As part of a new Verizon store opening at The Legends, those who donate a used phone will receive a free ice cream cone.
The donated phones will go to help domestic violence victims through Verizon’s HopeLine program. The event is from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. today, July 11.
The ice cream giveaway is part of the store’s grand opening events. Every hour from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. today, July 11, the shop will give away either a 4G LTE smartphone or a Verizon Wireless gift card. There will be two winners per hour.
During the grand opening of this store, Verizon gave $2,500 to Friends of Yates and $2,500 to El Centro, through its HopeLine Program. The funds will help local organizations that assist domestic violence victims.
On Sunday, July 12, those who try the new interactive store stations at the Verizon store can receive a sweet treat from the Coffee Cake KC parked outside the store from noon to 2 p.m.
The Legends Outlets Verizon Wireless Smart Store opened on Thursday, June 25. The new Verizon Wireless retail store is designed to make shopping for wireless devices and services more convenient and personalized, according to a spokesman. The redesigned stores are called Smart Stores and feature products in mobile lifestyle zones.
The store is at 10621 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kan., in The Legends. Store hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sundays.