Scavenger Hunt Raising Funds for Freeman Center
Update: We've been assured that the hunt is on — rain, snow, sleet or hail. Break out the raingear!NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Looking for something unusual to do this weekend? Why not a scavenger hunt?
Ken Notchick, of Twisted Music, and Terri Madison are coordinating a scavanger hunt and other activities on Saturday to benefit the Elizabeth Freeman Center in recognition of Child Abuse Awareness Month.
The two said they've had a lot of good responses to the effort and donations from a range of area businesses for prizes. Beck's Printing donated posters for the event seen around the area.
"My family has put together an annual scavenger hunt to not only raise awareness, but to also create a unity in the community to also raise monies to donate to Kids Place and Elizabeth Freeman Center," writes Madison.
They hope to make it into an annual event.
The event starts at 3 p.m. on Saturday at Houghton Street Park with games and activities and registration. The hunt begins at 5 and ends at 9 p.m. at Rascals on North Summer Street in Adams.
Teams must be comprised of two to four people and have a vehicle and digital camera.
Notchick wouldn't give away all of his methods for the hunt but did say some items can't be carried back — thus the camera — and others would test the scavengers' riddle skills.
Cost is $10 per team; grand prize is half the proceeds with the balance, and any donations and raffles, going to the center.
There'll also be music by Twisted Music, dancing and specials at Rascals for those not too worn out from all the hunting.
Sounds like fun for a really good cause. iBerkshires will have to dig up a team!
