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SUMMARY:READy for Summer Book Campaign
DESCRIPTION:The more kids read\, the better readers they become! Help us send a new book home for the summer with children served by Blessings in a Backpack Frederick. This campaign is a collaboration between Blessings in a Backpack\, Curious Iguana bookstore\, Frederick County Public Libraries and the Literacy Council of Frederick County. \nTogether\, we can… \n\nPut books in the hands of children who need them\nCombat “summer slide”- the decline in reading skills that can happen when school’s not in session\nEnsure that more kids are ready to read and succeed when school starts this fall\n\nWith your help\, 1\,000 Frederick County students in pre-k\, kindergarten\, and first grade will receive a brand new book in their backpacks before summer break begins! \nTo donate one or more of the titles on our READy for Summer book list: \n\nBring a new book from the READy for Summer book list below to the Literacy Council or make a donation to the Literacy Council anytime through May 12th\, designating the READy for Summer Campaign.  We will use the funds to purchase books from the list and deliver them on your behalf to Blessings in a Backpack.\nPurchase books through Curious Iguana’s website. Curious Iguana will deliver all books purchased through their website or in their store to Blessings in a Backpack.\nPurchase books from other retailers and drop off at Blessings in a Backpack\, 1016 N. Market St. (black bins on back porch)\, or the Literacy Council of Frederick County\, 110 E. Patrick St. (call 301-600-2066 for directions)\nImportant: Donations must be titles on our READy for Summer book list. New books only\, please. Book campaign ends on Sunday\, May 12.\n\nFor PreK\nThank you!  We have reached our goal for PreK books!\nPlease make your selection from the Kindergarten and First Grade titles. \nFor Kindergarten\nAll Are Welcome by Alexandra Penfold • Circle by Mac Barnett\nCrunch\, the Shy Dinosaur by Cirocco Dunlap • Quackers by Liz Wong \nFor First Grade\nThe Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson • Niblet & Ralph by Zachariah Ohora\nNo Boring Stories! by Julie Falatko • There Are No Bears in This Bakery by Julia Sarcone-Roach
URL:https://www.frederickliteracy.org/event/summer-book-campaign/
LOCATION:Literacy Council of Frederick County\, MD\, United States
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SUMMARY:Drop-in Computer Support for Students
DESCRIPTION:Students may come in on any Monday from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.\, for help with using computers.  No registration is required – just come in.  This is not a class.  It is a chance to get help with problems or get answers to questions.
URL:https://www.frederickliteracy.org/event/drop-in-computer-support-for-students/2019-03-25/
LOCATION:Literacy Council of Frederick County\, MD\, United States
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SUMMARY:ESL Class ~ Intermediate - Mondays
DESCRIPTION:The ESL Intermediate Class incorporates reading\, listening\, speaking\, grammar and conversation. Reading for leisure and expanding socialization through conversation will be encouraged to help students leave their comfort zone and engage outside their native community. The class will provide tools necessary to use English\, rather than their native language\, to engage in our society. Students must be literate in their native language and have some basic English education to participate in this class.  Space is limited and registration is required.
URL:https://www.frederickliteracy.org/event/esl-class-intermediate-mondays/2019-03-25/
LOCATION:Literacy Council of Frederick County\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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SUMMARY:Computer Class ~ Beyond the Basics
DESCRIPTION:This class will introduce word processing and other skills to students who already have some basic computer skills.  Class will meet on Monday afternoons from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.\, February 4 through April 8.  Registration is required – space is limited.
URL:https://www.frederickliteracy.org/event/computer-class-beyond-the-basics/2019-03-25/
LOCATION:Literacy Council of Frederick County\, MD\, United States
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SUMMARY:ESL Beginning Literacy Class - Monday & Friday
DESCRIPTION:The ESL Beginning Literacy Class is for adults with little to no English language proficiency.  The class will focus on building basic vocabulary needed for daily life skills\, daily living conversations and pronunciation.  This class meets on Monday and Friday from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.\, February 15 through March 29. Space is limited and registration is required. \n 
URL:https://www.frederickliteracy.org/event/beginning-esl-class/2019-03-25/
LOCATION:Literacy Council of Frederick County\, MD\, United States
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SUMMARY:ESL Pronunciation Class - Tuesdays
DESCRIPTION:The Tuesday afternoon Pronunciation Class is a ten-week class for English students.  We will focus on the sounds and other aspects of spoken English (stress\, intonation\, etc.) which are most problematic for the students participating in the class.  The goal of the class is for the students to improve their ability to understand spoken English and to clearly express themselves when speaking in English. \nThe class will meet each Tuesday from March 5 through May 7\, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.  Registration is required.
URL:https://www.frederickliteracy.org/event/esl-pronunciation-class/2019-03-26/
LOCATION:Literacy Council of Frederick County\, MD\, United States
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SUMMARY:Writing Class 2 - Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:This is a more advanced course than Writing 1.  Students will be asked to write paragraphs using a cogent argument and persuasive language.  They will continue to learn basic grammar and edit paragraphs for grammar errors and error in the structure of a paragraph.  They will read paragraphs and discuss main ideas and the value of supporting materials. \nThe class will meet on Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. from January 16 through April 17. Space is limited and registration is required.
URL:https://www.frederickliteracy.org/event/writing-class-2-wednesdays/2019-03-27/
LOCATION:Literacy Council of Frederick County\, MD\, United States
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SUMMARY:English as a Second Language (ESL) Class ~ level 4
DESCRIPTION:This ongoing ESL class is for adults at a high intermediate level of English proficiency who want to improve their listening\, speaking\, reading and writing skills as well as their vocabulary\, grammar\, pronunciation\, and critical thinking skills. \nThe class meets on Thursdays from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Asian American Center of Frederick (AACF).  Contact AACF for more information.
URL:https://www.frederickliteracy.org/event/english-as-a-second-language-esl-class-level-4/2019-03-28/
LOCATION:Asian American Center of Frederick\, 1080 W. Patrick St.\, #16\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701\, United States
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SUMMARY:ESL Beginning Literacy Class - Monday & Friday
DESCRIPTION:The ESL Beginning Literacy Class is for adults with little to no English language proficiency.  The class will focus on building basic vocabulary needed for daily life skills\, daily living conversations and pronunciation.  This class meets on Monday and Friday from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.\, February 15 through March 29. Space is limited and registration is required. \n 
URL:https://www.frederickliteracy.org/event/beginning-esl-class/2019-03-29/
LOCATION:Literacy Council of Frederick County\, MD\, United States
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SUMMARY:Scrabble Mania for Literacy
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE!  Please plan now to join us on Saturday afternoon\, March 30\, 2019\, from 2:00 – 5:00 at Dutch’s Daughter Restaurant for our 4th Annual SCRABBLE® Mania for Literacy event!  Come play a lively game of Scrabble with a team of four players for the benefit of the Literacy Council of Frederick County. Also visit our Silent Auction and enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres\, a complimentary glass of wine and cash bar\, all while supporting adult literacy programs in our community!  See below to register online or by mail.  Early Bird Registration is now open! \nThe details: \n$220 for a team of four or $60 for Individuals* \n*Register by February 14\, 2019 and take advantage of the Early Bird team price of $190 or Individual price of $50! \nSaturday\, March 30\, 2019\, 2:00 – 5:00 pm \nDutch’s Daughter Restaurant \n581 Himes Ave. \nFrederick\, Maryland 21703 \nDirections:  http://www.dutchsdaughter.com/contact/ \nREGISTER ONLINE \nREGISTER BY MAIL \nSPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE: \nDouble Letter Sponsor: $100 – Basic Benefits & 1 ticket \nTriple Letter Sponsor: $250 – Basic Benefits & Team Registration (4 tickets) \nDouble Word Sponsor: $500 – Basic Benefits & Team Registration (4 tickets)\, half-page ad & more! \nTriple Word Sponsor: $1\,000 – Basic Benefits & Table Registration (2 teams\, 8 tickets)\, full-page ad & more! \nSEE SPONSOR BENEFITS AND DETAILS! \nREGISTER ONLINE TO BECOME A SPONSOR! \nMANY THANKS TO OUR WONDERFUL SPONSORS! \n  \n \n  \nMatching funds from the Ausherman Family Foundation will double your donation!\n \n 
URL:https://www.frederickliteracy.org/event/scrabble-mania-literacy/
LOCATION:Dutch’s Daughter Restaurant\, 581 Himes Ave.\, Frederick\, MD\, 21703
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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