A Grown-up Spelling Bee for a Good Cause

By Mary Boyle

The mention of a Spelling Bee may bring back middle school memories, but the Adult Literacy Center of Ozaukee's Spelling Bee on Saturday, September 9th, from 6-10 p.m. promises to be a grown-up evening of fun.  

A fundraiser for ALC, the Bee is both a team competition between corporate and community teams and a spectator sport, with dinner catered by Out & Out of Cedarburg, dessert by Sugar Buns, a cash bar hosted by the Mequon Sunrise Rotary, and other activities in the mix.  The last team standing wins.

Mitch Teich, Executive Producer and co-host  of Milwaukee Public Radio's "Lake Effect" will serve as the master of ceremonies, as well as the Bee word pronouncer for the event, which takes place at the Reuter Pavilion in Mequon's Rotary Park, located at 4100 Highland Road.

Event organizers are still looking for teams of three, as well as two judges, and even has two pre-paid teams reserved for teachers, librarians, or area non-profits who are in need of support, thanks to a generous community member.  Spectators are also needed and welcome.  Early Bird registration has been extended to July 31st, and registration forms are available from the website: https://www.adultliteracyoz.org

The ALC Spelling Bee's Gold Presenting sponsor is the Nicholas Family Foundation; Bronze sponsors: Aurora Health Care, Inc; LaBudde Group; Coerper-Maurer Foundation; and Sommer's Automotive.  Additional sponsorship opportunities are available, and donations can be made at the ALC website.  For more information, contact Celeste Giunta, Interim Executive Director, at 262.546.0020, or by email at [email protected].

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