Community Corner: Wordplay 2026

Community Corner: Wordplay 2026

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Rebecca Thomas from Literacy Volunteers of Charlottesville/Albemarle stopped by The Morning Mixtape today to talk about the 2026 edition of Wordplay, the annual trivia fundraiser. It’s happening Thursday, April 23, at the Paramount Theater. To join a team, buy an audience ticket, or to get involved with the Literacy Volunteers, visit https://literacyforall.org.

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