Jaycees Trivia Night to Benefit Children’s Home

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The Tazewell County Jaycees will present their monthly Trivia Night on Thursday, February 11 from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Gracie’s Sports Grille and Pizza, 1021 N. Cummings Lane, Washington. This month’s proceeds will benefit The Children’s Home of Illinois, a non-profit organization that provides live-in care and treatment, special education, and family services for children.

Participants are needed to form teams for the competition. Cost is $10 per person, and teams may have between 2 - 10 people. The winning team will receive a traveling trophy, two pizzas from Gracie’s, and a free table for the March trivia night. Numerous prizes will be awarded throughout the evening, and a 50/50 drawing will also be held. In addition, Gracie’s will offer drink specials to all participants, and any participant who joins the Tazewell County Jaycees that night will receive a free entry to the March trivia night.

To reserve your table please contact Lori Rowe, Tazewell County Jaycees, at 309-241-3888, or firstgradelover@yahoo.com. Held on the third Thursday of each month, the trivia nights generate funds to be used for charitable community projects.

The Tazewell County Jaycees provides individuals between the ages of 18 – 40 the opportunity to develop personal and leadership skills while serving their community.

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