Wolves Wrap Up "Read To Succeed" Program
February 17, 2010 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Chicago Wolves News Release
Chicago Wolves defensemen MIKE VERNACE and PAUL POSTMA will make the last four appearances of the Wolves "Read to Succeed" program, presented by Pace and Vista Health System, next Wednesday, February 24, at libraries around Chicagoland.
Throughout the season, nearly 100 libraries and 30,000 children participated in the program, with Wolves players making close to 30 appearances at libraries in the DuPage, North Suburban and Metropolitan Library Systems.
The appearances are scheduled for:
Wed., Feb. 24:
Mike Vernace Stickney-Forest View Library 6800 43rd St. 4:30 p.m.
Chicago Ridge Public Library 10400 Oxford Ave. 7:00 p.m.
Paul Postma Green Hills Public Library 8611 W. 103rd St. 5:00 p.m.
Justice Public Library 7641 Oak Grove Ave. 7:00 p.m.
VERNACE and POSTMA will discuss the role that reading and education play in their lives as professional athletes and emphasize the importance of recreational reading. The Wolves players will also dress a child in hockey equipment, raffle Wolves prizes and sign autographs.
The "Read to Succeed" program encourages kids to take advantage of the resources that libraries have to offer and to set reading goals for themselves. Once they have achieved their goals, they will be rewarded with prizes including Wolves T-shirts, pennants and tickets to upcoming Wolves games.
The program has reached more than 500,000 kids since its inception in 1995.
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