Joe and Terri Aguirre from Aguirre Financial Insurance Services read to the children.

Renee Perez from Bella’s Teas and Treats (in hat) and Louisa Golson, adult left.

Joe and Terri Aguirre from Aguirre Financial Insurance Services, Renee and Felipe Perez from Bella’s Teas and Treats and Jane David were participants in three of a series of four Success through Reading events that were held at the Fillmore City Library. The Success through Reading Program sponsored by Soroptimist International of Fillmore and The Fillmore Friends of the Library is a program that joins businesses and children in the community. Local businesses and/or civic minded volunteers read a book to the children at the library and then depending on the theme teach them the principles of dealing with money in a fun way, or they might have a tea party. During Earth Day they learned about making treasure out of trash. “It is a win-win situation,” says President of Fillmore Soroptimist Ari Larson. “The children get the benefit of being read to and learning something new and the businesses are able to showcase their services to the community.” The next Success through Reading event will be held on Wed. June 15, 2011 from 3:30pm-4:00pm at the Fillmore City Library. The theme will be T-is for Train presented by Sandi Ward from Sandi Ward’s Train Stop. The book being read will be And the Train Goes…. by William Bee. If you have any questions please call Soroptimist member Lynne Brooks at (805) 524-3671.