Monday March 15, 2010

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ACTS for Literacy

LVLC is working with Thespian Productions to present a showcase of five original one-act plays to benefit adult literacy programs in Lee County. The theme of the plays is “Green Scenes.”


Alliance for the Arts Theatre
10091 McGregor Blvd.
Fort Myers, FL


Friday, April 23
7:00 – 8:00 Opening Night Reception
8:00 – 9:30 Production


Saturday, April 24
5:00 – 6:30 Matinee
6:30 – 8:00 Reception
8:00 – 9:30 Production

$25 per person in advance
$30 per person at the door

Tickets may be purchased at www.thespianproduction.com


Thespian Production is a theater production company with offices in New York, NY, and Fort Myers, FL. They specialize in producing plays in small to medium sized venues. Their success has been built on the aspirations of directors, actors, public relationships and support from communities. They offer a wide range of opportunities for emerging artists to have their work produced to a diverse audience in New York and Florida.




Volunteers set up for Friday night pre-registration.



Friday pre-registration begins!



Participants sign up at Friday pre-registration.



Saturday morning registration is a hit!



Volunteers register runners the morning of the race.



Runners gather at the start line for the 5K Run/Walk, held on South Seas historic Plantation Road, October 24, 2009.


Two runners near the Finish Line at the 5K Run/Walk, October 24.


Exuberant runners cross the Finish Line of the 5K Run/Walk.


Runners pick up their medals at the Awards Ceremony for the 5K Run/Walk.




Aquathlon participant races from the Gulf.


Top Winners in all age categories gather for a group photo for the 5K Run/Walk.

Links for the news:

The Run For Reading story from the Captiva Current.

Run for Reading is up on SanibelCaptivaDaily.com

www.fox4morningblend.com






LVLC in the News

Lee County nonprofits must do more with less

Nonprofits' demands grow, revenue shrinks(link)





Zonta Members Hear About Adult Literacy in Lee

Estimates are that as many as one in five of Lee County’s population has poor English literacy skills, some from childhood learning issues and dyslexia and others due to immigration.(Full story)





"Spice of Life" Cookbook.

Literacy Volunteer's students and tutors as well as staff and board members have all contributed wonderful recipes to this cookbook. Only $10 (plus a $1 if we mail it you).It makes a great gift, and every dollar raised supports LVLC's Adult Literacy program and gives the gift of literacy to our Lee County neighbors. Please use the order form.

Order form.

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