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Sign up for Trivia Knight to support Special Olympics Illinois

The cap is 15 teams.

The following release was issued by the Oswego Police Department:

The Oswego Police Department, members of Special Olympics Illinois, and the Columbus Club of Oswego are sponsoring a Trivia Knight to support the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Illinois on Saturday, November 9, 2013 at the Oswego Columbus Hall at 197 East Washington Street.  

The doors open at 6:00pm, silent auction will begin at 6:30pm, and the trivia will begin at 7:00pm.  Those interested in taking part in the event are asked to create teams of 8 people who will answer trivia questions in categories such as sports, television, movies, news, etc.  

There is only room for 15 teams.  A team entry fee of $200 is required and entries are now being accepted.

There will be a variety of prizes, raffles, and awards for the night.  There will be a cash bar, although you may bring your own snacks and food to the event.  Teams may wear costumes and decorate their tables if they choose.  

There will be a contest for the best table decorations.  The team with the most correct answers will get their $200 entry fee back.  Entry forms can be found on our website at www.oswegopoliceil.org or in our lobby.

For more information please contact Officer Cherese Spears or Connie Jackson at 630-551-7300 or Katie Grisham with Special Olympics Illinois at 630-545-3402.  This will be the final fundraiser for this organization this year so please come out and support Special Olympics Illinois!


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