Community Spelling Bee Buzzes Back Into New Hope-Solebury

NEW HOPE, PA — The Community Spelling Bee, an exciting fundraiser benefiting The Free Library of New Hope & Solebury, returns to New Hope-Solebury High School’s Buck Theater on Friday, Sept. 27, at 7 p.m.

Hosted by the library’s board of trustees, this spell-binding event is free to attend. In lieu of tickets, attendees are invited to donate to their favorite teams by giving to their “honey pot” at the entrance to the theater.

The competition features 20 teams of three each, competing in groups of four by rounds. The winning team from each “swarm” advances to a final showdown that determines the top spellers in town.

Participating teams this year include the reigning champion 2022 team, as well as representatives from Solebury Township Board of Supervisors, New Hope Borough Council, New Hope-Solebury Board of School Directors, and Cordus Mundi male a cappella group. Local families, friends, clubs, and friends of the library will also be joining the fun.

The Spelling Bee wraps up the library’s "Buzzathon," a weeklong celebration filled with entertaining programming and fundraising activities. The festivities kick off at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21 with a Bananagrams Tournament at the library. Participants can join for a $10 entry fee, and the winner will receive a prize donated by JaZams toy store in Peddler’s Village.

Additionally, there will be free programming at the library, including a Beekeeper’s 101 info session on Sept. 23 with the Bucks County Beekeepers Association, including a demonstration hive! - and Planting a Pollinator-Friendly Garden on Sept. 25 with Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve experts.

For more information about the Spelling Bee, to support a team, or to register for Buzzathon activities, visit nhslibrary.org/spelling-bee-2024.

The Community Spelling Bee is generously sponsored by McCaffrey’s Food Markets, Royal Bank of Canada, First National Bank of Newtown, Mid-Atlantic Equine, Rockwood Wealth Management, and Golden Blossom Honey.

Proceeds from the Buzzathon and Bee support The Free Library of New Hope & Solebury’s operating fund.