Everyone who enjoys the excitement of a casino is invited to Casino Nights, a fundraiser set for 6:00 p.m. to midnight Friday, February 10 and February 11 at St. Joseph School’s Centennial Hall, 5641 S. 73rd Ave., Summit.
Casino Nights will feature such popular games of chance as blackjack, poker, craps and roulette.
Early birds will be admitted free from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. each night, with an admission charge of $5 per person for all those arriving after 7:00 p.m.
Admission is free at all times to people carrying a copy of this blog post or a “Casino Nights” postcard mailed to them from St. Joseph School.
No one under age 18 will be admitted to the hall, and photo IDs may be required for admission.
Dinner entree items will be served and sold by members of the school’s Parent Club. Beverages including soft drinks, wine, beer, mixed drinks and more will be available. Free, off-street parking is available.
Additionally, a Texas Hold 'em tournament will begin at 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Players may buy in for $100, which includes food and drink. Tournament check-in starts at 6:00 p.m.
For more information on Casino Nights, call 708-670-6727.
All proceeds from Casino Nights will benefit St. Joseph School, which has provided a Catholic elementary education for boys and girls in Summit, Chicago's Garfield Ridge neighborhood, Bedford Park, Justice and other communities for nearly a century.
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While final totals are not in, the event appears to be a success by multiple measures.
