Suns Host Reading and Learning Center Opening - Nov. 11, 2008

Published: Nov. 13, 2008, 7:30 p.m.

b'In partnership with Toyota, the NBA and the Phoenix Suns have teamed up to create the Suns first YMCA Reading and Learning Center at the Tempe YMCA. Suns guards Steve Nash, Leandro Barbosa and Goran Dragic, will join Basketball Hall of Famer Bob Lanier to host the ribbon-cutting ceremony, explore the new space, read books and try out the brand new computers with YMCA members. \\n\\nNow in its second season, Toyota Project Rebound is a community initiative established by the NBA and Toyota. The program includes 15 hands-on community service projects that will be hosted by NBA and WNBA teams, and will include court refurbishments, the creation of Learn and Play Centers, and other Legacy Projects providing youth safe places to live, learn or play. Projects have been scheduled throughout the 2008-09 season, including during major events like NBA All-Star and The Finals.'