Oregon Literacy Events

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Oregon Literacy Events

Upcoming Events

June 4, 2008 - William Gibson Reads From His Latest Novel
Celebrated author William Gibson will be reading from and signing his latest book, Spook Country, at the Clackamas Barnes & Noble beginning at 6:30 pm. A percentage of that day's book sales will benefit Oregon Literacy. Simply tell the clerk that you are shopping to support Oregon Literacy.

June 5, 2008 - Celebrate Local Authors
Join us at the Jantzen Beach Barnes & Noble store. Local authors will talk candidly about the process of getting published and will read from their newest releases. The event begins at 4:00; at 6:15, local literacy instructor Brenda McKinney will present her research on the brain and literacy development. Elizabeth Raymond, Oregon Literacy's Executive Director, will speak at 6:30. A portion of the proceeds from book sales will benefit Oregon Literacy's services. All you need to do is let the clerk know you are shopping for Oregon Literacy.

June 17, 2008 - McMenamins' Friends and Family Night
Oregon Literacy will partner with Ringlers Pub for a McMenamins Friends and Family Night. Join us for food and drinks, and 50% of your tab will benefit Oregon Literacy!

August 9, 2008 - 6th Annual Chalk it Up
This year's event will be at Pioneer Courthouse Square on August 9th from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Chalk It Up for Literacy features dozens of local artists creating literacy-themed chalk art on large matte boards for the public to see. In the past we have had many professional, award-winning artists involved with the event. The one-of-a-kind art created at the event is for sale that day at Chalk It Up!

Archived Events

May 18, 2008 - Portland Scrabble® Tournament
Oregon Literacy held its Semi-annual Scrabble® Tournament at the Ringler's Pub in Portland. Look for our next Scrabble Tournament in the fall of 2008. The cost to play in the tournaments is a donation of $25 per individual player or $50 per team (2 players). Thank you to our partners for making this event possible.

April 26, 2008 Central Oregon Scrabble® Tournament
Oregon Literacy held the first ever Central Oregon Scrabble® Tournament. The event raised $1,160. Thank you to our volunteers Mary Yocom and Peggy Murphy for organizing the event.

Holiday Gift Wrapping
Each year, throughout the month of December, Oregon Literacy volunteers staff tables in area bookstores and gift wrap holiday presents for busy shoppers. Read more.

Read Across Oregon
The 6th annual Read Across Oregon (RAO) read-a-thon takes place in March of 2008. Individuals, schools and businesses alike are encouraged to sign up and participate by reading as much as they can while raising money and support for Oregon Literacy's valuable programs and services. Read more.

If you are with the press and would like to cover Oregon Literacy in any way, please contact Elizabeth Raymond at 503-244-3898 or elizabeth@oregonliteracy.org.