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January 2013 Tribes in the News
SIanta Ynez Band of Chumash Indians Foundation Honors Non-Profits
n November 2012, in celebration of Native American Heritage Month, and to focus on the
importance of philanthropy, the third annual Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians Foundation Dinnerhonored veSantaBarbaraCountynon-pro tsfortheircontributionstothecommunity. Ynez Valley erapeutic Riding Program received the
e ve Santa Barbara County non-pro ts that received $5,000 apiece in service awards were the Community Environmental Council, Arts Outreach, the Casa Esperanza Homeless Shelter, the Santa Ynez Valley Therapeutic Riding Program, and American Indian Health & Services.
“Our annual foundation dinner gives us an opportunity to recognize the groups that make signi cant contributions throughout Santa Barbara County, and it provides a great opportunity for non-pro ts to win a little extra money and network with the in uential leaders in our community,” said Veronica Sandoval, Administrator for the Santa
Ynez Band of Chumash Indians Foundation.
Community Environmental Council received the Community Enhancement and Environment Award for its mission to identify, advocate and raise awareness about the most pressing environmental issues that a ect the Santa Barbara region. Arts Outreach garnered the Culture and Recreation Award for its dedication in providing education and experiences in the visual, literary, performing, and musical arts to the students of Santa Ynez Valley, Los
Alamos and Lompoc schools.
e Casa Esperanza Homeless Shelter helps families and
individuals achieve self-su ciency by helping as many as possible gain access to the services they’ll need to transition
Health and Human Services Award for its multifaceted e orts to help individuals with impaired mobility through horseback riding. American Indian Health & Services, which empowers the community by delivering accessible, socially responsive and culturally appropriate health care, received the Native American Award.
rough its foundation, the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians has donated more than $16 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.
TMorongo Band of Mission Indians Donates $100,000 for Holiday Giving
he Morongo Band of Mission Indians teamed up again in 2012 with the non- Ontario Toys ’R’ Us store. Among the children participating in the program were pro t Christmas Cheer All Year to brighten the holidays for 1,500 Inland Empire 450 San Gorgonio Pass and Coachella Valley youth, including dozens of children children with an annual shopping spree at Toys ’R’ Us in Ontario. in protective care with the Riverside County Department of Public Social Services
e Morongo Tribe served as title sponsor for the event, providing $100,000 in cash Children’s Services Division. and services for the shopping spree that took place on December 20, 2012. Children,
who were pre-selected by local non-pro t groups, bought toys of their choice at the
January 2013 Table Game and Slot Tournaments
to stable employment and housing. For this, it received the Education and Personal Development Award. e Santa
AGUA CALIENTE CASINO RESORT SPA The Big Deal $50,000 Table Games Giveaway From now through January 27th, earn drawing entries with qualifying hands
in Blackjack, ree Card Poker, Mini Baccarat and Pai Gow. On January 27th, from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. one
hot seat winner every
half-hour wins $2,100 in non-negotiable chips. At
6 p.m., seven winners will
play Blackjack. e winner receives $21,000 cash, the other six players receive $2,100 cash. See Table Games for details.
FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT CASINO
TUESDAYS from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
$70k Grand Prix of Slots Tournament
Fantasy Rewards Club members who earn 10 points on Tuesdaysareeligibletoplayinthetournament.Over$2,600 in prizes available each week. e top 24 scorers from each week’s tournament will play in the Grand Prix Finale Tournament on March 26th, and share in over $38,000 in cash prizes. Space is limited. See Fantasy Rewards Club.
HARRAH’S RINCON
CASINO & RESORT
TUESDAYS, January 8th and
January 22nd at 3 p.m.
$10,000 Blackjack Tournament Registration from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
at Pit 7. Tournament play begins at 3:20 p.m. Free for Platinum, Diamond and Seven Star cardholders, $20 buy-in for
Gold cardholders. First place prize is $5,000 in live chips.
TUESDAYS, January 15th and January 29th at 4 p.m. $10,000 Slot Tournament
Register at the Bus Center beginning at 3 p.m. Buy-in is $20 for Gold cardholders; Platinum, Diamond and Seven Star cardholders participate for free. Winners will be announced at 10 p.m. and the top 100 places win a share of $10,000 in free slot play.
SYCUAN CASINO
MONDAY through THURSDAY, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Slots of Fun Tournament
Club Sycuan members get in on the fast and furious slot action during the Slots of Fun Tournament and win a
share of $1,200 in freeplay each week. Exciting tournament rounds will be held every 15 minutes. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m.
in the front lobby of the casino.
VALLEY VIEW CASINO & HOTEL
SUNDAY, January 20th TournEvent of Champions Panel
You could win an all-expenses-paid trip to Las Vegas and a chance to win $100,000 in the TournEvent of Champions. e top scoring
guests will be invited back for a nal round on Sunday, March 30th to compete for the trip to Las Vegas and the spot in the TournEvent of Champions. Call 760-291- 5500 to reserve your spot in the qualifying tournament.
T-Shirt Tuesdays
Earn 100 points or hit 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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