The Veterans Outreach Program in Moline is hosting a no-limit Texas Hold'em Tournament to raise money for its job-placement services and other assistance provided to local U.S. military veterans and their families.

The tournament is set for Saturday, Aug. 21, at American Legion Post 246, 1623 15th St., Moline. Action begins at 1 p.m., but players will be called to their seats at 12:50 p.m. The champion will receive a $400 gift card and all final-table competitors will win a prize.

Buy-in is $40, with one optional $20 rebuy. Registration opens at noon for walk-ins; all players 18 and older are welcome. Seating is limited to the first 140 players. Tournament director is Russ Scott, "LuckyDog Poker" syndicated columnist.

To pre-register or to volunteer as a non-playing dealer, contact Paul Herrera at 309-797-7950, at vopmoline@yahoo.com, or at the VOP office, 163 4th Ave., Moline.

The Veterans Outreach Program in Moline invites you to a

TEXAS HOLD'EM TOURNAMENT!

Saturday, Aug. 21, 2010

American Legion Post 246

1623 15th Street, Moline, IL
1 p.m. start; Players called to their seats at 12:50 p.m.

To pre-register or to volunteer as a non-playing dealer, call Paul Herrera at 309.797.7950 or contact the VOP at vopmoline@yahoo.com, 163 4th Ave., Moline

Registration opens at Noon for walk-ins, seating limited to first 140 players; Don't get shut out!

All players 18 and older are welcome!

Buy-in: $40, with one optional $20 rebuy anytime before the first break
Format: No-Limit Texas Hold'em

Tournament Director: Russ Scott, "LuckyDog Poker" syndicated columnist

A $400 gift card will be awarded to the Champion!

All final table competitors win prizes!

Join the fun, compete for prizes and help raise money for the Veterans Outreach Program, Moline, which assists U.S. military veterans

The Moline Kiwanis Club invites everyone to a "Community Celebration" to observe its 90th Anniversary. There are three events, all open to the public:

* May 6 -- A golf outing at 1 p.m. at Arsenal Golf Course; team preferred-ball format; $55 entry fee includes cart.

* May 6 -- An open reception at 6 p.m. at Arsenal Golf Club; $20 fee includes a 7-item hors d'oeuvres buffet with pork loin carving station, entertainment by The Gamblers band, and the golf awards presentation.

* May 7 -- Dinner at the i wireless Center with cocktails at 6 p.m., serving at 7 p.m.; $25 fee includes three entree choices, main address by Kiwanis International President Paul Palazzolo, and entertainment by The Manny Lopez Quartet.

To receive a printed invitation reply form or more information, please contact Russ Scott (for golf and Arsenal reception), 309-752-9681, russ@luckydogpoker.com; or Bill Barrett (for i wireless dinner), 309-792-1985, billb@ibloom.com.