The Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio Hosts 10th Annual Las Vegas Casino Night
San Antonio -- Oct. 30, 2006

On Sunday, Nov. 12, from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m., the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio will hold its 10th Annual Las Vegas Style Casino Night at The Club at Sonterra. The evening is presented by Continental Airlines and sponsored by Valero Energy Corporation and Don Strange of Texas, Inc.

This year's event features a Texas Hold'em tournament with honorary pit bosses Robert Horry and Ernesto Ancira. The night will include dinner catered by Don Strange of Texas, live and silent auctions, and gaming galore. Auction items include round trip airline tickets to Europe, Hawaii and other vacation destinations, sporting event tickets, golf outings, restaurant and hotel gift certificates, and sports collectibles.

The evening will be emceed by Cynthia Lee of Fox News. Music throughout the evening will be performed by Something Blue. Program highlights include entertainment by rising young star Nathanael Sherrod, from the Eastside Boys & Girls Club.

Packages for 10 guests and individual tickets for the event may be purchased by calling 210-436-0686. Full House Sponsor Package is $1,500 for 10 tickets, High Roller Sponsor Package is $2,000 for 10 tickets and individual tickets are $150. Proceeds from the event will benefit the positive youth development programs offered at the Clubs, ranging from the arts and education to technology and sports.

Founded in 1939, the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio serves more than 6,000 members annually at five branch locations and several satellite locations. The Clubs provide after school and summer program services that develop talents, values and skills in youth ages six-to-18 years old, paying particular attention to those who need these programs most. As a result of the Clubs programs, young people are inspired and enabled to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. For more information, visit the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio website at: www.bgcsatx.org.

Contact: Blithe Wiley, 210-829-5172, wiley@grandecom.net