Thursday, March 24, 2011

The Great Grown-Up Spelling Bee to Benefit Study Connection in Fort Wayne

The Great Grown-Up Spelling Bee is a fun team event to benefit Study Connection in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Teams of three work together in spelling rounds and are eliminated by misspelling a word. The winners of each spelling round will advance to a champion's round for the chance to win the coveted Honeycomb Trophy. Spell check, which allow teams a second or third chance to spell a word correctly, are available for purchase.

Registration for the event is due by Friday, April 22. Individuals must be 21 years of age or older. Cost to participate is $150 per team. Spell checks are available for $60 for the first, $120 for the second and $240 for the third.

Sponsorships are also available, ranging from $100-$5,000.

Contact the Fort Wayne Community Schools' Community Programs Department at 260-467-8810 or e-mail Sharon.Callender@fwcs.k12.in.us for more information on signing up as a sponsor or to register for the event.

When: Friday, May 13, 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Where:  Fort Wayne Museum of Art - Downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana
Admission: $20 at the door
Event Registration: Due by April 22, 2011