TALC Schedules and Events
FREE English Classes
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Our Sumner classes meet every Tuesday at the Sumner Family Center. The Basics and Beginner courses meet at 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The Intermediate course meets at 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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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.
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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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Fall Tutor Training has brought us a fabulous batch of new tutors to help spread literacy in Pierce County. We are so glad they have joined us!
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Our next training program for new tutors will be offered in the spring of 2025. It is typically offered in March to April. The training takes place over the course of three weeks and involves two Saturdays in person as well as six weekday evenings online.
Check back here for more updates. If you are interested in joining us, you can get on the list at any time by emailing tacoma.literacy@gmail.com.
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.
September 17, 2024; 6:30 pm
November 26, 2024; 6:30 pm
TALC Library Open
The TALC library is located at Community of Christ Church, 6912 40th St. W, University Place. The library will be open for the following open house:
December 7th, 2025, 9:30 am to 11:00 am
RSVP’s for library hours are appreciated so we know if you are coming. RSVP to Alma Newgard, anewgard22@gmail.com or PatMurlless, jdmurlless@aol.com.
TALC Talks
If you are interested in presenting to TALC members about a literacy-based topic, please contact tacoma.literacy@gmail.com to let us know!
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.
7:00 pm on Thursdays
Social Events
Our Third Annual Summer Picnic was graced with perfect weather! We enjoyed the rare chance to see so many tutors, learners, and family members all in one place. We will be planning another picnic for the summer of 2025, so check back here!