{photo: A roll of the dice can mean big winnings for Portland’s underserved youth at Bet on the Pearl August 22nd.}
Drop everything and mark your calendar for August 22nd…
Bet on the Pearl is rolling into the Armory and your participation could mean big prizes for you and big winnings for local high school kids struggling on their route to graduation.
A swanky Las Vegas style casino night being co-presented by the Pearl Rotary and Portland Center Stage, Bet on the Pearl will have you drinking, dining and rolling the dice for some big prizes donated by Pearl District businesses.
Here’s the latest update from Pearl Rotary Vice President Don Smith:
“Raffle prizes galore! We’re amazed about how many Pearl District businesses and individuals have stepped up to donate raffle prizes for lucky winners at “Bet on the Pearl”. Here are just a few you might win:
- Fourteen (at last count) Pearl and NW Portland restaurants and establishments are offering gift certificates to be bundled for four lucky winners to try the fare of these favorites: Palomino, Oba, Caffe Mingo, Paragon, Fenouil, Giorgio, Ten01, Silk, Bay 13, Vino Paradiso, Bridgeport Pub, Henry’s Tavern, On Deck Sports Bar, Nancy’s Kitchen, Serratto’s.
- A large, shiny Weber outdoor barbecue offered by Pearl Hardware.
- 23″ HDTV from Stream Audio and Video Solutions.
- $500 gift certificate for kitchen or bathroom fittings from ABall Plumbing Supplies.
- Mazatlan in the spring. One week in a beachfront cabin for two at Matzalan for a week next spring break.
- Three beautiful, small knotted rugs from Nepal.
- A private airplane ride to the Oregon coast and back, stopping for lunch.
- Two flight instruction sessions from a certified instructor for wannabe pilots.
- A round of golf at Riverside Country Club.
And more! 35 prizes in all.
Win either by being among the biggest winners at the tables or by buying more raffle tix to add to your two free ones and enhance your odds when the general raffle occurs at the end of the evening.
Come win!
Don Smith, Pearl Rotary vice-president.”
Tickets to the event are $125 and include wine, nibbles, and scrip for the casino tables to get you started. Get the rest of the event details here.
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