VENICE - Folks were shouting ‘Bingo’ while celebrating the holiday season during a special retro Christmas bingo and bake sale held at the Venice Heritage Park on Dec. 14.
The evening of games, socializing, and food took place in the basement of St. Anne’s Church on the site of the Venice Heritage Park. The Venice community is located approximately 15 km southwest of Lac La Biche.
Zack Bourassa, the secretary of the Venice-Hylo Historical, Heritage, and Preservation (HHP) Society, said the Christmas Bingo event was a success, with over 80 people in attendance. Those who played their numbers in the hopes of winning prizes used vintage slider cards, although modern cards were also available.
“Many great prizes were given out thanks to the generous donations given by many local businesses and community members, as well as Lac La Biche County, who was the main sponsor of this event,” Bourassa told Lakeland This Week.
Spending a couple of hours playing bingo can cause a person to work up an appetite, so during the evening, hot dogs, sandwiches, and other staples were on sale at the concession area. The event also included a bake sale that offered a variety of homemade goodies prepared by community members.
Fundraiser
According to Bourassa, money raised from the Bingo will go towards the HHP Society’s renovation fund. This fund helps pay for repairs to the historical church, which was decommissioned in 2013 but continues to be used for special events.
“Our current plan is to start with an overhaul to the kitchen and basement,” he stated.
