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Ante Up! Meals On Wheels Diablo Region Hosts Poker Tournament

Show that you know when to hold 'em and know when to fold 'em, and sign up for this annual Contra Costa fundraiser.

MARTINEZ, CA – The Meals on Wheels Diablo Region is holding its 2nd Annual Poker Tournament fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 6, and tickets are now available.

The event, for those 21 and older, will be from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Martinez Shell Clubhouse, 1635 Pacheco Blvd. in Martinez, and will include a fun night of food, poker and raffles.

Never played Texas Hold 'em? No problem: Professional dealers will be on hand to teach you. And if you're not a poker player, other activities are lined up throughout the evening.

An $85 ticket includes a buy-in, a full barbecue dinner prepared by guest chef Paul Carpenter and one drink. More details here.

Meals on Wheels Diablo Region annually serves thousands of older citizens in Contra Costa County with full-range offerings of assessments, meals, social interaction and health and wellness resources.

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