Growing with Books – Beaver County Educational Trust

Sep32018 by webadminNo Comments

BCET Goes for the Juggler @ 2018 Bookfest

Once again the BCET is set to attend the Beaver County Bookfest in Beaver on September 8, 2018. The event will feature demonstrations and entertainment based around carnival theme and the usual cadre of local and published authors. At the BCET booth in the kids tent, attendees will be able to sign their toddlers up for the "Growing with Books" program, which delivers a free age appropriate book twice a year to households with kids under 5. The BCET will also have a prize wheel for kids to spin to select a free book or ball from the BCET. And newly added for 2018, kids of all ages will have the opportunity to learn to juggle and see demonstrations by Lisa from All in J.E.S.T Juggling Entertainment. She will perform…

Jun62018 by webadminNo Comments

Pens Foundation Gives Big to Growing with Books in Beaver County

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The Pens Foundation has generously given to the BCET before and continues it’s support of educating children in Beaver County with yesterdays donation. David Soltesz, President of the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation, presented a $10,000 check to Jamie Connelly of the Beaver County Educational Trust for the “Growing with Books” program. Each year the BCET spends close to $30,000 to send books to children under the age of 5 in Beaver County. With this generous donation the program will be able to expand and add additional children to this wonderful program.

Mar212018 by webadminNo Comments

The BCET Distributes Over $70k During ’17-’18 School Year

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Sep132017 by webadminNo Comments

BCET Attends Beaver County BookFest

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[caption id="attachment_851" align="alignright" width="300"] Trustee Yvonne Conner manning the BCET booth at Bookfest[/caption] Beaver County Bookfest is a celebration of local authors and literary heavy weights. This year Bookfest included a wizardary theme to it, taking from what is sure to be a classic to future generations. The BCET was ecstatic to attended. While there, board members passed out age appropriate books to kids under 5. The other goal was to inform the public about the BCET "Growing with Books" program and encourage participation.

Aug232017 by webadminNo Comments

BCET to Give Out FREE Books @ BC Bookfest

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The Beaver County Educational Trust will be giving away free books to kids 5 and under in the Children's Tent. This year in the Children’s Tent, wannabe wizards can take part in the BookFest Wizard Academy, where they can create their own magic wands, create potions, and much more. BookFest will take place on Saturday, September 9, 2017 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Beaver. Besides receiving a FREE book from the BCET, attendees can meet more than 60 authors who will be signing and selling their books. The festival also features a number of food vendors and literary-themed retail vendors. Admission is free to the public.