OAKLAND LITERACY COUNCIL ANNUAL BENEFIT DINNER BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MICH, October 1, 2013. The Oakland Literacy Council—a  nonprofit group providing free literacy training to adult residents of Oakland County—will hold its 24th annual “Ex Libris” fundraising banquet on Wednesday, October 23 at the Village Club in Bloomfield Hills, beginning at 6:30. According to Council President Judy Lindstrom, “Ex Libris is the primary fundraising event for the Council and is essential to our educational program. We are the only nonprofit 501c3 organization providing free one-on-one literacy training in Oakland County.   Hundreds of our volunteer trained tutors help students to lead more fulfilling and productive lives. Since 1984, we’ve assisted some 12,000 students, including those learning English as a second language as well as English speakers working to improve their reading and writing skills.”   This year’s featured speaker will be Tim Skubick, who is well-known for his public television program, “Off the Record,” aired locally on Detroit and Flint/CMU public TV. Tim is a long-standing member of the Michigan’s Capitol Press Corps and covers the capitol for WWJ News Radio 950, WJBK-TV-2, and sixty Michigan Radio Network Stations.  In addition, Tim has written two books, been awarded four Emmys, and is a member of the Michigan Journalism and Broadcast Hall of Fame.      Everyone interested in literacy is invited to “Ex Libris.” Benefactor tickets are available for $175 and patron tickets for $125.  Sponsorships begin at $500 and include special recognition and other sponsor benefits.  Call 248-253-1617 or email info@oaklandliteracy.net for more information on dinner tickets or sponsorships. ###