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<\/p>\nBy LOIS KINDLE<\/p>\n
Halloween isn\u2019t just for trick-or-treaters. Adults who love costumes, parties and an evening of spooky fun will find plenty to enjoy at an upcoming Ruskin Woman\u2019s Club\u2019s fundraiser.<\/p>\n
On Oct. 25, the club will host Transyl-Vegas Casino Night at the National Cremation and Burial Society, 308 College Ave. E, Ruskin.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s going to be the biggest party we\u2019ve had in Ruskin for a long time,\u201d said club president Deb Bonebrake. \u201cTickets are limited, so get yours now!\u201d<\/p>\n
The all-adult event runs from 6 to 9 p.m. and features
\u2013 Casino games\u2014craps, blackjack, roulette and poker\u2014using $2,000 in \u201cfunny money\u201d to win raffle tickets (three winners);
\u2013 Optional costume contest for prizes;
\u2013 Buffet of heavy hors d\u2019oeuvres: meatballs, egg rolls, pinwheel sandwiches, ham-salad croissants, pigs in a blanket, pickled beets and asparagus, pork tenderloin and more;
\u2013 Halloween-themed music;
\u2013 Free photo booth;
\u2013 Door prizes;
\u2013 50\/50 drawing;
\u2013 Silent auction;
\u2013 Themed gift-basket raffle.<\/p>\n
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DEB BONEBRAKE GRAPHIC<\/p>\n
Admission is $45 and includes the buffet, two drink tickets for beer or wine, free water or soda, and $2,000 in \u201cfunny money.\u201d Additional drink tickets will be available for purchase.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is going to be a blast,\u201d Bonebrake said. \u201cIt\u2019s a party you won\u2019t want to miss\u2014and a great fundraiser for the Ruskin Woman\u2019s Club.\u201d<\/p>\n
Proceeds will benefit the club\u2019s annual scholarship fund for graduating seniors from high schools in southern Hillsborough County, women returning to college or technical school, and maintenance of the club\u2019s historic 117-year-old clubhouse.<\/p>\n