By JAMES BELL
Hays Post
One of the newer dining establishments in Hays, On the Rocks Bar and Grill, 507 W. Seventh, is offering a pretty sweet deal to area residents with the intention of spreading acts of kindness.
The offer was posted on the establishment’s Facebook page Tuesday morning. 
“I want to try a little experiment with all of you,” said Tony Taylor, owner. “Without being too political, I tend to believe that we can get caught in the rat race and lose sight of what really matters, our fellow man.”
The intention to focus on others sparked the idea at the establishment, that carries few rules, instead focusing on positive community interactions.
“I will offer anyone a free meal (excluding beverages or alcohol) every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. if that person in the previous week, Monday through Saturday, does something nice for anyone or organization in the community,” Taylor said.
“Something nice” for the offer covers a wide array of activities.
“You could pick up trash, donate money to animal rescue, mow someone’s lawn for free, carry someone’s groceries, donate time anywhere, compliment five random strangers, basically anything that can change or impact anyone for even one second,” he said.
Participants will document the activity on the establishment’s Facebook page in order to track the good deeds.
“All you have to do is take a picture or write a short description of what you did and where and post it on this page. I will keep track of your name and look for you the following Sunday. I will take care of your meal and all you have to do is take care of any beverages you order, my servers and enjoy the meal you earned,” Taylor said.