Excitement is building as the 2013 Bee for Literacy Spelling Bee approaches. It will be Thursday night at the Gilmer Civic Center, beginning with a catered barbecue dinner. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

It is sponsored by the Gilmer Rotary Club, and is the primary fund-raiser for the Upshur County Literacy Program.

Kenneth and Raye White, owners of International Golf in Longview, donated this Ping G20 Iron Set, 4 Iron-pitching wedge with stiff steel shafts for the auction held in conjunction with the Bee.

The suggested manufacturer’s retail price is $776.

Hunter Mahan and Michael Thompson are among those playing this type of club on the current PGA Tour.

The following is also true of the set:

• Featured in Golf Digest 2012 Hot List Gold for game improvement

• Perimeter-weighted club head for forgiveness and accuracy

• Soft elastomer badge in cavity to improve feel and sound

• Thin fact and custom turning port in cavity for greater ball speed and distance control

• Weight in back flange of head for increased MOI

Come to the Spelling Bee for a chance to bid on this extraordinary set.

Tickets to the Thursday evening event are $15. For more information, call 903-843-3360.