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Book Drive for Reach Out and Read

March 2nd, 2011 | Add a Comment

Drop off three or more new or gently used children’s books in English or Spanish at The UPS Store in Mt. Sinai, NY, between now and March 12, 2011, and you will receive a 20% off coupon for any one purchase at The UPS Store, excluding postage stamps. Books collected will go to the Elsie Owens North Brookhaven Health Center’s Reach Out and Read Program. Contact: Candace Lindemann at Candace@NaturallyEducational.com or call The UPS Store (631-331-0560) with questions or to reserve a spot for the craft and story event—space is limited! … Read entire article »

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