Project Literacy offers a variety of programs in addition to confidential one-on-one tutoring.
Our English for Spanish Speakers class meets weekly at 5:30 at our office and is a chance for native Spanish speakers to learn to read and write English. All skill levels are welcome. 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, text 434-483-7994.
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!
The Cauldron, Two Witches own food truck, will be open and so will the delicious samplings from the brewery itself!
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.
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 Captain Cook on Piney Forest Road. All are welcome, but you do need to register. Email us at projectliteracydanville@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.
Here’s your chance to learn a relaxing hobby! This class is not for experienced needle artists; it’s for those who’ve never picked up a crochet hook. You will learn how to create a beautiful pumpkin for your Thanksgiving table or to give to a friend. As with all Commune `a Tea classes, the supplies you need are provided free! We’ll meet in our office at West Main Baptist Church.
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.
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 will meet each Tuesday evening in February at 11:00 am.
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.
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 (February 14th, 21st, and 28th) for an hour or so. 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 projectliteracydanville@gmail.
