Literacy Luncheon on Oct. 20
Below is a video of last year’s Literacy Luncheon, featuring Clyde Edgerton. This year’s luncheon promises to be just as much fun. Don’t miss out! Visit the Literacy Luncheon registration page and buy your tickets now.
Fall for Literacy Luncheon
Find out more about this fun and important event, and how you can attend.
Spring for Literacy Luncheon
Tickets are now on sale for the 8th Annual Spring for Literacy Luncheon, which will take place on April 19. This year, beloved author Clyde Edgerton will read a short story, discuss its genesis and how it became the first chapter of a novel-in-progress, and maybe even sing a couple of songs for us. You […]
A Great Event in Siler City
On September 9, 2017, seventy people came together to improve literacy in Chatham County, and had a great time doing it. They attended the Fall for Literacy Luncheon at the Siler City Country Club and enjoyed a delicious lunch and an entertaining program of speakers. Adult learner Alma Tovar spoke movingly about what further education has […]
Luncheon a Huge Success
The Spring for Literacy luncheon at Governors Club on Thursday, April 20 was a huge success. 180 people were on hand to support Chatham Literacy and enjoy the delicious lunch and the entertaining program of speakers. Best-selling author Lee Smith was a delightful speaker. She read an essay from her latest book, a personal memoir titled Dimestore, […]
‘Spring for Literacy’ features Lee Smith
Award-winning author Lee Smith will share stories from her popular new memoir at Chatham Literacy’s 7th annual Spring for Literacy Luncheon in April. You can register now for this event, which will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 20, at Governors Club in northern Chatham County. Ms. Smith has written 17 books […]
A fabulous ‘Spring’
We are grateful to everyone who sponsored, attended, and helped with the 6th annual Spring for Literacy luncheon. The event at Governors Club drew nearly 200 Chatham Literacy supporters and raised $15,000 to help fund our free adult literacy programs. Special thanks to author Daniel Wallace, who offered great insights about writing and style, and to […]
An Interview with Daniel Wallace
by Ed Neely Daniel Wallace was the featured speaker at the 6th Annual Spring for Literacy Luncheon at the Governors Club clubhouse on April 6. He is the author of five novels, including “Big Fish” (1998), “Ray in Reverse” (2000), “The Watermelon King” (2003), “Mr. Sebastian and the Negro Magician” (2007), and most recently “The […]
2016 Chatham Literacy Luncheon
Chatham Literacy has set the date for its annual Literacy Luncheon. Mark your calendar to join us at Governors Club on April 6 from 11 AM to 2 PM. We are very excited to have Daniel Wallace as our guest speaker. Mr. Wallace is the author of “Big Fish” and several other excellent books. Tickets […]
Thank you!
Our 5th annual Spring for Literacy luncheon was a huge success, with 169 people attending. A hearty thanks to our featured guests, author Jill McCorkle and adult learner Katerina Sinha, who inspired us; to our generous sponsors and donors; to all who attended, and to the hard-working team of volunteers who put the event together. […]