Employees of Southern Chautauqua Federal Credit Union display some of the bags that will serve as prizes at Blingo. From left are Kimberly Davis, Krista Gilbert, Amanda Smith, and Heather Kerr.

CELORON – A popular fundraiser returns for its ninth installment when Sassy Baggs & Beyond Blingo takes place Thursday, March 26.

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.

At Blingo, participants will play bingo to try to win handbags as prizes. Admission is $20 and includes light refreshments.

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 & Beyond Blingo will benefit the Mark Pacheco WOW (Working on Wonders) Fund at the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation. The WOW Fund provides money so people with disabilities can enjoy experiences they otherwise could not afford, such as attending concerts or sporting events.

“Blingo is back and will prove to be a fun-filled evening out for all attendees,” said Victoria Bardo, development and event manager for Filling the Gap. “We will have a variety of handbags as a part of our Blingo prizes. We will have our 10 Blingo games, door prizes, traditional raffle table items, 50/50 tickets, and complementary snacks.” She added that large groups are encouraged to make a reservation to guarantee that all members can be seated at the same table.

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 Avenue in Jamestown. Tickets can be purchased online at fillingthegap.net. For more information, phone Bardo at 716-661-1477.

Major sponsors of this year’s Blingo are Fenton Mobility, Kinetic and Southern Chautauqua Federal Credit Union. Other area businesses also are providing support for the event.