Lavonia Chamber, DDA Sponsoring a Spelling Bee This Saturday

The Lavonia Chamber of Commerce and the Lavonia Downtown Development are joining together to sponsor a back-to-school supply drive and lots of donations have already come in.

And to make it a fun and learning event, DDA Director Vivian Young announced they are also sponsoring a spelling bee at the Lavonia Welcome Center for ages 8-12 this Saturday.

The spelling bee begins at 2p Saturday.

In order to enter, contestants must donate one school item such as a notebook, pack of pencils, etc.

Prizes will be awarded to the winners and there will be light refreshments.

The public is also invited to come and cheer contestants on and again, the price of admission to be in the audience is also a school item to donate.

For more information, you can contact the DDA and Welcome Center office at 706-356-5725, or the Lavonia Chamber office at 706-356-8202.