Community has good read on annual carnival

The Kenai Peninsula Reading Council would like to thank the many volunteers and organizations that helped to make the sixth annual Peninsula Reading Carnival such a success. About 1,000 people from across the Kenai Peninsula attended the carnival and enjoyed a variety of fun and educational activities tied to reading and literacy.

We would like to thank the following organizations and businesses for their support of this event: Alaska USA Federal Credit Union, Beemun's Variety Store, ConocoPhillips Alaska, Cornerstone Books & Supplies, Peninsula Clarion, Peninsula Oilers, River City Books and Three Bears.

We would also like to thank the many dedicated volunteers who made this event possible, including teachers, librarians, parents, community members, local public and private schools and students from Kenai Central High School and Soldotna High School.

Special thanks also go to Peggy Mullen at River City Books, Soldotna High School, Central Emergency Services, Challenger Learning Center of Alaska, Soldotna Rotary, Soldotna Public Library and Kenai Peninsula College.

Many thanks to everyone involved for contributing to an event that serves to raise awareness and enthusiasm for literacy among local children and families. We hope to see you at the carnival next year.

Tamra Wear

Kenai Peninsula Reading Council