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January 2011 Tribes in the News
Pechanga Awards $310,000 in Grants to
n December 7th, 2010, the Pechanga Development Corporation announced it awarded $310,000 in grants to public
high schools in Southwest Riverside County. Eight schools received $35,000 each from Pechanga’s annual high school funding program. ey include Temecula Valley High School, Great Oak High School, Chaparral High School, Vista Murrieta High School, Murrieta Valley High School, Elsinore High School, Lakeside High School and Temescal Canyon High School. Murrieta Mesa High School, which is new to the program this year, received $30,000.
Pechanga has donated more than $2.7 million through the high school funding program since the
1998–99 academic year.
Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians Donates T$25,000 to Toys for Tots
he Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians presented a check for $25,000 to Toys for Tots on December 16th, at the Seventh Annual Toys for Tots Benefit Concert featuring The Judds. e donation was given on behalf of the tribe and e Judds, who performed for a sold-out
audience at the Chumash Casino Resort’s Samala Showroom. It is the largest gift the Central Coast Marine Corps Toys for Tots program received in 2010.
“ is donation is so appreciated because we have a 15 percent increase in the number of children registered for a toy this year,” said Anita Pomerantz, Managing Director and chief consultant for the Central Coast Marine Corp Toys for Tots. “ e power of this gift can truly touch lives in a positive way and make the season special.” e $25,000 donation provided toys for 2,500 children at Christmas. Since 1947, Toys for Tots has raised funds and collected toys for families in need.
“During these tough economic times, it’s organizations like Toys for Tots that make such a positive di erence in the lives of so many children,” said Veronica Sandoval, administrator for the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians Foundation. “We are honored to support Toys for Tots.”
e Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians Foundation has donated more than $13 million to hundreds of groups, organizations, and schools in the community and across the nation as part of the Chumash’s long-standing tradition of giving. e Foundation is governed by the tribe’s Business Committee.
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January 2011 Table Games & Slot Tournaments
BARONA RESORT & CASINO
TUESDAYS in January from Noon to 4 p.m.
Free 4 All Slot Tournament
Club Barona members can play once every Tuesday in the free 5-minute slot tournament for a chance to win a weekly grand prize of $10,000 in cash. Play in the tournament and earn 500 Club Barona points and receive a $50 o er in the mail.
BadBeat Blackjack Progressive
Make the optional BadBeat wager at any Blackjack table and every time the dealer beats your 20 with a 21, you get paid! e more cards it takes the dealer, the more you get paid. And it wouldn’t be a Barona Progressive unless they included the Magic Card!
CASINO PAUMA
Friday, January 28th
VIP Slot Tournament
Casino Pauma’s monthly VIP slot tournament is open to quali ed invited Palm Club members. See Palm Club for details.
FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT CASINO
FRIDAYS from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Fantasy $35k Slot Tournament
Beginning January 7th, play in one of fteen 15-minute tournament sessions each Friday. e top 30 participants share in $1,450 in free play and earn spots in the Slot Series Playoff Tournament on February 25th, with a top prize of $10,000 cash.
HARRAH’S RINCON CASINO & RESORT
WEDNESDAY, January 26th at 4 p.m.
$10,000 Slot Tournament
Guests register at the Bus Center between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Buy-in is $20 for Gold Cardholders; Platinum, Diamond and Seven Star Cardholders participate for free. Each guest will play one 5-minute round on a tournament machine. Winners will be announced at 10 p.m. and the top
100 places win a share of $10,000 in free slot play.
SPOTLIGHT 29 CASINO
WEDNESDAYS At 4 p.m.
Mid-Week Madness Blackjack Tournament
Registration begins at 4 p.m. $30 buy-in includes bu et from Cafe Capitata. $1,500 in cash prizes awarded for 1st through 6th place.
FRIDAYS at 4 p.m.
Double the Fun Double Deck Blackjack Tournament Registration begins at 4 p.m. $30 buy-in includes bu et from Cafe Capitata. $1,500 in cash prizes awarded for
1st through 6th place.
VALLEY VIEW CASINO
T-Shirt Tuesdays
Earn 100 points or any suited blackjack on Tuesdays, and receive a collectable Valley View Casino T-shirt. Collect eight monthly styles throughout the year and receive a free jacket or polo shirt.
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JANUARY 2011