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Proceeds to Benefit Haitian and Chilean Relief Efforts

HALLANDALE BEACH – On Saturday, March 13, and Sunday, March 14, The Village at Gulfstream Park will host Shop for the Cause, a unique philanthropic shopping experience benefiting earthquake recovery efforts in Haiti and Chile. Visitors to Hallandale Beach’s newest shopping and dining destination will be able to soak in the cultures of Haiti and Chile all while enjoying the best The Village at Gulfstream Park has to offer.  Shoppers are encouraged to present receipts from any store or restaurant at The Village at Gulfstream Park to Guest Services, located in Champions Plaza, where they will receive a FREE eco-friendly tote bag and their receipts will be tallied for the cause.

The weekend’s donation will be divided to benefit both Haiti & Chile. Ten percent of receipt totals from Saturday will be donated to the American Red Cross - Haiti Relief Fund, and ten percent of Sunday’s total receipts will be donated to the American Red Cross – Relief Efforts in Chile.

Events reflective of Haitian and Chilean culture are planned for the public’s enjoyment throughout the weekend. Interactive activities the entire family can enjoy include jewelry beading, making and decorating musical instruments and painting. Activities begin at 12:00 p.m. each day in Champions Plaza. The afternoons will really sizzle with live music beginning at 3:00 p.m. daily.  On Saturday, guests will be wowed by the beats of MaWon, a collaboration of artists that play a wide range of rhythms with Traditional Haitian Roots.  On Sunday, the Chilean sounds of the Rodolfo Troncoso Trio, led by famed classical guitarist Rodolfo Troncoso, will have the public swaying to a blend of classical and Latin American Styles. 

The American Red Cross name is used with its permission, which in no way constitutes an endorsement, express or implied, of any product, service, company, individual or political position. For more information about the American Red Cross, please call 1¬800 HELP NOW or email info@usa.redcross.org.

The Village at Gulfstream Park is committed to a donation to the American Red Cross for up to $5,000.

About The Village at Gulfstream Park
Anchored by Florida’s premier thoroughbred racetrack, The Village at Gulfstream Park is South Florida’s ultimate shopping, dining and entertainment destination. Utilizing the outdoor, lifestyle streetscape concept, The Village at Gulfstream Park is home to designer boutiques, specialty stores, restaurants and cafés. For a complete directory of shops and restaurants, visit http://www.thevillageatgulfstreampark.com/.

The Village at Gulfstream Park is located at 501 S. Federal Highway in Hallandale Beach, Florida, adjacent to the legendary Gulfstream Park Racetrack and Casino, less than two miles east of     I-95.  The Village at Gulfstream Park is open Monday – Saturday 10am – 9pm and Sunday 11am – 8pm. Restaurant hours may vary.

About Forest City
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