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Horsefly hosts last Texas Hold'em tournament until October

The Horsefly Community Club will be hosting the final Texas Hold’em poker tournament for the winter season this coming Saturday, April 21.

The Horsefly Community Club will be hosting the final Texas Hold’em poker tournament for the winter season this coming Saturday, April 21 at the Horsefly Community Hall.

Doors will open at noon, and play begins at 1 p.m. sharp.  Tickets cost $75 and are available at the Anvil Pub, Clarkes General Store, or from John Hollan.  For information, please phone 250-305-7125.  You must be 19-plus to play, and advance ticket sales only.  All play is in accordance with B.C. Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch under BC Gaming Event License # 42765.

Prizes are the same as always; first — $1,000; second — $500; third — $250; fourth — $125; and fifth prize — $100.

Profit from the tournament will help make up the shortfall created from the Horsefly Follies cancellation, and go toward numerous community events as well as the original goal of repairs to the outdoor hockey rink and fair grounds.

In other related Horsefly news, the Annual May Day Parade has been cancelled due to the lack of a volunteer co-ordinator.