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Join Celebrities for Humane Society Fundraiser at Barona!
The Elephant Alliance is hosting a fundraiser for the Humane Society of United States at Barona Valley Ranch Resort and Casino
Golf Events Center on Sunday, November 13, 2005 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Actors Richard Dean Anderson (MacGyver and star of the science ction series Stargate-SG1), and Peggy McCay (Mrs. Brady
Indio Powwow at Fantasy TSprings Resort Casino
he Indio Powwow, held by the Cabazon Band of Mission Indians, is a three-day celebration held on November 25th–27th at Fantasy Springs
Casino Resort. Native American dance competitions for contestants of all ages, bird singing, drum contests and peon games. ere are also opportunities for visitors to join dancers in the arena during non- competitive, intertribal dancing. A highlight of the powwow is the Grand Entry, when all the dancers form a procession, winding around the arena in a clockwise direction. Preceding the dancers are the Eagle Sta and the Color Guard. Visitors to the Indio Powwow also have an opportunity to taste Native American foods such as Indian fry bread and shop among vendors for jewelry, weavings, dream catchers and other types of Native American art. Powwows are for everyone! Call 760-238-5770 for more details.
in Days of Our Lives) will be on hand. e Elephant Alliance is an internationally recognized non- pro t, animal protection organization dedicated to improving the plight of captive elephants through
education and legislation.
ere will be a California High Tea from 2 p.m.
to 6 p.m., $60 per person donation, and for only $40
Soboba Donates $15,000 to Riverside Community College Athletic Program
Soboba Casino’s General Manager, Richard Kline presented a $15,000 check to Riverside Community College in October.
more, you can attend a special Celebrity Reception from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. featuring a silent and live auction of wonderful items, including a seven-day tundra lodge adventure for two, viewing polar bears in their natural environment at Churchill, Alaska. Reservations are required. Call 858-454-4959 for more information.
Barona Tribe Saves San Diego Holiday Event with a $75,000 Donation
T
he Barona Band of Mission Indians donated $75,000 to San Diego’s December Nights holiday
festival, to keep the 27-year-old event alive.
e two-day Balboa Park festival,to be held December 2nd–3rd, includes voice and dance performances on several stages, an annual international Christmas
festival and free entrance to museums in the evenings. “Our tribe values family, traditions and giving back to the community, and December Nights is a natural
event for us to support,” said Rhonda Welch-Scalco, Tribal Chairwoman.
“We look forward to helping create a memorable holiday celebration that everyone in San Diego can enjoy.”
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