Reading and Beyond 15th anniversary features Geoffrey Canada March 13

Geoffrey Canada, founder and director of Harlem Children’s Zone of New York City, will be the keynote speaker for Reading and Beyond’s 15th anniversary gala dinner and fundraiser at 6 p.m. Thursday, Mar. 13 at the Fresno Convention Center (848 M St.). Table sponsorships are $1,000 and individual seats are $80. Emil Milevoj of Fresno State’s Craig School of Business chairs the Reading and Beyond board. INFO: Jenny Brietigam at 559.600.6189 or jbrietigam@readingandbeyond.org.