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  • Our upcoming Tutor Training Workshop schedule for 2011-2012:

    Session                     Dates                           Time 
     
    I           Sept 12, 14,19 & Oct 19      9:30 am - 12:30 pm 
     
   II           Nov 8, 10, 15 & Dec 13         6:30 pm - 9:30  pm 
     
  III           Jan 9, 11, 18 & Feb 15         9:30 am - 12:30 pm 
     
  IV            Apr 10, 12, 17 & May 15     6:30 pm - 9:30  pm

    Get more information or register for a workshop.
  • Save the Date!!!
    What:5k Walk/Run & 1 mile Fun Walk for Literacy
    When:Saturday, June 25, 2011
    Where: Norristown Farm Park, 2500 Upper Farm Road, Norristown, PA 19401 Click here for full size...
    Registration:
    Register Online! Click Here
    8:00 am at Whitehall Elementary 399 N WhiteHall Road Norristown, PA 19401
    5k- $20 ($25 raceday) 1 mile $10 ($15 raceday) Pre-register by calling the Literacy Council Office! 610-292-8515
    Support Adult Literacy!!
    Click here to Donate via PayPal or click the thumbnail for full form.
  • The Annual Fund Drive begins October 25th. Please use the PayPal button to make your contributions!
  • International Dinner is set for November 17th from 6:15 to 8:30 PM. Bring your favorite dish from your home country!
  • No classes on November 24th - Thanksgiving Holiday. Classes resume on Monday, November 29th.
  • First semester classes end December 22nd for the Holiday Break.
  • Second semester registration will be held on January 3rd and 4th from 5:00 to 7:30 PM.
  • Second semester classes begin on January 5th :
            -> Daytime 10:15 - 12:45pm;
            -> Monday and Wednesday Evening 6:15 – 8:45 pm
  • Scrabble Tournament Fundraiser - Calling all scrabble players! On October 2, 2010 from 2 to 5 PM. Click here for full flier.
  • Participate in the Scrabble Tournament FUNdraiser, and support Literacy Council of Norristown's Adult Education Programs! Grab the T-Shirt logo here!


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  • LCN's Executive Director, Theresa Oliver, accepts a donation from Walmart's Store Manager, William Zobel at the grand re-opening of the East Norriton store on Friday, August 13 2010.
  • GED classes: Mon & Wed 11:30-1:30 PM beginning Sept 8, 2010.  Please call the office for appointment and placement testing.
  • Registration for LCN's next semester of free English as a second language classes will be held on September 1, 2 or 7, 2010 from 5:30-7:30 PM. Classes will begin on September 13th. Timings: Day time 10:15 AM to 12:45 PM and Evening 6:15 -8:45pm. En español.
  • Come dine at California Pizza Kitchen on August 2nd, August 10th & August 18 and LCN will receive 20% of your bill. The flyer must be presented at time of visit.
  • Click the image for flyer >
  • Read tutor Deborah Fries' article about LCN at http://www.terrain.org/columns/23/fries.htm .
  • View photos of our annual International Dinner, held on Wednesday, November 19th, 2008.
  • We held a Tutor Meet & Greet on February 13th. There was a presentation about how tutors can help their students with Health Literacy. View a slideshow of the health literacy presentation.
  • TUTORS: We need you to report your hours every month in order to get funding. 

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    Walmart Donation

    Posted by admin on 08/24/10

    firefox LCN's Theresa Oliver accepts a donation from Walmart's Store Manager, William Zobel.

    Award Ceremony

    Posted by admin on 05/13/10

    firefox LCN's Theresa Oliver presents certificates to tutor Jackie McAllister(middle) and her student W.K.

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