Project Literacy offers a variety of programs in addition to confidential one-on-one tutoring.
Our English class for Non-Native Speakers meets weekly on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm and is for those people who want to improve their English speaking, writing, and reading skills. All skill levels are welcome. The class meets at our office at 450 West Main Street. Each week’s lesson is centered around a central theme such as food, greetings, or clothing and an activity is provided to practice these words and learn English phrases. To join the class, call our instructor at 984-484-4586.
What in the world is a JeopardBee?
Jeopardy + Bee = JeopardBee!
Think game show and childhood torture (for some of us!).
JeopardBee is an adult spelling bee in the format of the popular television game show, Jeopardy. When you add adult beverages and awards like “Most Creative Spellers” and “Most Enthusiastic Team” to the mix, you get an exciting, competitive, hilarious evening!
JeopardBee is also the major fundraiser for Project Literacy each year. On this single evening, we try to raise enough money to sustain our free tutoring program for adults for another year. Your support is not only appreciated, but quite needed.
We will have a book sale, a silent auction, a free gift card drawing for The Dog-Eared Page Bookstore and Me’s Burgers & Brews, a 50/50 raffle, and a gift card raffle with two chances to win one of two pots with $200 worth of gift cards in each!
Plus, our mascot played by the hilarious Barry Mayo will be buzzing around creating enthusiasm all evening!
This weekly book club is designed for people who read but would like help understanding what they read. Each participant is provided a copy of the current novel, a notebook, and supplies. Each week the facilitator offers a chance for people to discuss what we’re reading and a short activity designed to improve comprehension skills. Book Buds meets at the Southside Community Learning Center each Tuesday at 11:00 am. Please contact us to become part of this dynamic group.
These small group workshops give area citizens a chance to learn something new. We have offered classes in American Sign Language, creative poetry and papier mache, basket weaving from recycled materials, watercolor painting, and junk journaling. The classes are engaging and fun; they feature a literacy component as well. The workshops are free of charge but registration is required. Follow our Facebook page for announcements or join our mailing list.
Project Literacy is once again sponsoring free classes in American Sign Language. We’ll meet at our office at West Main Baptist Church for three Saturdays (April 11, 18, and 25 at 10:00 AM) for an hour or so. We also have a workshop on April 25th at 10:00 am called “Creating a Flower Press from an Old Book”. All materials and refreshments will be provided but you must register.
There will be TWO separate classes meeting each Saturday: one for absolute beginners and one for those who have some knowledge of ASL already.
To register, please email us at prolit2day@gmail.com and indicate ASL Beginner Level or ASL Intermediate.
Project Literacy has an ongoing class for those who speak Spanish and would like to be better at speaking and writing English. The class meets each Wednesday at 6:30 pm at West Main Baptist Church. The class is taking a break but will begin again on Wednesday, November 12th.
This weekly book club is designed for people who read but would like help understanding what they read. Each participant is provided a copy of the current book, a notebook, and supplies. Each week the facilitator offers a chance for people to discuss what we’re reading and a short activity designed to improve comprehension skills.
This hilarious and poignant book is the perfect way to kick off the summer months! Soon to be a feature film, this story is about what happens when a carefree uncle is tasked with keeping his niece and nephew entertained and alive!
Book Buds is a relaxing way to spend an hour with lots of laughs and entertaining discussions. Each week we focus on a clever way to better comprehend what is read.
Here’s how it works:
Project Literacy will provide all the supplies you need including the book itself. You’re free to read just the portion that’s being discussed or the entire book. Book Buds members often like to bring snacks to share, but it’s not necessary to do so.
Once you receive the book, you may start reading! You may read only the portion that’s encouraged for the first meeting or you may read the entire book.
Here’s the breakdown of our Book Buds schedule:
• We are meeting on Tuesday mornings at 11:00 and will meet until May 26th.
Project Literacy has an upcoming Conversational Spanish class for people who are interested in learning to speak Spanish and learning about Latin American cultures. The class meets May 5, 12, 19, and 26 at 5:30 PM at the Danville Public Library. Please email Project Literacy at prolit2day@gmail.com. The class is limited to 20 participants.
Join us for a Silent Supper, a chance to practice your American Sign Language skills with the deaf community! We meet each month at a local restaurant. This month, we’re meeting at Olive Garden. All are welcome, but you do need to register. Email us at prolit2day@gmail.com.
Enjoy a meal and time spent interacting with the deaf community! We ask that you use ASL, notes, phone apps, etc. to communicate or buy a $5.00 pass to use your voice. Proceeds go to Project Literacy.
On Saturday, May 16th at 10:00, we’re making the most unique pendants you’ve ever seen! Join us for the Eggshell Pendant Workshop taught by Mary Chavez, local teacher and artist. She will show us how to turn eggshells into beautiful works of wearable art.
Have you attended one of our Commune `a Tea workshops and created something you’d like us to see? Do you have a special skill you’d like to share? Do you have an interesting collection to show? It’s time for ADULT SHOW AND TELL!
Bring your item(s) and prepare a 5 minute presentation or just put out what you want us to see and let us browse. This event is an opportunity to share your hobby, your art, your collection(s), your expertise, and your joy!
Join us on Saturday, May 30th at 10:00 for refreshments and a chance to SHINE!
Come for Adult Show and Tell and stay to paint kindness rocks! On Saturday, May 30th at 11:00, we’re pleased to host the Kindness Rocks of Danville, VA group at our office. Painting and leaving beautiful rocks for strangers to find is just another way to make people happy!
Join us for a Silent Supper, a chance to practice your American Sign Language skills with the deaf community! We meet each month at a local restaurant. This month, we’re meeting at Me’s Burgers & Brews. All are welcome, but you do need to register. Email us at prolit2day@gmail.com.
Enjoy a meal and time spent interacting with the deaf community! We ask that you use ASL, notes, phone apps, etc. to communicate or buy a $5.00 pass to use your voice. Proceeds go to Project Literacy.
Our last event before summer officially begins is a workshop taught by local artist, Sherri Tuck. You’ll learn how to create your own Macrame Stone Holder Necklace. Sherri is generously providing all the materials but you are free to bring your own special gemstone if you’d like. This class will take place on Saturday, June 6th at 10:00 am.
