You will want to “turn up” for the Residence Hall Association’s (RHA) next big event.

This week, RHA, in conjunction with the Drug and Alcohol Connections Program, is preparing for Mocktails Mix-Off, an event that encourages safe consumption habits while raising money for a local organization.

Participating groups are tasked with creating and sharing a non-alcoholic mixed drink that will be rated by a host of “celebrity judges” including Nick Iula, dining services director; David Lovett, dean of students; and President George “Jody” Harpster.

Groups will be judged on three criteria: taste, presentation and creativity.

Gift cards to ABC Lettering will be awarded to first, second and third-place winners.

Students get to give their two cents, as well. Each table will sport a donation jar, and students are encouraged to scoop out some pocket change for the tables they like the most. The table that raises the most money will be given the Peoples’ Choice Award.

All proceeds will be donated to The Harbor, a local hangout spot for people looking to have sober fun on the weekends.

If free drinks are not enough incentive to attend, the Beer Goggle Olympics should be.

While the Mocktails Mix-Off is going on, RHA will also be hosting an event in the Ceddia Union Building’s multipurpose room. Students will be lent a pair of beer goggles and let loose to participate in various activities, such as “drunk” Mario Kart.

RHA aims to help foster safe consumption habits in students, make them aware of the risks associated with drug and alcohol consumption and raise awareness for The Harbor as a fun, safe alternative to going out on the weekends.

The Mocktails Mix-off and Beer Goggle Olympics will be held in the CUB on Thursday, March 26, from 8 to 11 p.m.

For more information on The Harbor, check out its website at: www.theharborofshippensburg.com. 

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