09/17/2024
Here we go again, Trivia Unplugged coming up this Saturday. Let’s get those teams formed and registered. The writing has been fun for Eck and I, we always like a lot of laughing. We’ve read through the questions and it seems like we just like to have fun. Don’t miss a moment.
The Rules: no books, no phones, no computers, no notes, no electronic devices of any kind are allowed. My suggestion is to leave all such devices in your cars. Don’t bring any pens, pencils or paper, we will provide everything you need. The object of this contest is to see just how much you still remember. Scoring will be similar to the contest in April, based on the number of teams answering questions correct. After the question ends, your teams answer sheet will be picked up, and given to the score keepers. This game is fast-paced and you’re allowed one song to deliberate over and answer before the answer sheet needs to be handed into the scorekeeping department. It’s a fast moving game and a whole lot of fun. Oh, and no implanted chips!
The big one is on September 21st at the Noel Hangar at the Stevens Point International Airport. Tailgating begins at 1:00. Registration begins at 1:30. For teams who have registered in advance, you can pick up your materials at that time. If you haven’t registered, you can do it at that time. All registration needs to be completed by 2:30, including picking up your registration materials. At 2:40, one team member will be allowed into the game room to reserve a table for your team. At 2:45, the rest of the team members will be allowed to enter the room. Playing members, maximum of 10, will need to have his/her badge visible to get into the playing area. The contest begins at 3:00. There will again be food and beverages available during the contest. The buffet will again be provided by Rockman’s Catering. The meal will be $10.00 per person. Food will be served from 4 until 8. Please no carry-ins, except for candy, you know, it’s called brain food. There will also be a bar, as in the past. Answer sheets will be picked up by lovely members of the Midstate Roller Derby members, the hardest working women on skates. Click here for the registration form, which needs to be completed and sent to CREATE Portage County, 1029 Ellis Street, Stevens Point, WI 54481. Registration is $160 per team in advance, $180, the day of the contest. Registration forms need to be postmarked by Monday September 16th or submitted to the CREATE office by Thursday September 19th. Please include your check made payable to the CREATE Portage County. We will be officiating this fund raiser for CREATE Portage County. CREATE is a 501(c) 3 non-profit arts advocacy and resource organization. They represent the arts and culture sector of the business community and continue to expand the understanding that the arts and culture sector enhances education, economic impact and quality of life. For more information about CREATE Portage County, visit www.createportagecounty.org and our Face Book page.
And a reminder about the other contests coming up later this fall:
The second contest is in Wautoma on October 19th. It is a 4 hour contest held at the World War II Building from 5:00 until 9:00. Registration is from 4:00 until 4:30. Team registration is $150 in advance and $160 the day of the contest. Food will again be provided by the Moose Inn in Wautoma, the price will be around the $10.00 range. For registration, click here for the form or call, (920) 787-3889. Registration can be submitted to Audelina Sanchez, 205 E. Main Street, Suite 12, Wautoma, WI 54982. This contest is helping to fund the Sexual Assault Outreach Program in Waushara County.
The final unplugged of the season is in Appleton, November 2nd at the Holidays Pub & Grill, located at 3950 N. Richmond St. STE D. New this year but quite a great facility. The contest is a 4 hour event. For the registration form for this contest, click here. Registration must be postmarked by October 28th or delivered to Deb Zaske at the CAP offices in Appleton by October 31st. Registration is $300. Registration includes both the contest, and full taco served from 5:45 until 7ish. Holidays will have the bar open and ready for your orders. You may bring treats into the facility if you like. As in the past, you will need to pick up your contest materials between 3:30 and 4:30. If you haven’t registered, you can do it at that time. You should be able to enter the playing area after registration but because this is the first time, we’ll see how it shakes out. Playing members, maximum of 10, will need to have his/her badge visible to get into the playing area. The contest begins at 5:00, and ends at 9:00ish.
I hope to see you at one of these contests as they all raise money for great causes. Let’s play Trivia Fast Eddie…………..
Oz
