Pets pose for pawsome pix, military get special days for Santa photos at Lufkin

LUFKIN, TX. Nov. 15, 2016 --- Pets and their humans will line up for pawsome holiday photos with Santa, while military personnel will have special days for Santa photos at Lufkin Mall. Pet owners are invited to visit Santa at his holiday home located in front of Sears from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Nov. 22, Nov. 29, Dec. 6, Dec. 13, and Dec. 20. Appointments are not required. To ensure event success, Santa has a few requests. Owners and pets must enter and exit through entrance one near Al’s Formal Wear. All animals must be on a leash or in a carrier and no pets will be allowed beyond Santa’s home. Pet owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets. The first 50 guests posing for photos with their pet will receive a Lufkin tote bag. Pet owners are encouraged to dress Fluffy or Fido in holiday attire. Serving in the U.S. military is an honor for legions of men and women. To recognize those in service, Lufkin Mall offers select days for military personnel to join Santa Clause for a photo session. Military personnel photo days are all day Wednesdays, Nov. 23, Nov. 30, Dec. 7, Dec.14 and Dec. 21 at Santa’s home, located in front of Sears. Military personnel and their families visiting Santa will receive a coupon, one per family, for a complimentary 5 x 7 photo with the purchase of a picture package, as well as 15% off any menu item at Auntie Anne’s, with military identification. While visiting Santa is free, professional photography packages are available to capture Santa visitation moments that will be treasured for years to come. To make the Santa experience more enjoyable, families who pre-purchase their photo packages online at http://celebrateyourholiday.us/lufkinmall may also reserve a specific date and time for their Santa visit. For more information about extended holiday hours, Santa’s hours, stores and services, visit www.lufkinmall.com or call (936) 639-1249. Lufkin Mall is home to four major department stores plus 51 specialty stores and the Lufkin Mall 9 Theaters. Major merchants are Stage, JCPenney, Sears and TJ Maxx. The shopping center’s newest retailers are Auntie Ann’s, rue21 and Texan’s Barber School. The mall, easily accessible at Loop 287 and Highway 59, serves the shopping needs of East Texans. Lufkin Mall supports the community with multiple programs throughout the year including Back to School iPad giveaway and the Salvation Army Angel Tree. Lufkin Mall is managed by GK Development, Inc. About GK Development, Inc. GK Development, Inc. is a commercial real estate firm based in Barrington, Ill. that acquires, develops, owns and operates a diversified portfolio of commercial and retail property across the United States. For more information, visit www.gkdevelopment.com. # # #