HomeMy WebLinkAboutFree Keiki “Read to Me” Activity Saturday at Hilo Walmart (January 18, 2014, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.)
Clayton S. Honma
William P. Kenoi
Director
Mayor
Robert A. Fitzgerald
Deputy Director
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
101 Pauahi Street, Suite 6 Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720
(808) 961-8311 Fax (808) 961-8411
NEWS RELEASE
January 17, 2014
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Free Keiki “Read to Me” Activity Saturday in Hilo
The Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation’s Retired and
Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), in partnership with Read to Me
International, is hosting a “Read to Me” activity Saturday, January 18, in
Hilo.
Open to children enrolled in kindergarten through the third grade, the free
event will be held from 10 a.m. until noon outside the entrance of the Hilo
Walmart store located at 325 East Maka‘ala Street. RSVP members will
read age-appropriate books to the children, conduct hands-on activities
and give participants a free book to take home.
All participating keiki must be accompanied by a parent or authorized
guardian.
The Department of Parks and Recreation wishes to thank Read to Me
International and the Hilo Walmart store for helping to promote literacy
among young readers.
For more information, please call Kaui Paleka-Kama at 961-8730.
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County of Hawai‘i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.