BP DECA decks the halls for holiday season

Patrick Romito, Staff Writer • November 26, 2024

BPHS DECA is hosting Holiday Bingo on Dec. 7. Proceeds go to SHIM and benefit local families in need. Courtesy of @bpdecachapter on Instagram

It’s that time of year again in BPHS, as the Bethel Park DECA Chapter plans to raise more money than ever with the annual holiday bingo fundraiser.

On Dec. 7, our BPHS DECA Chapter, along with the Bethel Park Community Foundation, plans to host a student-led holiday bingo event from 5- 8 p.m. in the BPHS cafeteria.

Doors for the event will open at 4:30 p.m. with an admission cost of $20.

At the event, there will be 10 games of bingo with prizes.

Bingo-goers will also be able to purchase 50/50 tickets and additional bingo cards available for $5 each.

That’s not all as bingo daubers will also be available for $2.

Regarding snacks at the event, you are permitted to bring your own or you’re able to purchase them at the event with beverages also being provided at the concession stand.

All of the sales will go to the Bethel Park DECA Community Outreach Fund established by the Bethel Park Community Foundation.

This event is one of several fundraisers this fall that has all proceeds designated to assist SHIM in helping to feed local families in need.

Event organizers Addy Gurganus and Clancy Orie had to say this regarding the event.

“You should attend bingo because all of the proceeds go directly to SHIM to provide families in need during the holiday season. Come play bingo while giving back to the community!”

So be sure on Dec. 7 to support and show out for holiday bingo! Click here to register.

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Patrick Romito, Staff Writer

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