Fundraiser helps Junior Forum

Fans of bingo, purses, prizes and helping the Georgetown community will love the Georgetown Area Junior Forum’s Chicks for Charity fundraiser set for October 18.

A women-run organization, Georgetown Area Junior Forum members improve the lives of others in the community through service and philanthropy. The nonprofit has helped Helping Hands of Georgetown, Williamson County Child Advocacy Center, The Nest-Georgetown Project and Georgetown Area Boys and Girls Club. They also support Georgetown teachers and students. Proceeds from the fundraiser will support the group’s community efforts.

The annual Chicks for Charity - Designer Purse Bingo fundraiser offers an evening of bingo, food and drinks, a silent auction and a raffle. Prizes include designer purses. The event will take place 6-9 p.m., October 18, at the Georgetown Community Center, 455 East Morrow Street. Tickets are $55 in advance and $65 at the door. They can be purchased at www.gajf.org.