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 am to 11:00 am The 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 Fall Tutor Training has brought us a great new batch of volunteer tutors! If you are interested in tutoring, you are welcome to join our waiting list for training in Spring 2026. Please email tacoma.literacy@gmail.com
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Our spring training program will take place in February of 2026. Training will consist of
Saturday, February 7, 2026, in-person in University Place from about 9 am until 2 pm
Six online sessions, 1.5 hours each, on Tuesdays and Thursdays (February 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, and 26, 2026)
Saturday, February 28, 2026, 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 email 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.
November 25, 2025; 6:30 pm
January 27, 2026; 6:30 pm
March 24, 2026; 6:30 pm
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 house:
Saturday, December 6th, 2025 at 9:30 am
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 or Pat Murlless, jdmurlless@aol.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.
7:00 pm on Thursdays
Social Events
Our Fourth Annual Summer Picnic was held in August 2025 and was a wonderful success! We enjoyed fantastic weather, great company, and delicious food. The kids enjoyed face painting, as well!