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Orland Township Announces Bingo Fest March 26

Join Orland Township for an evening of fun games, good food, and live entertainment. ALl profits beyond costs will benefit the Orland Township scholarship program for students

Orland Township’s Bingo Fest, to be held on Saturday, March 26 from 6 to 9 p.m., will feature live music, fun games, and amazing prizes for the night’s lucky winners!

The event is limited to ages 21 and older and is expected to draw a crowd of more than 400 guests.

Bingo Fest will occur at a conveniently located and spacious venue — Elements Conference Center at 16235 S. LaGrange Road in Orland Park.

All proceeds, beyond the cost of prizes and overhead, benefit the Orland Township Scholarship Foundation, which awards scholarship funds to local students based on academic achievement and community service.

The Scholarship Foundation helps graduating Township high school seniors each year to have the resources they need to pay for the escalating cost of college.

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Ticket sales begin Feb. 1 and can be purchased online at orlandtownship.org, or in person at Orland Township, 14807 S. Ravinia Ave.

The $30 price includes the attendee’s donation to the Scholarship Foundation, dinner, game access, and both the Bingo cards and daubers. Guests have the option to purchase tables of 8 for $240 and can do so when purchasing tickets in-person at Orland Township.

“Bingo Fest is something fun and new we’re excited to offer to our residents.” said Supervisor Paul O’Grady.

“It’s the perfect opportunity for us to come together as a community, enabling local residents to once again to enjoy an exciting evening with friends — while reinvigorating feelings of hope and possibility among our young people.”

In accordance with the CCDPH Mitigation Order 2021-11, a valid photo ID along with a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention vaccination card, photo of a vaccination card, digital record of a vaccination card or printed record of a vaccination card are required for entry.

Additionally, any individual aged two and older and able to medically tolerate a mask shall be required to wear a mask when indoors in a public place, regardless of vaccination status; except when eating or drinking while stationary.

If you or your business would like to support Bingo Fest as a sponsor, visit the website, orlandtownship.org, or call (708) 403-4222. Be sure to like the Orland Township Facebook page for more updates.

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