This phrase means first fruits in Swahili. This coin has been minted in the U.S.

since February, 1964. How many points must the picker get in Sheepshead to win a hand? Born in Winterset, Iowa, his real name was Marion Michael Morrison. These are just a few samples from the 2013 Friends of the Beloit Janesville Symphony (BJS) Trivia/General Knowledge Fundraiser contest. Join us!!

Thursday, January 30, 2014 Starting at 6:30 p.m. Rotary Riverside Center, 1220 Riverside Drive, Beloit, WI 53511
Everyone is invited to participate. The cost--$200 per team, up to eight members per team. Individuals--$25 each. All funds raised support the BJS.
Businesses/organizations are encouraged to enter as a team. Does your organization have the smartest employees/members? Heres your chance to prove it while having a blast at the same time. If you love the challenge of answering questions from a wide variety of categories, this is for you! * entertainment (music, movies, TV, arts, etc.) * sports * history * geography * mythology * government * words/definitions * literature * math * local info AND MUCH, MUCH MORE!!!

Refreshments available through the Friends of the Symphony. Prizes and awards to the top teams(s)/members
Other sponsors/supporters include (to this point in time): Beloit Daily News--Janesville Gazette/WCLO--Ott Schweitzer Distributing--Beloit Snappers Frito Lay--Janesville Jets--Glen Erin Golf Club--Brodie TrophyBJSO--Culvers of Beloit Woodmans Food Market--Blackhawk Bank--Edward Jones--The Exclusive Co.--BIFF Hormel Foods--Dr. Susan BehrensSuper Wash--Wildwood Theatres--Patch Products El-Ra-Bowl---Grays Beverage---

For more information, contact the BJS Office at (608) 313-1200 or program organizer and Friends of the BJS member Gregg Bosak at 756-2843 or go to the BJS website at www.beloitjanesvillesymphony.org. Please submit your registration form/check by January 23, 2014 (earlier if possible) (for answers to the above questions, look for them in future ads/publicity promoting this event)