2009 In Review - EYC's Eighth Annual Trivia Night

Continuing from the end of 2009, I'll be posting some articles that were written over the past 12 months about the events and accomplishments of the EYC last year. I hope to post them in chronological order just to show all the awesome things youth have done down here at the centre.

The following was originally printed in the Essex Voice and Essex Free Press back in November:

EYC On A Trivial Pursuit
By Marc Rocheleau

Whether you're smarter than a fifth grader or not, one local organization wants to test your knowledge.

Continuing a fall tradition, Essex Youth Centre (EYC) is hosting its Eighth Annual Trivia Night on Tuesday, November 17. Taking place at Essex Royal Canadian Legion Branch #201 and starting at 7 p.m., the event is for a good cause.

"It's $20 per-person for the teams, youth teams are $15 a person," said EYC Executive-Director, Sandy Larivee. "They get a charitable receipt for $15 when they register and proceeds go to the Essex Youth Centre.”

Groups of four will be asked 100 random questions (10 rounds of 10 questions with breaks in-between.) While playing the game itself is fun, it's often the answers that provide more entertainment.

"After each round, after we collect the answers, we provide the real answers," said Larivee. "It always brings a lot of laughter and more questions - it's a fun event."

Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three teams in adult and youth divisions. Last year's trivia night had 23 teams participating and competition was fierce.

Going strong after eight-years, Larivee came across the idea from doing it in a town she used to live in. Not only was the event successful, it also created fun rivalries amongst players.

"I was just looking for a new fundraiser that somebody else in town hadn't done," said Larivee. "We used to do it in a town where I lived before, we had a heck of a lot of fun …the high school teachers which always attend our event could challenge the teachers from the elementary school panel and different businesses, newspaper staff could challenge newspaper staff and could just have their personal challenges for bragging rights."

Those who can't take part in the event can sponsor a youth team for $60. All entries must be made by November 11 and those interested are asked to contact EYC at 519-776-9000.