{"id":60850,"date":"2017-10-14T08:58:31","date_gmt":"2017-10-14T12:58:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.owegopennysaver.com\/PS\/?p=60850"},"modified":"2017-10-14T08:58:31","modified_gmt":"2017-10-14T12:58:31","slug":"literacy-volunteers-of-broome-tioga-to-celebrate-50-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.owegopennysaver.com\/PS\/2017\/10\/14\/literacy-volunteers-of-broome-tioga-to-celebrate-50-years\/","title":{"rendered":"Literacy Volunteers of Broome-Tioga to celebrate 50 years"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Since 1967, Literacy Volunteers of Broome-Tioga Counties (LVBTC) has helped adults in the community build brighter futures for themselves and their families. To recognize their 50th anniversary milestone, the organization will host the \u201cLiteracy Lights the Way\u201d Gala on Oct. 21, at the American Legion Post 89 in Vestal.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The event begins at 1:30 p.m. and features a buffet luncheon, motivational speaker and author Craig Boykin, and a program that highlights the organization\u2019s achievements.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFifty years ago, Literacy Volunteers of Broome-Tioga Counties joined what would soon become a nationwide initiative to help improve the literacy and basic skills of adults,\u201d said Kristen Gordon-Pier, executive director of LVBTC. \u201cWe have served thousands of adults and helped build literacy in Broome and Tioga Counties.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>To purchase a 50th Anniversary Gala ticket or for further information, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/broometiogaliteracy.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">broometiogaliteracy.org\/<\/a> or contact Literacy Volunteers at (607) 778-6406.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Since 1967, Literacy Volunteers of Broome-Tioga Counties (LVBTC) has helped adults in the community build brighter futures for themselves and their families. 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