Rancho Los Alamitos Historic Ranch and Gardens plans to stage a "Rancho RoundUp" fund-raiser featuring a campfire barbecue, live country music and dancing, a silent auction and a poker tournament on Aug. 29.
"We hope it will be a fun and memorable event while at the same time providing significant support for the rancho's educational programs and services," said Pamela Seager, the rancho's executive director.
Events begin at 5 p.m. A Texas hold 'em poker tournament limited to 80 players will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. There is a $100 buy-in separate from the price of admission to the roundup. Prizes include a flat screen TV, iPods and a Wii video game.
Before the event, on Aug. 20, the rancho will host a free seminar on poker strategy. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (562) 431-3541.
There will be a drawing for "Morning Light in the Native Garden," a framed oil painting of the rancho's historic landscape by artist Steven Looman.
Event sponsors include former California Gov. and first lady George and Gloria Deukmejian, Supervisor Don Knabe, Long Beach City College Trustee Doud Otto and several private citizens and businesses.
Free parking is available in Cal State Long Beach Lot 11, which is on the west side of Palo Verde Avenue between Atherton Street and Anaheim Road. Shuttles will take guests to the rancho on Bixby Hill.
Admission tickets, which are $125, can be purchased online at www.rancholosalamitos.com and by calling (562) 431-3541. Raffle tickets, which have a suggested donation of $20 each or six for $100, are also available online.
