Palatine American Legion to Host Casino Night

The Palatine American Legion Post 690 is holding a casino night which is open to the public on Friday, September 12th at the newly renovated American Legion Hall 122 West Palatine Road in Palatine to raise funds for Legion Family Charities.

“Come out between 5:00 PM and Midnight, play some poker, some of our other games of chance and have some fun,” said Matt Christie, casino night Project Chairman. “For a $5.00 entry fee you’ll be able to enjoy cash games of poker, Blackjack, Texas Hold’Em, Over & Under Dice Roll and Money Wheel in our hall. You’ll get to see our brand new, totally renovated hall. Come by for a few minutes or stay for a few hours!”

A full service bar will be open upstairs for the casino night and another full service bar will be open downstairs in the clubroom. “Our goal is to make these friendly neighborhood games,” said Christie. “We encourage camaraderie between the players as well as with their dealers.”

The most notable of the American Legion’s projects is the annual Memorial Day program. The program encompasses the parade, the laying of wreaths at two of Palatine’s war memorials and a program at Community Park. The American Legion, as part of Legion Charities, also conducts bingo for blind veterans several times a year, hosts a Thanksgiving party for sailors from Great Lakes Naval Training Center and brings gifts to veterans during visits to Hines V. A. Hospital in Hines, Illinois.

The American Legion and Legion Auxiliary began in 1919 while the Sons of the American Legion was created in 1932 as patriotic veterans organizations devoted to mutual helpfulness. These organizations are committed to mentoring and sponsorship of youth programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting a strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow service members and veterans.

For further information on the American Legion, Legion Auxiliary and the Sons of the American Legion, any of their sponsored events or for membership write to their respective organizations at 122 West Palatine Road, Palatine, IL 60067, call them at 847-359-1606, email palatinesal@gmail.com or visit their web site at www.alpost690.us.

Submitted by the Palatine American Legion.