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Maplewood Plaza Shopping Center will c Q... 3 0, I `( 4,
celebrate its grand opening Thursday, :6101:"Oct. 21 through Saturday, Oct. 30. ` -g� g ;.
Events planned include a drawing for
$2,000 worth of gift certificates, kiddie + �°
rides Oct.21-23,a mini animal fair Oct.23,
Ronald McDonald on Oct.30 from 1-2 p.m.
and a one-man art show during the entire r
grand opening. : Q_
The mini animal fair is presented by the ' `
Animal Adoption Center of Afton. The
mall will be taken over by a parade of >
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capering canines. People from - " ;
Maplewood and the surrounding area will
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be competing for top dog awards and
those from the Animal Adoption Center
will be competing for something eveni,..':
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^� �more important — a loving home. ,:;;:-../:
;The dog show, or "Mutt Strutt," con-
sists of three categories — obedience, +� :6:
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talent,cutest or handsomest plus the top : '""" ��
dog award. All dogs, all breeds are
eligible except for professionally trained
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animals. The registration fee is �1, with
proceeds going to the Animal Adoption
Center. Registration is from 12 noon to 1 4
p.m. Oct. 23. The Mutt Strutt is from 1-2
p.m.Registration blanks are available at w
the shopping center. For more in
formation on the event call 436-7992.
There will also be an arts and crafts
show and animal fashion show with items
that are available for purchase. "We urge
you to enter your canine friends and join
in the fun fora worthy cause," a center
spokesman said. Four prizes will be ty _4
awarded by Maplewood Plaza merchants. at.,,,°:":17:2,,,07:, ..,,, yi
The art show will be presented by Paul � �
Hedlund, well-known Twin Cities artist �,
An instructor for the St. Paul YWCA
and Roseville Schools, Paul is adept at a w, ` ��
oils, acrylics, water colors, pottery,
cartooning, woodcarving and poster .4
designs.His collection will make a,bright, `,
colorful contribution to the Plaza's grand � ��
opening. MAPLE WOOD PLAZA,a new shopping center at White Bear Avenue and Lydia,will
All area residents are encouraged to celebrate its grand opening this week and next, featuring activities for people of all
take part in the 10-day grand opening ages•
extravaganza at the Maplewood Plaza.