Poker Run
Show & Shine
Saturday August 16th, 2008

See the flyer here!

Event Outline
From several different Home Hardware locations throughout Kitchener, Waterloo and Surrounding area, individuals or teams will register for the Poker Run. Upon registration they will receive their first card in a sealed envelope along with a number of clues that will lead them to the next location. The clues will not only send them to the next location, but also, once in that location to a certain isle and under a certain product. They will find a ‘coupon’ of sort that they will take to the cashier to receive their next card. This will happen at four Home Hardware locations and the final card will be given out at West Montrose Family Campground. The routes will be posted shortly.

  • Teams will arrive at West Montrose Family Campground between 4-7pm
  • Once each team receives their final card, there entire hand will be recorded and posted. The top ‘5 card’ poker hands will receive a prize - to be determined.
  • Each team will receive $50 in Monty Carlo chips to be used in our casino which opens at 7pm and stay open til Midnight
  • New Orleans Pizza will be selling pizza by the slice and drinks at the campground to keep people fed and hydrated.
  • A movie will be played at dusk on outdoor screen right outside the casino tent
  • Teams will be invited to bring tents and camping gear in order to stay the night if they wish for an additional fee.
  • When the teams return, if they wish, they can enter there Motorbike, Classic Car, Exotic Car etc into the following contests to be judged
  • Best Sports car
  • Best Import
  • Best Modified Car
  • Best Modified Motorcycle
  • Best Muscle Car
  • Best Pick Up Truck
  • Best Stereo
  • Overall Best In Show Car Or Motorcycle


Costs

  • $25 per team upon registration. (Tax receipt for full amount)
  • $25 per team for tent camping, no hydro (Saturday Night)

Volunteers
WCSWR Volunteers will be set up at each HH location the morning of the event to help with registration. There will also be volunteers at the Campground helping make sure everyone knows where they have to hand in their poker hands etc.

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When: Friday, August 15th to Sunday, August 17th, 2008

Where: Camping - West Montrose Camp Ground (between Elora and Elmira)
Click here for West Montrose Camp Ground's Website
They're located on regional road 86, between Elmira and Guelph at the Grand River

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When: Friday, August 15th to Sunday, August 17th, 2008

Where: Camping - West Montrose Camp Ground (between Elora and Elmira)

Saturday Canoe Trip: West Montrose to Conestogo Golf & Country Club (optional – 2 hour adventure)

Who: Families & Groups that are looking for a fun filled camping weekend

Why: To have an enjoyable weekend with your family and friends while canoeing the Grand River, playing games, laughing, relaxing and of course to raise money for a great cause! (Monty Carlo Night) Funds raised will go towards The Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region to help in their Capital Fundraising project to build a new much needed shelter in KW. Our money will be used to purchase all the furniture for the new shelter through our partnership with Home Hardware and Home Furniture.