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"Once you learn to read, you will be forever free." |
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Our Mission Statement The goal of the Ozarks Literacy Council is to increase literacy in Southwest Missouri by providing free tutoring and learning services to those unable to read, write or compute at levels necessary to function fully and contribute successfully on the job, in their communities and in society as a whole. |
Fundraising Events Raising funds, fun and awareness in the community call 886-5499 for more details on how you can participate. Summer 2004 Trivia Challenge The third annual Trivia Night is shaping up to be more challenging than last year's event! Get your team together now and start sharpening your minds! Come in costume for fun! Doors open: 5:30 p.m.; Event begins: 6:30 p.m. Tickets $25. per person. Tables of eight will compete and win prizes...even a prize for last place! Location: Knights of Columbus Hall (2340 West Grand) Date: July 2004 (Day TBA) Time: 5:30 to 8:00 For More Information: 886-5499 Pizza Bowl V - 2004 On the Tuesday before Super Bowl Sunday, the best pizza vendors in Springfield and Nixa will help support literacy in the Ozarks by facing off to decide who will be the next Super Bowl Champion...of Pizza! Enjoy some pizza. Hang out with your friends and cast your vote for the Best Pizza in Town. Location: Remingtons (1655 West Republic Road ) Date: Tuesday, January 27th (Week Before Super Bowl Sunday) Time: 5:30 to 9:00 For More Information: 886-5499 Words and Pictures Art Exhibit September 8th, 2002, OLC began another community event -- an annual art show focused on the theme of reading. The inaugural event featured the photography of Randy Bacon on display at the home of Rob and Sally Baird. Following the Gala Opening at the Bairds', these wonderful Images of Reading will go on display at various galleries and sites around town. Location: TBA Date: TBA Time: TBA For More Information: 886-5499
Photograph by Randy Bacon |
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