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Make the Colony Square Mall part of your holiday traditions

BY LYNETTE DOTSON | DRESDEN BUZZ
holiday fan club package where you can
come in and for $5 you can see some
favorite holiday movies like Elf and A
Christmas Story.”
Cinemark offers gift cards or you can
gift a Movie Club Membership (see their
website for details). In addition to Cin-
emark, there is also Smashing Barrels
Retrocade, and Perry’s Glow Putt. How
about this gift idea? Write a message in
a greeting card sharing your invitation to
take them to either Smashing Barrels or
Perry’s (why not both?) for a fun-filled af-
ternoon!
Relaxation & Self-Care

Fabulous Styles and Cuts, Planet Fit-
ness, Relax Zone, Super Brow, TruEnergy
Healing & Wellness, Z. Nails offer servic-
es that are beneficial to your well-being.
Whether you need to relax or look and
feel your best. Purchase a membership,
book a session, or make an appoint-
Santa's set up at Colony Square Mall and the poinsettia tree near the Food Court ment for someone on your gift-giving
entrance. Lynette Dotson list. Make it a girls’ day out and go with!
“Everybody can agree that the holi-
days, while enjoyable, can sometimes
We all remember shopping at the is becoming even more community- Mall General Manager Jessica Brailer. “I be a little bit overwhelming or stressful,”
mall during the holiday season at some focused, often the hub of many local think that you can get a lot done here said Brailer. “So I think we have a lot
point in our lives. No doubt the retail events and a go-to gathering place. in one day. Park once, it’s super conve- of good opportunities for folks to take
world has shifted over the years, but the “Now more than ever, we have wel- nient. Come in and just make a day of a step back and do something nice for
value of shopping at the mall remains, comed additional new small busi- it.” themselves and maybe even enjoy some
as it can be a one-stop shop for many nesses. So shopping at Colony Square one-on-one time with a loved one.”
people on your list. Colony Square Mall Mall supports your local community in Shopping
has pumped new energy into its estab- many, many ways. We have dozens of Adventure Gaming, American Eagle Additional Businesses
lishment in recent years, focusing on owner-operated small businesses here Outfitters, AT&T, BinMania, Casa Bella,
both large and small retailers, and even at the mall that offer a great variety of Claire’s, Dejavu, Dunham’s Sports, Fin- Giving gift cards, paying for classes,
incorporating some services and at- gift items, self-care items, services, en- ish Line, Five Below, Izzy Bees, JCPenny, or taking someone to the mall for an ex-
tractions that make a visit to the mall tertainment, food, and a wide range of Kips Cards, Lu Lu’s Gifts and More, Plan- perience are great ways to think outside
a nostalgic and progressive experience. things that I think appeal to different au- et ill World Comix, Rudolph and Me Per- of the gift-wrapped box. Portraits by RJS
Additionally, the Colony Square Mall dience levels,” explained Colony Square sonalized Ornaments, S & J Gifts, She Steed, Gracie Allegiance Jiu Jitsu, Ian
Lauer’s Kenpo Karate, Legacy Ink, West-
Carnival, Spencers Gifts, T.J. Maxx, The wood Tattoo Collective are all perfect for
Vintage Rescue are all located inside this kind of gift giving. Sometimes the
U UNNLLEEAASSHH YYOOUURR the mall. It’s a diverse list of boutiques, best gifts are experiences and the mem-
shops, and classic stores that will pro-
ories attached to them.
vide a ton of gift options. There is truly
A ADDVVEENNTTUURREE!! something here for everyone. Visit With Santa
Dining
It would not be a holiday shopping
There is a lot of variety when it comes trip to the mall without Santa. He will
be arriving on November 21 and will be
to great eats at the Mall. The 146 Res- there until Christmas Eve, December 24.
taurant, Picnic Pizza, Jamie’s Cheese Specific hours can be found on the Mall
Steaks, China Max, Chatty Cat Cafe, website. You can even reserve your time
and Auntie Anne’s are all conveniently online! Walk-ups are also welcome.
located inside the food court or near Special times to visit with Santa are
the food court, so you can take a break listed below.
from shopping and grab a bite to eat. • Pet Night: 11/24, 4 pm -7 pm
While you are there, make sure to pick • Buckeye Santa: 11/29, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
INDOOR RC ROCK CRAWLING • INDOOR DIRT DIGGING ZONE • RETAIL SHOP • RC REPAIR up some amazing swag from Chatty Cat • Pet Night: 12/1, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Cafe (all purchases support foster cats • Santa Cares: 12/7, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
at the cafe). Or, grab a gift certificate or • Pet Night: 12/8, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
card to any eateries that offer them. • Pet Night: 12/15, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
“The 146 is a full dining experience.
And they also have some happy hour For pet nights, the best entrance to
options and some lighter fare options. use is by The 146 because it is closest
If people want to just come in and do a to Santa’s setup. The Santa Cares event
nice appetizer to share or a quick bite or on December 7 is set aside for children
the full service dinner, it’s available too,” with sensory needs. People can come in
said Brailer. before the mall opens when it is quiet
Thru November 19th, “I think something that most people A Buckeye Santa event is planned for
and have dedicated time with Santa.
Entertainment
Donate and crawl at
the day of the big OSU versus Michigan
can agree upon is that they like to gather
the shop for free!
game.
and do something that brings smiles to
“He’s going to be wearing some spe-
people’s faces. And it’s a great collective
cial Buckeye gear that day. … And then
Food & Clothing
place, you know, like, hey, let’s meet at
the mall. Let’s go have a coffee and play
146 restaurant, which is real close to
some putt-putt. So we’re glad to be able
the Santa set. And we’re going to have
to offer these additional things for the the game will be airing down at The
Brutus here for a couple hours walking
community, especially families,” said around,” mentioned Brailer.
Brailer. “They’re all very budget-friendly.
DRIVE
day for your donation! Items will be DRIVE So Cinemark is having a lot of new mov- Gift Wrapping
Bring in 3 or more canned goods or
ies come out. I know a lot of people are
clothing of some sort and run the
Gift wrapping services are coming
Zootopia. There are several other new
donated to the Salvation Army. excited about Wicked for Good, the new back to the mall on select Saturdays!
movies that are coming out in Novem- Local non-profits will be on site to help
3545 Olde Falls Road, Zanesville | (740) 487-0079 | rcadventuresllc.com ber, December. … They’re also offering a save you time by wrapping your gifts for
a small donation.