Hogwarts Comes to Writers & Books:
The Harry Potter Movie Marathon & Magical Bash!
Date of the Event: Saturday, July 11, 2009
Location: Writers & Books, 740 University Avenue
Time: 4 p.m
Price: $5
 Dust off your cloaks, grab your brooms and head to Writers & Books on Saturday, July 11th, for a celebration of all things Harry Potter! In honor of the forthcoming, much anticipated film Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Writers & Books is holding a Harry Potter Movie Marathon and Magical Bash. Join us for an evening of film, food and fun as we explore the world of J.K. Rowling's internationally loved novels.
Activities will include screenings of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire and Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix; a presentation by nationally renowned Harry Potter commentator and author, Travis Prinzi; Harry Potter readings by acclaimed New York stage actress Alexa Scott-Flaherty; magical games and activities; and treats and sweets.
This is an event for wizards and witches of all ages, and costume is encouraged.
One-hundred percent of the ticket and food sales will benefit Writers & Books programs and scholarships, including youth and adult classes, educational workshops and our youth scholarship fund.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit us online at www.wab.org or call us at (585) 473-2590x110.
Children's Scholarship Fund
We here at Writers & Books are committed to making our SummerWrite classes available to both those children who can pay their way and those children who need scholarship assistance! We know that receiving the opportunity to take a class will enable a young person to grow & learn and can be life-changing! This year, more than any other, we have a waiting list for children requiring scholarships. We would love to give as many children as possible this chance! Please consider making a small donation today. Even a few dollars can help make it possible for us to provide scholarships to our waiting list of students.
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Please contact Alexa Scott-Flaherty, our Development Director, at alexasf@wab.org or 585-473-2590 x106 if you are interested in being a sponsor for one child. You will then have the opportunity to attend their culminating performance and see their work, or to receive a copy of the anthology from their class.
"My child has always been driven to write but in this class she was able to let her imagination just go. After the first day she left a note under my pillow thanking me for enrolling her in the class." -Parent of SummerWrite scholarship participant
"Dear Writers & Books, You have been a great help to me. I can now write better and my thoughts are constantly flowing through my head... both teachers helped me to write with more detail. I am now getting higher grades in school. I hope to see you guys again soon." -Scholarship Student
"I saw my 6 year old son get excited about reading and storytelling, my 8 year old daughter step out of her comfort zone and share her writing with others, my 10 year old daughter gain an interest in writing, and all three gain confidence in their writing. Thank you for making it possible for our children to attend the classes." -Parent of SummerWrite scholarship participant
"My three children that attended Writers & Books really received writing skills that will help them this school year and school years to follow. You went above and beyond to help my children attend this summer." -Parent of SummerWrite scholarship participant
"The reading list was marvelous. I have had my children in special library classes for almost a decade now, and I was pleased and surprised that you found close to fifty books I had not seen on Reading Rainbow or in a library class setting... after the last day of class my daughter took crayons and a blank sheet of paper and, with no other assistance, attempted to draw a map of all the continents of the world." -Parent of SummerWrite scholarship participant
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All courses for Adults, Kids and Teens for Summer are now online and available for registration online or over the phone.
W&B Spring and Summer Classes for Kids and Teens
 The Spring and SummerWrite catalogue is now available to browse online.
Or you can download a pdf here. (If link appears not to work right click and select 'save as'.)
Call 473-2590 x107 to sign up soon to guarantee your child or teen a spot in the program of your choice.
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