Summer 2012 - Camarillo Chamber of Commerce

Events & Programs12 1314 1516YPG Speak EasyCasino Night17The Journal Summer 201222May 4, 2012 marked the Fourth Annual YPG CasinoNight, and oh what a night it was! Boasting the largest attendanceon record, the 1920s Speakeasy themed event wasa huge hit with youngprofessionals, and thosemore young-at-heart.18Attendees dressed up inflapper dresses and zootsuits, feathers and fedorasand came out for arousing evening of fauxgambling, dancing, foodand fun.One of the mainevents of the eveningwas the first ever CasinoNight RestaurantCompetition, featuringlocal restaurateurs bringingout their best to bevoted on by attendees.Although every single restaurant provided amazing fare, thewinner of the evening was zzyzx café, a Camarillo favoritefor breakfast, lunch and good times.Also new this year and a huge hit was the professionalphoto booth. Guys and dolls with their friends or dates gatheredin front of a giant green screen to be photographed intheir choice of locations. There were beach scenes, casinoscenes, candle lit scenes and more. And best of all, everyonewho got their picture taken left with a complimentary print bywhich to remember the evening.For the serious gamers who didn’t have time to browsethe food tables or get pictures, there was a wonderful assortmentof prizes for the drawing at the end of the evening. Gamblerstraded their chips for tickets and entered to win gift baskets,weekend getaways, temporary gym memberships andmore. Local businesses were more than generous with theirdonations to the cause.Stay tuned to your Chamber communications to find outhow you can get involved with next year’s Fifth Annual YPGCasino Night! It’s sure to be an even bigger success than thisyear’s.