WITF invites the community to celebrate Be My Neighbor Day from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Saturday, April 5, at Keystone Kidspace, 10 East Hamilton Avenue, York. Free registration is available at witf.org/neighborday.
During this free event, inspired by Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood and supported by PNC Grow Up Great®, families can meet community helpers and celebrate being caring neighbors. Families can also meet and take their picture with special guest Daniel Tiger from the series.
“Be My Neighbor Day celebrates living in a caring and engaged community,” said Jennifer Eley, director of education at Pennon Education. “Our activities focus on exploring the power of community through STEM stations, career connections and opportunities to share kindness.”
Families can design Kindness Cards to send to loved ones, enjoy bilingual story times in English and Spanish, make special gifts for family and friends, and explore different ways to be helpers in our neighborhood.
Through the support of PNC Grow Up Great®, each child who attends will receive a reusable tote bag – great for carrying crafts and take-home resources – and a free book that explores ways to be a kind and active participant in the community.
“PNC is pleased to once again support Be My Neighbor Day to benefit children and families in the Central Pennsylvania region,” said Jim Hoehn, PNC regional president for Central Pennsylvania. “By collaborating on engaging programs like this one, we are encouraging children to discover, learn and grow.”
In the spirit of being a caring neighbor, Keystone Kidspace is offering free admission during Be My Neighbor Day. Families are invited to explore and play in its creative, interactive spaces.
This family-friendly event is free and open to the public; families with children of all ages are encouraged to attend. Free registration is available at witf.org/neighborday.
Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood is in its seventh season on PBS KIDS. Watch the series on WITF TV weekdays at 9 a.m. or stream it anytime using the free PBS KIDS Video app.
About PNC Foundation
The PNC Foundation, which receives its principal funding from The PNC Financial Services Group (www.pnc.com), actively supports organizations that provide services for the benefit of communities in which it has a significant presence. The foundation focuses its philanthropic mission on early childhood education and community and economic development, which includes the arts and culture. Through PNC Grow Up Great®, its signature cause that began in 2004, PNC has created a bilingual $500 million, multi-year initiative to help prepare children from birth to age 5 for success in school and life. For more information, visit http://www.pncgrowupgreat.com.
About WITF Inc.
WITF is a trusted, valued supplier of programs and services that both satisfy and stimulate curiosity for residents in every community in the central Pennsylvania region. WITF broadcast services and educational programs reach audiences across more than 19 counties in central Pennsylvania. The company comprises public broadcasting stations WITF TV, WITF 89.5 & 93.3, witf.org, WITF Educational Services, and Media Solutions. WITF is a Pennon organization; learn more at pennon.org.
About Pennon
Pennon is home to Pennsylvania organizations WITF, Pennon Education, LNP Media Group, and the Steinman Institute for Civic Engagement. We build common ground, showcase local stories and inspire learning so Pennsylvanians can play an active part in community good. Pennon provides access to local news and information, innovative educational programming and community engagement for a more informed, engaged and connected Pennsylvania. For more information visit pennon.org.
About Pennon Education
Pennon Education collaborates with educators in the community to enhance student learning inside and outside of the classroom. An example of this collaboration includes Pennon Education programs such as Explore in the Classroom, which provides students an opportunity to explore STEM concepts through high quality trade books, design thinking and scientific inquiry via PA STEELS standards. Pennon Education also provides Teacher Professional Learning to support teacher growth. Learn more at witf.org/education.
