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Oak Park Mall to open new LEGO Store this Summer

As if we all weren't thrilled enough with the news of the metro's soon-to-be-open LEGOLAND Discovery Center, Overland Park shopping mecca Oak Park Mall, has now confirmed that a brand new LEGO Store will be opening there this Summer.

The new retail store will bring about plenty of family fun in the way of store events, a variety of product offerings, and lots of hands-on fun for the little people in your lives.  A few of the store's features will include:  the “Pick-a-Brick Wall,” an area where people can hand-pick bricks in various sizes and colors; the “Living Room,” which will serve as a play area; and a “Brand Ribbon” that will span the circumference of the store, and will showcase the company history, fun facts and LEGO model displays. The 2,763-square-foot store is expected to open on the lower level between JCPenney and Dillard’s.

Get ready to be LEGO-fied, Kansas City!  Are you excited?  I know many little boys and girls will be!

Photo credit:  LEGO.com

 

Pizza deal: $7 for $15 of Mafia Mike's Pizza

 

 

If your kids love pizza get in on this deal and treat them to some yummy pie from Mafia Mike's in Lenexa.  You'll pay $7 for $15 worth of pizza, salad, calzones, or anything else your heart desires!  There is a limit of one per table, and the offer is good for dine in only.  For full disclosure, be sure to read the fine print on the purchase page.

This special voucher purchase is available for a limited time so hurry and buy yours today!

Photo credit:  Living Social

Deanna Rose Farmstead Baby Goat Blanket Drive

Our friends at Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead recently announced they are seeking donations of used, but clean, blankets and towels for their new baby goats who will call the Farmstead home this winter. 

Blankets may be delivered now through mid-February at the East Entrance at the Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead which is located at 13800 Switzer (South of 135th St. & Switzer) in Overland Park, Kansas.  Signage for the drop-off site will be visible from the East Parking lot.

This is a great service project to engage your children in to help them take part in ensuring these tiny loveable animals stay warm!  As always, the Farmstead will reopen for its 2012 season on April 1, 2012.

Photo credit: Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead

Olathe Public Library Offering Downloadable e-Books

If you own a digital e-book reader or table device there's some exciting news from the Olathe Public Library.  They are now offering the convenience of downloading digital e-books and audiobooks via the new "Kansas EZ Library" system.  The new service is an initiative is being made available by the State Library of Kansas and offers the opportunity to have access to thousands of digital downloads to all Olathe Public Libarary cardholders.

Books can be acccessed at http://www.olathe.lib.ks.us/digitalmedia and all that's required is an Olathe Public Library card or Johnson County Library card. 

For more information, library patrons are encouraged to contact Ralph Tomlinson at rtomlinson@olatheks.org or Sara Eccles at seccles@olatheks.org or call adult services @ 913-971-6888. 

Happy reading!