The Reed Allen Community Fund will host its second annual Casino Night at Spire 29 on Saturday, November 3. All proceeds from the event will help to support local individuals and businesses who have experienced difficult situations and are in need of assistance.
After recovering from a devastating fire that destroyed the Gorham House of Pizza (GHOP) building in April of 2012 and a subsequent cancer diagnosis, GHOP owner Angelo Sotiropoulos decided to start a community foundation dedicated to helping Gorham residents who may not have the financial means nor a similar public standing during times of crises.
The idea of the Reed Allen Community Foundation was born to honor Angelo’s good friends John Reed, Angelo’s long-time friend and Gorham police officer, and Mark Allen, whose son, Dana Allen, died from cancer in his 20s. The fund has already come to the aid of several people in the community: a young man who had a dirt bike accident who was at risk of losing his home; a brain tumor patient who needed help with travel expenses to receive treatment in Boston; and an employee of the Gorham Fire Department who battled cancer, to name a few. The foundation looks to do more as it builds momentum and funding.
Casino Night at Spire 29 will consist of a silent auction, a live auction, and of course, the opportunity to play various games of chance to qualify for prizes. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m., however, due to State of Maine laws related to gambling and fund raising, all tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets may be purchased for $50 each, or “tables” are available for $500. Complimentary chips to participate in the games of chance are included with your ticket. The event has an overall participant goal of 200 people.
A light buffet and appetizers will be included as part of the admission to Casino Night and a cash bar will be available. The silent auction will conclude at 9 p.m. and winners will be announced with prizes distributed at that time. The live auction will follow and prizes for the games of chance will be announced at 11 p.m.
Participants have a chance to win big: first prize is a $1,000 travel voucher; second prize wins a $500 Visa gift card, and third prize claims a $250 Visa gift card.
Tickets are available at: Gorham House of Pizza, Party Time Rentals, Blue Pig Diner, and Gorham Sand & Gravel. You may also purchase tickets or ask questions by contacting the officers and board members of the Reed Allen Community Fund: President – Mark Curtis, Vice President – Angelo Sotiropoulos, Treasurer – Becky Winslow, and Secretary – Christy Cousins. Board Members: Lisa Allen, Mark Allen, Al Bean, Bruce Hepler, Paul Kennedy, Shawn Moody, Jon Smith and Fotine Sotiropoulos.
Please join us for a great night of fun, entertainment and camaraderie and help raise funds to support your friends and neighbors in need who live and work in the community. For more information about the event, or to stay up to date on future events, visit our website www.reedallen.org and like our page on Facebook.