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The frequency of a learning experience. For example, Reading Partners students receive twice weekly tutoring for maximum growth.

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Reading Partners 2015 celebrity spelling bee

September 2, 2015

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Join us on November 19 for a fun-filled evening of spelling (and misspelling) to benefit Reading Partners Sacramento.

Teams composed of sponsor representatives, local celebrities, and Reading Partners tutors will take the stage. With audience support, each team will battle it out to see which team takes home the 2015 Spelling Bee title!

For more information about sponsorship opportunities or event ticketing, please contact Virginia Isble at virginia.isble@readingpartners.org.

When: Thursday, November 19, 2015 6-9 pm

Where: The Center at 2300, 2300 Sierra Boulevard, Sacramento 95825

Schedule of events:

  • 6-7 pm  – Cocktails and silent auction
  • 7-8:15 pm – Spelling bee
  • 8:15 pm – Silent auction ends
  • 9 pm – Bee winner named, event ends

Special guests and spellers: Featuring on-air talent from KXTV ABC10, Supervisor Phil Serna, Sacramento Metro Chamber President and CEO Peter Tateishi, Uptown Studios Founder and Owner Tina Reynolds, and more!

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Thanks to our sponsors:

  • Official app sponsor of the 2015 Spelling Bee is wimZr

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wimZr, Sacramento based mobile application, is the official mobile app of Reading Partners event on November 19! Please download wimZr for free and add the event “Reading Partners.” With the app you will be able to talk to attendees, Reading Partners staff, and special guests, see the event details and stay up-to-date, view the event guest list, and donate to Reading Partners!

  • Super speller sponsor: Weaver Tsai Family Fund

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