Media Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 28, 2022
Contact: Karla Noftsier, Marketing Director
Salmon Run Mall Welcomes Back Ready, Set, Fun Event Sponsored by WPBS-TV
Watertown, NY — After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, WPBS-TV is thrilled to announce the return of Ready, Set, Fun to Salmon Run Mall!
This celebration of learning event will be held on Saturday, May 14th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The literacy fair includes PBS Characters, a gently-used book swap where every child can obtain a free book, screening of episodes of PBS Kids programs “Donkey Hodie” and “Nature Cat”, presentation of winner of the annual WPBS Writer’s Contest and much more. As always, admission is free.
Over 30 community partners will exhibit in the fair to highlight the services they provide to families in our community, including North Country Library System, Community Action Planning Council Head Start, YMCA-SACC and many more!
Mark Prasuhn, President and General Manager of WPBS-TV said that “knowing how much this long established annual event means to children and families in our area, we are very excited to be bringing it back for the first time since 2019. Encouraging and inspiring creative imagination and literacy in children is one of our greatest priorities, and we look forward to welcoming our friends to Ready, Set, Fun.”
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