Friday, July 11, 2pm: Paws & Read OutLOUD. Greenbelt Nature Center, 700 Rockland Ave, SINY 10314.

Staten Island OutLOUD invites kids ages 5-10 to read aloud to a gentle licensed therapy dog. Sweetie Pie is a kindly boxer; she loves kids, and she loves it when they read to her!  This is a great way for youngsters to build their reading skills and increase confidence.  Bring your favorite book from home, or borrow one of our books to read aloud to Sweetie Pie.   Free.

Hosted by Doris Nielsen licensed therapy dog trainter.

For directions via public transportation, visit www.hopstop.com.