CLARKSVILLE, TN – Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Montgomery County will host its Grown-Up Spelling Bee fundraiser on Tuesday, Sept. 27, from 6-9 p.m. at the Customs House Museum, located at 200 S. 2nd St.
The event is presented by Two Rivers Electric. Proceeds from the event will support early childhood literacy in Clarksville-Mongomery County by providing free books to children under 5.
During this adults-only event, guests can watch teams of grown-ups compete to be the top spellers in Montgomery County! Bee prepared for a night of laughs when bribes are made as the words get more and more difficult.
Tickets are now on sale and include food and alcohol (21+ only). The evening will be hosted by emcees Valerie Guzman (United Way of Greater Clarksville) and Ryan Bowie (Roxy Regional Theatre) with Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts, County Trustee Kimberly Wiggins, Circuit Court Judge Katy Olita and Circuit Court Judge Joel Wallace serving as the judges.
Tickets may also be purchased during business hours at the office of Allstate Agent Alexis Goines, located at 1604 Madison St., Suite A.
Sponsorships and teams for the bee are still available at a variety of levels. If you are interested in forming a team, please contact Laura Hoffman at laura@clarksville.org or text 931-217-3332.
The Imagination Library requires donations from community members like you to continue providing free books for children ages birth to five years old in Montgomery County. If you would like to donate or make a pledge, visit the Imagination Library of Montgomery County page to spread the joy of reading and learning to local children. Parents can sign their children up for the free book program online.