COMMUNITY
NEWS
Staff Report~
11/16/2011
The Shops at Norterra will distribute special “Black Friday Survival
Packs” beginning at 6 a.m. Nov. 25. The reusable shopping bags will
be filled with coupons, refreshments and a map detailing all the Norterra
merchant’s discounts and deals at a tent located on Norterra’s Main
Street, located next to Olive Creations.
Each pack will include a Norterra Gift Card in a denomination between
$5 and $50. Packs will be available while supplies last. Early birds
will have a chance to try free samples of java from Elevate Coffee
Company and have chances to win gift cards and merchandise from center
merchants, including a $500 Charming Charlie gift card.
From 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Black Friday, The Shops at Norterra
and Elevate Coffee Co. will offer free photos with Santa at Elevate
Coffee, located near Harkins Norterra 14. Those who come in for a
photo can also take part in a free holiday craft workshop provided
by The Shops at Norterra. Free photos and crafts with Santa will also
take place at Elevate Coffee Co. on Dec. 3, 10, 17 and 24 from 10
a.m. to 1 p.m.
Children can also visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus at The Shops at
Norterra’s Lunch with Santa event series, which will be from 11 a.m.
- noon every Thursday in December. Each lunch will be provided by
a different Norterra restaurant, and children will have the opportunity
to dance and enjoy music offered by an interactive deejay. Each child
will receive a free goodie bag. Admission is $7 per child and registration
is required. The Shops at Norterra will donate $4 from each fee to
The Phoenix Children’s Hospital. Parents may order lunch in advance
from Elevate Coffee Co. for delivery at the event. Registration opens
two weeks prior to each event. For information and to register, contact
the Norterra Management Office at 623-582-9599.
Artists and creative enthusiasts will enjoy the Norterra Fine Arts
Festival December 2 to 4. Unique paintings, photographs, sculptures
and much more will be available for purchase from top artists from
around the state. Live music will provide a pleasing sound track for
the event. The festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on
Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday in the parking
lot between Paradise Bakery and P.F. Chang’s.
Rev up your engines for a special holiday edition of the Norterra
Car Show on Friday, December 9 from 6-9 p.m. Car buffs, kids and families
can rub shoulders with the jolly elf himself during the special “Cruisin’
With Santa” event. Event goers will also enjoy live music, complimentary
goodie bags, hot chocolate and cookies as well as free holiday face
painting for the kids.
Continue the holiday cheer with the Sounds of the Holidays on Saturday,
December 10 from 5-8 p.m. Nine different student groups from the Deer
Valley Unified School District students will showcase their talents
and serenade shoppers in three different locations around the shopping
center. Visits from Santa, hot chocolate and cookies will complete
the holiday cheer.
“Holiday events at the Shops at Norterra focus on families. We enjoy
providing free and low-cost activities that get area residents in
the holiday spirit this time of year,” Marketing Director Stephanie
Bugno said.
The Shops at Norterra is home to more than 40 stores and restaurants.
The center’s newest additions include Pita Jungle, Yogurtini, Sour
Apple Gallery and Dance Academy North. European Wax Center, Yogi’s
Grill and Smashburger will open soon.
The Shops at Norterra are located at the northeast corner of I-17
and Happy Valley Road. Visit www.norterrashopping.com for a complete
store listing and additional event details.