Dear Friend, With one in seven adults functioning at the lowest levels of literacy and 31 percent of our third graders unable to read at grade level, the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County is working hard to meet the literacy needs of children and adults in South Florida. September is National Literacy Month, and as part of this celebration, the Literacy Coalition is partnering with various organizations and businesses in Palm Beach County to raise awareness about literacy issues in our community.
For their next event, the Literacy Coalition has invited all parents and grandparents to read The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle to the preschool children in their lives. The goal is to have as many adults and preschoolers as possible reading the same book together on October 8 as part of the national Read for the Record Celebration. The Literacy Coalition will be sponsoring an event on October 8 at 10 a.m. where local celebrities will read books and lead fun activities with preschool children at Mounts Botanical Gardens, 531 N Military Trail in West Palm Beach. For more information call 561-279-9103.

Win a One-Year Tri-Rail Transit Pass--Tri-Rail is offering commuters a chance to win a one-year transit pass as part of their “Go Green & Save” campaign to promote the economic and environmental benefits of riding Tri-Rail. According to the American Public Transportation Association, commuters can save up to $8,000 per year by riding Tri-Rail to work or school. To register, visit tri-rail.com or call 1-800-TRI-RAIL. Contest entrees will be accepted through the end of September.

Stay Informed with Florida Insurance Consumer Tools--The State of Florida has many online resources available to help insurance consumers save money, find the best products for their needs and monitor costs. A particularly useful tool is available at shopandcomparerates.com, which allows consumers to review and compare homeowner’s insurance rates in Florida.

As always, I appreciate the opportunity to be of service to you. Please do not hesitate to contact me or my staff if you have any questions or concerns. Our district office number is (561) 470-6593.
All the best, Kelly Skidmore, State Representative, District 90

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