Scrabble 2026: A triple-letter success!

Dear friends of literacy,

Thank you for joining us last night at the 18th Annual Scrabble Tournament for Literacy! It was so wonderful to be together to enjoy an evening of fun games, delicious food, and great company. And congratulations to all our winners, including repeat grand champions, The Letter People! We'll post all the results and photos on our website soon and will continue to share pictures on our Facebook page.

2026 Scrabble Tournament Award Winners

• Most Creative Team Name - It's a Small Word After All

• Highest Scoring Word - Consonant Cravings with "baseman" (95 points)

• Round 1 Champions - The Letter People (506 points)

• Round 2 Champions - Word Smiths (446 points)

• Tournament Champions - The Letter People (906 total points)

Thanks to our event sponsors, your entire registration fee was a gift to Literacy NRV and will directly support adult learning programs throughout our community. We're still tallying final numbers but you helped us raise over $6,000 for our programs!

We'd love to hear what feedback you have for us to improve by completing this brief survey.

Mark your calendars for August 29, our Once Upon a Race: A Fantastical 5K! In the meantime, be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram for heartwarming success stories and all the latest updates. If you're interested in more information on volunteering, learning, or giving, check out our website, stop by our learning center at 195 W. Main Street in downtown Christiansburg, or give us a call at (540) 382-7262.

On behalf of the entire LNRV team, THANK YOU for supporting adult literacy education in the New River Valley!

With gratitude,

Lauren, Ginny, and the LNRV staff