Raleigh, NC -- (SBWIRE) --01/30/2012 -- ABC11 Eyewitness News (http://www.abc11.com) has announced that anchor Barbara Gibbs will participate in the 2nd annual “Cooks For Books” fundraiser benefiting the Garner Educational Foundation, to be held on Tuesday, Jan. 31 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Garner TV and Appliance, located at 875 US Highway 70 W. in Garner, N.C. The event pairs local TV personalities and chefs in a cook-off competition to raise money for the Garner Education Foundation’s literacy programs. For more information about the “Cooks For Books” event and to purchase tickets, visit http://www.garnernc.gov/GEF/index.htm

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“We are pleased to have Barbara participate in the “Cooks for Books” fundraiser,” said John Idler, president of ABC11 Eyewitness News. “ABC11 is committed to the communities we serve, and it is an honor to support The Garner Educational Foundation’s efforts to bolster and promote literacy and academic achievement in the area.”

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- The Garner Educational Foundation seeks to improve educational achievement among all students attending Garner-area public schools through activities that encourage communication and involvement between students, parents, school staff, and business and community leaders, and to support students and teachers in achieving success and recognition.

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