A final chance to dig into reading

As summer nears its end, we are thrilled to have had nearly 3,000 children participate in our Summer Reading Program. To celebrate this success, we will host a huge party on Aug. 8 at 11 a.m. with performances by drummer Mark Seymour and children’s recording artist Farmer Jason.

In between these two performances, everyone will be treated to a picnic lunch of hot dogs fresh off the grill, chips and drinks. Drawings also will be held for our Online Summer Reading Program.  

So far, our Vestavia kids logged in over 15,000 hours of reading this summer. We are so proud of them! By the time our Finale is over, we will have recognized these readers with more than 5,200 prizes, none of which could have been accomplished without the support of our P.A.L.S. group and the many generous merchants of Vestavia Hills. Thank you to all our sponsors and we look forward to an equally exciting school year.

Vestavia West won our contest to see which Vestavia City elementary school signed up the most summer readers, but Vestavia East really gave them a run for their money. Vestavia West does get bragging rights for the next year, but we can’t wait to see who wins next year.