CEF to host ‘Dueling Spoons’ auction July 20

Most people have heard of dueling banjos and dueling fiddles, but “dueling spoons” is a rare occurrence. The Columbus Education Foundation (CEF) will have area bakers “dueling” for extraordinary auction results on Saturday, July 20, 4-6 p.m. at Hound Song Brewing Company.

All bakers, both professional and home bakers, will be strengthening educational opportunities by whisking up some delectable treats. The funds raised will make a difference in the life of CISD students through scholarships and classroom grants.

Celebrate summer and enjoy complimentary Hound Song appetizers courtesy of Tri-County Realty/Double G Group and Kotrla AC and Heating. A cash bar serving your choice of award-winning craft beers, non-alcohol ic “mocktai ls” or soft drinks can be sipped while you watch the fun.

Board member Becca Edmiston will share a video of 3,000 rubber ducks racing at “current” speed on the Colorado River at the Columbus Duck Derby! Witness the frightful looks on the faces of volunteers in kayaks and boats trying to control and contain the bobbing yellow mob! Every duck was rescued for the soon-to-be-famous Duck Derby next year!

CEF, a non-profit 501(c) (3) corporation, involves the community in events to raise funds for a two-prong mission of creating scholarships and grants. Scholarships are for both college and trade/ tech schools for CISD graduates. The classroom grants are awarded through competition on all three campuses. In grant applications, teachers share their dream project in hopes of getting supplies or equipment to implement that “ beyond-the-budget” classroom dream.

Because of community support, twenty-two new scholarships were awarded in May 2024. Memorial donations and alumni gifts meld into opportunities that could not happen without a generous community. Six Classroom Grants were awarded to teachers in grades K-12 last year from donors’ designated gifts. There’s still time to participate in the auction by bringing a family-favorite dessert. Help CEF make a difference! “Duel” in the auction by “dialing” 979-7332122 for details. Most of all, check out what’s happening and enjoy the fun on July 20, 4-6 p.m., Hound Song Brewing Company!