Planned in recognition of National Literacy Day. Proceeds support English as a Second Language, One on One Tutoring for Adults & Family Literacy Program. TBA 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. For more information contact: Barbara Raines, Literacy Action Council Executive Director (530) 621-5723
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