Kalamazoo SCRABBLE® Fest
Bell's Eccentric Cafe 355 E Kalamazoo Ave., Kalamazoo, MIJoin us for the 8th Annual Kalamazoo SCRABBLE® Fest! This event raises awareness of adult literacy as well as help raise funds to strengthen and expand adult literacy services for adults who struggle to read. Last year, more than 100 players attended the event, raising over $13,000 to support the KLC. Bell’s Brewery is returning as our... Read more »
ESL Tutor Forum
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church 1747 W Milham Ave, Portage, MI, United StatesEnglish as a Second Language (ESL) is an important part of the adult learning continuum. Immigrants and refugees in our communities are eager to learn language and literacy skills that help them function at work, school, and community settings. Increasingly, volunteer tutors are providing instruction for ESL learners. This forum will provide teaching strategies for... Read more »
Challenger Workshop
Kalamazoo Literacy Council 420 E Alcott St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesTutor Orientation & Training
Kalamazoo Literacy Council 420 E Alcott St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesYou’ve read the success stories, you’ve seen the numbers, and you’ve decided that it’s time to do your part to end adult illiteracy in Kalamazoo County. Your personal contributions will create a lasting, positive change in your neighborhood for years to come. Thank you. All tutors attend one tutor orientation followed by four training sessions.... Read more »
Annual Meeting
WMU Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine 300 Portage St., Kalamazoo, MichiganAttendees will learn about upcoming plans the KLC has for growing literacy in our community to strengthen adult literacy throughout Kalamazoo County. The event will also feature awards for: Literacy Advocate of the Year Von Washington, Jr. June Miller Legacy Award in Literacy Phyllis Chenery Please join us in celebrating the wonderful contributions that this... Read more »