Thursday, January 14, 2021

No place like ‘gnome’

Special scavenger hunt begins

throughout downtown area

There's no place like gnome.

The Northville Downtown Development Authority and Northville Art House have partnered to cultivate the Gnome Around Northville event throughout downtown Northville. The creatures have invaded the community and the hunt for them can be very rewarding, officials said.

The goal is to find all 23 gnomes during the free, public event designed for all ages.

The starting clue reads “Start this Scavenger Hunt with a Gnome in the CENTER of it all, at a business in the STATE that helps people personalize their insurance plans. She is not a “FARM”er or from BOSTON but is a long time Michigander.”

This is a driving/walking scavenger hunt throughout downtown Northville. A map of downtown can be found at https://www.downtownnorthville.com/1/163/files/NDDA_WalkingMap_August2017_web.pdf

Participants are encouraged to take a photo of the clue for reference during the events. There are 15 clues and 23 Gnomes that will help participants make their way around Northville. Spread the word by using the hashtag #GnomeAroundNorthville when posting selfies taken throughout the community. The Scavenger Hunt will end Jan. 31 with a drawing for the $100 Northville Chamber Gift Check winner Feb. 1. 

One randomly drawn person will win a $100 Northville Chamber Gift Check.  So, finish this hunt with a bestie or family then enter to win by posting a selfie to social media and completing the digital form listed on the final clue.