Fall Family Night

Fall Family Night
You’re invited! Join Pottstown High School teacher and local author
Marilyn Bainbridge for an educational workshop and children’s book
reading during Verizon Wireless’s Fall Family Night.
The first 30 children will receive a free copy of Marilyn Bainbridge’s book
“What Was That Sound?”
The event takes placeThursday, November 13, at 6 p.m.at the brand new
Verizon Wireless SMART store located in Pottstown Center at 223
Shoemaker Road.
Bring your friends, family and neighbors for a fun evening.In addition to
the educational workshop and book reading/signing, free snacks and
refreshments will be provided.
If you have any questions, please contact Jenna Lefever at jlefever@tierneyagency.com.
Hope to see you there!
MEDIA ADVISORY
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Sheldon Jones
215-638-5668
215-219-8890 (mobile)
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Jenna Lefever
717-231-5334
717-870-4267 (mobile)
jlefever@tierneyagency.com
Verizon Wireless to Host Fall Family Night with Local Educator and
Published Author Marilyn Bainbridge
Event Will Feature Educational Workshop and Book Reading
WHAT:
Verizon Wireless will host a community Fall Family Night in its new Pottstown
SMART store, featuring Pottstown High School teacher and published children’s
book author, Marilyn Bainbridge. Bainbridge will lead an educational workshop
for elementary-age students and read her book, “What Was That Sound?”
Following the reading, there will be a discussion about the book and time for
families to meet with Bainbridge. Verizon Wireless will provide a free copy of
“What Was That Sound?” to the first 30 children in attendance. Refreshments
will be served.
Verizon Wireless’s Fall Family Night is intended to highlight the importance of
children’s literacy and share various ways technology can enhance the learning
process.
The new PottstownSMART store offers a brand new shopping experience with
interactive lifestyle zones to better meet consumers’ needs.
WHO:
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Marilyn Bainbridge, Pottstown High School teacher and author
Jake Gavio, District Manager, Verizon Wireless
WHERE:
Verizon Wireless at Pottstown Center
223 Shoemaker Rd., Suite 115
Pottstown, PA 19464
WHEN:
Thursday, November 13, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
6 p.m.
Refreshments
6:15 p.m.
Welcome remarks and technology in education overview from
Verizon Wireless
6:25 p.m.
Educational workshop led by Marilyn Bainbridge
6:55 p.m.
“What Was That Sound?” reading
7:15 p.m.
Book discussion, book signing, meet-and-greet with families,
books available for purchase
7:30 p.m.
Event wraps
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