3 wonderful years. Dear. It has been!.. Full of discovery and wonderment, tears and laughter.. So much love and support. So many friendly faces, happy moments, sweet memories. If anyone would have told me then that 3 years later I would still be drinking and smoking cigars every Wednesday, I’d be like:”Nah. You crazy. Seriously?…” But here we are. And while we at it:
This week’s, February 6, 2007 Puff’n’sip day is a very special day – we have the 3rd Anniversary Formal and Puff’n’holdem VIII and a guest appearance by Pork Chop Express. Read on for more details.
Kick off @ 6:07 PM @ Cigar Bar and Grill,
850 Montgomery (@ Jackson)
Tables open @ 6:67 PM @ Cigar Bar and Grill
PCE opens up the dance floor @ 8:03 PM @ Cigar Bar and Grill
Dress code is formal. Smoking jacket encouraged. CBG Special Editions brown liquor flights (whiskey, scotch, rum) will be served.
Let me know if you are planning to play – need to make ser we have enough seats @ the table.
Puff’n’holdem VIII Cause
Yes, we’ve done it seven times before. To-date Puff’n’holdem has contributed $2,200 to a number of local charities. This time all the proceeds will go to SFCASA:
Over two thousand of San Francisco’s children are victims of abuse and neglect and are living in foster care.
Adrift in an overburdened public social services system, these children urgently need safe and permanent homes, educational and healthcare services, and the support of a responsible and caring adult.
SFCASA volunteer advocate/mentors are sworn court officers trained to work one-on-one with these children, to assess individual needs, to advocate for necessary services, and to serve as trusted mentors and friends.
The SFCASA volunteer’s commitment is intense, and his or her impact on the child’s life is significant. SFCASA is the only agency operating in San Francisco providing court appointed volunteer advocacy and mentorship exclusively to this group of highly disadvantaged young people. Read some of these children’s stories, which illustrate the vital role of CASAs in their lives.
You do not have to play to donate. Give!
Puff’n’holdem Rules
It’s Texas Hold’em, and $20 gets you a seat at the table. Watches, cars, trendy furniture and other symbols of riches are accepted.
It is a tournament, so you can buy in at any time. Almost.
There will be some obsessively competitive players, but no in-depth knowledge required. More on the rules here.
All winnings go to the charity above in the name of the winner. We also have special recognition tchachkas for 2 and 3rd – thanks, DM!
Again, please let me know if you are sitting down. We will keep tables small (ish) and the game fast.
Lotsa love,
Stas.
