Try Scrabble tourney to promote literacy

• Anyone who likes to play Scrabble will soon have the opportunity to promote literacy by simply playing the game. The Danville (Illinois) Area Community College Reader's Route will sponsor its fifth annual War of the Words Scrabble for Literacy Tournament on April 24 at the college.
  

  World-class Scrabble player Marty Gabriel is organizing the event for the third year. "Three levels of competition will be offered this year, which will enable players at any level to compete," Gabriel said. "If they enjoy words and like to compete in tournaments, then they should consider trying Scrabble."
  

  The money raised through the tournament will go toward a DACC scholarship fund for GED students, as well as for supplies for tutors and students. Louise Free, who recruits and trains the Reader's Route volunteers, said 112 adult students have been tutored so far this year by 37 volunteers. Trish Walters, the fundraiser's chairperson and also a volunteer tutor for the Reader's Route program, said the goal this year is to raise $2,000. Read more in the Commercial-News
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