If you missed the snow festivities at the Arcadia Community Center last weekend or can’t wait to see the white stuff again, you have another chance every Thursday and Friday night through Dec. 18 at the Westfield Santa Anita Promenade, where a “snow spectacle” is staged at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. featuring snow falling.
Also this Friday, Dec. 11, Westfield hosts its annual Westfield Works Wonders event to support the Arcadia Educational Foundation’s year-round fund-raising for Arcadia public schools by donating money raised through the sale of $5 booklets filled with discount offers from retailers throughout the mall on that day.
These are just two of the events created for the holidays this season by Westfield, which also recently opened its redesigned center court area with a bridge for easier access to both sides of the upper level.
Westfield Santa Anita’s “12 Days of Shopping” season of weekend celebrations runs through Sunday, Dec. 20.
On the designated 12 days — every Friday – Sunday between Thanksgiving and Christmas, the mall is offering enter-to-win shopping sprees, car and jewelry giveaways, merry holiday music, charitable giving opportunities, savory food samplings, and more.
“We know our customers will appreciate all of the unique extras which are part of the 12 Days of Shopping,” said Amanda Farnsworth, Marketing Director. “The outstanding offerings throughout the season include exclusive savings, contests, special events, activities and more.”
In addition to discounts on photos with Santa, complimentary gift wrap and free gifts with purchase, there are also contests for a chance to win a car, shopping sprees and trips, jewelry and electronics. Westfield will also provide shoppers the opportunity to help local people in need through charitable donations.
Listed below are the remaining days of Christmas shopping:
♪ On the seventh day . . . seven ways to give! Friday, December 11 Each center will host Westfield Works Wonders to help those in need in the community. Also, be one of the first 100 guests to donate $7 or more in food, clothing or toys and get a keepsake holiday gift ornament while supplies last.
♪ On the eighth day . . . eight green ideas! Saturday, December 12 We’re giving away a SmartCar and eight tips to go green this holiday season.
♪ On the ninth day . . . nine elves a-wrapping! Sunday, December 13 Wrap up the season with free gift wrapping on two purchases.
♪ On the tenth day . . . ten fashion moments! Friday, December 18 Register to win a shopping trip to Los Angeles or New York plus a $10,000 wardrobe.
♪ On the eleventh day . . . eleven shiny gems! Saturday, December 19 Dazzling jewelry giveaway!
♪ On the twelfth day . . . twelve wishes granted! Sunday, December 20 Twelve lucky children will have their holiday wishes granted by Santa himself.
Westfield Santa Anita shopping hours are Monday through Friday, 10:30 A.M. to 8:30 P.M., Saturday, 10:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. and Sunday, 11:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. For more information and holiday shopping hours, call 626-445-3116 or visit the Westfield Santa Anita website.