Children’s TV stars to greet fans at mall

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A pair of children’s television stars will greet fans and sign autographs this weekend at Eastwood Mall.

Keegan Allen of ABC’s “Pretty Little Liars” will be at the mall’s play area Saturday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., and Karan Brar of the Disney Channel’s “Jessie” will be in the JCPenney court Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Both events are free but fans are advised to arrive early and will be limited to one autograph each.

The appearances are sponsored by Dr. Daniel G. Very, and will mark the grand reopening of Very Orthodontics Smile Cove, which will open with a ceremony at noon Saturday. The Smile Cove is a soft play area in the mall’s JCPenney court. It is designed to promote good dental health as depicted by characters from the “Captain McFinn & Friends” book series.

The weekend festivities will also include Mascot Mania, featuring Marvel Comics superheroes Ant Man and Captain America. Ant Man will appear at the mall Saturday from noon to 4 p.m., and Captain America will appear Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.

Parents are invited to register for a drawing to win a $1,000 discount on braces from Very Orthodontics. Other mall merchants will also participate in the weekend festivities, including Ulta Beauty, which will offer free cosmetic consultations.