Merrill Historical Society’s (MHS) annual fundraiser, Trivia 2019, will be held Saturday, November 2nd, at the Merrill History and Culture Center, 100 East Third Street, announced MHS president Bea Lebal. WJMT will once again broadcast the contest on 96.3 FM, so trivia buffs can follow along from home.
Doors open at 5:00pm, and the contest will begin at 6:00pm sharp, with rounds of 15 minutes, each followed by a 5-minute refreshment break and tabulation of scores. Registration cost will again be $120 per table for non-MHS members, and $100 per table for members, sold on a first come, first served basis with a limit of ten teams. Teams can consist of up to six people, open to persons 14-years of age and older, with prize for Best Costume.
Teams may bring in their own snacks or picnic dinners (no carry-in of alcohol), and Salvo’s Pizza is again offering discount and delivery of menu items. Beer and wine will be available on site from a local vendor.
Highest Scoring team prize this is gift cards from River Valley Bank/Incredible Bank. Best Team Costume prize is gift certificates for Johnson’s. The category of, Most Valuable Player, will make its return, the winner is determined by a lightning round of True or False, and will win a certificate from Weinbrenner Shoe Company for one pair of any boots or shoes they make. Tickets for unique raffle items and 50:50 prizes will also be sold.
Ryan Schwartzman will again be Trivia Master, and Tom Burg referee. Bea Lebal and Sharon Anderson are judges, Pat Burg is the gatekeeper.
Teams can register at the Merrill History and Culture Center in person, by phone at 715-536-5652