Play Poker, Bingo to Send Kids to Summer Camp

“Gamble” for fun and for a good cause at the Rotary Club of Duluth’s third annual Players Party — featuring Texas Hold’em and Bingo plus a silent auction — on Thursday, Jan. 26,, at the Gwinnett Place Marriott.

The party is scheduled 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the at 1775 Pleasant Hill Road in Duluth. Rotarians, their friends and family, and members of the community are invited. Proceeds will cover the cost of sending 20 to 25 children of Rainbow Village to summer day camp at Bunten Road Park in Duluth.

Rainbow Village is a one-to-two year transitional program for homeless families with children in Duluth. Offering temporary housing along with mandatory support services — such as job counseling, parenting classes, and after-school programs — the program instills self-sufficiency as a means to build strong, intact families.

Ensuring quality childcare during the summer months, Rotary Club of Duluth will cover the cost of sending all Rainbow Village kids who are of eligible age (kindergartners through eighth graders) to Bunten Road Park’s day camp, operated by the Duluth Parks and Recreation Department.

Thanks to Duluth Rotary’s fund-raising efforts and support from the department, more than 50 Rainbow Village boys and girls have participated in the camp over the past two summers as campers or teen counselors. While the children enjoyed fun, wholesome activities, their parents were free to focus on their jobs and other obligations with peace of mind.  

Reservations are required for the party. Tickets are $40 per person, and includes entry, heavy hors d’ouvres, and a choice of starting chips to play Texas Hold’em or cards to play Bingo. Additional poker chips and BINGO cards can be purchased during the party.

Game prizes and silent auction items feature airline tickets, premium golf packages, tickets to sporting events, live theater productions, popular retail gift cards, dining, and much more. A cash bar will be available.

For reservations and additional information, contact Mike Ballenger at mballenger@gwinnettcommunitybank.com. Learn more about Rainbow Village at www.rainbowvillage.org.