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) Sheldon.Jones@verizonwireless.com www.Twitter.com/VZWSheldon 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: • • 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 ###