Ann Carlsen has a confession to make: Last year’s quiz night questions were too hard.
So hard, in fact, that many of the guests at the annual fundraiser complained.
But the president of the Friends of the Coquitlam Public Library Society says those looking to sign up this year need not fear.
The questions will be toned down, she promised.
“We want people to be stumped a few times during the night but we also want them to enjoy themselves.”
Questions will be split into seven categories for Trivia Night on April 8: Coquitlam history, a nod to the city’s 125th anniversary celebrations; current events; arts and entertainment; STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering Math); sports; pop culture; and quotations.
Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart is taking over the emcee duties from New Westminster-Coquitlam MP Fin Donnelly, who will be away at a party convention that weekend, Carlsen said.
The municipality’s milestone year will play a key role at Quiz Night, with society members dressed in costumes from 1891 — the year the district of Coquitlam was incorporated — and Coquitlam Heritage Society artifacts and photos on display.
Other groups are involved to make the fundraiser a success: Coquitlam Kinsmen will set up a cash bar while teen volunteers will help with the set up.
And, as in past years, raffle and door prizes will be up for grabs including bottles of wine, toiletries, a portable charger and a coffee set, among other things.
Proceeds will pay for the library’s science and technology literacy programs for children and the society hopes to meet — or beat — last year’s take of $1,500.
This season, the society has been a good friend to the library, recently donating $5,000 for ESL trainee books in response to the number of Syrian refugees arriving in Coquitlam.
Those funds that came in via its book fair, bridge night, grants and quiz night last year.
• To save a seat or table of eight for Quiz Night on April 8, call 604-937-4130 or visit the City Centre branch (1169 Pinetree Way) for tickets. Doors open at 6 p.m. with games starting at 7 p.m.
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