Using a portion of the Elks National Foundation Beacon Grant, Green Cove Springs Lodge held its first of three Summer Reading in the Park events June 1. Partnering with the Green Cove Springs Police Department, the lodge provided books and snacks to 16 children and 15 adults at the Spring Park gazebo, with Officer Holien entertaining the families as the guest reader. The lodge held its second story time July 6 and will hold its third Aug. 3.
Pictured are Greg Hughson, PDD, and Jennifer Parker, Exalted Ruler, distributing books, and Officer Holien reading to the families.