News Details (Posted: August 23, 2007):

La Mesa FasTracKids to Host Children's Book Drive and Free Family Event

Full Description:

FasTracKids Enrichment CenterSM of La Mesa will celebrate Jumpstart’s Read for the Record, a national campaign to engage hundreds of thousands of children and adults in breaking the world record for the most children reading the same book on the same day. Three San Diego County FasTracKids locations will open their doors on Thursday, Sept. 20, 2007 to host the community in a fun-filled, free event to include a group reading event for children and their families. Children can participate in interactive craft and art activities to support the book chosen, The Story of Ferdinand. In addition to the one-day event, the three FasTracKids locations will collect gently used children’s books for The San Diego Council on Literacy throughout the month of September 2007.

At the La Mesa location of FasTracKids, there will be one reading event on Thursday, Sept. 20 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. In addition to the reading there will be a hands-on craft activities related to the book for children and families to participate in, and light beverages and snacks will be provided. Every guest will receive a coupon for a free FasTracKids class and will be entered to win their very own copy of The Story of Ferdinand book. Children can also play games on the FasTrack Learning Station, a unique combination of computer technology, LCD projection and an interactive white board with animated graphics responsive to touch.

RSVP is strongly recommended, call 619-465-4860 or send a message to lamesa@fastrackids.com. FasTracKids of La Mesa is located at 5268 Baltimore Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91942 in the Baltimore West Shopping Center, adjacent to Baker’s Square restaurant. To learn more about FasTracKids, please visit http://www.sdenrichmentplace.c­om.

BOOK DRIVE INFORMATION: From Sept. 1 through 30, 2007, FasTracKids of La Mesa will also host a children’s book drive. They are collecting new and gently used children’s books that are age appropriate for children ages 8 and under. The books will be donated to The San Diego Council on Literacy, a non-profit organization that provides resources and leadership to support and build the Literacy Network in new and existing literacy efforts. This network of more than 20 literacy service programs provides no-cost literacy assistance to approximately 75,000 adults, families and children each year. Parents and families who donate books will receive a small gift in appreciation from FasTracKids of La Mesa.

To learn more about the book drive and the Sept. 20 free community event, please visit www.sdenrichmentplace.com or call 619-465-4860.