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By Kandace Power Graves

Meet painter Piekarczyk and enjoy cocktails from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 3, at Arabella Fine Gifts & Home Decor (3902 Hwy. 22, Mandeville, 985-727-9787).

Treat yourself to special &179;Be Kind-Hearted&178; spa treatments, including massages, facials and pedicures, at Belladonna Day Spa (2900 Magazine St., 891-4393) during March and for each service the spa will donate $5 to Unicef to help victims of the tsunami disaster. In addition, Belladonna will donate 5 percent of the sales of special items marked with red ribbons throughout the store. The spa also is selling &179;Be Kind-Hearted&178; T-shirts and lapel pins, and a portion of the proceeds will go to Unicef.

Enjoy 50 percent off selected evening gowns, 25 percent off selected coats and 20 percent off everything else at a blowout sale at Cream of the Frock (2137 S. Carrollton Ave., 865-1665).

There are lots of sale racks at Diane&185;s Boutique (3427 Hwy. 190, Mandeville, 985-626-4820), including some that offer 50 percent to 70 percent off fall, winter and summer fashions.

Receive up to 30 percent off selected items at a special sale through March 5 at The Great Room (2330 Lapalco Blvd., Harvey, 368-2552).

Check out the permanent sale corner often at Maizy A Shoe Boutique (The Village Shopping Center, Mandeville, 985-674-7777) as it always features different items at discounted prices.

Just in for spring at N.O. Surf Shop (6116 Magazine St., 891-1616): new spring fashions for sizes 7-12 from Billy Girls, Von Zipper sunglasses, Zap skim boards and Reef products.

Mention this listing and receive 25 percent off sports bras and 40 percent of winter wear through March 15 at Southern Runner (6112 Magazine St., 891-9999). With This Ring Bridal (3230 Severn Ave., Metairie, 780-7090) is hosting a Bridals by Elma Reis trunk show at the store Thursday through Saturday, March 3-5.

Send news about your special store events to Kandace Graves at kandaceg@gambitweekly.com or fax to 483-3116. Information should be received 10 days before the publication date.