Kids Solve a Mystery in Las Vegas Monthly Contest

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Read the story and clues, solve the mystery and enter your answer below for a chance to win a $10 gift card! Winner and answer announced in next month’s issue of Vegas Family Insider and our the first of the month VKZ newsletter!

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The Case of the Disappearing Veggies at Rose Creek Farm

It was a bright summer morning at Rose Creek Farm, and everyone was getting ready for the weekly harvest. Volunteers were washing bins, the greenhouse team was checking irrigation lines, and the market baskets were almost full.

But then… someone noticed that an entire row of produce was missing!

The squash was gone. The radishes? Nowhere to be seen. Even the newly ripened tomatoes had vanished. Who could have taken the veggies—and why?

You’ve been invited to step in as a Junior Farm Detective to help the team solve The Case of the Disappearing Veggies!

Clues Around the Farm:

1. The Wheelbarrow Clue
   Near the barn, a wheelbarrow was found with muddy tracks leading toward the edge of the field… but then the trail disappears!

2. The Crumpled Note
   In the greenhouse, someone found a paper tucked under a watering can. It read:
   “Had to make it right. Didn’t mean to sneak—just needed a little help.”

3. The Seedling Surprise
   By the compost pile, a few scattered squash seeds and one half-buried radish were discovered.

4. The Empty Basket
   A produce delivery basket meant for a local chef was sitting near the kitchen area—emptied and cleaned, as if someone used it for something else.

 Suspects on the Farm:

• Lina, the Trainee: She’s new to the farm and learning fast. She loves vegetables and has been practicing basket packing—but seemed nervous today.

• Mr. Tomás, the Greenhouse Supervisor: He usually works early shifts and always double-checks the harvest counts. He said he noticed “someone moving quickly” near the field after hours.

• Milo the Goat: He’s adorable, sneaky, and once chewed through a market list. Could Milo be behind the missing veggies?

• Chef Emery: Picks up produce weekly for a refugee-run cooking class downtown. Said they arrived this morning but couldn’t find their order… or anyone to ask.

 How to Solve the Mystery:

• Think through the clues: Who might have written the note? Who would know how to clean and carry a basket?

• Look at the timeline: Who was nearby when the veggies went missing?

• Consider motives: Was it a mistake, or someone trying to help?

Enter your answer in the form above for a chance to win a $10 gift card! Winner and answer announced in next month’s issue of Vegas Family Insider and our the first of the month VKZ newsletter!

Official Contest Rules

Enter to Win a $10 Gift Card from a Local Business!

Eligibility:
Open to kids ages 5–14 with permission from a parent or legal guardian. No purchase necessary to enter or win.

How to Enter:
Download the Case of the Disappearing Veggies Detective Kit, follow the clues, and submit your solution using the provided form by the deadline listed.

Prize:
One (1) winner will be selected each month to receive a $10 gift card from a local participating business. Prize is not transferable, and no cash substitutions are allowed.

Winner Selection:
Winners will be chosen at random from correct entries submitted by the published deadline. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received. Only one winner per household per month. Duplicate entries will be disqualified.

Notification:
Winners will be notified by email or phone within 5 days of the drawing. If a winner cannot be contacted within 7 days, a new winner may be selected.

Limitation of Liability:
Rose Creek Garden, its partners, volunteers, and sponsors are not responsible for lost, late, misdirected, or incomplete entries. By entering, participants agree to release and hold harmless Rose Creek Garden and its affiliates from any and all liability for any injuries, loss, or damage of any kind arising from or in connection with participation in this promotion.

Publicity:
By submitting an entry, participants and their legal guardians grant permission to use the child’s first name and age in social media, promotional materials, or announcements related to the contest, without additional compensation.

Void Where Prohibited.
Contest is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws.