Saturday, February 4

Upland City Library

Literacy News

Seeking and Training Adult Literacy Tutors

New Tutor Orientation ~ Tuesday, August 23, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in Rancho Cucamonga Tutor Training ~ Tuesday, August 30, 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Rancho Cucamonga ~ Wednesday, August 31, 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Rancho Cucamonga To attend the training workshops for potential literacy tutors, please pre-register by Monday, August 29, 5 p.m., with the Adult Literacy Program, (909) 931-4212. In this workshop, volunteers learn about instructional methods and materials for adult students. The Literacy Tutor Orientation on August 23 is the highly recommended requisite to the Literacy Tutor Training workshops.

10th Annual Literacy Trivia Bee & Silent Auction raises $4,673!

Dashing in his tuxedo, Master of Ceremonies Bob Cable of Cable Airport presided over an entertaining evening of brain teasers and tacos at the 10th Annual Literacy Trivia Bee & Silent Auction on April 28. Judges Tom Thomas and Dr. Loren Sanchez awarded points for correct answers, team flair, and fan support in the form of Bee Bucks. Congratulations to the returning champions, the Upland Highlanders, sponsored by Mrs. Kay Sanchez, for winning the 2011 Trivia Bee! Many thanks to the other contenders: Attitude Adjustment, sponsored by Dr. Kenneth Myers, San Antonio Chiropractic Center; The Solar Gods, sponsored by RCC Solar; The Thinking Crew of Upland’s Finance Dept. and The University of LaVerne Leopards, both sponsored by Interim City Manager Stephen Dunn. The Library is also grateful to all who donated goods, services, and funds:

Naomi Aidoo Jim Coiner Nursery
Ann-Marie Biden La Palmita
Boomers Coffeehouse Latta Interiors
Boomers! Family Fun Center Los Angeles Dodgers
Brandt Family Winery Massage Envy
Bob Cable Massages by Janice Rutz
Caffe Allegro Molly’s Souper
California Computer Schools Bonnie Peel
Chili's, Rancho Cucamonga Purvis Gallery
Christophe’s Restaurant and Lounge Qdoba Mexican Grill
Claro’s Italian Market Gracie Reyes
Wyndee Clements Roclord Studio Photography
Costco, Montclair San Biagio’s New York Pizza
Cucamonga Quakes The Sideboard
The Diamond Center, Claremont Soroptimists of the Foothills
Doubletree Hotel, Ontario Spaggi's Restaurant
John Elway’s Crown Toyota Pat Stacey
Keri Johnson Stater Bros. Market
Joseph Filippi Winery Maria Sunio
Fitness 19 Marci Thornhill
Celeste Fong Thread at Work
Friends of the Upland Library Ufuria
Graber Olive House Upland Fire Department
Graziano’s Vince’s Spaghetti
Hair Connection, Claremont Walmart
Thanks to all the participants, we raised $4,673 for the Adult Literacy program!