By Brett Nolan
Get ready for a frightfully fun evening as the Mandarin Community Club resurrects its beloved Halloween Bingo Fundraiser on Friday, Oct. 24, delivering a spooktacular night that’ll send shivers down your spine. This annual event, hosted at the Mandarin Community Club, promises a ghoulishly good time, with doors creaking open at 6:15 p.m. and the first bingo game kicking off at 7 p.m. Step inside the historic 1872 Mandarin Schoolhouse, adorned with vintage Halloween decorations, and let the nostalgic charm transport you to a bygone era of spooky celebrations. All proceeds benefit the Mandarin Community Club, one of Duval County’s oldest civic organizations, established in 1923.
Local merchants have donated an impressive array of prizes to make this night unforgettable. This year’s bounty includes restaurant gift certificates, entertainment packages, and local business offerings. Highlights include a “Date Night in Downtown” package with two tickets to the Florida Theatre and a $100 gift card to a downtown restaurant. Plus, don’t miss the chilling “Emergency Halloween Kit” giveaway, featuring a 7-foot poseable skeleton, two jack-o’-lanterns, a pumpkin carving kit, a 4-pound bag of candy, a handmade Halloween wreath by a local Mandarin artist, and much more — all in time to get your house ready for All Hallows’ Eve with your family. Tickets for the giveaway are available for purchase at the event.
With at least ten thrilling rounds of bingo and an optional grand prize “cover all” game, the evening is brimming with excitement. The grand prize of the cover all game is sure to lift spirits: four tickets to any Jacksonville Jaguars home game, perfect for football fans aiming to score a touchdown. Costumes aren’t required, but those bold enough to sport their most imaginative attire could win a prize for the best-dressed participant.
Reservations are essential for this haunted extravaganza. Secure your spot by calling the Mandarin Community Club at (904) 268-1622 or visit www.MandarinCommunityClub.org to complete the bingo reservation form. Payment is cash only at the door on the night of the event, with pricing for ten games starting at just $25 and additional optional combo kits for purchase to boost your luck.
Food including pizza, hot dogs, desserts, chips and sodas will be available for purchase. Every cent raised supports the 102-year-old nonprofit, the Mandarin Community Club, making this a monstrously good cause. Note that this event is for adults only; no one under 18 is permitted, and outside food or drinks are not allowed.
For more details, visit www.MandarinCommunityClub.org or the club’s Facebook page.
