In Davis, the second Sunday of the month means one thing: BINGO at Odd Fellows Hall.
For as little as $12, players can sit with friends or meet new people all while helping a local organization.
“Thanks to our dedicated volunteers, much like other events hosted by the Davis Odd Fellows throughout the year, Second Sunday BINGO connects participants with local causes,” BINGO co-chair Matthew Elliott told The Dirt. “Each month, BINGO focuses on a single organization, such as Paul’s Place, Foster & Kinship services, or Team Davis. We invite a charity representative to speak to both new and familiar players regarding local causes.”
More than $11,000 was raised for local organizations in 2023, Elliot said. Since introducing Second Sunday BINGO 15 years ago, Odd Fellows has raised more than $110,000.
Here’s a look at the schedule for 2024:
- January 14: Davis Parent Nursery School
- February 11: Best Buddies
- March 10: Davis Community Meals and Housing/Paul’s Place
- April 14: Community and Employment Services
- May 12: Meals on Wheels, Yolo County
- June 9: Rebekah Community Service Committee
- July 14: Foster and Kinship Care Education Program
- August 11: Officer Natalie Corona Odd Fellows Memorial Scholarship
- September 8: TBD
- October 13: Team Davis
- November 10: Sutter Davis Hospital Auxiliary
- December 8: Unleashing the Possibilities, Inc.
Hungry players will be happy to find the Odd Fellows offers a snack bar with hot dogs, nachos, chips and candy bars, soft drinks, water, beer & wine. The Odd Fellows also allow players to BYO snacks.
BINGO attendants must be at least 18-years-old.