Whether you’re skilled at playing your cards right or are happy to lean on the luck of the draw, Motueka South School’s upcoming 18+ casino fundraiser promises to be a glorious sliver of adult fun.
Tickets are $50 each, which includes entry, nibbles, a buffet meal (including smoked meats from a well-known local chef) and a stack of casino chips, which can then be used to try your luck at blackjack, crown and anchor, and roulette.
This “dress to impress” event is suitable for seasoned casino goers as well as first timers, and organiser Abby McCall emphasises that it is a fun fundraising event, where the “funny money” casino chips can be used to bid on mystery envelopes which contain valuable prizes.
There will also be silent auctions, spot prizes and live auctions on the night, with about $7000 worth of prizes on offer to date. Abby says that the funds raised will likely be spent on an outdoor play extension for the school.
The Casino Night is at Memorial Hall on Saturday, 22 June, and doors open at 6pm. The games briefing will be held at 6.30pm, with the tables open after that.
There will be a bar with cash or EFTPOS available, and the event will wrap up at about 10.30pm.
Tickets are available at Motueka South School’s office until Friday, or from Whitwells Menswear until mid-day Saturday, and Abby is encouraging people to buy tickets ASAP so that the committee can ensure there is ample catering.
