In brief

During its grand reopening from 6 to 10 p.m. today, Robinsons-May at

South Coast Plaza will donate 15% of all sales to Children’s Hospital

Orange County.

The event, which celebrates the completion of the store’s expansion

and remodeling, will include a sale, savings cards, interactive Legoland

activities, a fashion show featuring models from the children’s hospital,

prizes, refreshments and live entertainment.

“CHOC is a worthy cause in Orange County that affects a lot of

people,” said Sue Cannon, spokeswoman for the event. “Since this is a

family night and Robinsons-May is encouraging parents to bring their

children, it seemed like a perfect fit. Robinsons-May is aware of the

importance of connecting itself with the community, and that’s why we’re

doing this in addition to offering a bigger, better store.”

The store has expanded by 48,600 square feet, split between the lower

and middle levels. Some of the departments that have been expanded are

sportswear, the men’s collections, women’s shoes and accessories.

As a part of the reopening ceremonies, Seventeen Magazine will hold

its only Orange County model search this year at South Coast Plaza. The

open model call, which is open to anyone between 12 and 24, will take

place at 4 p.m. Friday.