Puzzle for a Purpose at PuzzleMania on Saturday

Looking for a feel-good, indoors-friendly way to spend your Saturday? PuzzleMania VIII is back—and rescheduled to Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, due to earlier inclement weather. Hosted by Soroptimist International of Raleigh, this high-energy puzzle competition raises funds to support local women and girls through Soroptimist’s Dream programs.

Teams of four race against the clock to complete an identical 500-piece jigsaw puzzle, all while competing for prizes and supporting a great cause. Not bringing a team? No problem—individuals are welcome and will be placed on a team.

What to expect:

Speed puzzling competition
Prizes for the fastest teams
Door prizes
50/50 raffle
Silent auction featuring unique puzzles, handbags, and more

📍 Highland United Methodist Church – 1901 Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
📅 Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026
🕐 Doors open at 1 p.m. | Puzzling starts at 1:30 p.m.
💸 Tickets: $140 per team of four | $35 individual (team placement guaranteed); Includes light snacks

🎟️ Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/puzzlemania-a-fundraiser-for-soroptimist-international-of-raleigh-registration-1605847094889

💙 Why It Matters

This is Soroptimist International of Raleigh’s 8th PuzzleMania and one of its biggest fundraisers. Thanks to its success, the organization will award $16,000 in Live Your Dream Awards to 10 local women this year.

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Lisa Jeffries, a 2007 graduate of N.C. State University’s Wilson College of Textiles and Poole College of Management, has been working in marketing since 2005. Her professional work experience ranges from independent, family-owned businesses to high-growth tech startups. Lisa’s specific areas of expertise include new media and experiential marketing for service-based businesses. Passionate about her clients, cheering on the Wolfpack, live music, and rescuing animals, she is also the founder of Raleigh Food & Wine and Raleighwood Wifi. Lisa completed the NC State + SKEMA Business School MSc dual master’s degree program in Global Luxury Management in 2016, publishing a thesis, Location-Based Opportunities for Brand Marketing With Emphasis on Application Within Luxury Industries.

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