By Judy Wakefield
Hands down, poker is the card game that's all the rage these days - even ESPN and Bravo are airing poker games. Now Andover's key fund-raisers want to be counted in.
Poker has arrived as a way to make money for a few Andover-based community-service groups. Andover's Service Club will deal itself into the game this Friday night with its Texas Hold 'Em tournament, at the Elks Lodge on Andover Street in Lawrence.
Club president Len D'Innocenzo agreed that poker is all the rage these days and he is hoping for a good turnout at Friday's event, which will run from 7 to 11 p.m.
D'Innocenzo said the Service Club of Andover, which raises money for youth programs and programs for those with special needs, is working with the Poker Knights, who are helping to organize the event. First-place prize money is $5,000 based on a minimum of 200 players.
Booster clubs for a few Andover-based sports programs are also considering anteing up for poker nights, according to Lisa McDonald of Andover. McDonald is organizing a casino-night benefit for after-school clubs at Andover High School. Last year, she helped organize the same event and said it was very successful.
More than $20,000 was raised. High school parents clearly supported the event and it's a "go" for this spring.
The Casino Night is moving to a bigger facility, Andover Country Club, and will be held on April 1. AHS Principal Peter Anderson has already signed up as a dealer.
McDonald said casino and poker themes are great for couples because men feel included - especially the ones who don't dance. Often, fund-raising events are dinner dances, and non-dancers can get bored.
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