Some of the winners from last year’s Blingo event display the bags they won.

CELORON – Those looking to enjoy a fun night out while supporting people with disabilities should plan to attend the eighth annual Sassy Baggs and Beyond Blingo fund-raiser Tuesday, April 16.

The event will be held at The Resource Center’s administrative offices at 200 Dunham Ave., Celoron.Doors will open at 6 p.m. with the Blingo games starting at 7 p.m. Those planning to attend should park in the rear lot and use the entrance at the top of the ramp.

The evening will feature 12 games of bingo, with handbags as prizes. Admission is $20. Included in the cost of admission are the 12 Blingo games and a chance to win a door prize.In addition to the Blingo games, there will be a variety of raffle items.Light refreshments will be served.

The event is being organized by Filling the Gap Inc., which works with The Resource Center to improve the lives of people with disabilities in Chautauqua County.Money raised through Sassy Baggs and Beyond Blingo will benefit the Mark Pacheco WOW (Working on Wonders) Fund.The WOW Fund provides money so people with disabilities can enjoy experiences they otherwise could not afford, such as attending concerts or sporting events.

“I am so thrilled to see the excitement and enthusiasm when I am out selling tickets and gathering donations,” said Victoria Bardo, development and event manager for Filling the Gap.”Everyone is glad to come back together, having a great time for a good cause.”

Tickets are available at The Resource Center’s offices on Dunham Avenue and at Filling the Gap’s offices inside the Felice Corporate Center at 92 Fairmount Ave., Jamestown.Tickets also can be purchased online at https://fillingthegap.net/events.For more information, phone 716-661-1477.

“Tickets are going fast. You won’t want to miss out on all of the festivities,” Bardo added.