Literacy Network Takes A Night Off To Enjoy Food, Drink, Tango, And Its Successes
On Saturday, Sept. 9, the Literacy Network (LitNet) celebrated its vibrant and diverse community with a night filled with food, drinks, and tango at Berkshire Botanical Garden. The event honored Bill Dunlaevy, retired CEO and chairman of Legacy Bank and Legacy Bancorp, for his commitment to LitNet and his eight years of service to the Board of Directors. Learners, tutors, and their supporters mingled among two food trucks and an outdoor tent, decorated with brightly colored lanterns and oversized paper flowers. Cocktail hour featured margaritas, quesadillas, flautas, and arepas prepared by Yuri’s Kitchen, Crazy Arepas, and La Chalupa Y La Enchilada. Guests were then treated to a tango demonstration by local dancers.
LitNet provides over 200 individuals with tutoring in English, U.S. citizenship preparation, and adult basic education. The majority of the organization’s clients are immigrants from Central and South America. At the event, LitNet tutors and learners provided reflections on their transformative relationships and the impact of their work together.
Seated: LitNet’s First Generation College Coordinator Deisy Escobar, Bibiana Pineda, Maria Mejia from the Family Resource Center, and Manuel Rivera
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