Endicott Nonprofit Turns Bingo Night Into Blind Date With a Book

If you love a good excuse to dress up, grab a dauber and support a cause that means something to our community, Mom's House in Endicott just gave you one. The nonprofit is throwing its first-ever luxury Book Bingo event, "Once Upon a Bingo," on September 20 from 12 to 4 p.m. at Son's of Italy, 126 O'Dell Ave in Endicott.

If you've never been to a bingo fundraiser like this, picture your usual bingo hall energy but with a literary twist. Every ticket comes with a "blind date with a book," so you'll walk away with a wrapped surprise read no matter how the numbers fall for you that day.

Endicott's Mom's House Mission Behind the Fundraiser

Mom's House provides free, licensed childcare and comprehensive support services for economically disadvantaged single parents working toward their education. For a single parent trying to finish a degree or certification, reliable childcare can be the difference between finishing school and having to put those plans on hold. That's the gap Mom's House fills in the Southern Tier, and it's the kind of quiet, unglamorous work that keeps families moving forward even when nobody's watching. Events like Book Bingo keep those services free for the families who need them.

Endicott Book Bingo Ticket Prices and What's Included

Organizers offer two ticket tiers, and there's a real entry point for people who just want to come, have fun, and not break the bank.

Early Bird Regular Adult tickets are $40 and include 15 bingo cards and one blind date with a book. Regular admission jumps to $50 on the day of the event, so early registration saves you real money.

VIP Adult tickets are $65 and include 30 bingo cards, one golden ticket bingo card, one bonus raffle ticket, and VIP seating, which is limited to just 32 guests. If you're the type who likes a few extra shots at winning, that tier is worth a look.

Endicott Fundraiser Adds Raffles and a Golden Ticket Prize

Beyond the cards themselves, guests can look forward to a 50/50 raffle, a bonus raffle, the golden ticket prize, and book-themed raffle baskets. Extra bingo tickets and extra blind dates with a book will also be available for purchase if you want to up your odds. Book-themed raffle baskets tend to bring out some genuinely fun finds, so those are worth keeping an eye on.

Organizers are already warning that seats are expected to sell out fast, so if you've been wanting to check this one off your calendar, now's the time to grab your spot.

How To Get Tickets For the Endicott Book Bingo Event

Find ticket information and event details at MomsHouseNY.org. Doors open at noon on September 20 at Son's of Italy in Endicott, and the fun runs until 4 p.m.

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It's the kind of afternoon that supports something real: meeting your neighbors while raising money that goes straight back into free childcare for single parents right here in our community.

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