"Texas Hold ‘Em" Tournament at Venus II
Raises $2K for Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield.
Marshfield, MA, April 23, 2008 --(PR.com)-- The Venus II restaurant in Marshfield raised a cool $2,000 for the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield last week during their first Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament. Funds from the Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament support ongoing programming and special events for the children at the Boys and Girls Club.
More than 70 participants tried their luck at playing no-limit Texas Hold ‘Em at 10 professional poker tables in the brand new function room overlooking the ocean at the Venus II.
“We’re very grateful for the support of the Venus II and the Drosopoulos family. This is the second, highly successful fundraising event they have held to benefit the Boys and Girls Club this year. We can’t thank them enough,” noted Greg Jackson, Executive Director of the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield.
Earlier this year, the Venus II hosted a Comedy Night with more than 200 people in attendance and raised $4,500 for the club.
The 1,000 member strong Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield provides the area’s youth between the ages of 6-18 with enrichment and recreation programs in a safe environment.
To learn more about Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield, visit their website at www.MarshfieldBoysAndGirlsClub.com.
Venus II
Founded in 1976, Venus II restaurant is in its second generation of operation by the Drosopoulos family. With a multi-level deck facing the ocean and an expansive dining room, Venus II offers an extensive menu of fresh seafood, award winning clam chowder and other entrees in an upscale, yet family-friendly environment. The full bar seats 40 and boasts of 10 flat screen televisions and entertainment (ranging from live bands and
comedians to DJs and Karaoke) is offered six days a week. A plush function room with a full bar can accommodate up to 200 people and is available for weddings, parties and other special occasions. Visa, MasterCard and Discover are accepted. Venus II is located at 277 Ocean Street in Marshfield and accepts all major credit cards. For more information visit www.Venus2.com or call (781) 837-6369.
About the Boys and Girls Club
The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield’s purpose is to establish a safe haven for recreation, which includes a variety of supervised activities for greater than 4,000 youths (between the ages of 6 to 18 years old) within the town. The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield has five Core Areas: Character and Leadership; Education and Career; Health, Sport Fitness Recreation and Life Skills; The Arts; and Technology. These Core Areas serve as the foundation for all programming.
As a privately-funded, non-profit organization, the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield relies tremendously on the generous philanthropic support of individuals. Financial gifts assist in providing the financial strength necessary to continue the club’s mission “to enable and inspire all young people to realize their full potential as productive and responsible citizens, as well as become tomorrow’s capable leaders.”
For more information about the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield, please contact (781) 834-CLUB (2582) or visit the website at www.MarshfieldBoysAndGirlsClub.com or write to the club at P.O. Box 311, Marshfield, MA 02050.
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More than 70 participants tried their luck at playing no-limit Texas Hold ‘Em at 10 professional poker tables in the brand new function room overlooking the ocean at the Venus II.
“We’re very grateful for the support of the Venus II and the Drosopoulos family. This is the second, highly successful fundraising event they have held to benefit the Boys and Girls Club this year. We can’t thank them enough,” noted Greg Jackson, Executive Director of the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield.
Earlier this year, the Venus II hosted a Comedy Night with more than 200 people in attendance and raised $4,500 for the club.
The 1,000 member strong Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield provides the area’s youth between the ages of 6-18 with enrichment and recreation programs in a safe environment.
To learn more about Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield, visit their website at www.MarshfieldBoysAndGirlsClub.com.
Venus II
Founded in 1976, Venus II restaurant is in its second generation of operation by the Drosopoulos family. With a multi-level deck facing the ocean and an expansive dining room, Venus II offers an extensive menu of fresh seafood, award winning clam chowder and other entrees in an upscale, yet family-friendly environment. The full bar seats 40 and boasts of 10 flat screen televisions and entertainment (ranging from live bands and
comedians to DJs and Karaoke) is offered six days a week. A plush function room with a full bar can accommodate up to 200 people and is available for weddings, parties and other special occasions. Visa, MasterCard and Discover are accepted. Venus II is located at 277 Ocean Street in Marshfield and accepts all major credit cards. For more information visit www.Venus2.com or call (781) 837-6369.
About the Boys and Girls Club
The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield’s purpose is to establish a safe haven for recreation, which includes a variety of supervised activities for greater than 4,000 youths (between the ages of 6 to 18 years old) within the town. The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield has five Core Areas: Character and Leadership; Education and Career; Health, Sport Fitness Recreation and Life Skills; The Arts; and Technology. These Core Areas serve as the foundation for all programming.
As a privately-funded, non-profit organization, the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield relies tremendously on the generous philanthropic support of individuals. Financial gifts assist in providing the financial strength necessary to continue the club’s mission “to enable and inspire all young people to realize their full potential as productive and responsible citizens, as well as become tomorrow’s capable leaders.”
For more information about the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield, please contact (781) 834-CLUB (2582) or visit the website at www.MarshfieldBoysAndGirlsClub.com or write to the club at P.O. Box 311, Marshfield, MA 02050.
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Greg Jackson
781-834-2582
www.MarshfieldBoysandGirlsClub.com
Greg Jackson
781-834-2582
www.MarshfieldBoysandGirlsClub.com
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