Wolves Players Team Up to Promote Reading
January 26, 2005 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Chicago Wolves News Release
Chicago Wolves defenseman Paul Flache (FLASH) and goaltender Michael Garnett will make appearances on Tue., Feb. 1, as part of the team's "Read to Succeed" program, sponsored by Fisher Nuts. The program has reached nearly 350,000 children in 10 seasons, which includes more than 13,000 kids this season.
The four appearances are scheduled for:
Tue., Feb. 1:
Paul Flache
River Grove Public Library
8638 W. Grand Ave.
4:30 p.m.
Elmwood Park Public Library
1 Conti Parkway
6:30 p.m.
Michael Garnett
Dolton Public Library
14037 Lincoln Ave.
4:30 p.m
Lansing Public Library
2750 Indiana Ave.
6:30 p.m.
The players will discuss the importance of recreational reading; dress a child in Wolves hockey gear; give away 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 duffle bags, "Read to Succeed" beanie pucks 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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