BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County - ECPv6.15.19//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.literacypbc.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20150101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240822T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240822T160000 DTSTAMP:20260411T211302 CREATED:20240521T220407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T184643Z UID:8023-1724319000-1724342400@www.literacypbc.org SUMMARY:BBR Tutor Training Aug. 22 DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\nWould you like to help a child improve their reading skills?\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”8485\,8483\,8487\,8488″ image_grid_loading=”default” layout=”4″ masonry_style=”true” item_spacing=”5px” gallery_style=”1″ load_in_animation=”none”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text el_class=”color-blue” max_width=”600″]\nClassroom Tutoring\nDuring school hours\, tutor three first or second-grade children in reading for 30 minutes each\, one-to-one\, at selected elementary schools throughout Palm Beach County. Time required: 90-minute sessions twice a week or partner with another volunteer to each tutor one 90-minute session.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text el_class=”color-blue”]\nAfter School Tutoring\nCommit to tutoring a child\, one-to-one\, in reading comprehension at the Literacy Coalition’s Blume Literacy Center after school. Tutor for one to two hours\, one day a week. A background check is required.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text el_class=”color-blue”]Requirements: Volunteers must be at least 18 years old. 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It was a beautiful day\, and the golfers enjoyed the beautiful surroundings and fun experience for an important cause. This event continues to support our mission to help children improve their reading skills.” \n  \nClick the photo below to view the photos \n\n  \n \nThe 2024 winning foursome\, L to R: Travis Foels\, John Campo\, Pablo Beltran and Tim Roy. \n \nThe 2024 runner-up team\, L to R: Alexander Creighton\, Victor Creighton\, Peter Gary and Glen Calder. \n \nCEO Kristin Calder with the Literacy Links committee: L to R: Caleb Bowser\, Travis Foels\, John Campo and Nancy Vera. \nLiteracy Coalition board member Nancy Vera chaired the tournament and committee members included Caleb Bowser\, John Campo and Travis Foels. Thank you to our sponsors for their generous support: Brenda Medore and Leanne Adair\, an anonymous donor\, Lennar\, Publix Super Markets Charities\, The Palm Beach Post\, Akerman LLP\, Allstate – David Beaumont\, Atherton Galardi Mullen & Reeder LLC\, Cozen O’Connor and Jones Foster. \n  \n \nCLICK HERE for the Palm Beach Par 3 Golf Course website for location and directions \nCLICK HERE  to download the event flyer \nCLICK HERE to go to the Literacy Links GiveSmart page. \nEmail Dawn at Communications@LiteracyPBC.org or call 561-767-3370 for more details. \n  \n\n \nThank you for joining us for the 7th annual Literacy Links Golf Tournament\nNearly 70 golfers teed up to help raise more than $40\,000 to support literacy programs for adults and children in Palm Beach County at the 7th annual Literacy Links Golf Tournament on April 14\, 2023\, at the Palm Beach Par 3. \nLiteracy Coalition CEO Kristin Calder said\, “Thanks to everyone who sponsored and played to help raise significant funds to provide links to literacy for so many children and adults in our community. Golfers were able to experience a picturesque course on a beautiful day all the while knowing their support will help us reach more children and youth to help them improve their reading skills.” \nLiteracy Coalition board member Nancy Vera chaired the tournament and committee members included Caleb Bowser\, John Campo and Travis Foels. Sponsors included an anonymous donor\, Brenda Medore and Leanne Adair\, Publix Super Markets Charities\, The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company\, Ed Morse Automotive Group and Northern Trust. \n \n \n  \n \nThe 2023 winning foursome\, L to R: Mike Froloff\, Goose Henderson\, Gary Coman and Bob Richards. \n  \n \nThe 2023 runner-up team\, L to R: Victor Creighton\, Iain Calder and Glen Calder. \n  \n \n2023 Closest to the Pin ladies winner Toni Thompson. \n  \n \n2023 Closest to the Pin men’s winner Victor Creighton. \nClick here to see an interview with Kristin Calder about the event by ESPN West Palm/WPTV 5 URL:https://www.literacypbc.org/event/literacy-links-golf-tournament/ LOCATION:FL END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240411 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240412 DTSTAMP:20260411T211302 CREATED:20240521T214816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240614T212803Z UID:8006-1712793600-1712879999@www.literacypbc.org SUMMARY:Love of Literacy Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Thank you to our supporters and volunteers who joined us on April 11\, 2024\, at the Literacy Coalition’s 33rd Love of Literacy Luncheon presented by Bank of America featuring New York Times bestselling and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Geraldine Brooks. It was an inspiring and exciting day in celebration of literacy. The Luncheon is the Coalition’s signature event to raise awareness of our county’s significant literacy needs and provide crucial money to support literacy programs from Jupiter to Boca Raton and west to Belle Glade. \nKnown for her impeccably researched historical novels\, Australian-born author Geraldine Brooks won the Pulitzer Prize in fiction in 2006 for her novel March. Her novels People of the Book\, Caleb’s Crossing and The Secret Chord all were New York Times bestsellers. Her first novel\, Year of Wonders\, is an international bestseller\, translated into more than 25 languages and currently optioned for a limited series by acclaimed actress Olivia Coleman’s production company. Prior to writing novels\, Brooks was a journalist at The Sydney Morning Herald and The Wall Street Journal. Brooks’ latest critically acclaimed novel is Horse and is based on the remarkable true story of the record-breaking thoroughbred\, Lexington\, who became America’s greatest stud sire. \n  \n Event Photos View All \n  \n  \n \nSince 1989\, the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County has been committed to promoting and achieving literacy. We remain dedicated to helping children\, adults and families learn to read and provide services to 55\,967 people each year. \nThe luncheon\, co-chaired by Telsula C. Morgan and Lindsay Reinhart\, funds programs provided by the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County. These programs provide literacy skills to children\, adults and families to help them succeed in school and in life. The Coalition’s goal is to ensure every adult and child in Palm Beach County can read. \n“We are thrilled to celebrate literacy with many business and community leaders in the county at this inspiring event\,” said Kristin Calder\, Literacy Coalition CEO. “There is a great literacy need with adults and children in our community\, and support from all who attend goes a long way to helping the Literacy Coalition provide and support life-changing literacy programs.” \n  \nThank you to our 2024 Sponsors\nPresenting Sponsor Bank of America; \n \nPlatinum Sponsors: Brenda Medore\, David K. and Pamela P. Reyes; Diamond Sponsors: Tim and Nancy Haviland\, Nan Johnson and Robin Muir\, Kosinski Family Foundation and Robinson Family Fund; Gold Sponsors: Shawn M. Donnelley and Christopher M. Kelly\, Gentle Medicine Associates\, Inc.\, GL Homes\, Greenberg Traurig\, P.A.\, Lewis\, Longman & Walker\, P.A.\, Karen Rogers\, SCAPS Medical\, LLC\, Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley\, P.A. and The Palm Beach Post;  Silver Sponsors: Akerman\, LLP\, Cozen O’Connor\, First Horizon Foundation\, Barbara & Len Gray\, The Lynch Family & Plastridge\, Stephanie Kahlert\, Lynn University\, Lytal Reiter Smith Ivey & Fronrath\, Nason Yeager Gerson Harris & Fumero\, P.A.\, Bernadette O’Grady/WPTV 5 and U.S. Bank. \nContact Dawn for more information: 561-767-3370 or Communications@LiteracyPBC.org \nCLICK HERE for the event flyer and additional information about the author \n\nYOUR CONTRIBUTION IS TAX-DEDUCTIBLE TO THE FULL EXTENT OF THE LAW. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE 1-800-435-7352 WITHIN THE STATE OR VISIT HTTP://WWW.FRESHFROMFLORIDA.COM/DIVISIONS-OFFICES/CONSUMER-SERVICES AND REFERRING TO CH3135. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT\, APPROVAL\, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. FEDERAL TAX ID #: 65-0169781. 100% OF THIS CONTRIBUTION GOES TO THE LITERACY COALITION OF PALM BEACH COUNTY. THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF GOODS AND SERVICES RECEIVED IS ESTIMATED AT $68.00 PER PERSON. ANY PAYMENT IN EXCESS OF $68.00 IS TAX-DEDUCTIBLE TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW.\n  \n\n\nThank you to our supporters and volunteers who joined us on March 9\, 2023\, at the Literacy Coalition’s 32nd Love of Literacy Luncheon presented by Bank of America featuring bestselling author Paula McLain. It was an inspiring and exciting day In celebration of literacy. The Luncheon is the Coalition’s signature event to raise awareness of our county’s significant literacy needs and provide crucial money to support literacy programs from Jupiter to Boca Raton and west to Belle Glade. \nConsidered a star of historical fiction\, Paula McLain is best known for her acclaimed novels The Paris Wife\, Circling the Sun and Love and Ruin. The Paris Wife captures an extraordinary love affair in the 1920s between Ernest Hemingway and his wife Hadley Richardson. Love and Ruin brings to life the story of war correspondent Martha Gellhorn who falls in love with Hemingway while covering the Spanish Civil War. Circling the Sun focuses on Beryl Markham\, a record-setting aviator caught up in a love triangle with safari hunter Denys Finch Hatton and Karen Blixen\, author of the classic memoir Out of Africa. McLain’s latest instant bestseller\, When the Stars Go Dark\, is a suspense novel that weaves together actual cases of missing persons\, trauma theory and a hint of the metaphysical. \nClick the photo below to view the event gallery: \n \n  \nThank you to our 2023 Sponsors\nPresenting Sponsor Bank of America; Platinum Sponsors: Brenda Medore\, Paul & Nancy Zarcadoolas; Gold Sponsors: Akerman\, LLP\, Gentle Medicine Associates\, Inc.\, GL Homes\, Greenberg Traurig\, P.A.\, Lewis\, Longman & Walker\, P.A.\, The Palm Beach Post\,  Karen Rogers and Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley\, P.A.; Silver Sponsors: Cozen O’Connor\, P.A.\, First Horizon Foundation\, Barbara & Len Gray\, Patricia & David Knobel and Simone & Peter Bonutti\, Levenger Foundation\, Lynn University\, Lytal\, Reiter\, Smith\, Ivey & Fronrath\, Nason Yeager Gerson Harris & Fumero\, P.A.\, Bernadette O’Grady/WPTV 5 and US Bank. URL:https://www.literacypbc.org/event/love-of-literacy-luncheon/ LOCATION:FL END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240226 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240304 DTSTAMP:20260411T211302 CREATED:20240521T220619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T220619Z UID:8028-1708905600-1709510399@www.literacypbc.org SUMMARY:Birdies for Children DESCRIPTION:     \n  \nChip in\, Help out\, WIN!\nThe Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches Birdies for Children Program for 2024 will chip in to help the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County. Guess the number of birdies made at The Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches Birdies and you could win the grand prize of $25\,000! \nSince its inception in 2010\, over $20 million has been raised by charities that have teamed up with the Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches Birdies. The Birdies for Children program serves to help 501 (c)3 organizations generate additional fundraising dollars through an exciting contest that culminates with a grand prize winner. \n\nThere is no risk or expense to the individual or the charity (all costs covered by Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches) \n\n\nCognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches provides a full-time coordinator\, printed donor forms\, management of collections\, and award distribution. \n\n\nParticipating charities must be a publicly supported 501(c)(3) organization. \n\nHOW BIRDIES FOR CHILDREN WORKS: \n\nDonors pledge $20 or more to benefit the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County for the opportunity to guess the number of birdies at the 2024 Classic in the Palm Beaches\nCognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches collects all donations and writes checks back to the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County for 100% of the money plus the 5% matching bonus.\nDonors are eligible for the grand prize of $25\,000; charities compete for additional rewards based on donation totals.\n\n  \n\nClick Here to bid on the Birdies for Children website\nClick Here to download the PDF donation form\nThe last day to turn in pledges is Wednesday\, February 28\, 2024\, at 9:00 p.m.\n\n  \nCONTEST GRAND PRIZE \n\nThe Grand Prize will be announced prior to the conclusion of the program in February of 2024.\nThe Grand Prize will be awarded to the person guessing closest to the actual number of birdies made in the 2024 Cognizant Classic in the Palm Beaches (NOTE: In case of a tie\, a blind drawing from all correct guessers will determine the winner)\, while at the same time the Coalition benefits from the proceeds plus a 5% matching contribution\, courtesy of the Cognizant Classic in the Palm Beaches.\n\nCLICK HERE to make a donation of $20 or more and make a guess on the number of birdies that will be made at the 2024 Cognizant Classic in the Palm Beaches\, taking place February 26 – March 3\, 2024\, at PGA National Resort & Spa. URL:https://www.literacypbc.org/event/birdies-for-children/ LOCATION:FL END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240210T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240210T150000 DTSTAMP:20260411T211302 CREATED:20240521T214507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T214507Z UID:8003-1707566400-1707577200@www.literacypbc.org SUMMARY:LOOP for Literacy DESCRIPTION:Thank you for joining us for our 14th annual\nLOOP FOR LITERACY\nFEBRUARY 10\, 2024\nCertified Course | AccuChip Timing | Finisher Medals | Race Tech Shirt | Awards | Refreshments\nLOOP Home Page \nClick Here to view photos from the February 10\, 2024 event\nClick Here for the results of the 5K Run and Walk\nThanks to the generous support of fundraisers\, and sponsors for nearly 600 runners\, walkers\, and cyclists\, the 14th annual LOOP for Literacy raised over $80\,000! The proceeds will fund literacy programs provided by the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County. The Coalition focuses on helping children and adults succeed in school and life. \nHeld at Bryant Park in Lake Worth Beach\, the top finishers in the men’s 5K run were: \n\n1st – Max Arthay with a time of 18:15.227\n2nd – David Plotkin with a time of 19:27.320\n3rd – Oren Griffith Jr. with a time of 20:32.960\n\nThe top 3 winners in the women’s 5K run were: \n\n1st – Maura Short with a time of 19:44.173\n2nd – Emily Abbott with a time of 23:59.930\n3rd – Janine Virano with a time of 25:43.667\n\nThe first-place winners in the Over 50 5K run were: \n\nMen’s – Allan Nosworthy with a time of 20:41.407\nWomen’s – Lotta Collard with a time of 26:11.447\n\nSamuel Soto Jr. placed first in the Kids 1-Mile Fun Run\, and Asher Palmer won the Kids 100-Yard Dash. \nThe Top Individual Fundraiser is Len Gray. The Top Team Fundraiser is Holland & Knight. \nThe first cyclists to cross the finish line was Tom Giuffrida \nLiteracy Coalition Board Members Andy Loewenstein of Palm Beach Gardens and Lauren Stuhmer of West Palm Beach co-chaired the benefit. \nSpecial thanks to: \n\nPresenting Sponsor: Florida Crystals\nGold Sponsors: Domino Sugar\, Levenger Foundation\, and Bill Bone Bike Law\nBronze Sponsors: Sugar Growers Cooperative of Florida\, Nursing Services of Palm Beach and LC Tri Shop\nSupporter Sponsors\, Water & Aid Station Sponsors\, Mile Marker Sponsors and Partners: Loewenstein Family\, Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley\, PA\, NCCI\, The Palm Beach Post\, Cozen O’Connor\, SCAPS Medical\, LLC\, Gentle Medicine Associates\, Inc.\, Palm Beach Plastic Surgery Institute\,  Orangetheory Fitness\,  Manatee Lagoon\,  Park Avenue BBQ Grille and Chick-fil-A at the W. Lantana Road location.\n\nLOOP for Literacy benefits the Literacy Coalition’s programs that serve 55\,967 adults\, children\, youths and families in Palm Beach County each year to ensure that children and adults get the help they need to be successful in school and life. \nClick here to download the 5K route map \nClick here to download the roadside ride route map \n  \nTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS\n \n                \n  \n2024 Finisher Medal\n \nClick below to view the video about LOOP for Literacy \n \nPlease email questions to: Communications@LiteracyPBC.org or call  561-767-3370. \n\nThanks to the generous support of fundraisers\, sponsors and more than 500 runners\, walkers\, and cyclists\, the 13th Annual LOOP for Literacy raised a record $88\,000! The proceeds will fund literacy programs provided by the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County. The Coalition focuses on helping children and adults succeed in school and life. \nHeld at Bryant Park in Lake Worth Beach\, the top finishers in the men’s 5K run were: \n\n1st – Max Arthay with a time of 18:27\n2nd – Angel Gutierrez with a time of 18:34\n3rd – Cenex Fleurigene with a time of 21:32\n\nThe top 3 winners in the women’s 5K run were: \n\n1st – Lisa Levin with a time of 21:44\n2nd – Emily Abbott with a time of 23:33\n3rd – Ulrike Vernachio with a time of 24:02\n\nXavier Lofaso placed first in the Kids 1-Mile Fun Run\, and Stephanos Gunes won the Kids 100-Yard Dash. \nThe Top Individual Fundraiser is Len Gray. The Top Team Fundraiser is Holland & Knight. \nLiteracy Coalition Board Members Andy Loewenstein of Palm Beach Gardens and Helena Zacharis of Boca Raton co-chaired the benefit. \nSpecial thanks to: \n\nPresenting Sponsor Florida Crystals\nGold Sponsors Domino Sugar\, Levenger Foundation\, and Bill Bone Bike Law\nBronze Sponsors Sugar Growers Cooperative of Florida\, Nursing Services of Palm Beach\, Holland & Knight\, and LC Tri Shop\nLOOP Supporters Park Avenue BBQ Grille\, the Loewenstein Family\, Orange Theory Fitness\, The Palm Beach Post\, Manatee Lagoon\, Gentle Medicine Associates\, Inc.\, Simply Healthcare\, NCCI\, Cole\, Scott & Kissane\, P.A\, CPG Cares\, and Barbara and Len Gray.\n\nClick here to view photos from the February 11\, 2023 event URL:https://www.literacypbc.org/event/loop-for-literacy/ LOCATION:FL ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.literacypbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/LOOP-2024-Website-Header.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231128 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231129 DTSTAMP:20260411T211302 CREATED:20240521T220943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T220943Z UID:8033-1701129600-1701215999@www.literacypbc.org SUMMARY:Giving Tuesday DESCRIPTION:GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Over the past nine years\, this idea has grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give\, collaborate\, and celebrate generosity. Even in times of economic uncertainty\, we each have a deep reserve of generosity\, which we can deploy in myriad ways to make a difference–your time\, your kindness\, your skills\, and your voice are all things you can give in addition to charitable donations. \nThe Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County is participating in GivingTuesday\, the global day of unity and giving on November 28\, 2023. The day is designed to drive an influx of generosity\, citizen engagement\, business and philanthropy activation\, and support for communities and nonprofits around the world. \nPlease consider a donation to help local adults\, children and families as we continue to provide literacy support to those in need. In the “Gift Preference” field\, select “GivingTuesday” in the dropdown to allocate your donation towards today’s event. URL:https://www.literacypbc.org/event/giving-tuesday/ LOCATION:FL END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231125T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231125T150000 DTSTAMP:20260411T211302 CREATED:20240521T221038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T221038Z UID:8035-1700913600-1700924400@www.literacypbc.org SUMMARY:Kendra Scott Shop for Good DESCRIPTION:SIPS\, SWEETS & STYLE AT KENDRA SCOTT\nNovember 25\, 2023  |  12:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m. \nKendra Scott  |  Mizner Park  |  411 Plaza Real\, Boca Raton \n  \nPlease RSVP by clicking on the button below or email Dawn at Communications@LiteracyPBC.org to secure your spot. \nClick Here to RSVP \n\n\n\n  \nPlease join the Literacy Coalition at Kendra Scott\, Mizner Park\, Boca Raton for an afternoon of fashion\, philanthropy and treats at our Sips\, Sweets & Style Shop for Good event! \nHere’s what you can look forward to: \n\nExclusive access to Kendra Scott’s latest creations\nSip on delicious refreshments and enjoy sweet treats\nStart your holiday shopping early\nPersonalized styling tips from Kendra Scott experts\nAn opportunity to give back to our community\nEnter the raffle for a chance to win a prize\n\nBetween 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.\, Kendra Scott will generously donate 20% of the proceeds from purchases to support the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County. \nCan’t make it to the event in person? No worries! From November 25th to November 26th\, use promo code GIVEBACK-ERUZD at KendraScott.com to contribute to the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County while enjoying the latest Kendra Scott collections from the comfort of your home. \nSince 1989\, through extensive outreach and collaboration with a network of community partners\, the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County has been dedicated to ensuring that individuals in Palm Beach County receive the help they need to improve their literacy skills. \nDon’t forget to bring your friends! The more\, the merrier! We can’t wait to see you there and make a difference together. URL:https://www.literacypbc.org/event/kendra-scott-shop-for-good/ LOCATION:FL END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231026 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231027 DTSTAMP:20260411T211302 CREATED:20220804T215134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231030T201528Z UID:6058-1698278400-1698364799@www.literacypbc.org SUMMARY:Read for the Record 2023 DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column top_padding_desktop=”60px” constrain_group_100=”yes” bottom_padding_desktop=”60px” left_padding_desktop=”10%” right_padding_desktop=”5%” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”3/5″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” gradient_type=”default” column_padding_type=”advanced”][vc_column_text el_class=”color-blue”]\nRead for the Record\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The Literacy Coalition is coordinating Read for the Record in Palm Beach County for the 18th year on October 26\, 2023 \nRead for the Record brings together millions of people each year in classrooms\, libraries\, community centers and homes across the US. This annual campaign was launched 18 years ago to highlight the importance of building early literacy and language skills for EVERY child so that all children have the opportunity to enter kindergarten prepared to succeed.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The Literacy Coalition and our local partner PNC Grow Up Great have joined Jumpstart’s national Read for the Record campaign again to coordinate locally for thousands of adults to read the chosen book to children across the county on a single day. The Literacy Coalition is working locally with municipal leaders\, businesses and individual volunteers to make a huge impact. 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gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column_text]\nLast Year’s Read for the Record Campaign 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milestone_alignment=”default” number=”154″ subject=”Elementary school and childcare center locations throughout Palm Beach County.” effect_delay=”300″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”60px” constrain_group_1=”yes” bottom_padding=”60px” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n2023 Read for the Record Book Selection\nThis year’s book selection is With Lots of Love by Jenny Torres Sanchez and illustrated by Andre Ceolin. It is a story about a girl who has moved to the United States from her home in Central America\, away from everything she leaves behind and longs for – especially her Abuela. Rocio does her best to adjust to a new way of living\, but there are many things she misses from her old life – Abuela’s cooking\, Abuela’s piñata creations\, Abuela’s warm hugs\, and of course\, Abuela herself most of all. But Abuela finds a way to send Rocio something special just in time for her birthday – a gift wrapped with lots of love – and that fills Rocio to the brim.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” 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image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n17th Read for the Record Campaign Highlights\nMayors and public officials participated in our annual competition to see which municipality would have the greatest number of community leaders reading. Thank you to the 340 municipal leaders and staff representing 21 municipalities who participated at 122 sites reading to 19\,266 students at elementary school and childcare center locations throughout the county. \nThank you to our celebrity reader Tania Rogers of WPTV 5\, and additional campaign supporters The Palm Beach County League of Cities and Comcast.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The selected book was Nigel and the Moon by Antwan Eady and illustrated by Gracey Zhang. A young boy who dreams big\, but is too scared to share his dreams with the world. Instead\, every night he tells his dream of becoming an astronaut\, dancer\, and superhero to the moon. As his class moves through career week\, Nigel’s community helps him build up confidence in who he is. This book encourages children to celebrate where they come from\, who they are\, and who they want to be.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”60″ constrain_group_1=”yes” bottom_padding=”60″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” 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O’Rourke\, Commissioner Roger Michaud\, Commissioner John Linden\, Commissioner Mary Beth Taylor and Coalition CEO Kristin Calder.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”3″ divider_color=”accent-color” custom_height=”40″][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ 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column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”6341″ image_size=”medium_large” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][vc_column_text]Winner of the Mid-Size Municipalities — Village of Palm Springs: Library Director Jossie Maliska\, Assistant Village Manager Kim Glas-Castro\, Council Member Gary Ready and Council Member Pattie Waller.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”3″ divider_color=”accent-color” custom_height=”40″][vc_row_inner 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column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\nLarge Municipalities\n\nCity of Boca Raton\nCity of Boynton Beach  —  Honorable Mention\nCity of Delray Beach  —  Honorable Mention\nTown of Jupiter\nCity of Palm Beach Gardens\nThe Village of Wellington  —  WINNER\nCity of West Palm Beach  —  Honorable Mention\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”6342″ image_size=”medium_large” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][vc_column_text]Literacy Coalition CEO\, Kristin Calder with Mayor Anne Gerwig: Winner of the Large Municipality — The Village of Wellington.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”3″ divider_color=”accent-color” custom_height=”40″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” 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animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”6344″ image_size=”medium_featured” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]The children and teachers enjoyed a morning of fun at the Cox Science Center based on the featured book at the Literacy Coalition with Cynthia Pilloni and Kim Reckley from PNC\, Tania Rogers from WPTV 5 and Kristin Calder\, CEO of the Coalition.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.literacypbc.org/event/read-for-the-record-2023/ LOCATION:FL ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.literacypbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Website-Event-square_RFTR2023.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230204T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230204T210000 DTSTAMP:20260411T211302 CREATED:20240521T215530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T215628Z UID:8012-1675535400-1675544400@www.literacypbc.org SUMMARY:Great Charity Challenge DESCRIPTION:Great Charity Challenge\nsponsored by Fidelity Investments®\n– $17.7 million to 294 Palm Beach County Charities –\nThe Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County is thrilled to have been selected for the Great Charity Challenge. We invite you to save the date for the 14th annual Great Charity Challenge sponsored by Fidelity Investments® (GCC)\, to be held on Saturday\, February 4\, 2023\, at Wellington International (formerly known as the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center). \nThis year’s theme is “CANDY WORLD!” Join us as Wellington International transforms into a world full of your favorite treats\, bringing everyone together to build a path to a sweeter future for our Palm Beach County neighbors in need. \nClick Here to visit our charity page on the Great Charity Challenge website. URL:https://www.literacypbc.org/event/great-charity-challenge/ LOCATION:FL END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221115 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221116 DTSTAMP:20260411T211302 CREATED:20240521T220802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T220802Z UID:8030-1668470400-1668556799@www.literacypbc.org SUMMARY:Celebrate Jeanne DESCRIPTION:Help Us Celebrate Jeanne’s Silver Anniversary!\n \nAs we prepare to celebrate Jeanne Siccone’s 25 years of service with the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County in December\, we would love to hear from you with your memories\, photos and how she has touched your life through the years. Please fill out the form below and consider honoring her service with a donation to the Coalition before the end of the year. URL:https://www.literacypbc.org/event/celebrate-jeanne/ LOCATION:FL END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221027T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221027T170000 DTSTAMP:20260411T211302 CREATED:20220728T175542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T175559Z UID:6024-1666857600-1666890000@www.literacypbc.org SUMMARY:Read for the Record 2022 DESCRIPTION:The Literacy Coalition is coordinating Read for the Record in Palm Beach County for the 17th year on October 27\, 2022\nRead for the Record brings together millions of people each year in classrooms\, libraries\, community centers and homes across the US. This annual campaign was launched 17 years ago to highlight the importance of building early literacy and language skills for EVERY child so that all children have the opportunity to enter kindergarten prepared to succeed. \nThe Literacy Coalition and our local partner PNC Bank\, have joined Jumpstart’s national Read for the Record campaign again to coordinate locally for thousands of adults to read the chosen book to children across the county on a single day. The Literacy Coalition is working locally with municipal leaders\, businesses and individual volunteers to make a huge impact. Last year the Coalition distributed hundreds of books to 554 childcare centers and distributed over 600 books to Municipal Leaders and guest readers to read and share with students and children at schools and child care centers through Palm Becah County. Hundreds of volunteers read to 29\,127 children at 212 sites. \nThis year’s book section is Nigel and the Moon by Antwan Eady and illustrated by Gracey Zhang. A young boy who dreams big\, but is too scared to share his dreams with the world. Instead\, every night he tells his dream of becoming an astronaut\, dancer\, and superhero to the moon. As his class moves through career week\, Nigel’s community helps him build up confidence in who he is. This book encourages children to celebrate where they come from\, who they are\, and who they want to be. URL:https://www.literacypbc.org/event/read-for-the-record-2022/ LOCATION:Bryant Park\, Lake Worth Beach\, Lake Avenue and Golfview on the Intracoastal Waterway\, Lake Worth Beach\, FL\, 33449\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.literacypbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/read-for-the-record-hp-box-2022.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220401 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220402 DTSTAMP:20260411T211302 CREATED:20240521T220236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T220236Z UID:8021-1648771200-1648857599@www.literacypbc.org SUMMARY:Read Together Palm Beach County DESCRIPTION:Join us for our 13th Read Together Palm Beach County “one-book\, one-community” campaign is an initiative in which adults throughout the County read the same book at the same time to encourage adults to read together and attend book discussions hosted by community partners\, libraries and book clubs to discuss key themes in the book. The Read Together finale will be held on April 1\, 2022\, during the 31st Annual Love of Literacy Luncheon where the author Elizabeth Berg will be the featured speaker. Ms. Berg’s novels include this year’s Read Together book\, The Story of Arthur Truluv\, Open House (an “Oprah’s Book Club” selection)\, Talk Before Sleep\, and The Year of Pleasures. Her work has been published in 30 countries\, and three of her novels have been turned into TV movies. \nThe Story of Arthur Truluv is about an unlikely friendship between a teenage girl and an elderly widower. Of the book\, Richard Russo said\, “I don’t know if I’ve ever read a more affecting book about the natural affinity between the young and the elderly than Elizabeth Berg’s The Story of Arthur Truluv”. \n“A good story can bring us all together\,” said Kristin Calder\, Literacy Coalition CEO. “We are thrilled to partner with libraries and community partners to coordinate the Read Together Palm Beach County Campaign in its 20th year. This year’s Read Together book is uplifting and entertaining\, showing how the power of love\, and shared connectivity can be fulfilling in helping overcome loneliness and loss. It also confirms that we can all learn from one another regardless of our age\, backgrounds or experiences.” \nThis community reading campaign will entice adults who can read\, but often don’t\, to get involved in the habit of reading again\, it will also promote community dialogue and engagement as citizens gather together to discuss key themes. \nLibraries\, businesses\, service clubs\, neighborhoods and schools will hold discussion groups. You can\, too! Check back later for the guide with listings of events related to the campaign. Events and book discussions are planned for Winter through early Spring. \nThis community reading initiative is not a fundraiser but helps support the Literacy Coalition’s mission to improve the quality of life in our community by promoting and achieving literacy. \n Copies of the book are available at the Literacy Coalition for a $10 donation. The Palm Beach County libraries and municipal libraries will also have copies to check out. \n \nPlease consider hosting an event\, sponsoring the Campaign or partnering with us in some way in support of Read Together. Contact the Literacy Coalition with partnership ideas and to be added as a sponsor. Sponsorship’s for the campaign\, ranging from $1\,000 to $5\,000 are available\, see the link to the form below. \nCLICK HERE to download the 2022 Read Together Event & Discussion Guide \nCLICK HERE to download the 2022 Read Together poster \nCLICK HERE for the event flyer \nCLICK HERE for the sponsorship opportunities form \n  \nThank you to our 2022 Partners and Sponsors:\n           \nFor more information\, email Communications@LiteracyPBC.org or call 561-767-3370. \n\nRegister your book club or readers group and receive news and updates about Read Together\, discussion groups and your club will receive one free book of the current Read Together selection. \nCLICK HERE to learn more and to join the Literacy Coalition Book Club. \n  \n  \n  \n\nThank you to everyone that joined us virtually for the 2020 Read Together Finale!\n \nThousands of adults\, community partners and sponsors joined the Literacy Coalition in the 12th Read Together Palm Beach County Campaign\, an initiative in which adults throughout the county read the same book at the same time. Events were hosted throughout the fall to bring the community together to discuss key themes in the book. Our 2020 selected title was The Nickel Boys by New York Times bestselling author Colson Whitehead. The book was inspired by the revelations of a reform school in Florida that operated for 111 years and warped the lives of thousands of children\, covered by Ben Montgomery’s series in the Tampa Bay Times about abuse at the Arthur G. Dozier School for Boys in Marianna\, Florida. Book discussions were held throughout the county including at The Book Cellar\, Serenity Teahouse & Cafe\, Palm Beach County libraries and municipal libraries. The online finale on November 18 featured an interview with Mr. Montgomery and commentary by community leaders pictured in this section. \nCopies of the book are available at the Literacy Coalition for a $10 donation.  \nCLICK HERE to read the interview by The Palm Beach Post reporter Adriana Delgado\, who interviewed Colson Whitehead last year when the book was released. URL:https://www.literacypbc.org/event/read-together-palm-beach-county/ LOCATION:FL END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201029T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201029T210000 DTSTAMP:20260411T211302 CREATED:20240521T214942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T214942Z UID:8008-1603996200-1604005200@www.literacypbc.org SUMMARY:The Grand Bee Literary Fun and Games DESCRIPTION:THE 29th ANNUAL GRAND BEE\nJoin us virtually Thursday\, October 29\, for a fun night of literary-themed trivia and spelling competitions for the coveted first place trophy at The Grand Bee! \nGather a team of co-workers or friends for the party. You can assemble your team virtually or in-person and we’ll prepare refreshments and a swag bag for pick-up at a Park Avenue BBQ Grille location near you. \nThis year’s trivia theme is A Year of Mystery in this exciting virtual game show style format. The event marks the 29th year for the Bee\, which started as the Great Grown-Up Spelling Bee. \n  \nTo view the silent auction items open for bidding\, click the button below.\n \n  \nCLICK HERE to download The Grand Bee flyer with additional details.\n \n  \nAlphabet Letter Sponsorship:\nA  —  Alex Glazer \nB  —  Bernadette O’Grady\nC  —  Bataille Family\nD  —  Duke Family\nE  —   Ellie Taft and Scott Miller\nF  —  Atherton Family\nG  —  Gildan Family\nH  —  Alma Horne\nI  —  Available\nJ  —  Sonny and Sabine Dantus\nK  —  Lynn Kalber and Scott Eyman\nL  —  Loewenstein Family\nM  —  Melissa and Matt Criscuolo\nN  —  Available\nO  —  Oaxaca-Guzman Family\nP  —  Palm Beach State College\nQ  —  Quality Tutors\nR  — Rocco Family\nS  —  Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley\nT  —  The Gray Family\nU  —  Available\nV  —  Vera Family\nW  —  Ken Spillias\nX  —  Available\nY  —  Available\nZ  —  Tom Ztreit\n  \n2020 Grand Bee Teams:\nThe AkerBees (Akerman\, LLP)\nBee Alert!\nKeiser University\nNCCI\nQuality Tutors\nThe Bee’s Knees (FPL)\nTony’s Tornados (The Palm Beach Post)\nEmail: Communications@LiteracyPBC.org for more information. \n\n \nCongratulations to the 2019 Grand Bee Champions\, The Palm Beach Post! L to R: Front row: Nick Manzino\, Carol Rose\, Adriana Delgado and Howard Goodman of The Palm Beach Post\, with Debra Ghostine\, Scott Miller. Back row: Kimberly Lea\, Chris Duke\, Literacy Coalition CEO Kristin Calder and Bernadette O’Grady. \n \nThe Grand Bee Co-Chairmen and Committee: L to R: Telsula Morgan\, Chris Duke\, Kimberly Lea and Nicole Rocco. Not shown: Nancy Vera. \n  \n\n\n\n \n\n 2019 Grand Bee \n\n \n\n\n\n\n2018 Grand Bee Photos \n\n\n\n \n\n 2018 Grand Bee \n31 Photos \n\n \n\n\n2017 Grand Bee Photos\n \nThe 2017 Grand Bee winning team was Akerman\, LLP \n  \n2016 Great Grown-Up Spelling Bee Photos\n\n\n\n \n\n 2016 Great Grown-Up Spelling Bee \n\n \n\n\n2015 Great Grown-Up Spelling Bee Photos\n\n\n\n\n \n\n Great Grown Up Spelling Bee 2015 URL:https://www.literacypbc.org/event/the-grand-bee-literary-fun-and-games/ LOCATION:FL END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200710 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200711 DTSTAMP:20260411T211302 CREATED:20240521T220513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T220513Z UID:8026-1594339200-1594425599@www.literacypbc.org SUMMARY:Literacy Coalition Book Club DESCRIPTION:Register Your Book Club!\nRegister your book club with the Literacy Coalition and receive the following: \n  Read Together Palm Beach County updates \n  One free copy of the Read Together book for the group leader \n  Book recommendations \n   Invitations to literary happenings and more! \nIf your company or organization would like help getting started with group reading\, let us know. CLICK HERE to register your club\, or email communications@literacypbc.org and put “book club” in the subject line. URL:https://www.literacypbc.org/event/literacy-coalition-book-club/ LOCATION:FL END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160801 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160802 DTSTAMP:20260411T211302 CREATED:20240521T215343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T215559Z UID:8010-1470009600-1470095999@www.literacypbc.org SUMMARY:Adult Literacy Tutor Training DESCRIPTION:Would you like to help an adult improve their reading skills?\nBecome a trained volunteer tutor with the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County!\n\n\nWith Literacy Coalition\, your Reading and English skills can improve through our adult literacy tutor training in Palm Beach\, FL. Our programs will help prepare you in taking the GED Exams at adult education programs county-wide. \nThis course is designed to prepare volunteers to work with adult literacy students. Upon completion of the course\, tutors will be referred to community agencies and matched with individuals seeking assistance. Volunteers will tutor adults one-to-one. Tutoring sessions are usually held for two hours and will be once or twice a week. Volunteers will tutor them one-to-one\, and the sessions will be held in public places\, such as schools or libraries. \nCLICK HERE to register as an adult literacy volunteer and receive notifications regarding upcoming trainings.\nCurrent volunteer tutors\, CLICK HERE for VIC. \nRequirements: Volunteers must be at least 18 years old.  For more information call Jeanne Heavilin at (561) 767-3366 or e-mail JHeavilin@LiteracyPBC.org. \nThe Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County is an equal opportunity employer/program. If you have a disability that requires special services\, call us at (561) 279-9103 to ensure the availability of appropriate accommodations. URL:https://www.literacypbc.org/event/adult-literacy-tutor-training/ LOCATION:FL END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR