{"product_id":"fundraiser-2026","title":"Social and Speed Puzzling Fundraiser Event Ticket","description":"\u003ch3\u003e*Please complete the form below before you proceed to checkout. \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile puzzling is often thought of as a quiet, solo activity, something truly special happens when puzzlers come together. Our community is passionate, welcoming, and incredibly supportive, and this fundraising event is an opportunity for us to put that community spirit toward something meaningful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin us for a full day of pairs speed puzzling, teams speed puzzling and casual social puzzling. We will have a silent auction, with all money raised donated to the Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation (ACHF).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAre you a solo puzzler without a partner or team? We will match you with other solo puzzlers. Do you already have a partner or team? Great, make sure to note their names on the form below.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePairs Competition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo puzzlers will work together on a 500 piece puzzle. All pairs will receive one copy of the same 500 piece puzzle, which is yours to keep at the end of the event. You will have 2 hours to complete the puzzle. Villager Puzzles is sponsoring the pairs competition. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTeams Competition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA team of four puzzlers will work together to complete a 1000 piece puzzle. All teams will receive one copy of the same 1000 piece puzzle, which is yours to keep at the end of the event. You will have 2.5 hours to complete the puzzle. The sponsor for the teams competition is to be determined.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrizes will be awarded to the top experienced puzzlers and top beginner puzzlers for each competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeginner puzzlers: those who self identify as being able to complete a 500 piece puzzle in \u003cstrong\u003e90 minutes or more\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperienced puzzlers: those who self identify as being able to complete a 500 piece puzzle in \u003cstrong\u003eunder 90 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCasual Social Puzzling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecompress after the speed competitions with casual social puzzling. Grab a puzzle, find a table, and dig in. You're welcome (and encouraged) to join a table with people other than your teammates to meet new puzzlers and make more connections. There will be 2.5 hours for social puzzling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLocation and Time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarda Loop Community Association\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3130 16 St SW, Calgary, AB T2T 4G7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoors open from 10am -10:45am\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvent runs from 10:45am - 7:30pm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease see the photo reel for the itinerary, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rubyspuzzlecorner.com\/pages\/itinerary\"\u003eclick here\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLunch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSandwich trays will be provided. Sorry, we cannot accommodate dietary requests.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe event ticket includes all activities for the full day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTickets are sold per person\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll proceeds go to ACHF \u003cstrong\u003e(at least 50% of the paid ticket price)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTables are pre-assigned. You do not need to arrive early to find a table\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease note that we will be photographing and taking videos at the event. The photos and videos will be used on social media and to promote future events\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTickets are non-refundable. In the case that you are unable to attend, please contact \u003ca href=\"info@rubyspuzzlecorner.com\"\u003einfo@rubyspuzzlecorner.com\u003c\/a\u003e as soon as possible\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-d98fc2e5-7fff-e1db-92f5-24903103e664\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease review the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rubyspuzzlecorner.com\/pages\/speed-puzzling-rules\"\u003erules for the competition\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease read the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rubyspuzzlecorner.com\/pages\/social-and-speed-puzzling-fundraiser-faqs\"\u003eEvent FAQs\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOnline Auction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe silent auction will be held online, opening October 2, 2026. The link for the auction will be updated here as well as emailed to all attendees. Items will be at the event to see and for winners to collect if in attendance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSponsors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThank you to our event sponsors. Please see the photo reel for a full list of sponsors and donors. This list will be updated as we receive new donations and sponsorships. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVillager Puzzles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuby's Puzzle Corner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerenity Valley Plumbing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHidden Valley Health Centre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease contact Karen at \u003ca href=\"info@rubyspuzzlecorner.com\"\u003einfo@rubyspuzzlecorner.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e*Please complete the form below before you proceed to checkout. \u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Ruby's Puzzle Corner","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46742081274053,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/2541\/2293\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_c87d2764-d1bd-4b49-83b5-ab94f3c5698d.png?v=1788013231","url":"https:\/\/rubyspuzzlecorner.com\/products\/fundraiser-2026","provider":"Ruby's Puzzle Corner","version":"1.0","type":"link"}