Shop Around the Clock! Girl Scouts host third annual Lock-In at Broward Mall

     Release Date: 2/7/2008
     Press Contact: Lori Sullivan, 954-739-7660, ext. 219
     
     Plantation, FL --- Girl Scouts of Broward County hosts the ultimate all-girl, all-night shopping extravaganza at the Broward Mall on February 16. With an emphasis on “girl power” and fun with no bed time in sight, approximately 2,000 Girl Scouts will pour into the Broward Mall – open just for them – on Saturday night.
     
     With over one million square feet of retail space, the Broward Mall is the perfect site for this unique all-night shopping and entertainment lock-in. This “round the clock” shopping event begins at 10 PM and ends Sunday, February 17 at 5:30AM. More than 25 stores and Food Court eateries, such as: American Eagle Outfitters, The Gap, PacSun, The Limited Too, Claire’s, Cinnabon, Haagen-Daz and Cozzoli’s Pizza are scheduled to reopen for Girl Scouts from 10 PM to 2 AM. But the party won’t end there!
     
     Throughout the mall and the night, activities are planned. Girl Scouts, together with troop leaders and moms, will enjoy a DJ (dance contests), mall scavenger hunt , live story-telling, face-painting, bounce houses, mini-spa makeovers, a modeling workshop with John Casablanca’s Modeling followed by a Pajama fashion show and much more. Girls will experience the power of being with other girls in a shared setting, making new friends and reveling in the fun of it all. Pre-registration is required by filling out the form available on the Girl Scouts of Broward County’s Web site or by contacting the main office at 954-739-7660. The fee for the event is $20 for current Girl Scouts and $30 for new members ($10 is the annual membership fee). Signing up for this unique event will open the door to additional exciting events and opportunities offered by the Girl Scouts all year long.
     
     Girl Scouts build girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place. Girl Scouts of Broward County, Inc. has been serving girls and their families locally since 1935 and last year served more than 9,000 girls and 4,500 adult volunteers. To learn more about the Girl Scouts of Broward County including information about registering, adult volunteering or public support opportunities visit www.browardgirlscouts.org or call 954-739-7660.
     
     About Broward Mall (8000 West Broward Boulevard, Plantation): Owned and managed by The Westfield Group, the largest retail property group in the world. It has investment interests in 119 shopping centers in Australia, the United States, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. It is listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX Code:WDC). For more information on the Westfield Group and its portfolio, visit www.westfield.com . For mall information, call 954-473-8100.
     
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