Bee a cheerleader at literacy event

The theme for the Eighth Annual DeKalb County Community Spelling Bee, which raises funds for literacy grants to local groups and individuals, is “Support Literacy �” Bee a Cheerleader.”

Spelling Bee DeKalb/Sycamore Altrusa Chronicle News Group Newspapers in Education With support from Verizon Thursday: Doors open at 6 p.m.; practice rounds at 6:30 p.m.; Bee at 7 p.m. Best Western Inn & Suites in DeKalb Admission: $3 for spectators