Literacy Outreach

Meat pie, fruit pie, cream pie and more! Learn to make the perfect crust for your dream pie. On Saturday, December 7, 2013 from 10:00 – 2:00 p.m. Local food safety experts, Carla Farrand and Deb Martin, will be teaching participants the secrets to making perfect pastries just in time for the holidays. Taste lots […]

After a summer long capital campaign, work has begun to replace Literacy Outreach’s roof. Two volunteers have been working tirelessly to beat the winter weather and get the roof replaced. Thanks Dan and Brent!

We have known for years that U.S. kids weren’t keeping up with their peers internationally.  Now we know adults are not keeping up either. The Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Education, released data on adult competencies in the United States as compared to 32 other countries worldwide. […]

Snow dusting the canyon walls and leaves changing colors set the scene for a fast race at the Glenwood Canyon Shuffle Race for Literacy on Saturday, October 5. With a blistering time of 1:16:37, Kevin Donoher of Grand Junction led the field of runners finishing first in the half marathon. Local runner Josh Hejtmanek finished […]

Glenwood Canyon Shuffle Race for Literacy Shuffle the deck and shuffle your feet at the Glenwood Canyon Shuffle Race for Literacy to benefit those struggling to read.  This half-marathon or 5K course meanders on the bike path in the scenic Glenwood Canyon on Oct. 5.  Walk, run or just take your chance on choosing the […]

Literacy Outreach <http://literacyoutreach.org/> has moved into a new building that was given to the organization by an anonymous donor. The organization has moved to 1127 School St. in Glenwood Springs. The Garfield County Library <http://www.garfieldlibraries.org/> housed the organization in the Glenwood Springs Library for more than 26 years, and the two organizations continue to have […]

A mother’s reading level is the single greatest determinant in her child’s academic success. Thank you to all Moms everywhere for  passing on the gift of learning. Happy Mother’s Day!  (photo courtesy of Walter Gallacher)

Literacy Outreach passed their final fire inspection this week.  We are hoping to get our certificate of occupancy on Friday.  This means we could move as soon as next week.  If you know of someone willing to schlep boxes or who has a truck, have them contact Martha at 970-945-5282. Please mark your calendars for May […]