2nd Annual Adult Spelling Bee
When: Thursday, April 24, 2008, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: First Presbyterian Church (Dallas), 408 Park Avenue, Dallas
Age limit: 18+
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Proceeds from this fun filled event benefit the Adult and Family Literacy and ESL programs of LIFT. For over 46 years LIFT has been teaching adults to read at no cost to the student.
Teams of three will compete for the coveted traveling trophy and the chance to be named Stellar Spellers. The cost to enter a team is $500 and includes team entry fee, lunch for ten, prizes and the knowledge that you are helping to raise the adult literacy rates in North Texas. Event Sponsorships are also available. For more information, visit the LIFT webpage or contact Leslie Clay, Director of Community Development at 214.824.2000, ext. 230 or leslieclay@lfit-texas.org.
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Some nearby drink specials on April 24th
- The Bone: 5 pm - 8 pm: $2 wells, $2 drafts; 9 pm -2 am: $2.50 Featured Martini
- Press Box Grill: 5 pm - 7 pm: $2 Coors Light & Miller Light drafts, $6 Coors Light & Miller Light pitchers, $3.50 wells, $4 calls / $5 appetizers
- West End Pub: 4 pm - 7 pm: $2.50 - $4 drafts, $3 wells, $4 call drinks, $4.25 margaritas, $3.50 wine
- Deep Sushi: 5 pm - 7 pm: $3 wells, 1/2 off beer, discount sake / 1/2 off sushi
- Elbow Room: 3 pm - 8 pm: $1 Pabst Blue Ribbon, $2.50 domestics, $3.50 premium beers and $3 wells
Some nearby restaurants
- Dallas Fish Market
- Francis Simun's Macrobiotic
- Beyond The Box
- Charlie Palmer at the Joule
- NM Cafe (Dallas)
Some nearby events on April 24th
- Where's Papa Ray's Money, Naomi Bruton Main Stage, 8 p.m.
- Dallas Wine and Food Festival 2008: Rising Stars Chef's Dinner, Nasher Sculpture Center, 7 p.m.
- Blacklisted, The Redblood Club (Closed), 7 p.m.
- Marc Broussard, House of Blues, 8 p.m.
- Chelsea Flor / Brenda Panneton, Opening Bell Coffee (South Side), 8 p.m.
Event posted March 20, 2008
Last updated March 20, 2008
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