Alicia Thompson to 'Storm the Sound' Next Week
Published on February 24, 2006 under Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Seattle Storm News Release
SEATTLE - The Seattle Storm today announced the next wave of events for this year's "Stormin' the Sound," an annual team initiative that features Storm player appearances in the Seattle community during the WNBA's offseason. Former Storm forward Alicia Thompson headlines the events for next week which focus on literacy and education.
In honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday on March 2, a number of events will be happening around the region to celebrate literacy and education particularly among Seattle's youngest readers. Thompson will visit the following events to read with students, sign autographs, participate in Q & A sessions and discuss the importance of reading and education.
Read to Achieve Assembly
Monday, Feb. 27, 2 p.m.
Marvista Elementary School
19800 Marine View Dr. S.W., Normandy Park
* Sonics guard Damien Wilkins will also attend this event.
Read Across America
Tuesday, Feb. 28, 9:30 a.m.
Audubon Elementary
3045 180th Ave. N.E., Redmond
Dr. Seuss Celebration
Thursday, March 2, 10:30 a.m.
Carriage Crest Elementary
18235 140th Ave. S.E., Renton
3rd Annual Literacy Day
Thursday, March 2, 1:45 p.m.
St. George Parish School
5117 13th Ave. S., Seattle
Celebration of Learning Night
Thursday, March 2, 6:30 p.m.
Springbrook Elementary
20035 100th Ave. S.E., Kent
The Storm will open the 2006 WNBA season against their Western Conference rival Los Angeles Sparks at KeyArena on Sunday, May 21 at 6 p.m. The following Tuesday, May 23, Seattle will host the Houston Comets at 8 p.m. This game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN2.
For information on 2006 Storm season tickets, call 206-217-WNBA or log on to storm.wnba.com.
The Seattle Sonics & Storm manages the Puget Sound region's professional basketball franchises - the NBA's Seattle SuperSonics and the WNBA's Seattle Storm. The organization oversees all sales, marketing, finance, public relations and basketball operations for the teams. The Basketball Club of Seattle LLC owns both teams.
Women's National Basketball Association Stories from February 24, 2006
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- Alicia Thompson to 'Storm the Sound' Next Week - Seattle Storm
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