GRAND OPENING SCHEDULE
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2015
TIME
10:00 – 10:30am
ACTIVITY/DESCRIPTION
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
LOCATION
Clock Tower
10:00am Opening Ceremony
- Introduction of Attendees
- Flag Raising
- National Anthem
10:10am Dedication
- Betty Beatty & Family
10:20am Chairman York Remarks
Supervisor Letourneau Remarks
Supervisor Clarke Remarks
10:25am Joint Ribbon Cutting
- Beatty Family
- Chairman York
10:30
10am – 3pm
Close
Store Sidewalk Sales
Throughout center
Stores will be invited to set up tables in
front of their stores to sell merchandise.
11am – 2pm
Grand Opening Activities
DJ / Emcee
Ross Parking Activity Area
A professional DJ will play music over a
sound system/make general
announcements about the event and
activities/announcements regarding store
sales and promotions as requested by store
managers.
All Aboard" Train
Customers may ride a colorful gas powered
train in the parking lot. Includes picket
fence "Boarding Depot." Train, driver and 1
- 2 attendants.
King-Size MoonBounce / Slide
Clock Tower Boarding
area
Route: Clock Tower to
Home Goods and return.
Ross Parking lot activity
Strolling Entertainment
A Clown and a Balloon Artist will both stroll
the property.
Face Painter
Children can have their face
painted. Tented / Table. Face Painter and
supplies.
Sand Art Craft
area
Will walk the entire
property.
Ross parking lot activity
area
Ross Activity Area
Children can fill their own necklace with
different colors of sand. Tented / Tables. 1 2 attendants and supplies.
Hula Hoop Games
Ross Activity Area
Children will be invited to have fun
competing for prizes in hula hoop contests.
DJ will orchestrate.
Decorate Your Own Craft
Ross Activity Area
Children can make / decorate their own
craft to take home.
"Pucker Powder" Station
Ross Activity Area
Children can fill a tube with different colors
/ flavors of sweet / tart sugar mix
Gift Card Giveaway
Ross Activity Area
Customers will be invited to win store gift
cards ranging from $5 to $50 instantly.
$1,000 in store gift cards.
Video Game Trailer
Clock Tower Area
Children are invited to use video consoles
inside a portable trailer. Trailer has video
screens on exterior which entertain children
as they wait in line.
10am – 3pm
Restaurant Tastings
Ross Activity Area
Restaurants will be invited to come to the
event area to set up and give samples of
their food to customers. Tents and tables
provided.
10am – 3 pm
Shopping Spree Giveaway
Throughout center
Registration for a year’s free shopping will
be conducted in each store throughout the
day. Entry boxes will be placed in each
store. Winner will be selected at end of day.
11am – 3pm
Redskin Player Appearance
Former Redskin players Gary Clark and
Doug Williams will meet and greet fans and
sign autographs
Clock Tower Area
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