Saturday, February 21, 2009

Gambling for Charity

Although regular casino gambling is not legalized in New York, there are certain loopholes that will allow it. For example, gambling for charity. Tonight there are two opportunities...

Saturday, February 21
Barbara Brennan S.T.A.R. Fund Casino Night
Benefit to raise fund for the Barbara Brennan S.T.A.R. Fund

Admission: $75 per person
includes beer & wine
hors d'oeuvres
$25 worth of "Fun Money"
[All gamers will be playing with "Fun Money",
which can be redeemed for raffle tickets for a chance to win fabulous prizes.]

For more information please call Bridgette Foley
917 691-4915
Cocktail attire
7pm
at:
St. Ignatius Loyola School
Wallace Hall
Park Ave. & E. 84th St.
New York, NY

The Barbara Brennan S.T.A.R. (Student Tuition Assitance Relief) Fund provides financial assistance to families that fall upon hard times. It was created in 2003 by the Brennan family to provide financial support to St. Ignatius families who have become unable to meet their financial obligations at the school, thus allowing the kids to continue their education uninterrupted.
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Saturday, February 21
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of NYC present...
Big Night Out

The Young Professionals Committee's largest annual fundraiser:
An evening of cocktails, casino games and more
The event features:
*Top Shelf Open Bar
*Casino Games
*Texas hold 'em Poker Tournament
*Gourmet Food Stations
*An array of silent auction items
* Music by DJ Mode
*VIP Lounge

Tickets start at $150.Click here to purchase tickets.
For more information please contact Roxanne Scher at 212-686-2042
or email SpEventsManager@bigsnyc.org
at:
Cipriani Wall Street
55 Wall St. (Between William & Hanover St.)
New York, NY
(212) 699-4099
bigsnyc.org

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