August 11's 2012 Schoolympics at The Gateway

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School starts soon, so The Gateway Shopping Center has teamed up with FM100.3 to kick off the back-to-school season on Saturday, August 11 with the 2012 Schoolympics.Beginning at 1 p.m. by the Olympic Fountain, shoppers will enjoy music from around the world with performances by groups like an island dance group (Pacific Generation) and a mariachi band.

There will be face-painting, hourly giveaways *including a limo ride on the first day of schoo), and a medal podium photo opp.

The Schoolympics are part of The Gateway's celebration of the 2012 London Olympics, which also includes a competition to choose the next Olympic Fountain songbook. For more information, visit The Gateway's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ShopTheGateway?ref=ts