Beer, pizza and puzzles

Sharp eyes, a thirsty palate and empty stomach will be required for participants in the Everly Public Library's upcoming fundraiser.

Puzzles for Publications will be held on Saturday, April 15 at the Hap Ketelsen Community Center. The event will pit teams of four against each other competing to finish a 550-piece puzzle, drink 18 beers and eat an entire large pizza.

According to library Director Christie Seivert, Puzzles for Publications came about after a board member reached out to her with a unique fundraiser idea that he could "get behind."

"I thought it sounded like a fun event that has n...