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Emergency prep event set for Nov. 24 – 26

Sustainable Silverton is sponsoring an emergency preparedness pop-up “escape room” from Friday, Nov. 24 through Sunday, Nov. 26. 

It’s an hour-long interactive learning experience, taking place from noon to 8 p.m. on all three days at High Water Grill, 215 N. Water St.

Side Quest Escape Games will bring in its mobile escape room that teaches players about emergency preparedness.

The trailer that contains the emergency preparedness “escape room.”   Submitted Photo
The trailer that contains the emergency preparedness “escape room.” Submitted Photo

Those interested can participate in The Shaky Grounds Cafe, an immersive 60-minute escape game where players solve more than 20 puzzles about emergency preparedness. It’s designed to develop real-life skills that can help increase understanding of what it means to be better prepared.

For more about the Shaky Grounds Cafe event go to www.shakygroundscafe.com or call 503-333-3736.

– James Day

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