Sammy B headlines SINGO fundraiser on June 24 United Church of Ludlow raising money for bell restoration

Jane McGarry, who runs the popular SINGO Bingo games at Off the Rails, Black Line Tavern at Magic Mountain and other New England venues, is hosting a special SINGO Night at 7 p.m. on Monday, June 24 at the United Church of Ludlow, 48 Pleasant St.

Ludlow musician Sammy Blanchette, a.k.a. Sammy B, will perform the songs live, adding a unique twist to a fun event that usually offers recorded music.

SINGO is a musical variation of Bingo that uses songs instead of numbers to fill playing cards. This is a fun-for-all ages event, in which everyone sings along, and winners will receive prizes in each of three SINGO rounds. SINGO cards at the fundraiser will cost $10 each, with every dollar raised going to the church’s “Ring Out Love” capital campaign. Snacks will be provided, and participants are encouraged to BYOB.

The church is trying to raise $50,000 to repair the disintegrating supports on its historical bell, as well as to improve accessibility and to help neighbors in need.

Over the years, the United Church has become a community gathering place in Ludlow, hosting concerts, events, dinners, game nights and meetings of local non-profit organizations, including Black River Good Neighbor Services’ Memory Café to support people with dementia.

Anyone wishing to donate is invited to mail a check payable to “United Church of Ludlow” to Anne Oakes, Receiver of Offerings, 145 Merrill Road, Ludlow, VT 05149, with the memo “Ring Out Love Campaign.”