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Lobster Landings Follow-up Event Revealed!

Gloucester, MA - Following the overwhelming success of Lobster Landings in 2004, Pathways for Children is pleased to announce the return of their signature community art event, which will now be entitled "CHAIRS for CHILDREN: Take a Seat for Pathways." Pathways has commissioned renowned local artists to paint and decorate 40 high-quality Adirondack chairs. The distinctive canvases will appear throughout Cape Ann during the summer of 2006.

Chosen for their coastal charm and useful purpose, these Adirondack chairs have been crafted especially for Pathways by master craftsman Scott Masi of York, Maine. Constructed of solid mahogany with stainless steel fittings for strength and durability, these chairs carry a classic Adirondack design known for its unique curved back and wide armrests.

These one-of-a-kind pieces will be auctioned in September 2006, raising much-needed funds for Pathway's programs. 2004's Lobster Landings event raised more than $140,000 to help Pathways fill the gaps caused by cutbacks in state and local funding, and served as a major media, cultural, and tourist event for Cape Ann. Nearly 200 businesses and individuals helped make Lobster Landings 2004 a community success.

"When I reflect on the highlights of my career as the CEO of Pathways, one that will always stand out will be the phenomenal success of the auction of the magnificent public art Lobsters in 2004" said Sue Todd, President and CEO of Pathways. "The experience of watching so many people caught up in the magic of an evening in support of our children will be difficult to replicate. As I sit in on committee meetings with legions of volunteers preparing for our '06 'Chairs for Children' event, I am inclined to believe I will have the opportunity to experience that once again! The financial support this event provides is critical to our ability to provide the highest quality of services to each of the 425 children we work with each day. The community connections, contagious excitement, and just plain fun make this event a winner for all involved - but especially so for our kids. The interest, participation, and support of our special community mean the world to us."

For more information please visit www.pw4c.org. If you would like to become a sponsor, volunteer, or make donation to support the CHAIRS for CHILDREN event, please contact Stephanie Walters, Volunteer Coordinator, at 978-281-2400 ext. 154 or by email at swalters@pw4c.org

Pathways for Children is a leading provider of quality child care and early education for children from birth through age twelve, annually serving more than 400 children on Cape Ann. Pathways for Children is a nonprofit agency whose unique focus is a combination of child development and family-strengthening programs. For more information about Pathways for Children programs, or how you can help, call 978-281-2400.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For more information contact:
Kyra Johnson
Pathways for Children
press@pw4c.org
(978) 281-2400 x 354