13th Annual Kernels Summer Reading Program

The Cedar Rapids Kernels are sponsoring the 13

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Annual Kernels Summer Reading Program. To get things going, the Kernels staff, players, and Mr. Shucks are heading to 54 local schools to promote the program.

The assembly features a 10 minute skit about the book, “Dirt on her Skirt,” which is a story about a women's baseball league in the 1940's. After, the kids learn about the summer reading program's goal of each child reading 1000 minutes and the prizes they will receive along the way.

The prizes include a free ticket to a Kernels game before July 15The Gazette newspaper, a free kid's meal at the Cedar Rapids Fazoli's, a Kernels clothes hamper, a Kernels knit jersey, and an invitation to Reader Recognition Night on Sunday, August 22

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The Kernels Foundation has set a goal of raising $35,000 for the Cedar Rapids School Foundation. This money will help the six Cedar Rapids schools hit hardest by the flood of 2008.

The Kernels are seeking grants from local businesses, as well as holding a 50/50 raffle at every home game. Half of the money raised during the raffle goes to a ticket winner while the other half goes to the Cedar Rapids School Foundation.