27 July, 2016
The Hopkinton Lions Club Grocery Dash will take place on Saturday, October 1 at 9:00 AM at Price Chopper Supermarket, 167 West Main Street. To enter for a chance to be in the Grocery Dash, you may purchase a ticket for $20 (3 for $40) from a Hopkinton Lions Club member, or by contacting Bill Muench at 508-259-3382 or william.muench@comcast.net. Look to purchase tickets at Concerts on the Common, Polyarts, and other Hopkinton events.
- Two winners will be drawn from the tickets sold (pulled on September 21) and will be notified by phone.
- Proceeds to benefit various local charities (i.e.: Project Just Because, Mass Lions Eye Research, Etc.).
- The winners must be 18 years or older.
- Winner can provide a proxy at least 18 years old to run the dash if needed.
- Winner or proxy will be the sole shopper for the winning time.
- It is the contestants' responsibility to be familiar with the rules of the Grocery Dash.
Time limits: There will be two winners. Each winner will have four minutes to gather as many groceries as they can in shopping carts.
1. All qualifying items in the shopping carts are considered winnings.
2. All items must stay in the shopping cart to be considered and counted.
3. No limit on shopping carts.
4. Starting line will be at the front of the store.
5. Dash will end when alarm, horn, or whistle is sounded.
6. Rules and event details are subject to change due to conditions and events beyond the control of the Hopkinton Lions Club.
Exclusions: No more than three meat/seafood items. No tobacco products, gift cards, or lottery selections. Any items on the excluded list will be removed and will not be counted towards winnings.
Find the Hopkinton Lions Club here, or on Facebook. Have fun, and shop safely!
