9th Annual Visions of Monte Carlo to Benefit Tri-County Association for the Blind

Harrisburg, PA -- Tri-County Association for the Blind (TCAB) will host its ninth annual Visions of Monte Carlo fundraiser on Friday, March 23,2007 at the Holiday Inn East in Harrisburg. The evening includes a silent auction, gambler’s buffet of Hors d’ oeuvres, casino-style gaming, musical entertainment, over $2500 cash-in prizes and fun for everyone. Those who like to go to Atlantic City will find some fun right here in their own back yard and the proceeds will benefit a great cause.

The evening begins with a silent auction, which will include a variety of items donated by local businesses from the community. Following a gambler’s buffet of Hors d’ oeuvres, guests can try their luck at various casino games including; blackjack, craps, roulette, money wheel, poker and Texas Hold’em Poker. At the close of gaming, gamers will convert their chips into prize drawing tickets for a chance to win over $2500 in cash-in prizes donated by local businesses and organizations. The cost of each ticket is $50 and $3,000 in Monte Carlo money, two cash-in prize drawing tickets and a tax-deductible donation to the agency. Tickets for Visions of Monte Carlo can be purchased by calling the agency office at (717) 238-2531 or on-line at www.tricountyblind.org.

Sponsorship opportunities are still available. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor or donating a silent auction or cash-in prize, contact Laurie Thompson, Public Relations Director at the Tri-County or e-mail lthompson@tricountyblind.org

All proceeds from this event will benefit the services provided by Tri-County Association for the Blind, a private, non-profit serving the blind or visually impaired in Dauphin, Cumberland and Perry counties. Tri-County works to improve the quality of life for individuals who are blind or visually impaired, helping each person to achieve his or her full potential and maximum independence. TCAB also offers the following services: Access Technology, Low Vision Services, Prevention of Blindness, Radio Reading Service, Social Services, a Production Facility, Carpeting Department and Janitorial Service. For more information on Visions of Monte Carlo, please call Laurie Thompson at (717) 238-2531.