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Literacy tutoring program returning

Posted: 10 Apr 2010 12:21 AM PDT

By Tanya Sierra, UNION-TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER

Saturday, April 10, 2010 at 12:05 a.m.

DETAILS

English and literacy tutor training

When: 10 a.m. today and April 17

Where: South Chula Vista Library, 389 Orange Ave.

More information: Charles Ross, (619) 422-1481.

CHULA VISTA — Chula Vista's library lost its 20-year-old literacy program, one of its jewel projects that taught adults to read, nearly four years ago.

Today, the library is partnering with the Laubach Literacy Council of San Diego County to bring the volunteer program back for low-skill readers and non-English speakers. Laubach is providing the training and materials, and Chula Vista is providing the branch library as the site.

The library is seeking volunteers who would like to teach English and basic literacy skills; it is offering a two-day training session beginning at 10 a.m. today and April 17. Volunteers are asked to commit to two hours a week for six months. Each volunteer will be partnered with a student.

The training is several hours each Saturday with lunch included.

In the past, Chula Vista's program focused on reading skills and tutored 1,500 adults and 500 children. The Laubach program will focus more on English skills, said Diana Ysla, the literacy coordinator for the Chula Vista Library system. Those who need help with reading will still get it, she said.

"This is what people need to survive," Ysla said. "Being more literate can help people find jobs."

Chula Vista's previous literacy program forged bonds so strong that when it closed teachers and learners still met to continue their sessions, Ysla said.

Gilbert Sandoval Jr., for example, learned to read at the Chula Vista library in 1996 when he was 50. He kept in touch with program members and eventually began tutoring at the National City library, where he coaches four students.

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Starwood Studios would offer place for musical recitals, academic tutoring

Posted: 09 Apr 2010 10:48 PM PDT

Bill Conrad, bconrad@acnpapers.com

Starwood Studios, located at the Offices at Byron Nelson, may soon be open to the public if a zoning change request is approved by planning and zoning and the Southlake City Council.

The offices, located at 630 E. Southlake Blvd, mainly consist of office suites, according to Debra Edmondson, general counsel for the buildings owners, Thomas Steven and Company, who spoke at a SPIN No. 7 meeting March 22.

Starwood Studios was formed when a former tenant, the Southlake Training Center, moved out last summer. The 4,300-square-foot space was converted to Starwood Studios and is currently used by the buildings tenants for parties and recitals. If the zoning change is approved, the studio could be rented to the general public.

Edmondson was clear that the only changes to the building would be in its usage.

No changes will be made to the outside of the building or to the building's parking, said Edmondson. The only changes will be made to what is going on inside.

Starwood Studios would only operate after regular business hours and would have several uses such as after-school tutoring, seminars, office parties and receptions. The room features couches, big screen televisions and a DJ booth.

This would be a unique little space that Southlake really doesn't have, said Edmondson. We have been using this for our tenants, but this will allow us to offer it during the evening and weekend hours to the general public.

Edmondson said she believes the studios would have a capacity of 100-125 people, but that number could be adjusted in order to keep within the parking regulations.

Another tenant already in the building, Hall Music Productions, would also put the studio to good use.

David Hall, a Carroll High School graduate and owner of Hall Music Productions, said the studios would be a great addition to Southlake.

There are so many kids in Southlake that write songs and create music and they don't have any outlet for that whatsoever, said Hall. Having a night each week where the kids can get together and perform for the public would be really great for the community. The only outlet they have now is all the way in Dallas in places such as Deep Ellum. We need to give them a venue for their creativity.

Hall has been teaching music lessons for 10 years in Southlake and said he offers lessons in all musical areas, including guitar, drums, singing and songwriting.

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