FREE Adult Literacy Tutoring and HiSET Preparation
for the Greater Plymouth / Bristol / Lincoln areas of New Hampshire

The Community Spelling Bee is a FUNdraising event to support Pemi-Baker Literacy.  Pemi-Baker Literacy is a privately funded, non-profit organization dedicated to the improvement of individual literacy skills in the greater Plymouth, Bristol and Lincoln areas. We currently offer FREE, one-to-one tutoring and small classes for adults in reading, writing, math, English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL/ESL), preparation for the High School Equivalency Test (HiSET/GED) and basic computer skills. 

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BE AN EVENT SPONSOR

• Individuals, organizations and businesses are invited to sponsor our Community Spelling Bee.

• Donations are tax deductible.

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ORGANIZE A TEAM

• Spelling teams of three (3) may register online or by completing the online registration form and paying the registration fee.

• Anyone over the age of 15 is eligible to participate.

• Pemi-Baker Literacy board and staff are not eligible to participate.

• The number of teams is limited so sign up early to secure your spot early!

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     REGISTRATION — Closes October 11

          Early Bird Registration — $45 by September

          Registration — $60 after September 27

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• SOLICIT SPONSORS

• Team members are asked to raise sponsorship money for their team from the local community or far flung friends and family. A sponsorship form is included to record funds raised via cash or check. The form and money raised will be collected at the door the night of the event. 

• Facebook Fundraiser — Create a fundraiser with Pemi-Baker Literacy as the beneficiary. Click here.

• EARN REWARDS

• “GET OUT OF JAIL FREE” Card — If your team raises $200 or more BEFORE the event you will receive a pass for one misspelled word in the preliminary rounds!

• REDEMPTION — The team who raises the most sponsorship money DURING THE EVENT will also have a chance at redemption in the final spelling round!

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• WIN PRIZES

• Winning Spelling Team

• Best Dressed Team

• Most Sponsorship Money Raised Overall

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CHEER ON A TEAM

• Tickets to the event are $20 per person and cover admission, hors d’ouevres buffet and dessert buffet. A cash bar will also be available the night of the event.

• Advance tickets can be purchased at the Pemi-Baker Literacy office at Whole Village or at The UPS Store on Main Street  Any remaining tickets will be sold at the door the night of the event.

 Sponsorships, registration fees, tickets and all donations are tax-deductible.