All schools in Upshur County will close at 1 p.m. today. All B-UHS sporting events today are canceled.

Alton Community Action Group to host benefit bingo for French Creek Elementary School

The Alton Community Action Group is organizing a benefit bingo event on February 17, 2024, to support French Creek Elementary School. The event is aimed at raising funds for the FCES Parent-Teacher Organization.

All profits from the bingo event will be directly contributed to the FCES PTO fund, assisting in various school-related activities and needs. The Alton Community Action Group is reaching out to the community for support. Individuals and businesses can donate items, gift certificates or monetary donations for the prize baskets.

According to a social media post about the event, those interested in contributing or seeking more information can contact Kim Hanline, president of the Alton Community Action Group, at 304-924-6463.

Themes of Baskets:

  • Taco Night
  • Pizza Night
  • Movie Night
  • Family Game Night
  • Camping
  • Art
  • Shop local
  • Car kit
  • Spa
  • WVU Gear
  • Road trip
  • Gardening
  • Cozy
  • Coffee lover
  • Baking
  • Cupcake fun
  • Ice cream sundae
  • Kitchen
  • Candy lover

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