It’s in the bag

Take a chance, and maybe win some fancy accessories, as Read For L.I.F.E. (Literacy Is For Everyone) presents a Purse Bingo fundraiser on Thursday, November 8 at Alexandra’s. You know how to play bingo, of course — but this time you’ll be winning designer handbags, from top-notch names like Coach, Donna Karan, Kate Spade and Dooney and Bourke. There’ll be some hors d’oeuvres to snack on and a cash bar while you help raise money for Read for L.I.F.E.’s pro-literacy efforts in Hancock county. Get a free grab bag at the door, and win raffle prizes donated by local businesses like Cedar Valley Café and Zumba Fitness. 18 and over only, please, so it’ll be a grown-up good time. Tickets are available at Read For L.I.F.E.’s office at 206 Broadway, at Trends! on Main, at the University of Findlay’s box office and at Readmore’s Hallmark. $25 or $190 for a table of 8. (You can buy additional bingo cards for $5, to boost your chances!) 7-9pm. (Doors open at 6:30.) 132 E. Crawford St. 419-425-3515. www.adultreadhc.org.