Bureau County Republican

Reddick Mansion Association will host trivia night

OTTAWA — The Reddick Mansion Association will host a “Saturday Night Trivia” on Saturday, Jan. 19.

The contest will start at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Reddick Mansion Association and hosted by RMA board member and trivia expert Steve Novario, the game will be composed of 10 rounds of questions with 10 questions per round. Categories will include “What Time is It?,” “Let’s Get Married,” “Rock, Paper and Scissors” and “Smells Fishy.”

Teams are limited to 5-10 people and the cost is $10 per person. Cash prizes will be given to the first- and second-place teams. A 50/50 raffle will also be held. Space is limited. To reserve a table, call the Mansion at 815-433-6100. Walk-ins are welcome. Coffee, soda, water and snacks will be available for purchase throughout the evening. Teams may also bring their own snacks and adult beverages.

All proceeds from this event will be used for the maintenance and restoration of the Reddick Mansion.

The Mansion, at 100 W. Lafayette St. in Ottawa, was completed by 1858, the time of the first Lincoln-Douglas Debate, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Sites. The building is open for tours four days a week and is also available for rent for special events.