Remember the joys of reading a book that opened the world beyond your room for the first time, or a poem that
stirred your emotions? Fifty-one percent of the adult population here in Macon County struggle with illiteracy. . This
means a significant number of our fellow community members cannot even complete a job application, not to mention
enjoy the experiences of reading that we all take for granted.
Every day the Literacy Council of Highlands works hard to break the cycle of illiteracy here in our community. We
help those who want to reach beyond their existing world by teaching them to read and comprehend so that they may
participate in the mainstream of society. We are a small charity with a big job! Your financial support keeps our
programs strong and effective as we continue our mission “To Enrich Lives through Literacy on the Highlands
Plateau”. Together, we do make a difference!
The Literacy Council of Highlands is partnering with the Highlands Community Players for our second annual event,
Loving Literacy: A Premier Gala. This event will be Wednesday, August 19, 2007 at the Performing Arts Center. It will
include an exclusive premier showing of the hilarious play “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum”,
food and wine before the curtain opens, drawing for gifts, and conclude with coffee and dessert while mingling with
the actors. This is the major fund raising event for the Literacy Council of Highlands. The money raised from this
event will allow us to continue to provide our services to the over 150 students we work with each year. Please join
us in breaking the cycle of illiteracy on the Highlands Plateau. Opportunities include:
Patron I want to attend $125.00 per ticket
Best Seller $500.00 package
2 Premier seats and acknowledgement in the program
National Book Award $1000.00 package
4 Premier seats and acknowledgement in the program
Pulitzer Prize $1500.00 package
6 Premier seats and acknowledgement in the program
First Edition $2500.00 package
8 Front row seats and acknowledgement in the program
Editor Unable to attend, but would like to contribute
We look forward to hearing from you with positive news. Please call Melody Mendez for more information at 526-9938
ext. 240. Visit our website www.highlandsliteracy.org
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