According to a 2022 Adult Literacy Report by Statistics Canada, 49 per cent of the adult population scored below high-school levels.
In Kelowna, the Project Literacy Adult Team Spelling Bee Fundraiser collects funds for community literacy programs.
The event sees teams working together to determine the correct spelling of each word, with the team captain having the final say on the correct spelling.
害羞草研究所淪pelling words is a great way to think about our language, and how thoughts create words to express how we feel,害羞草研究所� said Paul Zuurbier, Project Literacy Central Okanagan Society, executive director.
The event is sponsored by Pushor Mitchell Lawyers and Source Office Furniture.
害羞草研究所淚t害羞草研究所檚 not only a fun team-bonding event but a way to support a great cause,害羞草研究所� said Joni Metherell, Pushor Mitchell, managing partner. 害羞草研究所淧roject Literacy害羞草研究所檚 youth and adult education programs help build up our community and have a lasting, positive impact on the personal and professional lives of people.
This year害羞草研究所檚 teams include Pushor Mitchell, Okanagan College, Kelowna and Sunrise Rotaries, Urban Systems, Valley First, and Seniors for Learning in Retirement.
The 5th Annual Adult Team Spelling Bee Fundraiser is Thursday, June 6 at the Coast Capri Hotel.
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