{"id":51554,"date":"2025-01-13T18:29:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-13T22:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelaker.ca\/?p=51554"},"modified":"2025-01-13T18:29:00","modified_gmt":"2025-01-13T22:29:00","slug":"trivia-night-fundraiser-supporting-local-food-banks-set-for-feb-25","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging-z.thelaker.ca\/?p=51554","title":{"rendered":"Trivia Night fundraiser supporting local food banks set for Feb. 25"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;87&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;78&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ENFIELD:<\/strong> Are you a trivia expert and want to help out a worthy cause?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The East Hants &amp; Districts Chamber of Commerce is hosting its eighth annual Trivia Night Fundraiser on Feb. 25 at Shooters Bar &amp; Grill in Enfield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The event will run from 6:30-9 p.m., with doors opening at 4:30 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The trivia night fundraiser, in memory of Susie McDonell, is held yearly in support of local food banks in the East Hants area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ADVERTISEMENT:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;230&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;115&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All profits up to $10,000 will be donated to help support food security in East Hants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This annual event which honours McDonell continues to make a powerful contribution to our community with more than $50,000 raised for food banks so far.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The EHDCC is looking for local businesses and community members to gather a team together to enjoy a fun game of trivia with\u00a0Lightning Trivia with Adam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The cost to enter a\u00a0team of up to five is $100 or $125 for a team of six (max 12 teams of 6 allowed).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Organizers note that there is a three point deduction for a team six.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ADVERTISEMENT:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate group=&#8221;2&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;92&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prizes will be presented for the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7 Highest Score (team name also on plaque)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7 Team Spirit (decided by MC and trivia host)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Epic Fail Trophy (lowest score)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ehcc.ca\/events-page-registration\/#id=10149&amp;cid=1748&amp;wid=901\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLICK HERE FOR TEAM REGISTRATION LINK<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The EHDCC is also excited to announce an online silent auction alongside Trivia Night to further support local initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ADVERTISEMENT:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;126&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;93&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The online auction is a fantastic opportunity for businesses to contribute even if they can\u2019t attend the event in person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Organizers are seeking donations of items or services&nbsp;to be included in the online auction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To contribute, please fill out the following form [<a href=\"https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/240016018726044\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Donation Item Form<\/a>] with details about your donation or send an email to info@ehcc.ca.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The VIRTUAL silent auction will run from&nbsp;February 10th \u2013 28th<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The link will be forthcoming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For further information or any questions, please contact the EHCC office at (902) 883-1010 or email info@ehcc.ca.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;218&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;169&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;105&#8243;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;87&#8243;] [adrotate banner=&#8221;78&#8243;] ENFIELD: Are you a trivia expert and want to help out a worthy cause? 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