Thank You to 2014 Street Fair Bingo Tent Business Partners

The “Hot Bingo and Cold Beer Tent” at the June 29th Hickory Hills Street Fair was, once again, a huge success. The tent was busy from 12 Noon until 6:30 p.m. with bingo players having fun in the parking lot donated by Gary Bukovsky State Farm Insurance at 9251 South Roberts Road.

In addition to being a fun event, the bingo tent was also a fundraiser for deserving local organizations. After expenses, net proceeds were $2,317.54 which were evenly divided among the Johnson-Phelps Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5220, St. Patricia Parish Athletic Association and the Hills Chamber of Commerce.

Alderman Tom McAvoy (3rd Ward) who coordinates the bingo tent operation, thanked the 89 volunteers who “pitched in” to prepare for the event, help run the games and work the beer concession.

In addition to the regular “split the pot” payoffs, winners were also awarded “bonus” raffle prizes donated by a host of local businesses. The bonus prizes (which totaled over $11,011.00 in value) included cash, gift certificates and products.

Mayor Mike Howley, Ald. McAvoy and the City Council extend their appreciation to the businesses listed below, which donated bonus raffle prizes.

BINGO GAME BONUS PRIZE DONATING BUSINESSES