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June 2010 Tribes in the News
OHarrah’s Rincon Partners with Second Wind Dreams
n May 5th, four San Diego County senior fought our wars, paid taxes, and helped us all achieve the a new lcd projector, and Vista Village and Valle Vista citizens learned you’re never too old to have a American Dream. Now we have a chance to help them both received much-requested karaoke machines.
dream come true, as Harrah’s Rincon Casino see some of their dreams come true.” Employee volunteers (H.E.R.O.s) will continue to
& Resort hosted a special celebration to kick-o its partnership with Second Wind Dreams and The Harrah’s Foundation. Local nursing home and assisted living residents, community members and Harrah’s Rincon
“dreamweavers” gathered together for a Cinco de Mayo celebration that they will remember forever.
“We are thrilled to be involved with Second Wind Dreams in their e orts to improve the quality of life for senior citizens,” stated Carla Miller, Entertainment Manager and the H.E.R.O. (Harrah’s Entertainment Reaching Out) Team Captain for the Second Wind Dreams Project. “ ese are the men and women who
LBarona Battle of the Badges VIII Set for June 12th
During the kick-o event, dreams were granted for four North San Diego County senior residents. For one, Clyde Vickers, a resident at Vista Village, it had been 90 years since saw his rst baseball game at the age of ve.
Although he had watched his favorite team on tv, he had never been to a game. But that will change, thanks to the San Diego Padres, who donated tickets to a home game and a special invitation to watch batting practice from the eld before the game.
e participating care centers received items that will enhance the quality of life for their residents. Las Villas de Carlsbad received a computer, Somerford Place received
make dreams come true at the four facilities thanks to a donation from e Harrah’s Foundation. Janet Beronio, General Manager at Harrah’s Rincon and Chairwoman of the Harrah’s Foundation Board of Trustees stated,
“ e Harrah’s Foundation’s partnership with Second Wind Dreams is another way that we continue to show support for the senior citizens in the communities in which we do business. It is consistent with our support
for such organizations as AARP, Meals on Wheels and, locally, e Angel’s Depot. We are honored to be able to partner with these organizations that do so much to enhance the quality of life for our senior citizens.”
ocal pride is on the line again this year as law Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility, National City and in school through boxing and mentoring programs.
enforcement o cers from across San Diego Police Department, U.S. Border Patrol, and San Diego Based in National City, CYAC features a boxing gym,
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prepare to enter the ring on Saturday, June 12 , as Probation Department will go head-to-head in the ring as well as computer facilities and tutorial/mentoring
part of the eighth annual Barona Battle of the Badges charity boxing event at Barona Resort & Casino.
e Barona Band of Mission Indians, the Community Youth Athletic Center (CYAC), and the National Latino Peace Officers Association have partnered once again to host the highly competitive event. Police o cers from the San Diego Police Department, the San Diego Sheri ’s Department, Chula Vista Police Department,
during 14 bouts scheduled from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Doors open to the public at 2:30 p.m.
During the past eight years, the Barona Tribe and Barona Resort & Casino have helped raise over $450,000 for CYAC, including a $170,000 donation to help the purchase of a new 3,700 square-foot facility in National City that opened its doors in 2001. e CYAC is a non-pro t dedicated to keeping youth o the streets
center. Serving youth from 8 to 18, the CYAC can accommodate up to 100 kids per day.
Tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for children 10 and under. VIP tables are available at $400 for a table of four that includes beverages and commemorative event T-shirts.
Tickets are available at the Barona gift shop, by calling CYAC at (619) 474-2922, or at the door the night of the event. More information is online at www.cyacyouth.org.
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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAMING GUIDE
June 2010
Southern California Tribes in the News