Celebrating a Successful Book Donation Drive

The Gaithersburg Book Festival and the Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa (Kentlands) extend heartfelt thanks to all who donated to the 2014 children’s book drive and congratulate Mitch Bass, the winner of the free massage or facial at Hand and Stone. Everyone who donated received a coupon from Kentlands Hand and Stone for free aromatherapy on a massage or $10 off an Exceptional Facial and was entered to win a free massage or facial.

“We received about one hundred books and, with the help of Stephanie Brant, principal of the Gaithersburg Elementary School, are delighted to get them into the hands of kids and families in Gaithersburg,” said Jud Ashman, Festival chair and mayor of the City of Gaithersburg. “We are fostering a culture of reading in our children, and these books help us with our mission to promote literacy.”

“We are truly appreciative of the generosity of our wonderful patrons and their support of this program. Seeing the excitement that kids have for reading could not be more rewarding,” said Kay Hechler, owner, Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa (Kentlands). “The Kentlands Hand and Stone looks forward to working with the Gaithersburg Book Festival on building this program and delivering more books to our community.”

If you are interested in learning more about the donation program, please contact Kay Hechler at khechler@handandstone.com.