Playworks Teams up with San Jose Sharks

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On Monday, September 20th, Playworks Silicon Valley teamed up with the Sharks Foundation, San Jose Shark's Joe Pavelsko, and the Good Tidings Foundation.  Special thanks to the Good Tidings Foundation who constructed a street hockey court at Franklin Elementary School in San Jose. With the project now complete, Pavelsko was joined by teammates to battle the 15 Jr. Coaches in a game of street hockey. Big high fives and thanks also go to the Sharks Foundation and players for coming out and having fun with children at Franklin Elementary School.  

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