The original 2014 report
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Helping Restore Ability is going to organize a casino night at the Arlington Museum of Art on April 5. The event will include a cocktail hour, which will begin at 7:00 p.m., and plenty of casino games such as blackjack, roulette, and craps. A martini ice luge and a Mexican buffet form the highlights of the event.
Vicki Niedermayer, the executive director of Helping Restore Ability, says that “the event will be an absolute blast,” featuring a live band and plenty of prizes for casino gaming. Speaking about Helping Restore Ability, he said that the organization serves a vulnerable section of the population, who are not only poor, but also physically and intellectually challenged. She said: “No matter the disability, no matter their age, we are here to serve. The real joy of this event is raising funds to support these people.”
Those who play blackjack, roulette, and other casino games at this event can win attractive non-cash prizes such as gift cards, golf trips, photography sessions, and Rangers tickets. The authentic casino environment will be generated by the presence of the Marcus Rockwell Trio, who will play a mixture of R&B, jazz, and pop.
The tickets cost $75 per head.
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