Cabela's:
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WHAT: Media are invited to attend MEDIA PREVIEW DAY and RECEPTION,
celebrating the completion of the new Cabela's destination
retail store in Scarborough, Maine, all day Thursday, May 15,
2008. The store officially opens its doors to the public later
that afternoon at 5:00 p.m.
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The 125,000-square-foot, large-format superstore could become
one of the state's largest tourist attractions. Extraordinary
in design and showcasing thousands of products from its world-
famous catalog, a customer's average stay at a Cabela's store
has been estimated at a remarkable 3 1/2 hours.
RSVPs are required. Please RSVP to Gail Shore
(gshore@winternet.com) or 952-925-6102; 612-770-4106 (cell) by
Monday, May 12.
WHERE: Cabela's (www.cabelas.com) is located at the Gateway at
Scarborough on the Haigis Parkway at Exit 42 of the Maine
Turnpike. The address is 100 Cabela's Blvd., Scarborough, ME
04074. Additional parking and free shuttle from Scarborough
Dows will be available May 15-18.
WHEN: Thursday, May 15, 2008
5:00 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. MEDIA (ONLY) PREVIEW
Reporters and photographers will have access to the retail
store and an opportunity to interview store personnel. TV,
radio and print media are welcome to come to the store as
early in the morning as desired.
2:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. PRIVATE SHOPPING AND APPRECIATION
RECEPTION
4:45 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. RIBBON CUTTING AND BRONZE SCULPTURE
UNVEILING
Voice of the Red Sox Joe Castiglione to emcee the festivities,
which include local and state officials, celebrities and
Cabela's executives
WHAT YOU WILL SEE AT CABELA'S
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MEDIA PREVIEW DAY, MAY 15, 2008
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-- DIORAMAS - Extensive museum-quality dioramas re-create hundreds of animals in action in their native habitats, including a diorama depicting life-size, plains game animals from Africa.
-- AQUARIUM - The huge 10,700-gallon walk-through aquarium is stocked with freshwater fish, including species native to the region. Information kiosks with interactive touch-screen displays identify each species and explain its characteristics.
-- CONSERVATION MOUNTAIN - The store's open showroom is punctuated by its interior centerpiece, a 2-story-tall mountain replica. The mountain features running waterfalls that feed a stream and trout pond. It also highlights North American game trophies in their distinct habitats -- from the western prairie and northern woodlands to the Alaskan tundra and Arctic ice.
-- FLY FISHING SHOP - Much like a store within a store, the full-service fly-fishing shop has the products - and helpful, experienced staff - for all fly-casters from novice to expert.
-- LASER SHOOTING GALLERY - Visitors can hone their skills and gain valuable shooting instruction and experience in a comfortable indoor setting.
-- WORLD-CLASS GUN LIBRARY - Browse a collection of some of the finest examples of the gun-making art.
-- MORE...Other highlights include a general store, Bargain Cave, gift shop, and hundreds of wild game trophies displayed throughout the showroom.
-- DIORAMAS - Extensive museum-quality dioramas re-create hundreds of animals in action in their native habitats, including a diorama depicting life-size, plains game animals from Africa.
-- AQUARIUM - The huge 10,700-gallon walk-through aquarium is stocked with freshwater fish, including species native to the region. Information kiosks with interactive touch-screen displays identify each species and explain its characteristics.
-- CONSERVATION MOUNTAIN - The store's open showroom is punctuated by its interior centerpiece, a 2-story-tall mountain replica. The mountain features running waterfalls that feed a stream and trout pond. It also highlights North American game trophies in their distinct habitats -- from the western prairie and northern woodlands to the Alaskan tundra and Arctic ice.
-- FLY FISHING SHOP - Much like a store within a store, the full-service fly-fishing shop has the products - and helpful, experienced staff - for all fly-casters from novice to expert.
-- LASER SHOOTING GALLERY - Visitors can hone their skills and gain valuable shooting instruction and experience in a comfortable indoor setting.
-- WORLD-CLASS GUN LIBRARY - Browse a collection of some of the finest examples of the gun-making art.
-- MORE...Other highlights include a general store, Bargain Cave, gift shop, and hundreds of wild game trophies displayed throughout the showroom.