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What: Harold Murrish Memorial Hold Em- A Texas Hold Em poker tournament When: 2012 Date TBA (Usually in Late Winter/Spring) Where: Mateel Community Center Tickets: TBA (See blelow for general 2011 info...)

What: Harold Murrish Memorial Hold Em- A Texas Hold Em poker tournament
When: March 25th, 2011 / Doors at 6:30 / Games begin at 7pm!
Why: Gambling fun to benefit the programs of the Mateel Community Center!
Where: Mateel Community Center
Tickets: Buy-in cost $50. Second $50 buy-in chance after the first elimination round!

Note: Space is limited to 50 players and interested participants are encouraged to contact the Mateel office ASAP to sign up in advance. 

On Friday, March 25th the Mateel Community Center in Redway will host a night of gambling fun at the 4th annual Harold Murrish Memorial Hold Em, a Texas Hold Em poker tournament which offers participants the opportunity to test their skills against other local players in this favorite card game.  The tournament honors the many contributions of Harold and Helen Murrish, two important community supporters and proceeds will benefit the many diverse programs of the Mateel Community Center. 

Buy-in for the Texas Hold Em poker tournament is $50 per participant with an opportunity for a second $50 buy-in after the first elimination round.  Buy-in comes with free drinks and gourmet finger foods.  Three winners will take home great prize packages, copious bragging rights, and will also have their names added to the Harold Murrish Memorial Hold Em winners plaque which is prominently placed in the Mateel office.  The champion will also receive an engraved silver bracelet in true poker tradition.

Doors open at 6:30pm and games start promptly at 7:00.  Space is limited to 50 players and interested participants are encouraged to contact the Mateel office ASAP to sign up in advance.  Sign-ups will also be taken at the door if space is still available on the day of the tournament. 

This tournament is open to those 18 and over only.  Stop by the Mateel office in Redway or call 923-3368 for additional info and don’t miss this chance to test your poker skills while supporting the work of the Mateel Community Center in the 4th annual Harold Murrish Memorial Hold Em on Friday, March 25th!

Past Winners Include:

2008 - 1st Don Murrish, 2nd Todd Lewis, 3rd Mike Swortzel
2009 - 1st Don Murrish, 2nd Todd Lewis, 3rd Michael Perkins
2010 - 1st Eric Moore, 2nd Al Ceraulo, 3rd Shawni Moore

Good luck to all 2011's players!