On Sunday, December 15, 2024, The Greene County Children’s Policy Council held its annual Community Christmas Reading program. The program was held at the Robert Young Community Center. Over one hundred individuals attended the event and was inspired by community individuals reading their favorite Christmas book or poem. Mrs. Mildred Morgan, Ziya Strode, Dr. Carol Zippert and Mrs. Julia Spree read their favorite Christmas book or poems at the event. The SPOT and YLI (Youth Leadership Institute) students read the symbols of Christmas and Luke 2: 1-20.

A delicious Sunday dinner was served to all in attendance. The children were excited for the entrance of Santa Claus. The children had the opportunity to take a picture with Santa and each child attending the event was given a Christmas book and a toy.

After the event, the SPOT and YLI students donated the poinsettias used to decorate the tables at the event to the residents at the Greene County Nursing Home.

The Christmas Community Reading is a part of the Policy Council‘s “Read Greene Read Campaign.” The next community reading will be held in April 2025. We encourage all Greene Countians to continue to “Read Greene Read.”