By Paula Scott

The lure of bingo, homemade sweet treats, taking a night off from dinner as usual–oh, and supporting the local schools–packed the Bluffton Middle School cafetorium on January 21. Bluffton PTO Bakery Bingo returned after a several year hiatus to the delight of participants of all ages.

The event was updated with a large screen displaying the letter-number combinations called by Elementary Principal Ben Thiel, who also provided a sports score or two.

Tables and stomachs were filled with popcorn, pizza, hot dogs and other treats, as well as with bingo cards. One father was heard reminding his family, “I can’t do all eleven cards all by myself!”

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A grand total of 199 items of home-baked goods, ranging from pies to Rice Crispy treats, were donated. The 50/50 raffle winner received a prize of $425. Refreshment sales benefited the 2023 BHS junior class post-prom event.

PTO organizers told the Icon, “Many thanks to our generous community. It was a joy watching families laugh (and cry!) together and we felt so much support from those who attended and do not have current students in the system–but know the impact they are making by supporting their local school district!”