Complete Calendar SPECIAL EVENTS The Hideout Block Party Volunteer for Literacy Works at The Hideout Block Party on September 20-21. Get free admission, hear great bands, and enjoy other perks! To volunteer, contact Pat Lee at pat_lee@comcast.net and cc alison@litworks.org - be sure to tell Pat you are volunteering on behalf of Literacy Works! To learn more about The Hideout Block Party, see the attached flyer. You can also visit The Hideout on the web. For information about Special Events, contact info@litworks.org. Read with Literacy Works Benefit - Featuring Author Rick Perlstein Join Literacy Works at 57th St. Books for a stimulating evening with Rick Perlstein, author of the acclaimed new book Nixonland: The Rise of a President and the Fracturing of America. Wednesday, October 1 - 7:30 p.m. 57th St. Books 1301 E. 57th St., Chicago, IL 60637 Requested donation: $10 Proceeds benefit Literacy Works For more information, contact info@litworks.org. MONTHLY 12-HOUR TUTOR TRAININGS ESL Training Schedule (English as a Second Language) ESL Training at Howard Area Community Center (North Side) 7648 N. Paulina 10:00 am to 4:00 pm September 20 & 27 October 11 & 18 November 1 & 8 ESL Training Gads Hill Center (Southwest Side) 1919 W. Cullerton 10:15 am to 4:00 pm September 6 & 13 October 18 & 25 November 15 & 22 ABE Training Schedule (Adult Basic Education) ABE Training at Cathedral Shelter (West Loop) 1668 W. Ogden Avenue 10:00 am to 4:00 pm September 6 & 13 October 18 & 25 November 1 & 8 ABE Training at Mercy Housing Lakefront (North Side) Harold Washington Building 4946 N. Sheridan Road 10:00 am to 4:00 pm September 20 & 27 October 11 & 18 November 15 & 22 SUPPLEMENTAL TRAININGS & TUTOR EVENTS Annual Tutor Forum Thursday, October 23 - evening Time and place TBA TRAINING FOR STAFF OF LITERACY WORKS' MEMBER AGENCIES Member Network Fall Mixer for Staff of Literacy Works' Member Agencies Tuesday, September 30 - afternoon, time TBA Erie Neighborhood House, 1701 W. Superior, Chicago A GLIMPSE AT RECENT EVENTS June Jamboree SEE JUNE JAMBOREE PHOTOS HERE! June 21, 2008, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. North Park Village Nature Center in Chicago Thanks to all who turned out to support Literacy Works and enjoyed live music by the Northside Southpaws, African drumming, a medicinal plant nature walk, a caricature artist, henna tattoos, face painting, tasty food, a drawing, and a great silent auction! The highlight was the Inspiration Award ceremony honoring literacy advocate Myra Johnson and adult literacy learners and volunteer tutors. Pitchfork Music Festival Thanks to everyone who volunteered - in rain and shine - at the July 18-20 Pitchfork festival at Union Park to help raise important funds for Literacy Works. The Strangerer - a Benefit for Literacy Works Theater Oobleck presented a benefit performance of The Strangerer to benefit Literacy Works on Sunday, June 8th at Chopin Theater, 1543 W. Division. You can learn more about The Strangerer - now playing in New York - and Theater Oobleck by visiting www.theateroobleck.com. Family Literacy Opportunities (FLO) Music, Dance, and Literacy Learning Presented by Dr. Mary Hynes-Berry, Faculty member, Erikson Institute; Consultant, Hug-a-Book July 17, 2008, 2:00 - 4:00 at the Chicago Center for Early Education, Malcolm X College, 1900 W. Van Buren SEE PHOTOS HERE. Supplemental Trainings and Tutor Events Arts & Improv in the ESL Classroom Thursday, July 24 6:30-8:00 pm Presented at the Pan-African Association 6163 N. Broadway, Chicago Low-Level ESL: Focus on Reading and Writing Presented by Juanita Buss April 23, 2008 6:30-8:00 Chinese Mutual Aid Association 1016. W. Argyle 2nd Annual Tutor Roundtable April 16, 2008 6:30-8:30 Congregation Rodfei Zedek 5200 S. Hyde Park Blvd Life Skills Math Presented by Michael Matos April 15, 2008 6:30-8:00 Albany Park Community Center 5121 N. Kimball Staff Trainings Member Network Meeting - Two Different Locations Topic: Writer's Circles: Writing Workshops for Adult Learners April 1, 2008 Christopher House 2507 N. Greenview March 24, 2008, 10:00 a.m. Parkway Hull House 500 E. 67th Street