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Have you met Charlie yet? Many kiddies will now, thanks to generous book donation by local authors.
Kiddies through Collier and Lee counties will soon be meeting the lovable pup Charlie thanks to a generous 200-book donation to K is for Kids Foundation by “Carrots for Charlie” authors Rhonda Brazina and Ida Margolis. “Have you met Charlie yet?” asked K is …Read More…Read More…
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Tagged Books, Carrots for Charlie, children's book authors, Classroom Plus, Community Building, FGCU interns, Ida Margolis, K is for Kids, leadership, literacy, Lorenzo Walker Institute of Technology, reading, Rene Pastir, Rhonda Brazina, youth leadership
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“E is for Everybody loves Eric!” — Wild Bill Wood, Morning Blend
“‘E’ is for ‘Everybody loves Eric!’” were the words chosen by “Wild Bill” Wood to wrap up Eric McKnight’s appearance as a K is for Kids spokesman on the popular Fox 4 Morning Blend show on Friday. An FGCU men’s basketball player and communications major, Eric …Read More…Read More…
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Tagged Carrots for Charlie, Civic Engagement, Community Building, Dunk City, education, Eric McKnight, FGCU Eagles, FGCU interns, FGCU Men's Basketball, Fox 4 Morning Blend, K is for Kids, leadership, literacy, Morning Blend, reading, youth leadership
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Teen Fashion Festival benefiting Children’s Literacy
February’s “From the Heart” Teen Fashion Festival may seem far away, but models, talent and volunteers may sign up now. Leadership opps open! Last year’s inaugural show was a smashing success; 126 students participated. Proceeds to benefit Rising Readers for Collier County kids. Read More…
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Kids Come Meet the Lovable Pup, Charlie! Saturday, November 3rd at Classroom Plus in Naples
#2! on the “3 Things You Need to Do This Week” — Collier CitizenRead More…
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First Public Book Signing by “Carrots for Charlie” Authors Sat., Nov. 3rd benefiting K is for Kids!
This is a must-do event for kids of all ages Saturday, November 3rd. The fun starts at 11am at Classroom Plus in Naples. K is for Kids’ spokespersons from FGCU will be on hand too!Read More…
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K is for Kids Spokesperson featured in Daily News
Eric McKnight, FGCU men’s basketball player, is featured today in Naples Daily News Sports. Although facing a demanding schedule, Eric is finding time to volunteer for K is for Kids, serving as a spokesperson to help encourage youngsters to focus on academics and fitness. http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2012/oct/17/mens-basketball-mcknight-ready-to-contribute-to/Read More…
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FGCU Volunteers Make Young Friends at RCMA
We bet you’ll agree it’s heartwarming to see big kids helping little kids. K is for Kids thanks our FGCU student volunteers for creating a memorable afternoon for RCMA youngsters on Wednesday and to Starbucks-Collier County for collecting the books for these children. The …Read More…Read More…
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FGCU Students Set to Deliver Baskets of Books to RCMA Children Thanks to Starbucks-Collier County
Thanks to Starbucks-Collier County, K is for Kids student volunteers from FGCU will be delivering baskets of books to children at RCMA on Wednesday! Megan, John and Jenna will be reading stories, singing and having fun with the youngsters; and thanks to YAHOO! Small Business… Read More…
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Youngsters at Brightest Horizons Happy for New Books!
This is why we do what we do — look at these children who were given new books to choose from and take home to keep. Happy for new books! Thank you to Starbucks in Lee County and all their customers who donated the …Read More…Read More…
Students Take the Lead at FGCU for K is for Kids
This is why we love ’em: At the recent FGCU Service Learning Fair, look who took the lead for K is for Kids!Read More…