Pleasant Hill Police Department Welcomes Sharks, Beginners for Poker Tournament

Pleasant Hill police officers will trade in their ticket books and uniforms for playing cards and poker chips as the Pleasant Hill Police Department hosts its seventh annual Texas Hold ’Em Poker Challenge – a fundraiser for Special Olympics Northern California. Registration for the Challenge – which will be held Saturday, Dec. 6 at the Pleasant Hill Teen Center – is currently open at www.TexasHoldEmSO.org.

“We are thrilled to host this event and see so many locals joining us for a great night of poker for a wonderful cause,” Pleasant Hill PD’s Support Services Supervisor Jodi Cornell said. “Whether you’re ready for the World Series of Poker or never touched chips before, this event is for you. Between the poker and knowing the event raises much needed funds for 16,760 athletes of Special Olympics Northern California, everyone has such a fun night!”

The public is cordially invited to participate in the event as a poker player or a spectator/poker beginner. For those looking to play poker, the $50 registration includes $1,000 in chips and they can receive $2,000 in chips for an additional $25. For the beginners or good luck charms, spectator tickets are available for $25. Also featured is a learner’s table, where a professional dealer will teach spectators how to play poker. If a spectator gets beginner’s luck, they can join the poker tournament for an additional donation.

All attendees receive complementary food and beverages, the chance to big on silent and live auction items and enjoy a fun night out. The annual event boasts professional dealers at event table, provided by Blue Dog events. Tickets can be purchased at www.TexasHoldEmSO.org. The event will run 4:30-8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6.

Event sponsorship is currently available and interested parties may contact Katie Ostrom atKatieO@SONC.org.

Pleasant Hill officers who are fundraising with this event are part of Law Enforcement Torch Run, which is the largest year-round fund-raising vehicle benefiting Special Olympics Northern California. Officers representing every branch of law enforcement partner with their communities to support Special Olympics Programs through raising funds and public awareness, while enhancing the quality of life of Special Olympics athletes. The officers serve as fundraisers and role models for the athletes.

About Special Olympics Northern California

Special Olympics Northern California is a free year-round sports training and competition program for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. There are 16,760 athletes who compete in 160 competitions throughout the region in 11 sports. Included in that figure are 6,500 special education student-athletes who have Special Olympics in the classroom through our Schools Partnership Program. Special Olympics requires the extraordinary support and time of 14,860 volunteers and volunteer coaches. Financial support comes almost exclusively from individuals, organizations, corporations, and foundations. For more information on Special Olympics Northern California, visit www.SONC.org or join us at www.Facebook.com/SONorCaland www.Twitter.com/SONorCal.

Information submitted by Special Olympics Northern California

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