Out of the "Twilight," and at the mall

Julie Manning, 14, of Kenbridge, Va., holds her copy of “Twilight” – freshly signed by Peter Facinelli, who plays Dr. Carlisle Cullen in the movie version of the vampire tale – at Pembroke Mall on Saturday. Facinelli, who also gave blood , proved a natural “draw”; Red Cross officials said a couple thousand donors came to the blood drive. Julie and her parents drove to Virginia Beach for the event. She forgot her book at home and had to buy a new one.

Stephanie Genao, right, and Heather Fraizer, both, 14, from Virginia Beach, take pictures of Peter Facinelli,  who plays Dr. Carlisle Cullen in the "Twilight" movie. He was appearing at an American Red Cross fundraiser at Pembroke Mall center court in Virginia Beach on Saturday, August 15, 2009. (Hyunsoo Leo Kim | The Virginian-Pilot)