2021 Aurora Tavern Trek

900 N. Aurora Rd.,Aurora OH 44202

31 July, 2021

Description

Aurora Tavern Trek This pub crawl will take you to some of the best restaurants and pubs in town. JAMES PLACE 1815 TAVERN PAPOUS AURORAINN Aurora Tavern TrekThis is the Aurora High School Alumni's major fundraiser of the year. Last year, we gave away over $10000 in scholarships...in large part to this one night. Please support us and the Class of 2022. We are offering two options for this year's trek. We hope to not confuse everyone. The first option is: The Traditional Aurora Tavern Trek. (Description immediately following)The second option is: The 5 week - Choose Your Own Adventure - Trek. (Scroll down for this description)Option 1: The Traditional Aurora Tavern TrekThis pub crawl will take you to some of the best restaurants and pubs in town.   JAMES PLACE 1815 TAVERN PAPOUS AURORA INN BERTRAM INN EL CAMINO MASON JAR THE CABIN  SAND PEBBLES The celebration at the end of the night is at LIBERTY FORD. This is going to be great! (Actual restaurants may change.) The price of your ticket includes:   VINTAGE TAVERN TREK T-SHIRT FREE TRANSPORTATION TO EACH PICK UP POINT SPECIAL DRINK OFFERS AT EACH RESTAURANT "TAVERN TREK" FOOD/APP SPECIALS AT EACH RESTAURANT THE WHOLE NIGHT OPPORTUNITY FOR PRIZES AT THE END OF THE NIGHT IF YOU GO TO EVERY RESTAURANT YOU MUST WEAR A T-SHIRT AND WRISTBAND IN ORDER TO GET THE DISCOUNTS AND ACCESS TO THE VANS.  WE HOPE THAT THIS WILL HELP DISCOURAGE PEOPLE FROM STEALING FROM A CHARITY.   We will have a few vans in a constant route for pick up and drop off throughout the Tavern Trek.  They will circle the area - you can hop on whenever you like or enjoy a nice walk to each of the establishments.  You may stay as long as you like at each place.  Walking is encouraged. We will meet at the end of the night to raffle off prizes.  End of night celebration - will be at Liberty Ford - under their tent!  Afterwards Papous will be open for our "Late-Late Night Trekkers" offering the same specials. You must dress in the Tavern Trek T-Shirt and a wristband.  This will allow you to receive the specials at each restaurant along the "Tavern Trek".  We will have two pickup times prior to the event so you can come dressed for success!  The first will be at James Place July 29th from 6-8pm and the second will be at the Mason Jar on July 30th from 6-8pm.  This event is hosted by the Aurora High School Alumni Association - HOWEVER - it is open to EVERYONE 21 YEARS AND OLDER. Option 2: The 5 week - Choose Your Own Adventure - TrekWe are continuing the social distancing trek idea from last year - take your time. Make your own schedule. Get a group and go together. This pub crawl will take you to some of the best restaurants and pubs in town.  This years Trek starting on August 1st - Ending Sept. 7th (Labor Day). You have 5 weeks to complete the trek. You can complete the trek in one night, one day, one week or 5 weeks. It's up to you! JAMES PLACE 1815 TAVERN MAD JACKS OL'CHEFSKIS PAPOUS AURORA INN BERTRAM INN EL CAMINO MASON JAR THE CABIN  SAND PEBBLES (Actual restaurants may change.) The price of your ticket includes:   VINTAGE TAVERN TREK T-SHIRT SPECIAL FOOD & DRINK OFFERS AT EACH RESTAURANT OPPORTUNITY FOR PRIZES TRANSPORTATION IS ON YOUR OWN Each trekker will get a shirt and the passport. Trekkers must wear their shirts when they go and bring their passports otherwise they won’t get the specials. Each restaurant is coming up with their own specials. We encouraged them to keep it simple. Take-out orders will count. Each restaurant will have their own rules. You will receive a list from us giving you more information at a later date. The restaurants may want you to only come during weekdays, etc. You must abide by them. To be eligible for prizes - you must go to 8 out of the 10 restaurants. TRANSPORTATION IS NOT PROVIDED. We will have two pickup times prior to the event so you can come dressed for success!  The first will be at James Place July 29th from 6-8pm and the second will be at the Mason Jar on July 30th from 6-8pm.  All proceeds from this event will benefit the Aurora High School Alumni Association.   We would like to make a special thank you to Mark Godale for all of his efforts in designing our Tavern Trek T-Shirt this year.  Mark is an Aurora Alumni and if you have any design needs you can contact him at: Mark Godale  (c) 440-781-3082  email: [email protected] FAQs   Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event? Yes, this for people 21 and over.    What are my transport/parking options getting to the event on July 31st? For the Traditional trek: the event will start at any restaurant you choose.   5:00 pm on July 31st.   Transportation will be provided throughout the night.  We will have several vans circling the area - picking up and dropping off.  You may stay at any restaurant for as long as you would like. We will be offering transportation to your neighborhood (within the Aurora city limits)as available for an additional tip fee. Our drivers are VOLUNTEERING to make your night safe and enjoyable.  If you use them to take you home, please provide them with a tip. Uber and Lyft will also be contacted to make sure they have additional drivers in the area.  BE SAFE!   Where can I contact the organizer with any questions? Phone #: 330-687-8396 Email:  [email protected]   What is the refund policy? Unfortunately, we cannot issue a refund.     The name on the registration/ticket doesn't match the attendee. Is that okay? Yes, as long as they are over 21 years of age. I chose option 2 - Choose Your Own Adventure Trek - and now I want to switch to the Traditional Trek, Can I do that? Yes. But you need a wristband in order to enter the vans. They will be available at the t-shirt pickup. By purchasing your ticket you have agreed to the following rules of the event: I will help the Aurora High School Alumni Association by only allowing paid participants to enter the vans.  This is a community event - I am part of the community to help maintain this event and continue to make it great. I will encourage others to not cheat a charity.   I agree to the following: THERE ARE NO OPEN CONTAINERS IN THE TRANSPORTATION. WE ARE HERE TO HAVE FUN.  NOT FIGHT.  IF I GET ANGRY, I WILL GO HOME QUIETLY. My participation can be revoked at any time because of my actions during the night.   By purchasing your ticket you have agreed to the following waiver of liability: I understand that participation in the Aurora Tavern Trek fundraising event sponsored by the Aurora High School Alumni Association may involve certain inherent risks of personal injury. By submitting my registration form, I accept all of those risks for myself regardless of the nature of any injury that may be incurred. I acknowledge and agree that Aurora Tavern Trek fundraising event sponsored by the Aurora High School Alumni Association, its directors, officers, volunteers, and agents (collectively, the “Indemnified Parties”) shall not be liable for any injury, loss or damage incurred as a result of participating in the event. I also agree to hold harmless all restaurants, owners and parities associated with this event.  I agree to release, indemnify and hold harmless Aurora Tavern Trek fundraising event sponsored by the Aurora High School Alumni Association and the Indemnified Parties from and against any and all liabilities, losses, claims, demands, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorney’s and litigation fees) whatsoever to which Aurora Tavern Trek fundraising event sponsored by the Aurora High School Alumni Association and the Indemnified Parties may be subject as a result of or in connection with my participation in the event. I give Aurora Tavern Trek fundraising event sponsored by the Aurora High School Alumni Association permission to make photographs of me for the purpose of documenting and promoting this event. I understand that I will not be compensated for any photographs that may be used in this capacity. I further release Aurora Tavern Trek fundraising event sponsored by the Aurora High School Alumni Association and the Indemnified Parties from any and all claims which I may have arising out of the use of such photographs. The Aurora High School Alumni Association is a non-profit, volunteer-run,  501c3 organization.   We are here to serve our alumni in a variety of areas.  The proceeds from this event will help the association. What do we do?   We give away a scholarship to an Aurora High School senior who is a child or grandchild of an Aurora High School graduate.  We have given away 32 scholarships in the last 8 years - totaling $22,150. We induct Alumni, Educators and Staff into our Hall of Fame. We host Alumni events.   Homecoming - October 9th, 2020 - this is subject to change.  Tavern Trek - July 25th, 2020 Aurora Homecoming Golf Outing - Postponed until 2021 Go to:  www.auroraohioalumni.com for additional information