Annual Lexington Education Foundation trivia bee buzzes into Cary Hall--September 30, 2009
Lexington Minuteman

Lexington - Lexington Education Foundation (LEF) will host its annual "bee-loved" tradition, the Trivia Bee, Thursday, Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. at Cary Hall.

Contestants will tackle trivia in a "final Jeopardy"-style format to raise funds for programs benefiting the Lexington Public Schools.

The Trivia Bee features teams of three adults, many festively attired and each sponsored by local businesses, organizations, or individuals. Teams compete in rounds, or "swarms," with the winner of each swarm joining the final championship round.

Test your trivia … Whose former Red Sox player jersey No. 6 was retired last fall? (Answer appears below.)

Consider organizing a team of colleagues from work or friends from your neighborhood. If you prefer to participate from the sidelines, you may sponsor a team from one of the nine public schools, or a general sponsorship of the event. Team sponsorship is a tax-deductible fee of $375.

The deadline for entries and sponsorship is Oct. 16.

For more information about the Trivia Bee, or to sponsor or register a team online, visit the secure Web site or call 781-372-3288.

Founded in 1989, the Lexington Education Foundation is an independent 501 (c)(3) charitable organization committed to enhancing educational excellence for the children of Lexington Public Schools.

Since its inception, LEF has awarded more than $2.9 million to Lexington educators through its competitive grants program.

Answer: Johnny Pesky