The Blade’s 35th Annual Corporate and Community Spelling Bee will be held Oct. 19.

The event, taking place at the Pinnacle, 1772 Indian Wood Cir. in Maumee, will once again host spellers from organizations around the area.

Last year’s event saw teams of four participants from 25 area organizations signed up to compete for bragging rights and a nice glass trophy in support of Read for Literacy, the local learning organization that helps to spread the beauty of reading to everyone in the community.

The team from Root, a business consulting company, claimed last year’s title, while the team from the Blade came in second.  

“Remember… This is not your normal Spelling Bee!” Spelling bee organizers said in a statement. “We encourage laughter, noise makers, and team shirts! Show your team spirit and let’s make it fun until the last word is spelled.”

Doors open at 11:00 a.m. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and the competition will start following lunch. 

First Published October 9, 2023, 9:04 p.m.