Join Mississippi Public Broadcasting with fun-filled activities for preschoolers

(Jackson, Miss.) - Come join Mississippi Public Broadcasting (MPB) for fun stories and activities based on the Clifford the Big Red Dog series this Thursday, October 18, from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. in Northpark Mall’s food court.

Preschool children will have the opportunity to enjoy story time, games, arts and crafts, and snacks centered on Clifford the Big Red Dog with an emphasis on healthy habits while celebrating fall. Parents and caregivers can pick up various learning readiness tips from MPB and health information from the Mississippi Department of Health.

The upcoming event is one example of MPB educational programs held every third Thursday of each month at Northpark Mall. To learn more, call MPB’s Maggie Stevenson at 601-432-6565.

No character will appear, but Clifford the Big Red Dog can be seen weekdays at 7:30 a.m., 2 p.m. (Clifford’s Puppy Days, Wednesdays), and 5 p.m. on Mississippi Public Broadcasting television.

For information regarding all services provided by MPB, visit www.mpbonline.org.

NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE	CONTACT: Kathy Broom
October 15, 2007	601.432.6683
Join Mississippi Public Broadcasting with fun-filled activities for preschoolers
(Jackson, Miss.) - Come join Mississippi Public Broadcasting (MPB) for fun stories and activities based on the Clifford the Big Red Dog series this Thursday, October 18, from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. in Northpark Mall’s food court. Preschool children will have the opportunity to enjoy story time, games, arts and crafts, and snacks centered on Clifford the Big Red Dog with an emphasis on healthy habits while celebrating fall. Parents and caregivers can pick up various learning readiness tips from MPB and health information from the Mississippi Department of Health. The upcoming event is one example of MPB educational programs held every third Thursday of each month at Northpark Mall. To learn more, call MPB’s Maggie Stevenson at 601-432-6565. No character will appear, but Clifford the Big Red Dog can be seen weekdays at 7:30 a.m., 2 p.m. (Clifford’s Puppy Days, Wednesdays), and 5 p.m. on Mississippi Public Broadcasting television. For information regarding all services provided by MPB, visit www.mpbonline.org.