(March 1, 2006 – Weirs, NH) The Lake Winnipesaukee
Historical Society will host “The Big Game,”
a special Bingo fundraising event on Saturday, March 11th,
at the Funspot Bingo Hall, Route 3, Weirs. Over $10,000
in prizes will be given away that evening and doors will
open at 3:00 p.m.
“The Big Game” Bingo special will feature a
$30 18-card package of 12-regular games paying an estimated
$240 each. Two “Winner-Take-All” games may award
over $1,250 each and the “Carryover Coverall”
game is guaranteed to pay $3,000. In addition, there will
be an “Early Bird Odd-Even Coverall” game sold
separately for $2 per strip with an estimated jackpot of
$1,800. All prizes are based on attendance.
Other cash prizes can be won through these and other pull-tab
tickets sold at 50 cents each and which pay from $10 to
$499. Enter to win a “Fly Away Get Away” to Atlantic
City. This prize includes a two nights’ stay for two
people at the Harrah’s Resort Casino and round-trip
airfare from Manchester Airport. Two sets of these packaged
trips will be given away. The lucky winners will be drawn
at the end of the game.
The Bingo game will begin at 6:45 p.m., but doors will
open at 3:00 p.m. so come early to reserve your seat. Seating
is limited to 400 persons. Enjoy a catered buffet meal from
Hart's Turkey Farm Restaurant or a drink from the full bar
provided by the D.A. Long Tavern while you wait for the
game to begin.
The Lake Winnipesaukee Historical Society is one of the
top Bingo Charity fundraisers in the State of New Hampshire
and hosts Bingo games every Tuesday and Saturday nights
at the Funspot Bingo Hall. In 2005, over 15 volunteers have
donated approximately 5,200 hours for this fundraising activity
for the historical society.
The Lake Winnipesaukee Historical Society was established
in 1985 to promote and preserve the history and heritage
of Lake Winnipesaukee and vicinity. Located directly on
Route 3 in The Weirs one mile north of the Weirs Beach sign,
the Lake Winnipesaukee Museum is open all year Monday through
Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and admission is free.
For further information, please contact info@lwhs.us,
603-366-5776.
