MOOSE JAW — The Friendly City Optimist Club’s annual “Name That Tune” fundraiser is returning for another evening of fun as contestants put their listening skills and musical memories to the test once more with proceeds primarily supporting Hunger in Moose Jaw.
This year’s musical fundraiser will take place at the Moose Jaw Public Library’s theatre starting at 7 p.m. and will run for around one hour and a half on Tuesday, Jan. 21.
“This is the third time we’ve done ‘Name That Tune,’ and we have six community-based teams that go head-to-head to name the tunes played by Greg Gower. He’s a member of our club (Friendly City Optimist Club) and he’s a good piano player,” announced Gayle Jones, an Optimist Club member and event organizer.
The Optimist Club’s fundraiser brings together six teams comprised of two individuals apiece, with each team made up of community members who’ll compete in a fun and fast-paced musical challenge. Contestants will put their musical knowledge to the test as they race to identify songs, artists, or the movies that made the tune famous given a piano excerpt played live by Gower.
The event will be MCed by Optimist Club member Glenn Hagel, and he’ll continue as the quizmaster throughout the evening.
The winning team will earn themselves bragging rights and an official “acknowledgement of success,” Jones said, although there will be no cash prize available to be won. The reason is simply because proceeds are earmarked for youth in the community.
“The (purpose of) our club is to help youth in the city, and so this is one of (the ways that we are) helping youth…,” Jones explained, noting that the Friendly City Optimist Club is a youth-focused organization.
Even without a cash prize up for grabs, everyone will walk away a winner knowing that the proceeds will support Moose Jaw’s younger residents. The club’s to a focus on food security for youth in Moose Jaw this year.
The six teams will include representatives from the Holy Trinity Catholic School Board, Prairie 麻豆传媒AV School Board, Hunger in Moose Jaw, the Moose Jaw Centre for Arts and Culture, Rotary Club of Moose Jaw Wakamow, and Dr. Michael Prestie with the Hillcrest Dental Clinic.
“There’ll be a little bit of music trivia, the songs, and… it’s quite a fun night,” Jones added. “The audience would just come in and cheer on their team, so… it’s (also) a fun night for the people who are (watching from) the audience.”
Audience members are also welcome to play along — granted they remain silent, she noted.
All residents are welcome to join in the festivities with tickets selling for $20 each. For more information and to purchase your tickets, call Gayle Jones at 306-693-4514.
If any tickets remain at the time of the event, Jones said these can be purchased at the door. Tickets are expected to sell fast, however, so be sure to get yours well in advance.
This year’s Name That Tune fundraiser is co-sponsored by the and the .
To learn more about Hunger in Moose Jaw call 306-692-1916 or visit or '' on Facebook.
The Moose Jaw Public Library is situated at 461 Langdon Crescent and the theatre is located onsite.
