adult reading center pearland: Come Out for Story Time at the HEB Plus In Pearland Read 3 Event - 09/11/11 09:17 AM
Come Out for Story Time at the H-E-B plus! Read 3 Event  
H-E-B is launching a statewide early childhood literacy initiative called Read 3.  The program focuses on improving kinder readiness in children under age five by encouraging parents and grandparents to read to their kids at least 3 times a week.  The program also supports efforts to increase the circulation of children's books by making them more affordable and accessible to Texans in need.   Come out and join your neighborhood H-E-B plus! and H-E-Buddy as they host story time with the Adult Reading Center's Board Members and staff.  Along with … (0 comments)

adult reading center pearland: Spotlight on The Adult Reading Center in Pearland, TX - 08/25/11 02:32 PM
Spotlight on The Adult Reading Center
 
 Did you know that one in five adults in the Houston Metropolitan area are unable to read this sentence?
In fact, more than 50% of adults in the labor force of Texas function at the two lowest literacy levels. Eleven million U.S. adults — about one in 20 — have such poor English skills that they cannot carry on a basic conversation. Furthermore, the American Medical Association reports that 46% of adults cannot read and follow medical instructions. The number one predictor of school success for a child is the parent’s education. These are … (0 comments)

adult reading center pearland: "Putt it" on Your Calendar: 2nd Annual Links for Literacy Golf Tournament! - 08/25/11 01:18 PM
Putt It on Your Calendar - October 28, 2011 2nd Annual Links for Literacy Golf Tournament  
 
After such a successful event last year, the Adult Reading Center has decided to hold the 2nd Annual Links for Literacy Golf Tournament on Friday, October 28, 2011, at the Club at Country Place Golf Course in Pearland. All proceeds raised support the programs at the Adult Reading Center whose mission is to provide free instruction to adults with limited English literacy skills.  This event promises to be challenging, exciting and truly enjoyable!
Registration beginning at 10:30 a.m. and a shotgun start at 12:00 … (0 comments)

adult reading center pearland: Community Forum for Immigration & Citizenship Workshop - 05/12/11 01:06 PM
Community Forum for Immigration & Citizenship Workshop
WHEN: Saturday, June 4, 2011; 10 am - 12 pm
WHERE: Epiphany Lutheran Church
5515 Broadway, Pearland, TX 77581
On Saturday, June 4, 2011, Neighborhood Centers, Inc is hosting a community forum on immigration & citizenship will be held at Epiphany Lutheran Church in Pearland.  This is a great opportunity for non-U.S. citizens as local attorneys and immigration specialists will be on hand to speak on the rights and responsibilities of citizens, the HPD policies and current immigration issues.  There will also be several community organizations present such as the Adult Reading Center who … (2 comments)

adult reading center pearland: Wordless Wednesday: The Red Hat Literacy Luncheon - 03/30/11 09:34 AM
I have the distinct honor of serving on the Board of Directors for the Adult Reading Center (a non-profit, United Way organization) in Pearland, Texas.  The Adult Reading Center's mission is to provide free instruction to adults with low literacy skills.  Each year, we put on the Red Hat Literacy Luncheon which raises money for the Adult Reading Center. This is on of my favorite events! Over 400 people gather to support the Reading Center. Here are a few pictures from  this year's luncheon which was held on Thursday, March 24, 2011

A picture of the hall after it was … (3 comments)

adult reading center pearland: Red Hat Literacy Luncheon - March 24th - 02/17/11 07:20 AM
If you've been on my blog long enough, you know how important the Adult Reading Center is to me.  The Adult Reading Center in Pearland provides free instruction to adults with low literacy skills.  The Center helps so many people - in fact - in January alone there were over 60 people who started the process to start a class.  The Reading Center recently had to hire a few more teacher just to keep up with the educational demand of adults in the area who desire to learn how to read.
For the past seven years, the Adult Reading Center has … (0 comments)

adult reading center pearland: Save The Date - 8th Annual Red Hat Literacy Luncheon on March 24th - 01/25/11 12:11 PM
Save the date for 8th Annual Red Hat Literacy Luncheon on March 24, 2011!  This event is always so much fun! Over 250 people attend each year and all funds raised benefit the Adult Reading Center and help them provide free instruction to adults with low literacy skills. 
For more information visit www.adultreadingcenter.org.
Hope to see you there!

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adult reading center pearland: Give the Gift of Literacy this Holiday Season! - 12/07/10 12:49 PM

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adult reading center pearland: Links For Literacy Golf Tournament Benefiting the Adult Reading Center - 09/29/10 12:22 PM
Links For Literacy Golf Tournament Benefiting the Adult Reading Center
 

 
WHEN: November 1st
WHERE: The Club at Country Place
3123 Flower Field Lane
Pearland, TX
 
The Adult Reading Center in Pearland is hosting Links for Literacy Golf Tournament November 1st at the Club at Country Place.  All proceeds raised will benefit the Adult Reading Center.
The mission of the Adult Reading Center is to provide free instruction to adults with limited English literacy skills.  The Adult Reading Center provides a nurturing environment that improves reading, writing and basic communication skills in order to help … (1 comments)

adult reading center pearland: Save The Date: The Adult Reading Center's Annual Used Book Sale is Sept. 17-18 - 08/02/10 03:01 PM

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