As The Village at Allen continues to grow, and more stores continue to open, there will be even more shopping nearby before Christmas. Here's a list of what's already open and what else is opening soon... of course all dates are subject to change:

Already open:
Toys R Us, Babies R Us, Best Buy, Dick's Sporting Goods, HomeGoods, T.J.Maxx, Coffee N Cream, Men's Wearhouse, Nate's Seafood & Steakhouse, Smoothie Factory, Uncle Julio's, Verizon Wireless, Which Wich?, Canine Corners Dog Park & Chase Bank

Opening Soon (with tentative opening dates):
Vitamin Shoppe - on or around December 11th
AT&T (Wireless) - on or around December 13th
Mattress Giant - on or around December 13th
Cold Stone Creamery (Ice Cream) - on or around December 15th
Village Smiles (Dentist) - on or around December 16th
Olive Garden - January
Ooo La La (? Somebody tell me what this is.) - January
Sleep Experts - January (Seriously? ANOTHER mattress store?)
Anderson's Furniture - February
GameStop - February
Radio Shack - February
Villa Nails - February (I believe a nail shop is mandatory in all shopping strips/malls/etc.)

Also, The Village at Allen is donating 200 Christmas trees to service men and women, and their families, at bases in the U.S. and abroad. This will be done via the Trees for Troops program (by the Christmas Spirit Foundation). Please stop by the Trees for Troops tent in The Grove* on Saturday (12/6/08) as it is the last day you can write a note of appreciation to our country's service members before the notes are attached to the trees for shipping.
Finally, Carter BloodCare is having a blood drive on December 20th from noon 'til 6pm in the parking lot just east of The Grove*. Giving blood is a great way to give for the holidays and it doesn't cost you a dime. Just imagine if you or a loved one were in need of a life-saving transfusion this holiday season... you'd be so grateful for the gift from those who donated.
   * The Grove is the one-acre park in the heart of The Village at Allen shopping center.

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Ryan Cave, The "Caveman"
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214-789-9366
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