Charity Texas Holdem Tournament to be Held in Templeton

Kiwanis Club to host annual scholarship fundraising event
For Immediate Release —
TEMPLETON, CA (February 8, 2010) – The Kiwanis Club of Templeton will host its annual Texas Holdem poker tournament on Saturday, March 27, 2010. Players and attendees will receive complementary food and beverages as well as a chance to win tournament and raffle prizes. The charity event will take place at 6:00 p.m. at the Women’s Center located at 601 South Main Street in Templeton.
There will be approximately 50 players in the tournament.  The ticket cost is a $50.00 donation, and additional buy-ins are allowed.  There will be prizes for the ten finalists, and a grand prize for the tournament winter. Past prizes have included a Winemaker Dinner at McPhee’s Grill in Templeton, diamond jewelry, and a weekend in Tahoe and Yosemite. A raffle will be held for all attendees. Food includes barbeque, salad, sides, beer and local wine.
Funds raised will go to the 2010 Templeton High School College Scholarship Awards, which are presented in May.  Scholarships are awarded based on academic merit, record of community service, and financial need. Last year, over $3,000 was raised.
Templeton Kiwanis meets every Friday from 7:00-8:00 a.m. at McPhees Grill in Templeton.  Interested community members are encouraged to attend a meeting to learn more.  For more information about joining Kiwanis or Texas Holdem, please call Mick Pickett (805) 434-0313, or visit www.templetonkiwanis.org.
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