Last Chance to Register for RACE FOR A CAUSE!
October 9, 2012 at 10:30 AM | Posted in AmeriCorps, Announcements, Class, Development, ESOL, Family Learning, Student Stories, Teaching, Tutoring, Volunteers | Leave a commentTags: 1 Mile Fun Run, 8k, acumen solutions, alumni, AmeriCorps, americorps partners, announcement, Announcements, arlington race, Basic Adult Literacy, Boy and Girls Club, Children, community, Fairfax Education, family event, family fun, Family Learning, for love of children, friends, give, giving, Greenbrier Learning Center, James Lee Community Center, literacy, literacy council, literacy council of northern virginia, local superheroes, north quincy street, October 14th, Our Daily Bread, race for a cause, run for local charities, run or walk, select the non-profit of your choice, students, The Reading Connection, the women's center, the women's centert, united for d.c., Volunteer, volunteers, you get to be a superhero too, young playwright's theatre
Don’t miss your chance to sign up to support the Literacy Council of Northern Virginia for the Acumen Solutions™ Race for a Cause 8K and 1 Mile Fun Run, which takes place this Sunday, October 14, 2012, in Arlington.
This a great event with a “super” post race event, which includes yummy food from Anita’s, Chidogo’s, and Whole Foods, as well as fun kids activities AND awesome raffle prizes for “big” kids (must be present to win)! Come support our local Superheroes. We encourage you to sport your favorite “superhero” attire! Don’t have a cape? Acumen Solutions will also be providing capes to all youth registrants!
We still need 40 registrants to be eligible for race proceeds. YOU can help us reach our goal! Join our walking literacy team?
Not in town? Sponsor a friend or family member as a runner! Every donation – big or small – helps support our cause. Please call or email Suzie Eaton (seaton@lcnv.org) with any questions and go to www.theraceforacause.com to sign up!
Registration Costs
- 8k: $35 through October 13
- $40 Race Day
- 1 Mile Fun Run: $20 Youth (no shirt; gift will be provided!);$35 Adult (8k technical T-shirt)
Registration Packet Pickup @ Potomac River Running Store, Arlington:
- Friday October 12, 4-8 pm
- Saturday October 13, 11 am – 4 pm
- Sunday October 14 (Race Day), 6:30 am – 7:30 am
Literacy Council of Northern Virginia
2855 Annandale Road
Falls Church, Va 22042
(703)237-0866
www.LCNV.org
LCNV’s Golden Reunion is this Sunday!
August 23, 2012 at 1:47 PM | Posted in AmeriCorps, Announcements, Class, Development, ESOL, Family Learning, Student Stories, Teaching, Tutoring, Volunteers | Leave a commentTags: 50th anniversary, alumni, AmeriCorps, americorps partners, annandale, anne poad, anne spear, announcement, Announcements, annual meeting, audrey lipps, avis black, Basic Adult Literacy, becca lipps, Beverly M. Newport Memorial Fund, bobby joe small, Class, community, Development, doris addo, elsa angell, Ernst Community Cultural Center, ESOL, family event, Family Learning, friends, giving, Golden Reunion, jan auerbach, jean sweeney, jeannie baliles, jessica raines, juana merlo, july 1, karen lezny, LCNV, lcnv learners, literacy, literacy council, literacy council of northern virginia, literacy services, little river turnpike, Loudon Literacy, mary hollinghead, mary hollingshead, northern virginia community college, Posted in Teaching, program and reception, rebekah bundang, recognition meeting, rena baker, ruth hansen, sarah jaggar, student stories, Sunday, teaching, thank you!, tutoring, virginia literacy foundation, Volunteer, volunteers, Volunteers | Leave a comment Tags: 2012
Please join the Literacy Council of Northern Virginia this Sunday for our
Celebrating 50 years of promoting literacy!
Reconnect with old friends, students, tutors, teachers, and supporters. Hear about the impact the Council has had on the lives of both instructors and learners. Learn how the Council has evolved to support the changing needs of the community. Program begins at 4 PM and will be followed by a reception.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 26, 2012 │ 4 PM to 7PM
Northern Virginia Community College │ Ernst Community Cultural Center
8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA 22003
Complimentary Program and Reception │ Dress Casual │ Free Parking
RSVP to 703-237-0866 or info@lcnv.org
Supporting LCNV: BeanTree’s Love of Literacy
July 25, 2012 at 1:24 PM | Posted in AmeriCorps, Announcements, Class, Development, ESOL, Family Learning, Student Stories, Teaching, Tutoring, Uncategorized, Volunteers | Leave a commentTags: americorps partners, BeanTree, BeanTree Learning, Children, Children's Books, Class, community, creative campus for children, creative campus for literacy, Development, family, family event, family fun, Family Learning, family literacy, jennifer bower, lcnv learners, literacy, literacy council, literacy council of northern virginia, Loudon Literacy, love of literacy, oatland plantation, teaching, teaching strategies, thank you!, tracy gilliam
This past spring, Carisa Pineda and Serife Turkol attended the 7th Annual BeanTree Learning Family Picnic at Oatlands Plantation in Leesburg. More than 400 new books were donated by families of students attending BeanTree Learning as part of the school’s 4th Annual “Love of Literacy” Campaign to benefit families served by the Literacy Council of Northern Virginia, and the Loudoun Literacy Council. The 200 books received by the Literacy Council are very high quality titles that included many board books which are often expensive for our program to purchase. The Family Learning Program will give these books away to the families we serve.
This is the second time the Literacy Council has received such a generous donation from BeanTree. Many thanks are due the BeanTree families who provided the books and a special thanks to Jennifer Bower, the owner of BeanTree, as well as Tracy Gilliam for coordinating the donation.
Founded in 2003, BeanTree Learning is a privately owned and operated Creative Campus for Children developed by Jennifer Bower.
Carisa Coburn Pineda
Family Learning Specialist
Literacy Council of Northern Virginia
2855 Annandale Road
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 237-0866
www.lcnv.org
Making LCNV’s 50th Events Happen
June 28, 2012 at 12:14 PM | Posted in AmeriCorps, Announcements, Class, Development, ESOL, Family Learning, Student Stories, Teaching, Tutoring, Volunteers | Leave a commentTags: 2012, 50th anniversary, alumni, AmeriCorps, americorps partners, annandale, anne poad, anne spear, announcement, Announcements, annual meeting, audrey lipps, avis black, Basic Adult Literacy, becca lipps, Beverly M. Newport Memorial Fund, bobby joe small, Class, community, Development, doris addo, elsa angell, Ernst Community Cultural Center, ESOL, family event, Family Learning, Family Learning | Leave a comment Edit this post Tags: give, friends, giving, Golden Reunion, jan auerbach, jean sweeney, jeannie baliles, jessica raines, juana merlo, july 1, karen lezny, LCNV, lcnv learners, literacy, literacy council, literacy council of northern virginia, literacy services, little river turnpike, Loudon Literacy, mary hollinghead, mary hollingshead, northern virginia community college, Posted in Teaching, program and reception, rebekah bundang, recognition meeting, rena baker, ruth hansen, sarah jaggar, student stories, Sunday, teaching, thank you!, tutoring, virginia literacy foundation, Volunteer, volunteers, Volunteers | Leave a comment Edit this post Tags: 50 years of literacy, Volunteers | Leave a comment Edit this post Tags: 50th
Literacy Council of Northern Virginia Golden Reunion is just days away. This event, which highlights the impact the Council has had on the lives of both instructors and learners, would not have been possible without the help of the Golden Reunion Committee and the 50th Anniversary Planning Committee. The Literacy Council extends a big thank you to the following individuals for all their hard work:
Audrey Lipps, Golden Reunion Committee Chair
Golden Reunion Volunteers: Doris Addo; Rena Baker ; Fatima El Amrani; Ruth Hansen; Mary Hollingshead ; Sarah (Sally) Jaggar ; Karen Lezny ; Becca Lipps ; Juana Merlo ; Jessica Raines ; Bobby Joe Small; Anne Spear ; Robin Walker ; Ron Wise ; and Michael Wolff
Jan Auerbach, 50th Anniversary Events Chair
50th Anniversary Planning Committee: Elsa Angell; Rena Baker; Avis Black; Rebekah Bundang; Mary Hollingshead; Anne Poad; and Jean Sweeney.
Come to the LCNV’s Golden Reunion and join us in honoring students, volunteers, and our exceptional partners. This is one event you won’t want to miss! Event Details follow:
SUNDAY, JULY 1, 2012 │ 4 PM to 7PM
Northern Virginia Community College │ Ernst Community Cultural Center
8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA 22003
Complimentary Program and Reception │ Dress Casual │ Free Parking
RSVP to 703-237-0866 or info@lcnv.org
LCNV’s Golden Reunion: Recognizing Exceptional Partners
June 26, 2012 at 1:43 PM | Posted in AmeriCorps, Announcements, Class, Development, ESOL, Family Learning, Student Stories, Teaching, Tutoring, Volunteers | Leave a commentTags: 2012, 50th anniversary, alumni, AmeriCorps, americorps partners, annandale, announcement, Announcements, annual meeting, Basic Adult Literacy, Beverly M. Newport Memorial Fund, Class, community, Development, Ernst Community Cultural Center, ESOL, family event, Family Learning, friends, give, giving, Golden Reunion, jeannie baliles, july 1, LCNV, lcnv learners, literacy, literacy council, literacy council of northern virginia, literacy services, little river turnpike, Loudon Literacy, northern virginia community college, program and reception, recognition meeting, student stories, Sunday, teaching, thank you!, tutoring, virginia literacy foundation, Volunteer, volunteers, Volunteers | Leave a comment Edit this post Tags: 50 years of literacy, Volunteers | Leave a comment Edit this post Tags: 50th
The Literacy Council of Northern Virginia is hosting its Golden Reunion this Sunday! This is a great opportunity to reconnect with old and new friends, and hear about the impact the Council has had on the lives of both instructors and learners. LCNV will recognize students and volunteers, as well as exceptional partners who have consistently supported our mission.
This year, LCNV is proud to recognize the Beverly M. Newport Memorial Fund and the Virginia Literacy Foundation. Read on to learn how these organizations have impacted LCNV and furthered our mission.
The Beverly M. Newport Memorial Fund has played a critical role in the development and success of the Literacy Council of Northern Virginia. The organization first made a generous gift in 1999, which established the Family Learning Program; this gift was then matched by the Freddie Mac Foundation. This launched what is today one of LCNV’s most sought after adult English language classes for parents of school aged children. The Student Scholarship and Advancement Fund, a restricted account to support exclusively those learners who cannot afford classroom, tutoring or book fees, was made possible by the support of the Beverly M. Newport Memorial Fund, as well as personal contributions from Bill Newport. Operating like a university financial aid fund, this fund provides about 37% of adults financial assistance to LCNV’s programs.
It is evidenced in its history that the Virginia Literacy Foundation believes in partnerships and collaboration. It has long been a partner with the Literacy Council of Northern Virginia for over fifteen years, contributing more than $100,000 to support literacy and language education. In addition, the Foundation provides ongoing support in program improvement, technology and professional development through special grants, training workshops, and the annual Virginia Literacy Leadership Conference. The Literacy Council of Northern Virginia is an active participant in all of their programs.
Come to the LCNV’s Golden Reunion and join us in honoring students, volunteers, and our exceptional partners. Event Details follow:
SUNDAY, JULY 1, 2012 │ 4 PM to 7PM
Northern Virginia Community College │ Ernst Community Cultural Center
8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA 22003
Complimentary Program and Reception │ Dress Casual │ Free Parking
RSVP to 703-237-0866 or info@lcnv.org
LCNV’s Golden Reunion Guest Speaker: Jeannie Baliles
June 20, 2012 at 8:01 AM | Posted in AmeriCorps, Announcements, Class, Development, ESOL, Family Learning, Student Stories, Teaching, Tutoring, Volunteers | Leave a commentTags: 50th, 50th anniversary, alumni, AmeriCorps, americorps partners, annandale, announcement, Announcements, annual meeting, Basic Adult Literacy, Class, community, Development, Ernst Community Cultural Center, ESOL, family event, Family Learning, friends, give, giving, Golden Reunion, jeannie baliles, LCNV, lcnv learners, literacy, literacy council, literacy council of northern virginia, literacy services, little river turnpike, Loudon Literacy, northern virginia community college, program and reception, recognition meeting, student stories, teaching, thank you!, tutoring, virginia literacy foundation, Volunteer, volunteers, Volunteers | Leave a comment Edit this post Tags: 50 years of literacy
The Literacy Council of Northern Virginia is kicking off its 50th year with its Golden Reunion! The theme for the 2012 Golden Reunion is Celebrating Literacy: My Celebrations, Big and Small. Jeannie Baliles will be LCNV’s guest speaker.
Jeannie McPherson Patterson Baliles can be recognized for many contributions, but for anyone associated with adult education and literacy, Jeannie is our hero. Jeannie’s major effort when she became Virginia’s First Lady in 1986 was fighting illiteracy in the Commonwealth, and she has been fighting for adult education every since. Her real passion is for the community-based literacy organizations, like the Literacy Council of Northern Virginia, because of their efforts to reach and teach those adults at the lowest literacy levels, but she also believes strongly in partnerships and collaborations. She established the Virginia Literacy Foundation in 1986, an organization that provides financial and technical support to literacy organizations throughout Virginia, working collaboratively with Virginia’s Office of Adult Education. This effective partnership has strengthened adult education services and promoted a continuum of adult education model from very basic literacy and language education to GED success. Jeannie continues to serve as the organization’s Chair of the Board, and is initiating new projects in Family Literacy, Workplace Skills Development, and Technology in Education. As the field of adult education and literacy has grown and changed, so has the support and training of the Virginia Literacy Foundation under the visionary leadership of Jeannie Baliles. We are so grateful to have her at the helm.
Jeannie Baliles was born in North Carolina and raised near Baltimore. She took her undergraduate and graduate degrees in history from Washington College and Wesleyan University. She started her professional career as a history teacher and taught until she became a mother. She has two grown children, Laura and Jonathan.
LCNV will also hold a panel discussion with current and former teachers, tutors, and students. Come and reconnect with old friends and hear about the impact the Council has had on the lives of both instructors and learners. Learn how the Council has evolved to support the changing needs of the community. Event details follow:
SUNDAY, JULY 1, 2012 │ 4 PM to 7PM
Northern Virginia Community College │ Ernst Community Cultural Center
8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA 22003
Complimentary Program and Reception │ Dress Casual │ Free Parking
RSVP to 703-237-0866 or info@lcnv.org
You’re Invited to LCNV’s Golden Reunion!
June 19, 2012 at 10:00 AM | Posted in AmeriCorps, Announcements, Class, Development, ESOL, Family Learning, Student Stories, Teaching, Tutoring, Volunteers | Leave a commentTags: 50 years of literacy, 50th, 50th anniversary, alumni, AmeriCorps, americorps partners, annandale, announcement, annual meeting, Basic Adult Literacy, community, Development, Ernst Community Cultural Center, family event, friends, give, giving, Golden Reunion, LCNV, lcnv learners, literacy, literacy council, literacy council of northern virginia, literacy services, little river turnpike, Loudon Literacy, northern virginia community college, program and reception, recognition meeting, student stories, thank you!, Volunteer, volunteers
Please join the Literacy Council of Northern Virginia for our
Celebrating 50 years of promoting literacy!
Reconnect with old friends, students, tutors, teachers, and supporters. Hear about the impact the Council has had on the lives of both instructors and learners. Learn how the Council has evolved to support the changing needs of the community. Program begins at 4 PM and will be followed by a reception.
SUNDAY, JULY 1, 2012 │ 4 PM to 7PM
Northern Virginia Community College – Ernst Community Cultural Center
8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA 22003
Complimentary Program and Reception │ Dress Casual │ Free Parking
RSVP to 703-237-0866 or info@lcnv.org
Chef José Andrés Celebrates Literacy with LCNV
April 24, 2012 at 1:04 PM | Posted in AmeriCorps, Announcements, Class, Development, ESOL, Family Learning, Student Stories, Teaching, Tutoring, Volunteers | 1 CommentTags: 100 most influential people in the World., alumni, AmeriCorps, americorps partners, announcement, april 3, Basic Adult Literacy, celebrity chef, celebrity chef jose andres, community, D.C. Central Kitchen, Dave Eggers, David Baldacci, DC Central Kitchen, family, family event, Fresh Start Catering, give, giving, Golden Reunion, James Lee Community Center, Jose Andres, july 1, LCNV, lcnv learners, LCNV's Golden Reunion, literacy, literacy council, Literacy means business, Loudon Literacy, masonic temple, masonic temple of alexandria, One for the Books, professional development, Ric Edelman, Robert Egger, student stories, students, thank you!, TIME, Time magazine, Volunteer, volunteers
Chef Jose Andrés is featured in Time magazine. Photo by Peter Hapak
The Literacy Council of Northern Virginia is celebrating its 50th year in a really big way! We’ve planned three events: The Golden Reunion (July 1, 2012); One for the Books (October 3, 2012); and Literacy Means Business (April 2012).
Celebrity Chef José Andrés will be a special guest at our gala event, One for the Books! One for the Books will be hosted at the Masonic Temple in Alexandria. Special guests also include award-winning author David Baldacci, and prominent financier Ric Edelman. Robert Egger, President of D.C. Central Kitchen, will be serving as Master of Ceremonies, highlighting the importance of literacy in all aspects of life.
Recently, Chef Jose Andrés was featured in Time magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in the World. In addition to being a phenomenal chef, Andrés is an advocate and fundraiser for D.C. Central Kitchen, whose Fresh Start Catering will be catering One for the Books. Take a moment to read the feature and find out why Andrés is so influential and inspiring.
Mark your Calendars. One for the Books takes place on October 3rd of this year, but LCNV will be hosting its Golden Reunion this July 1st, at the Ernst Community Cultural Center in Annandale. See old and new LCNV faces. Hear from LCNV volunteers and students, whose stories will inspire you. For more information: 703-237-0866 or info@lcnv.org.
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Race for a Cause is this Sunday!
October 12, 2012 at 3:29 PM | Posted in AmeriCorps, Announcements, Class, Development, ESOL, Family Learning, Student Stories, Teaching, Tutoring, Volunteers | Leave a commentTags: 1 Mile Fun Run, 8k, acumen solutions, alumni, AmeriCorps, americorps partners, announcement, Announcements, arlington race, Basic Adult Literacy, Biggest Loser, Boy and Girls Club, Children, Class, community, Development, ESOL, Fairfax Education, family event, family fun, Family Learning, Family Learning | Leave a comment Edit this post Tags: give, for love of children, friends, giving, Greenbrier Learning Center, James Lee Community Center, literacy, literacy council, literacy council of northern virginia, local superheroes, north quincy street, October 14th, Our Daily Bread, race for a cause, run for local charities, run or walk, select the non-profit of your choice, Sione Fa, student stories, students, The Reading Connection, the women's center, the women's centert, tutoring, united for d.c., Volunteer, volunteers, you get to be a superhero too, young playwright's theatre
Online registration is closed BUT you can still sign up in person at the Potomac River Running store in Arlington; don’t forget to select the Literacy Council of Northern Virginia as your charity. If you go to Potomac River Running today and sign up, you could meet Sione Fa from The Biggest Loser!
Packet pickup and registration times follow:
The race will be just off Quincy Street at the intersection of Quincy and Wilson Blvd; use the Potomac River Running Store (3924 Wilson Blvd) as your “address”. Participants will warm up at approximately 7:40 AM, with guest Sione Fa. The 8k race starts at 8:00 AM. The Fun Run will start at approximately 8:06 AM. There will be a fun post event, which includes good food and a raffle prize give away.
Come support local Superheroes like the Literacy Council – costumes are encouraged! Acumen Solutions will provide capes to all youth registrants!
Hope to see you this Sunday.
Literacy Council of Northern Virginia
2855 Annandale Road
Falls Church, Va 22042
(703)237-0866
www.LCNV.org