Mall and City Officials prepare for Drake Bell

Change is an ongoing process, and being prepared is their top priority. Officials from The Mall at Steamtown, the Scranton Police Dept. and the Scranton Fire Dept. met Tuesday, November 20th. The meeting addressed the forthcoming appearance by Drake Bell from Nickelodeon’s hit Drake and Josh show. Drake Bell will appear at The Mall at Steamtown on December 8th. In order to make the event a positive and memorable experience for all who attend, extensive planning has been essential. The partnership with the City law enforcement is nothing new. “Extensive preparations go into every event at the mall. Public safety is paramount. We’re meeting as we always do, taking into account the last successful event and improving upon areas where the public feels we can do better,” stated James Walsh, Vice President of Property Management for Prizm Asset Management Company. “We’re working with city and county officials and taking all necessary steps to make the Drake Bell appearance enjoyable for everyone.” For people attending the event on December 8th, get to the mall early, be respectful of those waiting and watching with you, and enjoy the experience. A limited number of tickets will be given out through promotions tied to the event. Everyone else will get to enjoy two acoustic performances by Drake Bell during the event.

Pictured in the photo: Mall at Steamtown Lt. Charles Swisher, SPD Lt. Leonard Lamiotka, SPD Officer Jennifer Gerrity, Mall at Steamtown Director of Public Safety Aaron Whitney, Mall at Steamtown General Manager James Walsh, Mall at Steamtown Director of Marketing Arthur Levandoski, SFD Asst. Fire Chief Jack Davis, SFD Firefighter Tom Irwin and Santa.

Scratch-and-Win to Meet Drake!

Now in full force head to The Mall at Steamtown Guest Services every day at 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. for your chance to win a “Golden Ticket” to meet Drake Bell at The Mall at Steamtown on December 8th.  Every day from now until December 5th (except Thanksgiving) at 11 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. 125 scratch and win cards will be handed out at our guest services center on the lower level outside of Bon Ton, winners will receive a “Golden Ticket” to meet Drake on December 8th, if your not a winner you can still put your name and number on the back of the card for a second chance to win one last ticket, the more losing tickets you earn the more chances you have to win.  Shoppers will get one chance per day and time, once you win you are not eligible to win a second time.  There will be a limited number of tickets to see Drake on December 8th, stay here for more information and times for the event!

Special Santa Arrival This Friday Night!

This Friday Night The Mall at Steamtown will welcome back the jolly ole elf Santa to the mall’s center court.  Santa will be joined Friday night by magicians, jugglers, clowns, Hershey Characters and a special appearance by Tux from the Wilkes Barre Penguins!  Free candy canes will be handed out to children and every child that visits Santa will receive the sequel storybook/coloring book to The Mall at Steamtown’s 2006 “Greatest Gift of All” storybooks. This years story is titled Seymour and Suzy’s Holiday Adventure and is sure to delight children of all ages!

Also throughout the holiday season children can ride the North Pole Holiday Train, train rides are available daily throught the holiday for just $2.50 a ride, children under 24 inches must ride with a parent (parent not charged for a ride).

Finally if you’ve been looking for a Nintendo Wii we’re giving you a chance to take one home with you Friday night, enter to win in center court on Friday starting at 5 p.m., we’ll pick one name and award that person their very own Nintendo Wii, winners MUST be present to win, drawing will be held at 8:30 p.m. this Friday night!

I hope to see everyone there!