TALC Schedules and Events
FREE English Classes
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Our Sumner classes meet every Tuesday at the Sumner Family Center. The Beginner and Intermediate courses meet at 9:00 am to 11:00 am. The Advanced-Intermediate course meets at 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Please note that the Sumner classes will not meet on several Tuesdays during the holiday season.
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Our Parkland class meets every Wednesday at 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm through at the Pierce County Library in Parkland. Please note that the Parkland class will not meet on several Wednesdays during the holiday season.
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We are working on establishing more classes throughout Pierce County. If you’d like to see a class in your area, we would like to know where we are needed! Please contact us and let us know!
Tutor Training
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Our spring training program brought us 14 new tutors! We are so grateful to have their help!
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Our spring training program will take place in September-October of 2026. Training will consist of
Initial Saturday, in-person in University Place from about 9 am until 2 pm
Six online sessions, 1.5 hours each, on Tuesdays and Thursdays for 3 weeks
Concluding Saturday, in-person in University Place from about 9 am until 1 pm
Please note that the online sessions are held on Zoom and will require a stable internet connection to participate.
If you would like to inquire about signing up for training in Spring, please visit our Tutors page.
Board and Member Meetings
These meetings are by email invitation for our members to connect and discuss the latest news. We currently meet using Zoom.
If you are not receiving meeting invitations and you think you should be, contact us at tacoma.literacy@gmail.com.
May 26, 2026; 6:30 pm
September 22, 2026; 6:30 pm
November 24, 2026; 6:30 pm
TALC Library & Social Meet-ups
The TALC library is located in University Place. Library days are also a great opportunity to socialize and exchange information and tips. The library will be open for the following open houses:
Saturday, May 16, 2026 (9:30-11am)
Saturday, June 20, 2026 (9:30-11am)
Additional library and social meet-ups will be scheduled for 2026. RSVP’s for library hours are appreciated so we know if you are coming. RSVP to Alma Newgard, anewgard22@gmail.com.
TALC Talks
TALC Talks are informational seminars about literacy-related topics. They are offered several times per year and are generally held on Zoom. If you have a suggestion or a topic you’d like to hear about it, please let us know!
Invites for TALC Talks are provided via email. Contact tacoma.literacy@gmail.com if you’d like to be invited to the discussions!
Conversation Nights for ESL Learners
Join us on Zoom for conversation practice with native English speakers and other ESL students! If you would like to join us, please email Latonya Bailey at latonyaclassroom@gmail.com.
7:30 pm on Saturdays
Social Events
Our Fifth Annual Summer Picnic will be held on Sunday, August 23rd, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Some food will be provided. Please bring a dish to share! All volunteers, learners, and family members are welcome to attend! You will be asked to RSVP through your tutor in early August. Look to your tutor and the JOTS newsletter for more information!