FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 27, 2010
Taos BRAWL III-D at KTAOS Solar Center to Benefit The Literacy Center at UNM Taos
The Taos Broads Regional Arm Wrestling League has taken a long break since their last bout in January of this year, but they’re proud and pleased to announce that they’re back and ready to slam down again. This time half the money raised will go to The Literacy Center at UNM Taos.
Taos BRAWL III-D is scheduled for Saturday, November 13th inside the Pavilion at the KTAOS Solar Center. The Station Bar opens at 5pm, BRAWLBucks (used to “bet” and vote on the wrestler of your choice) will be sold starting at 7pm, and the Bout begins at 8pm.
Eight local arm wrestlers, including Eva Destruction, Sister Bad Habit, Mommie Dearest and Miss
ARMerica, will appear in all their splashy splendor and gory glory and go womano a wom
ano until the third round, when the winner is awarded the Championship Belt. Then the Pavilion will turn into a dance hall, with live DJ music by Lacuna.
Despite some adult themes and language, Taos BRAWL III-D will be an all-ages event, and rightly so, says Susan Nuss, founder of Taos BRAWL.
“We thought it would only be right to allow all ages to come and help raise money for The Literacy Center at UNM Taos, because the services they provide to young and older adults in our community, from ages 16 to 78, benefit all of us, no matter what age.” Indeed, literate parents are the most important determining factor of children’s literacy levels.
The Literacy Center at UNM Taos not only provides GED preparation classes and an English as a Second Language program, but they also offer Adult Literacy assistance, for anything from applying for a job, writing a resume or starting a business, to using the internet. One local resident even enlisted their help in order to be able to read to her grandchildren.
“I don’t think people accomplish big goals alone,” says Judy Hofer, Director of The Literacy Center. “That’s why we’re here. All of our services are free of charge, and if you’re not getting the support you need out in the world, you’ll definitely get it here.”
Julie Armenta, 46 and a former Literacy Center student now celebrating her successful passing of the GED, agrees.
“I couldn’t have done this without everybody here. From the day I
left school, I knew about this program, but you have to put a lot of pride aside just to walk through that door. Any people who couldn’t ‘fit into the box’ at school have to take it upon themselves to do this. But once I walked in, I was welcomed by everybody. It’s even changed my opinion of young people today, because some of my fellow students have blown me away with their kindness and support!”
Armenta continues to volunteer her time to The Literacy Center because she knows from her experience that “support travels.”
Taos BRAWL III-D will be a fun-filled opportunity for residents of all ages to show their support for The Literacy Center at UNM Taos, and for Working Class Theatre, which produces socially relevant plays for the Taos community. All money raised will be divided between the two organizations.
Admission is $5 and BRAWLbucks, used to “bet” and vote on the wrestler of your choice, are 2 for $1. Taos BRAWL T shirts will also be for sale at the event.
Contact Information:
Susan Nuss
PO Box 173, Taos NM, 87571
(575)751-8205
snuss@siriusware.com
Arm wrestler Mommie Dearest practices her grip with Literacy Center student Jeremy Archuleta, while fellow student Alberto Trujillo and arm wrestler Hot Flash cheer them on. Photo by Dancer Dearing.
