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SUMMARY:New Volunteer Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Do you like the idea of helping someone learn to read and write?  Find out what volunteering for Literacy Connections is all about!  We’ll give you an overview of our history\, the issue of illiteracy\, and points to remember when working with adults who cannot read.  Our most pressing current volunteer needs are tutors (to work one-on-one with basic readers or English language learners) and small-group teachers (for English language learners).  You don’t have to be a teacher already to volunteer – we will provide training.  And there are other ways to help us promote literacy if teaching isn’t your thing.  Please join us in helping people to read\, write\, and reach their potential!  Orientation is required for anyone wanting to work with students. \nThis meeting will take place online via Zoom.  To register\, email Heather at colgreene@literacyconnections.org 
URL:https://www.literacyconnections.org/event/new-volunteer-orientation-5/
LOCATION:NY\, United States
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SUMMARY:New Volunteer Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Do you like the idea of helping someone learn to read and write?  Find out what volunteering for Literacy Connections is all about!  We’ll give you an overview of our history\, the issue of illiteracy\, and points to remember when working with adults who cannot read.  Our most pressing current volunteer needs are tutors (to work one-on-one with basic readers or English language learners) and small-group teachers (for English language learners).  You don’t have to be a teacher already to volunteer – we will provide training.  And there are other ways to help us promote literacy if teaching isn’t your thing.  Please join us in helping people to read\, write\, and reach their potential!  Orientation is required for anyone wanting to work with students. \nThis meeting will take place online via Zoom.  To register\, email Heather at colgreene@literacyconnections.org 
URL:https://www.literacyconnections.org/event/new-volunteer-orientation-4/
LOCATION:NY\, United States
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SUMMARY:New Volunteer Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Do you like the idea of helping someone learn to read and write?  Find out what volunteering for Literacy Connections is all about!  We’ll give you an overview of our history\, the issue of illiteracy\, and points to remember when working with adults who cannot read.  Our most pressing current volunteer needs are for tutors (to work one-on-one with basic readers or English language learners) and small-group teachers (for English language learners).  You don’t have to be a teacher already to volunteer – we will provide training.  And there are other ways to help us promote literacy if teaching isn’t your thing.  Please join us in helping people to read\, write\, and reach their potential!  Orientation is required for anyone wanting to work with students. \nThis meeting will take place online via Zoom.  To register\, email Heather at colgreene@literacyconnections.org 
URL:https://www.literacyconnections.org/event/new-volunteer-orientation-2/
LOCATION:NY\, United States
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SUMMARY:New Volunteer Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Do you like the idea of helping someone learn to read and write?  Find out what volunteering for Literacy Connections is all about!  We’ll give you an overview of our history\, the issue of illiteracy\, and points to remember when working with adults who cannot read.  Our most pressing current volunteer needs are for tutors (to work one-on-one with basic readers or English language learners) and small-group teachers (for English language learners).  You don’t have to be a teacher already to volunteer – we will provide training.  And there are other ways to help us promote literacy if teaching isn’t your thing.  Please join us in helping people to read\, write\, and reach their potential!  Orientation is required for anyone wanting to work with students. \nThis meeting will take place online via Zoom.  To register\, email Rachel at Rsalin@literacyconnections.org
URL:https://www.literacyconnections.org/event/new-volunteer-orientation-3/
LOCATION:NY\, United States
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CREATED:20201215T193721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201215T193721Z
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SUMMARY:New Volunteer Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Do you like the idea of helping someone learn to read and write?  Find out what volunteering for Literacy Connections is all about!  We’ll give you an overview of our history\, the issue of illiteracy\, and points to remember when working with adults who cannot read.  Our most pressing current volunteer needs are for tutors (to work one-on-one with basic readers or English language learners) and small-group teachers (for English language learners).  You don’t have to be a teacher already to volunteer – we will provide training.  And there are other ways to help us promote literacy if teaching isn’t your thing.  Please join us in helping people to read\, write\, and reach their potential!  Orientation is required for anyone wanting to work with students. \nThis meeting will take place online via Zoom.  To register\, email Marian at mthompson@literacyconnections.org\,
URL:https://www.literacyconnections.org/event/new-volunteer-orientation/
LOCATION:NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Orientations
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SUMMARY:Live Reading of The Night Before Christmas
DESCRIPTION:On Christmas Eve night at 7 pm\, we will be doing a live reading of The Night Before Christmas. \nGrab your kerchief and your cap and settle in with us before your long winter’s nap!
URL:https://www.literacyconnections.org/event/live-reading-of-the-night-before-christmas/
LOCATION:Facebook Live\, NY
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SUMMARY:Christmas Scavenger Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Join us virtually this Christmas for a Christmas-themed scavenger hunt!!\nGet your list for $7!\nLists will be sent out after Wednesday December 16th!\nYou will have until December 23rd to find and take pictures with as many items as you can!\nThe person who finds the most items wins!!\nRemember to Like our event on Facebook and share our page – the more people that join the hunt\, the bigger the prize!
URL:https://www.literacyconnections.org/event/christmas-scavenger-hunt/
LOCATION:NY\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201202
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SUMMARY:Giving Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:Literacy Connections of the Hudson Valley invites you to become a Friend of Literacy!  \nBy becoming a Friend of Literacy\, you are helping children become better readers and helping adults learn to read\, write\, and reach their potential. \nPlease\, for this #GivingTuesday December 1st\, consider becoming a Friend of Literacy by donating! \nClick here to donate
URL:https://www.literacyconnections.org/event/giving-tuesday/
LOCATION:NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201026T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201030T170000
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SUMMARY:Halloween Scavenger Hunt!
DESCRIPTION:Join us virtually this Halloween season for a scavenger hunt fundraiser!  For $7\, you get a copy of the hunt list when it is released on October 26th.  You have until October 30th to take selfies with all of the items and send us your completed photo log\, and remember – the first person to send us the full list wins!  The winner will be announced on October 31st.  You can participate from anywhere in the world!  Click on the event website below or right here (https://givebutter.com/LitconHalloween) to purchase your hunt list.
URL:https://www.literacyconnections.org/event/halloween-scavenger-hunt/
LOCATION:NY\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200324T083000
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SUMMARY:29th Annual Community Spelling Bee - POSTPONED\, new date TBA
DESCRIPTION:This fun-filled annual event brings together high schoolers\, college students\, and adults of all ages for a friendly competition that supports basic literacy instruction for adults and reading enrichment for children.  Come join the fun!  For more information\, visit our website. \nThis event has been postponed.  New date TBA.
URL:https://www.literacyconnections.org/event/29th-annual-community-spelling-bee/
LOCATION:Marist College Student Center\, 3399 North Road\, Poughkeepsie\, NY\, 12601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190901T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190901T110000
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SUMMARY:Walk for Literacy
DESCRIPTION:Walk with us to support a society in which all people can read\, write\, and reach their potential. \nLet’s celebrate Literacy Week with a walk over the beautiful and historic Walkway over the Hudson.  The walk will commence at the West Plaza at the Highland end of the bridge.  Free parking is available. \nRegistration:     7:45 to 10:30 AM \nFee:                   $20 per person/family if registered in advance\, $25 if registering at the event.  Participants will receive a grocery tote bag and bottled water. \nDoor Prize Raffle:   $50 Amazon Gift Card and Earbuds
URL:https://www.literacyconnections.org/event/walk-for-literacy/
LOCATION:Walkway over the Hudson\, 87 Haviland Rd\, Highland\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190402T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190402T123000
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CREATED:20181205T153916Z
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SUMMARY:28th Annual Community Spelling Bee
DESCRIPTION:High school students\, college students\, and adults of all ages:  join us for this fun\, lighthearted Spelling Bee to support adult and family literacy services in the Hudson Valley.  We’ll have prizes\, costumes\, friendly competition\, and more bee-related puns than you can shake a sting at.  Hope to see you at this important FUNdraiser! \n28th Annual Community Spelling Bee
URL:https://www.literacyconnections.org/event/28th-annual-community-spelling-bee/
LOCATION:Marist College Student Center\, 3399 North Road\, Poughkeepsie\, NY\, 12601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180809
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180810
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SUMMARY:National Book Lovers' Day
DESCRIPTION:Observed each year on August 9\, (and sometimes on the first Saturday in November) bibliophiles get to celebrate on National Book Lovers Day! \nA day for all those who love to read\, National Book Lovers Day encourages you to find your favorite reading place\, a good book (whether it be fiction or non-fiction) and read the day away. \nBibliophile – a person who has a great appreciation for or collects books. \nLet’s step back in time for a minute: \n\nThe very first books used parchment or vellum (calf skin) for the book pages.\nThe book covers were made of wood and often covered with leather.\nThe books were fitted with clasps or straps.\nPublic libraries appeared in the Middle Ages.\nBooks in public libraries were often chained to a bookshelf or a desk to prevent theft.\n\nMoving forward: \nBook manufacturing’s recent development included digital printing.  Book pages are printed using toner rather than ink.  Digital printing opens up the possibility of print-on-demand\,  where no books are printed until after an order is received from a customer. \nE-books are rapidly increasing in popularity.  E-book (electronic book) refers to a book-length publication in digital form.  They are usually available through the internet. However\, can also be found on CD-ROM and other forms.  E-books are read either by computer or via a portable book display device known as an e-book reader\, such as a Reader\, Nook or Kindle.
URL:https://www.literacyconnections.org/event/national-book-lovers-day/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Special Dates
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