CONTACT: Mall of America^®, Sarah Schmidt 952.883.8805, sarah.schmidt@moa.net

DATE: Feb. 18, 2014

MALL OF AMERICA^® EVENTS WEEK OF FEBRUARY 24, 2014

Tuesday, Feb. 25

Toddler Tuesdays^®: Berenstain Bears

Guests are invited to meet the loveable, furry family, the Berenstain Bears, at Toddler Tuesdays^®. Meet and greets with Brother and Sister Bear will take place from 10-10:30 a.m. and 11-11:30 a.m. Story time will follow each meet and greet at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m.

10 a.m. - noon

Rotunda

Saturday, March 1

Juvenile Arthritis March

The Juvenile Arthritis March (JAM) is an event to raise funds and create awareness to fight juvenile arthritis. Registration for the walk begins at 7 a.m. The morning events begin at 8:15 a.m. and will include entertainment, a health fair and a presentation of scholarships to Juvenile Arthritis Camps.

7 9:30 a.m.

Rotunda

Sunday, March 2

Dance with Courage

The Dance Arts Centre will be hosting the 8th annual Dance with Courage Dance-a-thon. Hundreds of local dancers will participate to help raise money for True Friends, a non-profit organization focused on providing life-changing experiences that enhance independence and self-esteem for children and adults with disabilities. There will be an opportunity for the public to join in on some fun social dances and watch performances by the Vikings Cheerleaders and Dance Arts Centres competition dancers.

1 3 p.m.

Rotunda

For more information about these events visit www.mallofamerica.com

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