GODFREY - An evening of puzzle-solving and fundraising is set for Thursday, June 25, 2026, in Godfrey, where teams will compete in a 500-piece jigsaw contest to benefit Operation Blessing.
The Jigsaw Puzzle Competition will run from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Godfrey KC Hall, 1713 Stamper Lane. Doors open at 6 p.m.
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Organizers are inviting friends, families, coworkers and “puzzle aces” to take part in the event, which will feature teams racing to complete the same puzzle for a cash prize. Team tables may include up to six people, with at least one adult per table.
Along with the puzzle competition, the event will include a 50-50 no-guilt raffle and raffle baskets. Participants may bring their own snacks, and free non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. A cash bar also will be available.
The fundraiser will support Operation Blessing, a Wood River organization that, since 1982, has provided food, clothing and personal items for families in local communities. According to the event information, donations are an important part of Operation
Those interested in donating food or clothing may contact Karen Wilson, executive director of Operation Blessing, at 618-251-5683.
To register for the Jigsaw Puzzle Competition, or to make a donation, visit
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/jigsaw-puzzle-competition-2. If you would like to donate food or clothing, please contact Karen Wilson, Executive Director of Operation Blessing at 618-251-5683.
