Viva Las Vista Brings Vegas Fun to Kokomo

Experience the excitement of Las Vegas without leaving Kokomo at Bona Vista’s Viva Las Vista beginning at 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28.

Guests enjoying Viva Las Vista and helping to raise money for Bona Vista’s programming

Photo Provided | Bona Vista

After being held virtually for the last two years, Bona Vista is eager to host this Vegas-style casino night in person at The Venue.

“It’s a very lively event. It gets loud, you hear people enjoy themselves and people have fun. It’s grown every year since we’ve had it, and this year we’re hoping for 200 people,” said Brianne Boles, the president and CEO of Bona Vista. “The weather is dreary right now, so get out and have some fun.”

Proceeds from the fundraiser will support the adult programming services that Bona Vista provides to the community. The goal is to raise $10,000 at this event to continue offering support to the people Bona Vista serves.

“We’re glad to have everyone back to have fun, to be around other people, feel the energy and make it worth it for our supporters,” said event specialist Marcy Kistler.

Tickets are $40/person or $70/pair and include entry into this 21 and older event, heavy appetizers throughout the night, a cash bar and 50 chips to start out your bets.

Guests can try their luck at the craps table, Texas Hold’ Em, Caribbean Poker or spin the Wheel of Fortune to win tickets, which are exchanged for entries towards prize packages at the conclusion of the event. Prizes include a local sports ticket package, as well as a boutique and spa package and many more.

You don’t have to be a casino pro to attend this event. The dealers for the evening are from the Sertoma Club of Broad Ripple, which has provided businesses and organizations casino night parties for over 60 years, according to its website.

“If you’re a beginner, come anyway,” said Kistler. “These guys have a lot of fun teaching you how to gamble while you’re there and we’ve given them permission to lax the rules so everyone will come out a winner.”

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