Blue Ridge Literacy Council holds Alphabetta Bear Quest

The Blue Ridge Literacy Council is using its Bearfootin' Bear to involve the community in a unique scavenger hunt.

The Alphabetta Bear Quest centers around the hand-painted bear located on Third Avenue in downtown Hendersonville. Search high and low on the bear’s coat to try and find the hidden tribute and submit anwers to the council for a chance to win a prize.

All correct entries will be placed in a drawing to receive a gift basket with an autographed "Miss Julia inherits A Mess" by Ann B. Ross, A New York Times Best Seller, items from Gaia Herbs, and a $25 Barnes and Noble gift card.

The winner will be notified Oct. 3.

Two generous philanthropists sponsored the bear and the brilliant artist used her talent to bring Alphabetta to life. Alphabetta Bear was painted by Wendy Brusick in memory of Theodore and Lillian Brusick, lovers of literacy and life-long learning.

“We are grateful for the generous gift of Alphabetta Bear, and want to have some fun with the community exploring her alphabet coat and mountain scene. After all, we learn to read so that we can read to learn,” Autumn Weil,eExecutive director, said in a news release.

Visit www.litcouncil.org to enter a guess or email info@litcouncil.org.

The Blue Ridge Literacy Council is the only nonprofit dedicated to transforming lives through improved literacy and English communication skills in Henderson County.