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Tory Burch Cocktail Party & Shop Week Kickoff Reception

Merchant Host: Tory Burch

From 6pm-8pm join us at 257 Elizabeth Street in Manhattan for an evening of cocktails and shopping, to help kick off Shop for Public Schools 2008. A portion of the evening's proceeds will benefit The Fund for Public Schools.

To RSVP, please email toryburchevents@toryburch.com.

Shop Kick off press conference

The Fund for Public Schools will hold a press conference (11AM at a central Manhattan location) to kick off the Shop for Public Schools 2008. Attendees to include Mayor Bloomberg, Chancellor Klein, Caroline Kennedy, and Sara Jessica Parker.

An Evening of Smiles & Surprises

Merchant Host: World of Disney NYC

World of Disney NYC will close their store for us and open it as a special benefit for Shop for Public Schools from 6-8PM. Tickets will be sold for $20 and will entitle the shopper to extensive discounts, pictures with Disney characters, autographs from daytime TV talent, refreshments, giveaways, and more.

• Get pictures and autographs with stars of ABC Daytime’s ALL MY CHILDREN Chrishell Stause (Amanda Dillon) & ONE LIFE TO LIVE Kamar de los Reyes (Antonio Vega).
• Meet and greet your favorite Disney Friends
• Enjoy refreshments from ESPN Zone
• Play games and win prizes with Radio Disney

And shop all 3 floors of World of Disney New York store with 20% off coupon!

Tickets may be purchased at the World of Disney NYC Guest Services desk (Mon.- Sat. 10:00 a.m. – 8:00p.m. and Sundays 11:00a.m. - 6:00p.m.) or at the door the evening of the event. Advanced tickets can be purchased with a credit card by calling (212) 702-0702.

All proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to Shop for Public Schools.

Jeunesse Spa

Merchant Host: Jeunesse 'Spas For Life'
To benefit New York’s public schools, Jeunesse ‘Spas for Life’ will host a wellness event (5-8PM) featuring facial reflexology, skin care consultations, chiropractic evaluations, chair massages, acupuncture, stress and nutrition and lifestyle counseling. As an additional benefit, all guests will receive a 15% discount on all retail purchases and spa services booked during the event.

Meet Tinsley Mortimer

Merchant Host: Samantha Thavasa NYC

We all know Tinsley Mortimer as a designer of handbags for Samantha Thavasa and her appearance on the “Gossip Girl”…..

What you may not know is that Tinsley is also interested in “The Fund for Public Schools”…..Tinsley has arranged her schedule to be on hand at the Samantha Thavasa Boutique on October 4th, 2008 between 2 and 4 PM.

During this time, Tinsley will discuss her handbag designs for Samantha Thavasa, sign pictures and of course answer your “must know “questions about her guest spot on the “Gossip Girl” !

Stop by and say hi to Tinsley Mortimer!

Children’s Book Reading & Signing

Merchant Host: Books of Wonder

Please join us on Sunday October 5th as we welcome 5 wonderfully talented authors and artists who have created some of the funniest picture books of the year.

Sharing their latest publications with us will be Caldecott Honor artists LANE SMITH, illustrator of The Stinky Cheeseman and Other Fairly Stupid Tales, for his hilarious new book, Madame President; author KATE FEIFFER and Caldecott Honor artist DIANE GOODE also take a look at the occupant of the White House in their laugh-filled President Pennybaker; Pulitzer Prize winner JULES FIEFFER will present Explainers: The Complete Village Voice Strips – a collection of his award-winning comic strip and Henry, the Dog With No Tail which was written by his daughter, KATE FEIFFER.; and last, but never least, is former Books of Wonder staff member NICK BRUEL, who’ll introduce us to Bad Kitty Gets A Bath, a companion to his New York Times best-seller, Bad Kitty.

Each of these wonderful authors and artists will present their new book at noon, after which they will take questions from the audience, then sign copies of all their delightful books. Perfect for ages 4 and up.

Blue Ribbon General Store

Merchant Host: Blue Ribbon General Store
To celebrate our One Year Anniversary please stop by on October 5th (on your way to/ from the Atlantic Antic!) for special sale items and special treats to mark our big day!!

Make My Cake

Merchant Host: Make My Cake
Make My Cake (121 St. Nicholas Avenue) is hosting a Make-Your-Own Cupcake Party on Monday, October 6, from 1-5pm. For details, visit the store or call (212) 932-0833.

Meet Author Valerie Tripp and Shop to Help Public Schools

Merchant Host: American Girl Place

Meet Valerie Tripp, the award-winning author of dozens of the beloved American Girl historical character books! At this informal session, Ms. Tripp will sign books and read from Really Truly Ruthie, her newest title featuring Kit Kittredge’s best friend Ruthie Smithens. American Girl Place New York will donate a percentage of the day’s sales to The Fund for Public Schools Library REACH initiative as part of Shop for Public Schools.

3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Free book signing
3:30 p.m. – 4:-00 p.m. Book reading

N Boutique

Merchant Host: N Boutique

N Boutique in Harlem will host a cocktail party to celebrate a successful Shop for Public Schools week.

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