Snoqualmie Casino and KISW Announce Benefit Event to Support Lakewood Police Independent Guild
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: Dec. 6, 2009
Media Contacts:
Gina Brodie, Snoqualmie Casino, 425-999-1858 -or- Dave Richards, KISW, 206-285-7625
Snoqualmie Casino and KISW Announce Benefit Event to
Support Lakewood Police Independent Guild
KISW Salutes the Shield Benefit to be Held December 19
SNOQUALMIE, WA –Snoqualmie Casino announced today its sponsorship of KISW Salutes the Shield benefit, to be held December 19 at the Snoqualmie Casino Ballroom and benefiting the Lakewood Police Independent Guild (LPIG). A number of iconic rock musicians have signed on to support the cause including Queensryche and Duff McKagan of Guns N’ Roses. The special evening will also include a silent auction featuring exciting items such as trips to see the bands and autographed guitars.
The KISW Salutes the Shield benefit is a response to the tragic deaths of four Lakewood, WA police officers, who were killed November 29 in an ambush at a local coffee shop as they prepared for their shift that day. All proceeds from the event will go directly to the LPIG.
“Since we made mention of this tragic news the outpouring cry of support to the local police in Western Washington has been overwhelming,” said Dave Richards, KISW station manager. “We wanted to do something that shows pure appreciation to these brave men and women.”
Tickets are $20 and go on sale through Ticketmaster.com and all Ticketmaster locations at 10AM, Friday, December 11. Seating is general admission, no chairs. For more information visit www.snocasino.com.
About Snoqualmie Casino
Located at I-90 east, Exit 27, Snoqualmie Casino is the closest gaming center to Seattle and the first on the Eastside. Comprised of over 170,000-square-feet of entertainment space, the Vegas-style venue features 50 table games, 10 poker tables, and 1,700 state-of-the-art slot machines. From live concerts featuring nationally-acclaimed country, rock, and jazz artists, to performances by the nation’s hottest comedians, to the non-stop action of amateur MMA fights, Snoqualmie Casino is the Northwest’s premier venue for sports and entertainment. Five restaurants, three unique lounges and bars, and a plush cigar lounge round out the total entertainment experience. With unrivaled natural surroundings and majestic views of the Cascade Mountains, Snoqualmie Casino offers classic elegance in a sophisticated Northwest setting. For additional information, visit www.snocasino.com
About KISW/Entercom
Entercom Communications Corp. (NYSE: ETM) is one of the five largest radio broadcasting companies in the United States, with a nationwide portfolio of 110 stations in 23 markets, including San Francisco, Boston, Seattle, Denver, Portland, Sacramento and Kansas City.
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