Hunt for Ed October to Benefit Education Foundation of the Kennebunks

By Laura Dolce
ldolce@seacoastonline.com
October 09, 2008
York County Coast Star

Cars full of people will soon be zooming around town on a quest for crazy stuff to have a good time with. They’ll be plenty of laughing, a little competition and lots of oneupmanship.

No, it’s not homecoming (though that’s coming up cialismax.com this weekend in Kennebunk). It’s “The Hunt for Ed October,” an adults-only scavenger hunt that will benefit the Education Foundation of the Kennebunks.

The Hunt for Ed October tickets are $50 each and can be bought at Sea Road School, The Clam Shack or by calling 967-3006.
The idea for the event came from board member Jeni Kingston.

“I had done this as a party eight years ago,” she said, “and it was a blast. I had an idea it would make a good fundraiser.”

The premise behind the hunt, Kingston said, is that teams will be given a list of items to find around town. The items might include things like a small American flag, or a picture in a particular spot (each team must have one digital camera), and each team must collect a number of them from places around town – not including their own homes – in the two hours they’re given.

“They have to stay together,” Kingston said.

There will also be math problems and riddles on the scavenger hunt sheet, and a little performing will go on later, after everyone returns.

The event is being held from 3:30 to 8 p.m. Oct. 18 at The Chase Hill Event Center on Chase Hill Road in Kennebunk. Teams will meet there to receive instructions at 3:30, and leave on their quest at 4, returning at 6.

Upon their return, team leaders will meet with the judges and everyone will enjoy a cash bar and hors d’ouvres.

Tickets are $50 per person, and teams (must fit in one car) can enter together or individuals can call Kingston to be put on a team.

Proceeds will benefit the Education Foundation of the Kennebunks, which provides the students of the Kennebunks with innovative educational experiences