Catch the spelling bee buzz at the CBPL Foundation's 12th Annual Adult Spelling Bee Fundraiser! If you want to compete (or spectate!) at the April 12 event, tickets are available for purchase at Coos Bay Library. The $30 entry ticket includes brunch nibbles, coffee, and no-host bar along with plenty of merriment and probably words you have never had to spell in your life. Friends, families, and lexophiles are encouraged to join the fun by cheering on their favorite team, joining the 50/50 raffle, or purchasing raffle tickets for various bee-themed gift baskets. In between rounds, audience challenges for prizes and glory will add to the festivities. For more information, call 541-269-1101 or visit https://www.coosbaylibrary.org/event/spellingbee2026