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Local Babies Gear Up for Diaper Derby at Jefferson Valley Mall

Putnam’s cutest babies on the move are invited to show off their newly discovered crawling skills and participate in Jefferson Valley Mall’s first Diaper Derby competition on Saturday, April 26, 2014.

This free event will take place from 12 noon to 2 p.m. in Center Court.   Crawlers under the age of 12 months who are NOT walking yet are eligible to compete in one of four heats, with the fastest crawlers making it into the semi-finals and grand finale.  Trophies will be awarded to first-place, second-place and third-place participants.

Participants will be treated to samples, giveaways, raffles and more! The Diaper Derby at Jefferson Valley Mall is sponsored by Hudson Valley Hospital Center.

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“We are excited to bring this light-hearted competition to The Jefferson Valley Mall,” commented Briana Puncar, Director of marketing and business development for Jefferson Valley Mall. “The center is a destination for families so we’re pleased to offer an opportunity for parents to collectively celebrate their child’s crawling milestone in a dynamic and fun environment.”

To register a participant in the Diaper Derby, visit Simon Guest Services, Jefferson Valley Mall’s management office or call 914-245-4688. For event information, go to Facebook.com/JeffersonValley and click on Events.

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Jefferson Valley Mall is located on Route 6, 1/4 mile east of the Taconic State Parkway in Yorktown Heights, NY and is owned and managed by Simon Property Group, Inc., headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.  Visit www.simon.com for more information, or call the mall management office at (914) 245-4688. Visit www.jeffersonvalleymall.com for the latest mall events and retailer updates.  Jefferson Valley Mall is on Facebook – check out www.facebook.com/JeffersonValley. Follow the mall on Twitter: @JeffersonValley

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