October, 2014 – Read for the Record

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“Read for the Record” in Wellington with Councilwoman Anne Gerwig!

Wellington invites all local families to join Councilwoman Anne Gerwig, in AnneGerwigpartnership with The Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County, for a Jumpstart “Read for the Record” event at Scott’s Place Barrier-Free playground on Tuesday, October 21, 2014.

Jumpstart’s annual “Read for the Record” national campaign mobilizes millions of children and adults to celebrate literacy by participating in the largest shared reading experience.

This year people nationwide will be reading “Bunny Cakes”, by Rosemary Wells, in support of Jumpstart’s mission: to work toward the day every child in America enters kindergarten prepared to succeed.

Wellington Councilwoman Anne Gerwig will be participating by reading “Bunny Cakes” at Scott’s Place Barrier-Free playground, located by Wellington’s Village Hall (12300 Forest Hill Boulevard), starting at 5:00 p.m. All children along with their families are invited to attend.

To learn more about the “Read for the Record” national campaign, visit www.jstart.org.

For information about other Wellington programs, events, activities, and updates, please visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or watch Channel 18 for the latest happenings.