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Lowville Free Library’s Lewis
County Scavenger Hunt & After Party Set for September 25
Published: August 27, 2021
at 09:25 a.m.
By: Press Release from Lowville Free Library
EVENT PRESS RELEASE
The Lowville Free Library
5387 Dayan St, Lowville, NY 13367
315-376-2131
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Lowville Free Library Presents Lewis
County Scavenger Hunt & After Party
LOWVILLE-- Lowville Free
Library will present the Lewis County Scavenger Hunt and After Party from
2-8pm on September 25, 2021, featuring cash prizes, local gift prizes, a
costume contest, and refreshments.
“There is an incredibly fun amount of strategy involved,”
Trustee Jamie Roberts said. “In the first moments, teams frantically look
at the clues and decide how to attack.”
This favorite fundraiser brings together old and new
teams, stoking the flames of friendly competition. Clues will ask
participants to draw upon their Lewis County knowledge and learn more along
the way.
20 of the Scavenger Hunt clues refer specifically to
Lewis County legends, landmarks, and little known
facts. “You can stay local for clues of lesser value, or travel farther for
clues worth more points,” Roberts added.
The remaining 50 clues ask teams to gather “Found
Items,” “Culture References,” and “Laugh Out Loud” poses and activities.
“The clues are open to interpretation and creativity from each team,”
Lowville Free Library Trustee Emily Burke said.
This year’s costume contest is themed, “Through the
Decades.” Prizes will be given for best individual costume and best team
costume.
Registration will take place at Maple Ridge from 2-
2:45pm, the Scavenger Hunt will span the county from 3-6pm, and the
after-party will take place from 6-8pm at Maple Ridge. During the after
party, points will be tallied and Lowville Free
Library will award the winning teams with CASH prizes.
Participants can enter as 2-4 person teams, with an
entry fee of $50 per team. Tickets are available online or at Lowville Free
Library.
Any participant under 18 must be accompanied by a
guardian. Tickets are non-refundable. If you do not attend, it will be
considered a donation. All participants must sign a waiver. A camera phone
or digital camera will be required per team.
This will be the second time the library has held
this event, and Lowville Library Director Meghan Harney says that it has
staying power. “So many people have asked when it will be back.”
“When we brainstormed about a new fundraiser to add
to our calendar, the idea of a scavenger hunt came up and we all
immediately jumped on board. It’s something different that invites people
of all different ages and skill levels.”
Lowville Free Library, chartered in 1906 and
constructed in 1927, currently serves a population of 4,982 in rural
north-central New York. The library also serves a considerable number of
patrons from outlying areas as well as summer residents.
This fundraiser is especially important to Lowville
Free Library since covid caused the cancellation of most 2020 fundraisers.
At the same time, the library needs to replace its damaged boiler and air
conditioning condenser. All fundraising, grants, and donations immensely
help.
“It makes for a great day with friends,” Board of
Trustees President Jesica Nichols said.
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