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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

For Immediate Release: October 3, 2005
Media Contact: Donna Houle, 401-724-2200

Readers needed for special public event in November 2005

The Blackstone Valley Tourism Council is putting out a special request for librarians and teachers to volunteer as story readers and assistants on the Blackstone Valley Polar Express in November.

Anyone interested in learning more about this opportunity please call Donna Houle at 401-724-2200 at the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council or e-mail at blackstonedonna@conversent.net

Details on this major public event are as follows:

  • The Blackstone Valley Polar Express
  • Saturdays & Sundays November 5-6 & November 12 & 13, 2005

  • Trip includes:
  • 1 1/2 hour train ride on the Providence and Worcester Railroad, hot chocolate and cookies, a visit from Santa, Christmas sing-a-long, and a special Christmas remembrance.

  • Tours depart at 10:45am and 1:45pm
  • All tours leave from the Ann & Hope in Cumberland.
  • Cost: $27.50 all seats

Order tickets online at www.tourblackstone.com or mail check to Blackstone Valley Scenic Railway Tours, 175 Main St, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Make check payable to Blackstone Valley Tourism Council.

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