Not too late to enter Sunday's $1,000 National Kids Spelling Bee in Long Beach, Calif.

THIS Sunday, March 5, 2017, 2 p.m.

Bay Shore Church sanctuary,  5100 E. The Toledo, Long Beach, Calif., 90803. Free street parking and free parking lot at the corner of Granada Ave. and Livingston Dr.

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* $20 if rec'd before March 4

* $30 if rec'd on event weekend
Register at www.KidsSpellingBee.com 

* $5 cash/per spectator, at the door

Just $5 cash at the door to spectate.

WHO MAY ENTER? 
Any adult, at least 16 years old, who is a resident or student in the United States. Seniors welcome.

2017 ENTRY FEE 
* $10 if rec'd on or before Sunday, Feb. 5

* $20 if rec'd before March 4

* $30 if rec'd on event weekend

Register now at

www.AdultSpellingBee.com.

COME WATCH 
$5 to spectate,  payable at the event, doors open at 1:15 p.m. for the National Kids Spelling Bee (contests are on the same day).

$1,000 PRIZE MONEY 

The winner will receive $500 and his/her favorite nonprofit organization, school, or place of worship will receive $500.

RULES
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www.AdultSpellingBee.com

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Justin Rudd is the founder of  Community Action Team and produces over 60 quality events within Long Beach, California, that benefit children, animals, and the environment. Raised in southeast Alabama, Justin moved to California in 1995, and he is a  one-of-a-kind leader with a passion to make a difference in his community. He works from a paper calendar, his computer, and a landline - having never owned a cellphone. With his eye on  Riley's Red Wagon Book Swap, Justin works from his living room most days - organizing his next event, inspiring people on  Facebook, and  taking time to help those in need. You can find Justin and his partner of 15 years, Ralph, eating out every night in Belmont Shores - oftentimes bringing  POTUS along.

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* Louie, 2.8.17: JustinRudd.com/louiec
* Wisdom, 2.9.17: JustinRudd.com/wisdom
* Heather, 2.10.17: JustinRudd.com/heatherc
* Louie, 2.10.17: JustinRudd.com/louied 
* Louie, 2.15.17: JustinRudd.com/johnny
* David #4, 2.15.17: JustinRudd.com/david4

 

CONNECT: Get on Justin's "homelessness in Long Beach" e-newsletter:  JustinRudd.com/newsletter

THE CLOSET: This closet at Bay Shore Church has snacks, toiletries, clothing and athletic shoes for those living on the streets:  JustinRudd.com/closet
 

Food & Clothing resources in Long Beach - 2 pages
*  JustinRudd.com/foodclothing1
*  JustinRudd.com/foodclothing2

Resource Guide for the homeless in Long Beach - 2 pages
*  JustinRudd.com/pocketguide1
*  JustinRudd.com/pocketguide2
 

WATCH: The compassionate town hall on homelessness video:  JustinRudd.com/townhall

*  $1,000 National Kids Spelling Bee
Sunday, March 5, 2017, 2 p.m., 16th annual, Bay Shore Church sanctuary, 5100 E. The Toledo. Justin Rudd's Community Action Team hosts students in grades 3-5 from across North America as they try to spell correctly to win the $1,000 cash prize. Formerly named the National Elementary School Spelling Bee.
KidsSpellingBee.com

* $1,000 National Adult Spelling Bee
Sunday, March 5, 2017, 4:30 p.m., 12th annual, Bay Shore Church sanctuary, 5100 E. The Toledo. Justin Rudd's Community Action Team hosts students in grades 3-5 from across North America as they try to spell correctly to win the $1,000 cash prize. 
AdultSpellingBee.com 

* 30-Minute Beach Cleanup
Saturday, March 18, 2017, 10 a.m., 214th consecutive month, 1 Granada Ave. Justin Rudd and his Community Action Team have been hosting the monthly cleanup since June 1999. Approx. 100 volunteers of all ages attend to help rid the sand of debris, so our beach remains clean and safe. 
BeachCleanup.org

* Haute Dog Poetry Contest
Saturday, March 18, 2017, 10:35 a.m., 7th year, after the 30-Minute Beach Cleanup, 1 Granada Ave.
- poetry does not have to be memorized
- poems must be one minute or less
- no props; dogs welcome
- all ages welcome to enter, entry is free
- poetry must be original and dog-themed
- microphone provided
- bring a printed copy of your poem
- max. two poems per entrant
- sign-up at the event (dogs welcome to attend)
BeachCleanup.org

* Long Beach Giving Project
Sunday, March 19, 2017, 6 p.m., 10th annual, Bay Shore Church fellowship hall, 5100 E. The Toledo. Justin Rudd and his Community Action Team give about $1,000 cash to about a dozen local volunteers, and tasks them to go out and buy goods and services for those in need in the city. And, they have only one week to do the giving. The week concludes with a dinner, and each "giver" presents what he/she did with the money, in front of their peers and a panel of judges. 
JustinRudd.com/giving

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Operation Easter Basket

Thurs./Fri., April 13 & 14, 2017, 13th annual, Bay Shore Church fellowship hall, 5100 E. The Toledo. Justin Rudd and his Community Action Team host a collection drive and assembly to put together 2,600 essentials-filled baskets for the most needy kids in our community. Baskets include items like art supplies, school supplies, hygiene items, toys, and candy.

JustinRudd.com/easter

*  Long Beach Mom Prom - dance for moms and their kids | Register now.
Sunday, April 2, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Youth Center of Bay Shore Church, 5200 E. The Toledo, Belmont Shore. Justin Rudd and his nonprofit Community Action Team host their third dance that includes a DJ, homemade refreshments, prom photos, dance contests, and the crowning of a prom queen. Early bird tickets are $10/couple, or $20/couple on the weekend of the event. 

JustinRudd.com/momprom

 

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