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Casino Night July 22, money to benefit animal shelter

WILLIAMS, Ariz. - The glamour and glitz of Las Vegas is coming to Williams on Friday, July 22, when SAVE-Meant to Rescue puts on its annual Casino Night to raise money for an animal shelter.

The fun and games begin at the Sultana Theatre at 7 p.m. and conclude at 10 p.m. There will be a happy hour prior to the gambling from 6 to 7 p.m.

The organization is close to breaking ground on an animal shelter with the recent help from the city of Williams. The city donated $10,000 to the organization and signed a $1 per year lease agreement last year. The organization has raised $150,000 plus the $10,000 from the city, said Robynn Eckel, SAVE-Meant to Rescue founder. The organization needs to raise another $160,000 to cover excavating and other site work.

"We have the money for the facility but what we didn't count on was the site work being over $100, 000," Eckel said. "Our fencing alone came in at $45,000. That's for eight kennels, eight runs and the perimeter fence."

Attendees can play Texas hold 'em, craps, poker, black jack, and roulette. There will be a raffle and silent auction. Event goers will receive $400 of casino money with tickets purchased at the door. For every $5 spent, gamblers will receive $100 of casino money.

Many local supporters are pitching in for the event. The Sultana Theatre is donating the building for the night. Don Dent and John Moore will be sharing their extensive dealing experience. Josh Bukowiecki, of Arizona Event Professionals, is organizing the event.

Several other local businesses have donated raffle and auction prizes. There will be a large slot machine to be raffled as well as patio furniture. Several other donated items will also be raffled.

The live auction will begin at 8:15 p.m. with gambling resuming after it is completed.

Eckel said Casino Night is always a good time and hopes it will be a good fundraiser for the dogs.

"We are really pushing for this final step," Eckel said.

Tickets for the event are $20 and will be available at the door. More information can be found by contacting Eckel at (928) 635-4726.


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