Ross and Stewart Promote Wolves Reading Program
Published on February 8, 2006 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Chicago Wolves News Release
Chicago Wolves center and University of Alabama-Huntsville graduate Jared Ross and left wing Karl Stewart will make appearances on Wed., Feb. 15, as part of the team's "Read to Succeed" program, sponsored by Fisher Nuts. The program has reached nearly 370,000 children in nine seasons.
The three appearances are scheduled for:
Wed., Feb. 15:
Jared Ross
Midlothian Public Library 14701 S. Kenton Ave. 5 p.m.
Tinley Park Public Library 14921 Ravinia Ave. 7 p.m.
Karl Stewart
Park Ridge Public Library 20 S. Prospect Ave. 7 p.m.
The players will discuss the importance of recreational reading; dress a child in Wolves hockey gear; raffle Wolves prizes; and sign autographs.
The program encourages children to spend more time reading at the library and for fun. Every participant in the program sets an individual reading goal and has the opportunity to achieve incentive prizes such as Wolves notebooks, "Read to Succeed" T-shirts and game tickets for reaching his or her reading goals.
The Wolves work with the DuPage, North Suburban and Metropolitan Library Systems and their participating libraries, reaching more than 30,000 kids each year. Members of the Wolves will visit nearly 40 libraries throughout the Chicago area this season.
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