North Essex Chamber of Commerce to Hold Casino Night Thursday

The North Essex Chamber of Commerce (NECC) will host its third annual Casino Night on Thursday, Oct. 27, from 6 to 10 p.m., at the Highlawn Pavilion in West Orange.

The Highlawn, located within a 101-year-old building, offers unobstructed views of the New York City skyline and was originally called the Highlawn Casino, making it an ideal spot for Thursday’s event, explained NECC President Anthony Rainone in a release this week.

“We’re sure that everyone will enjoy the excellent food and atmosphere only this venue can offer. It is fitting that this year’s Casino Night theme is ‘NYC Lights,’” Rainone added.

Event Chair Rhonda Rivera said all members of the community are welcome to attend the event.  

“In keeping with this year’s theme, we are suggesting that all guests wear black and white business casual attire. The décor will reflect this color scheme as well, making it a sophisticated evening of gaming, dining and networking.”

The third annual event will allow guests to try their hands at craps, roulette, blackjack, the Big Wheel and Texas Hold ‘Em, all provided by Audience Pleasers of Garfield. Dealers will teach guests how to play the games prior to the actual casino “opening” at 6:30 p.m.

Two Fifths Crazy, a band led by a NECC member, as well as a strolling magician from Audience Pleasers, will provide live entertainment.

Tickets are $75 and can be purchased on the Chamber’s website, www.NorthEssexChamber.com, or by calling the Chamber office at 973-226-5500. Included with every ticket is a starter kit of “play” money, a goody bag, a drink ticket, a meal and live entertainment. A cash bar also will be available. If a guest joins the Chamber that evening, an additional $100 in “play” money will be awarded.

Proceeds raised from this event will benefit the Chamber’s Scholarship Foundation and Susan G. Komen For The Cure North Jersey Affiliate.

Members of the NYC Lights Casino Night Committee are Rhonda Rivera (Chair), Top-Tier Tutoring, LLC, West Orange; Betty Albanesius, NECC, West Caldwell; Dr. Chris Stepien, Barefoot Rehabilitation Clinic, Morristown; Dennis Telischak, Audience Pleasers, Garfield; Eric Francais, e-Outbox, Caldwell; Felicia Lucco, Cybertary, Montclair; Gary Palmisano, Sandler Training, Pine Brook; Holly Kaplansky, Minuteman Press, Newark; Judy Bennett, Grove Baskets and Gifts, West Caldwell; Lynn Humphrey, The Humphrey Law Firm, LLC, Fairfield; Madeline Zega, Spencer Savings Bank, North Caldwell; Marlene Waldock, 1st Impression Communications, Verona; Valerie Paik, TAG Online, Clifton; and Wendy Hamlin, Essential Benefit Solutions, Lincoln Park.

With its headquarters in West Caldwell, the North Essex Chamber of Commerce is the official Chamber for nine northern Essex communities, including the Caldwells, Cedar Grove, Essex Fells, Fairfield, Montclair, Roseland and Verona.