shoppers throughout the evening and holiday photos will also be available for purchase.

Price Cutter is presenting the Wine Garden near the JCPenney East Court. Price Cutter will be featuring the best of the season with wine and cheese sampling and floral services .

Tickets sold outside the mall by participating organizations are $10 per person, $7 of which goes directly to the charity selling the ticket. The remaining $3 of those tickets sold goes to support the Simon Youth Foundation. The mission of the Simon Youth Foundation is to positively impact the lives of today?s youth through two initiatives: Education Resource Centers and scholarship programs.

The Simon Youth Foundation was established by Simon Property Group, owners of Battlefield Mall

For a list of charitable organizations participating in this year?s Simon Evening of Giving, a listing of special discounts or for information on how charitable organizations can participate, please visit Battlefield Mall?s Web site at www.battlefieldmall.com.

On Sunday, Orange Park Mall presents Simon Evening of Giving, a private holiday shopping and entertainment event that raises funds for local, regional and national charities.

The mall will be open from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. exclusively for shoppers who have purchased tickets from participating charities. By purchasing a ticket in advance or at the door, shoppers get exclusive store discounts throughout the mall, family entertainment and more.

Participating charities and community groups include the American Cancer Society, Animal Rescue Movement, Boys & Girls Club, Knights of Columbus, Clay County Salvation Army, Orange Park High School Academy of Health and Ridgeview High School Chorus. Visit www.orangeparkmall.com for a complete list of participating charities.

Tickets are $10, with $7 from each ticket directly benefiting the participating charities and the remaining $3 benefiting the Simon Youth Foundation, a nonprofit educational organization established by Simon Property Group that fosters educational and career development for at-risk youth.
Mall of Georgia Partners with Local Charities for "Simon Evening of Giving" Annual Holiday Shopping Event on November 18
Annual Fundraiser Allows Local Shoppers to Jump-Start Their Holiday Shopping While Supporting Important Community Causes

BUFORD, GA (November 8, 2007) - Mall of Georgia partners with local charities and nonprofit organizations on Sunday, November 18 to present Simon Evening of Giving � a private holiday shopping and entertainment event that raises funds for local, regional and national charities. Shoppers are invited to join in this exciting evening filled with festive holiday spirit, great savings and generous giving!

Mall of Georgia will be open from 6:30 p.m. � 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 18 exclusively for shoppers who have purchased Simon Evening of Giving tickets from participating charities. By purchasing a ticket in advance or at the door, shoppers can enjoy exclusive store discounts throughout the mall, great family entertainment, delicious food sampling and more. Participating charities and community groups include the Gwinnett Ballet Theatre, Special Needs School of Gwinnett, I Am Beautiful, Inc., Jones Middle School-Relay for Life and many more!

The ticket price per person is $10, with $7 from each ticket directly benefiting the participating charities and the remaining $3 benefiting the Simon Youth Foundation, a nonprofit educational organization established by Simon Property Group that fosters educational and career development for at-risk youth. Tickets can be purchased from participating charities or at Mall of Georgia's Simon Guest Services booth.

Sponsors for this year's Evening of Giving event are Golden Compass, Discover and Gwinnett Daily Post.

For more information, go to www.simon.com.