2016 Unplug & Play Schedule

During Unplug & Play Family Literacy Week in January each year, children and their families are encouraged to disconnect from electronics and spend more time playing and interacting with each… Continue reading 2016 Unplug & Play Schedule

2016 Jam the GM

The 2016 Jam the GM Children’s Book Drive takes place throughout the month of January.  LASS is challenging community members, businesses, organizations, and schools to “Jam the GM” with donations… Continue reading 2016 Jam the GM

Christmas Letters Workshop for Seniors

LASS is offering a series of technology workshops for seniors in Blind Bay. This upcoming session is on Christmas Letters. [floated align=”center”] Christmas Letters Workshop Tuesday, November 24, 2015 2:30pm… Continue reading Christmas Letters Workshop for Seniors

iPads & Tablets Workshop for Seniors

LASS is offering a series of technology workshops for seniors in Blind Bay. This upcoming session is on iPads and Tablets. [floated align=”center”]iPads & Tablets Workshop Tuesday, October 20, 2015… Continue reading iPads & Tablets Workshop for Seniors

Volunteers Needed to Read with Kids

If you love to read and are interested in working with children, consider becoming a volunteer with the One to One Children’s Literacy Program. One to One reading programs take… Continue reading Volunteers Needed to Read with Kids

New Blind Bay Cyber Seniors Program

Seniors in the South Shuswap area will be able to access free one-on-one computer support starting this fall. The Literacy Alliance of the Shuswap Society (LASS), in partnership with the… Continue reading New Blind Bay Cyber Seniors Program

Cyber Seniors Program Seeks Facilitator

The Literacy Alliance of the Shuswap Society is looking to fill the position of Cyber Seniors Program Coordinator at our Salmon Arm location(s). The Cyber Seniors Program Facilitator coordinates and… Continue reading Cyber Seniors Program Seeks Facilitator

LASS is Hiring!

The Literacy Alliance of the Shuswap Society (LASS) is a non-profit charitable organization that promotes literacy in the North Okanagan-Shuswap area through awareness, collaborative partnerships, and education in order to… Continue reading LASS is Hiring!

2015 Spelling Bee Fundraiser Results

Our 2nd Annual Team Spelling Bee Fundraiser was a success! We raised over $13,000 for community literacy and had 14 teams participate. The winners, for a second year in a… Continue reading 2015 Spelling Bee Fundraiser Results

2015 Spelling Bee Fundraiser

You are invited to join LASS for our 2nd Annual Team Spelling Bee Fundraiser. Enjoy a delicious breakfast and a fun team-building challenge while supporting literacy in the North Okanagan-Shuswap. When: Friday, May… Continue reading 2015 Spelling Bee Fundraiser