More than 200 people turned out for the Willow Springs Lions Club’s Las Vegas Night, the club’s biggest fundraiser of the year, according to club President Keith Grantland.
“I would say there’s over 200 that came through there,” Grantland said.
The event ran from 7 p.m. to midnight Friday, Nov. 6, at Royalty West, 8675 S. Archer Ave. in Willow Springs. Guests played blackjack, poker, three-card poker, Texas Hold’em, Big Wheel, Bang and Chuck-O-Luck, and bought raffle chances.
A $10 donation covered admission and a spread of appetizers and refreshments. A cash bar was available.
This year marked the event’s 28th year, according to club Secretary Mike Smigielski.
Grantland thanked the volunteers who helped run the evening. The club’s next fundraiser, a pork chop dinner, is scheduled for April at the Willow Springs Community Center.
The event’s sponsors were Steak N Egger, Kustom Towing, R&B Auto Body, Novotny Engineering, Justice Lions Club, Keith’s Cartage, Riccio Construction, Township of Lyons, B&R Repair, Integrity Party of Willow Springs, Justice Willow Springs Water Commission, Royalty West Banquets, Shorewood Home & Auto, The Mood, Laborer’s Local 225, Remax Millennium, Coach’s Corner of Willow Springs, Star’s & Stripes, Wolf’s Head and Jack & Pats.
