Celebr8 Geppetto's 8th Toy Store Grand Opening! May 1, 2010

CELEBR8 GEPPETTO’S 8TH TOY STORE GRAND OPENING

**Particp8 in a free day of fun family festivities –
May 1st at Flower Hill Promenade, Del Mar**

SAN DIEGO – Children of all ages are invited to celebr8 the grand opening of Geppetto’s, San Diego’s locally-owned toy retailer, 8th store opening at 2670 Via de la Valle in Flower Hill Promenade on Saturday, May 1 from 11:08 a.m. – 3:08p.m. Open and free to the public, guests will enjoy a GR8 day of children’s entertainment, games, and prizes. To commemor8 the day Geppetto’s will donate 8 percent of all store sales from May 1st to five San Diego non-profit organizations.

“The grand opening celebration is our way of saying ‘thank you’ to San Diego for helping us grow from just one location in 1992 to eight stores today,” said BrianMiller, president of Geppetto’s. “The day will include many wonderful surprises including the unveiling of the new store’s completed signature remodel.” Mother’s Day crafts, games, opportunity drawings for GR8 prizes, music, lunch, and goody bag giveaways will guarantee a day filled with family memories and fun. The following magical entertainment will also enchant guests:

11:38 a.m. – Achilles the Magician
12:38 p.m. – J Company Scenes from Cinderella
1:08 p.m. – Puppet Show
2:08 p.m. – Mad Science Show