First Call for Help of Ellis County
First Call for Help of Ellis County will host a scavenger hunt fundraiser from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, starting at the Schmidt Community Center, 2510 Canterbury Drive.
Teams in the “Light the Way” hunt will “follow a trail of spectacular lanterns hidden throughout Hays,” said Macey Pfeifer, First Call executive director. “Each lantern reveals a clue leading you to the next stop, where you'll collect letters/phrases, discover surprises, and make memories along the way.”
The cost is $30 per car/team, with a maximum of six members per team. Tickets may be purchased at www.firstcallelliscounty.com. The registration deadline is noon Nov. 19.
“All teams will submit their guess for the Golden Statement when they are done. The teams with the correct submission will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win the grand prize,” Pfeifer said.
“All proceeds will go towards helping those in need secure safe and stable housing here in our community.,” she said.
A goodwill soup supper for participants will be provided from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Schmidt Community Center. Providing food and sodas for the supper will be Trio Tap House, the Union Catering Co., Casey’s General Store, and Pepsi Beverages Co., Pfeifer said.
A team from the Leadership 310 class at Fort Hays State University is helping to organize and run the fundraiser. The students are Kath Chavez, Colby junior; Jaden Barker, Tampa, Fla., senior; Mason McGavran, Olathe senior; Kaylin Garrett, Manhattan sophomore; and Kyler Glick, Quinter sophomore.