By Literacy on April 10, 2012
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You don’t have to be good at trivia to support the Literacy Program. It’s all in good fun. Sample trivia to topics and questions appear below.
Dale Julin, news anchor from KSBW TV, has once again generously offered to emcee this fun community event.
The Trivia Challenge consists of three rounds: qualifying, semi-final and final (if there are ties, there is a sudden death round). Each team sits at a card table with notepads and pencils. The master of ceremonies tells teams how many seconds they will have to respond to questions within that round. The emcee then reads a question to all teams at the same time. The teams then huddle together and decide on their answer which is written and circled on the team leader’s notepad. Reviewers then check each team’s answer and give one point for each correct answer. There is no penalty for wrong answers.
Meanwhile, spectators cheer for the teams and have fun answering the questions on their pads. After each round, the Judges tally the scores and let everyone know which teams are qualified to compete in the next round. Team members who don’t qualify simply join the spectators.
The top three teams receive Trivia Challenge Champion plaques. The first place team also gets a perpetual plaque for one year which is passed to next year’s top winner and gets listed under the annual winners on this website.
Sample Trivia Topics:
Geography, literature, history, movies, pop culture, music, politics, science, television, sports, and general knowledge areas.
Sample Trivia Questions:
A. Who was the male lead in the movie North by Northwest?
B. Nassau is the capital of what island group?
C. What architect designed the pyramid outside the Louvre?
Go to the Team Registration page for the trivia answers.
For full rules read the Trivia Challenge Contest Rules
Download the 2012 Brochure (PDF)»
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By Christine on March 26, 2012
Thank you for attending the Kitchen Tour in support of the Literacy Program. Your contribution will make a substantial impact on the lives of adult English language learners.
You are helping to bolstering the confidence of individuals like Charo who was afraid to interact with others in public because she was embarrassed by her English skills.
With on-going support for a volunteer tutor, Charo no longer has to worry about answering the phone, buying groceries, riding the bus, talking with a neighbor, or resolving the simple things of life.
Please know that your contribution will help fund the educational goals of motivated individuals such as Charo.
We look forward to seeing you on Sunday April 22nd from 12-4:30PM.
Please pick up your booklet at the home of 144 Palisades Ave, Santa Cruz 95062 anytime between 12-3PM on the day of the event.
Feel free to contact the Literacy Program Office with any additional questions at 831-427-5077.
Return to the Kitchen Tour Page | Visit the Literacy Program Page
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By Christine on March 13, 2012
Step out to show your support for the mental health community by dining at the Bittersweet Bistro on Tues. March 26 from 3- 9PM.
33% of the proceeds from your meal will directly support Community Connection, our program devoted to assisting adults with psychiatric disabilities and their families in achieving greater independence and an improved quality of life as members of the community. We will additionally host a raffle with fabulous prizes.
Bittersweet Bistro-Deer Park Shopping Center
787 Rio Del Mar Blvd Aptos, CA 95003
831-662-9799
www.bittersweetbistro.com
Bar opens at 3PM and dinner is served between 5:30-9PM
Be sure to let your server know you are supporting Community Connection when you arrive.
Can’t make it but still want to support the invaluable work of Community Connection- Donate Here
To learn more about Community Connection and our family of mental health programs visit www.ccsantacruz.org
Questions?- Contact Connie Tanner at 831-425-8132
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By Christine on March 12, 2012
Cat In the Hat Extravaganza – A Celebration of Reading and YouthSERVE Volunteer Tutor Training Event
Thursday, March 15 2012
3:45-5:15 PM
Neary Lagoon Family Partnership Enrichment Room
81 Chestnut St. Santa Cruz CA 95060
YouthSERVE is celebrating Dr. Seuss’ birthday and spreading the joy of reading through volunteer service! Please join us for an exciting opportunity to celebrate literacy and help kids who are struggling to read.
Sign up as a Youth Volunteer
Download the Event Flyer
Event Schedule:
3:45PM- 4:00PM- A visit from the Cat in the Hat
4:00PM -4:20PM – Dr. Seuss Read-Alouds & Festive Snacks – YouthSERVE volunteers will read aloud to kids from Dr. Seuss Books or their favorite books from childhood.
4:30PM- 5:15PM- Tutoring Through Games: Youth Tutor Training -youth volunteers are encouraged to stay for a Volunteer Tutor Training facilitated by experienced elementary educator, Andria Gordon (who will be dressing as the Cat in the Hat)
Once youth have attended the training, they will be ready to volunteer at YouthSERVE’s weekly drop-in youth tutoring projects Monday and Thursday afternoons from 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM at the Neary Lagoon Homework Club. Parents are encouraged to fill out the YouthSERVE permission form for each youth participant if they haven’t attended a YouthSERVE event previously. Permission forms will also be available at the event. Please join us for the celebration, read aloud and training and step up to spread the love of reading!
* Youth volunteers are encouraged to dress up if they want to and bring their favorite Dr. Seuss book, or favorite book from childhood to read to kids*
Questions? – Contact Youthserve Program Coordinator Jacob at 831-427-5066 or email ys@scvolunteercenter.org
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