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Weekly Update
December 11, 2008
 

Dear Friends of Reading to Kids,

Thanks to everyone who has signed up to read this Saturday!  We still need 45 more volunteers - click here to sign up.

The December 13th "Winter Wonderland" reading clubs will include a visit from Santa, a holiday raffle for the kids, and fun holiday books and crafts

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VOLUNTEER AT ESPERANZA
DECEMBER 15th, 16th, or 17th 
Polar Express Screening

Esperanza Elementary will be showing the movie "Polar Express" on December 15th, 16th, and 17th from 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. and they are looking for volunteers!  Each day the school has requested 3-4 volunteers to join the children and assist teachers while watching the film.

Anyone interested in volunteering should contact Nate Radomski at Nate.Radomski@readingtokids.org.

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HOLIDAY HAPPY HOUR
DECEMBER 17th

Join Reading to Kids for a Holiday Happy Hour at the Griffin. Celebrate the holiday season with your friends at Reading to Kids. We'll be there from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. - stop by anytime. Friends & family welcome (21+).

You are also welcome to participate in our Holiday Book Exchange! Bring a favorite book (new or gently used) to give away and leave with a new book of your own.

Drink & Appetizer Specials: $1 off all drinks 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Appetizers from $4 - $9.

DATE: Wednesday, December 17th 
TIME:  6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 
LOCATION: The Griffin
                  3000 Los Feliz Blvd.
                  Los Angeles, CA  90039
RSVP:
Click here

We hope to see you there!

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OPERATION SANTA VOLUNTEERS NEEDED DECEMBER 24th!

Calling All Santas and Mrs. Clauses!

Operation Santa Claus, a project of the Pasadena Jaycees, brings some Christmas cheer to over 3,500 kids in the Pasadena area by sending volunteers dressed as Santa and Mrs. Claus to deliver toys on Christmas Eve.  Volunteers sort toys for children on your route, pack a car full of toys, and deliver them to kids throughout Pasadena and surrounding communities. Each Santa averages about 30 houses.  Toys and wardrobe are provided. No experience necessary! 


DATE: December 24th
TIME:  9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. (Varied Shifts)
LOCATION: Scottish Rite Temple
                  150 North Madison Avenue
                  Pasadena, CA
INTERESTED?
All interested parties should send an e-mail to: volunteer@opsanta.org. 

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We hope to see you Saturday!

  Jessica Tritsch, Nate Radomski & Rachel Zwass 
  Reading to Kids
  1600 Sawtelle Blvd, Suite 210
  Los Angeles, CA 90025
  (310) 479-7455
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December 2008
Reading Club Status
School RSVPs Capacity

Alta Loma

65

68

Esperanza 

92 97

Gratts 

75

84

Hoover 

90

91

Los Angeles

86

86

Magnolia 

102 112

Politi 

59

76

White 

55

55

TOTAL 

624

669

December Books. . .

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Fifth Grade

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