A lovely Afternoon Tea is being planned in recognition of National Literacy Day. Special guest authors are John M. Poswall, author of LAWYERS CLASS OF 69 and Patricia Newman, author of JINGLE THE BRASS. There will be a raffle with many wonderfulprizes. Proceeds support English as a Second Language, One on One Tutoring for Adults & Family Literacy Program 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. El Dorado County Main Library, 345 Fair Lane, Placerville. The tickets are available from any Literacy Action Council member or at the Library Front Desk. Reservations are required for the Tea. A $25.00 donation is requested for the Tea. For more information contact: Barbara Raines, Literacy Action Council Executive Director (530) 621-5723
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