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Where's Waldo Scavenger Hunt Hits Danville

Where's Waldo? In Danville of course. The famous children’s book character in the striped shirt and black-rimmed specs is visiting twenty-four different local businesses throughout our community the entire month of July.

Those who spot him can win prizes, including stickers, book coupons and more. Waldo figures are will be popping up in public areas of local establishments. Support local business and the Shop Local movement with this great summer vacation activity!

Anyone who wishes to participate can pick up a “Find Waldo Local in Danville!” passport with the names of all the participating sites at Rakestraw Books, then get their passport stamped or signed for each Waldo they spot. The first 100 Waldo seekers to get their passports marked at ten or more sites can bring their passports back to Rakestraw Books to collect prizes; twenty or more will entitle diligent seekers to entry in a grand prize drawing on July 31, with the top prize being a 6-volume deluxe set of Waldo books! There is no charge to participate and the hunt last throughout the entire month of July.

HOW IT WORKS

1) Pick up your "Find Waldo Local in Danville" passport at Rakestraw Books starting on July 1st.

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2) Waldo is hiding in participating local businesses this July. Go find him!

3) When you spot him, collect a stamp or signature for that business on your passport.

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4) When you have 10 different stamps or signatures, bring your passport to RAKESTRAW BOOKS to claim a Waldo sticker and coupon (for first 100 Waldo spotters).

5) If you collect 20 of the possible 24 stamps or signatures, turn in your passport at RAKESTRAW BOOKS to get a Waldo sticker, coupon, and be entered in a drawing for a 6-book deluxe set of the Waldo books and other great prizes.

6) Plan to attend a Waldo grand celebration and prize drawing at 6:00 PM on July 31 at Rakestraw Books.

PARTICIPATING MERCHANTS

Francesca's Collections
Acai Me Superfood Cafe
Le Jardinet
Danville Chocolates 
California Pedaler 
Sweet Street
Games Unlimited
Norm's Place
Tai's Patisserie 
Forward Motion
Danville Station 
Firehouse Bar & Grille  
Sideboard 
Le Boulange
Dandelion 
Peet's Coffee & Tea
Danville Bakery 
Papyrus 
The Bloom Vintage
Danville Pets
Pegasus Bikes
Rick's Picks 
Yogurt Shack 
House of Games
Jules Pizza
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