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October 2006 Tribes in the News
TSan Manuel Band Donates $15K to Ontario Child Center
he San Manuel Band of Mission Indians has and without disabilities,” said Brian Reckard, of the e center, which opened earlier this year, serves donated $15,000 to the Easter Seals Child San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino. up to 100 children of various mental and physical Development Center in Ontario. abilities.
“ e Easter Seals Child Development Center in Ontario is a state-of-the-art example of progressive, trustworthy, fully accessible child care and education in an inclusive setting for children with
CJelebrate California Indian Culture at the Santa Ynez Chumash Powwow
oin in the celebration at the 11th Annual Santa Native American culture and traditions and are not to Sunday, October 8th, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ere will Ynez Chumash Intertribal Powwow at the Live be missed. Admission is free. Bring chairs and prepare be a Dance and Drum Competition. Admission is Oak Campground on October 7–8. e Live for the sun and heat. Please note than alcohol is not free—also free camping. ere is a $3 parking charge.
Oak Campground is near San Marcos Golf Course o Hwy. 154 in Santa Barbara.
Powwows are tribal gatherings open to the public complete with dancing, drumming, games, fantastic food and craft sales. Southern California tribal casino hosts have spectacular powwows that give a glimpse into
TNative American Concert in San Diego County
permitted at powwows, and also ask permission before you take photos of any tribal members in their regalia.
Bring a blanket or lawn chair.
All proceeds will bene t the Chumash Education
e Santa Ynez Chumash Powwow will feature
Native American music, dance, food, arts and crafts, 1-800-728-9997 or 1-800-686-0855 for more
pottery, jewelry and more. On Saturday, October 7th, the powwow runs from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and on
he third annual Circle of Harmony Native also include electric cellist Marston Smith, Mac American Benefit Concert will be held on Lopez on ute, Xavier Quijas Yxayotl and the group Sunday, October 28th from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at America Indigena, Stan Rodriguez, the San Pasqual
the Poway Center for the Performing Arts in north San Diego County. Native American dancers, singers and musicians will perform, including Native blues guitarist, Tracy Lee Nelson. Scheduled performers
Bird Singers, and world-class Native American dancers. e concert will bene t the Preservation and Educational Development of the Kumeyaay-Ipai Interpretive Center.
“ is donation directly impacts the children we serve in a positive way,” said Mark Whitley, president of Easter Seals California.
Fund. No drugs, alcohol or pets, please. Telephone information.
Tickets for the concert range from $25–$100 and are available online at www.powayperformingarts. com or at the Poway Performing Arts Box O ce at 858-748-0505.
October 2006 Table Game and Slot Tournaments
FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT CASINO
THURSDAY, October 12th at 4 p.m., and Sunday, Occtober 15th at 4 p.m.
Wheel of Fortune® Slot Tournament
More than $2,000 in free play for Club Fantasy members. Registration begins at 3p.m. outside the
Fantasy Lounge, and 10-minute sessions begin at 4 p.m.
TUESDAYS from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Double Nickel Club Slot Tournament
Join the Double Nickel Club if you are 55 years of age or older and play in this free slot tournament—plus earn
even more Club Fantasy rewards! ree winners per session and three top scores win a prize.
GOLDEN ACORN CASINO
SATURDAY, October 14 at 3 p.m.
$5,000 Guaranteed Blackjack Tournament
Buy-in is $10 for $200 in “tournament chips,” and re-buy(s) are $25. After 21 hands, the player at each of the six tables with the largest pot advances to the next round. Six winners will split $10,000, and the 1st place winner will take home $5,000 in cash! Registration starts at 1:30 p.m., play starts at 3 p.m.
e top 82 blackjack players of 2006 will face o in December to win a brand new truck or a fabulous cash prize!
HARRAH’S RINCON CASINO & RESORT
TUESDAY, October 3rd at 12 p.m.
Weekday Rewards Slot Tournament
Open to all Total Rewards members; free to Platinum/ Diamond members, $20 entry for Gold members. Regisration begins at 10:30 a.m. at the Promotions Center and is limited to 900 guests. Awards from $50– $500 announced at 9 p.m. at the Promotions Center.
SOBOBA CASINO
TUESDAYS at 3 p.m.
$1,000 Blackjack Tournament
Buy-in $15. Earn tournament points for the $10K Blackjack Tournament.
TUESDAYS at 5 p.m.
Three Card Poker Championship
First hour starts at 5 p.m., rst winner determined at 6 p.m. $100 every hour at each ree Card Poker table. Win an entry into a drawing for a seat at the ree Card Poker Championship in Las Vegas, November 27–30, 2006.
WEDNESDAY October 25th at 5 p.m.
$1,000 Free Craps Tournament in AC’s Lounge Registration begins at 3 p.m. in the pit across from Club Soboba.
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