Executive summary:

It's a kinder, gentler White and/or sparkling Wine, Potluck party with optional poker party. No pool toss this time! Bring a bottle of $20+ retail white or sparkling wine and an appetizer for 20+ persons for each attendee, post what your bringing in the comment section of your RSVP and enjoy a fun tasty Saturday night with other friendly nice people. Do this, post what your bringing in the comment section of your RSVP and it's a $2 entry donation please. (Fail to post your contributions/don't follow these rules and it's more $$$ to get in the door.) Yes, everyone needs to bring a bottle and an appetizer. There will be optional poker but most folks will just be socializing tonight. That's all you really need to know. There are more details below.

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The address goes out 1-3 days before the event.

Check out http://littlebroswine.com & some other sites listed below for some white & sparkling wine ideas.

We have posted a list of suggested white or sparkling wines and appetizers to bring to this event with more to be posted shortly, you can check out the files we have so far here http://wine.meetup.com/461/files/ . We will be asking everyone to bring one bottle of $20+ retail white or sparkling wine and an appetizer that serves 20+ people to share. The list should be helpful to those who are wine/food selection challenged. For now we have some resource web pages posted below to help you get started. You don't have to stick to the list but it will be a helpful guide for most for those of you who are selection challenged. There will also be a list of what not to bring'. Many of the wines on the listed will be on sale right now.*

$2-7 event donation for host provided "stuff" , host paid help and clean up. We will have bottled water and soda. We will be asking you to post what you are bringing in both the wine & food categories. If you do this and bring a white/sparkling wine that appears to be $20+ retail it's a $2 entry donation please. Any other $20+ retail white/non-sparkling wine & it's $4. Just post that you are bringing any kind of wine & aappetizer and it's $4. Forget to post anything & it's $7; (so please post your contributions so everyone can feel the excitement of trying something new). Show up empty handed & you will be directed to the corner market to purchase your contributions. Everyone gets "tagged" so yes we will know if you didnt follow the rules. (Someone almost always shows up empty handed and wants to get in for $7. It's a party deflater to turn them away so please post something so we know you know what to do; thanks!)

The game will be the usual no rake, no-limit hold'em cash game with unlimited $60-$100 buy-ins for the first table and maybe $40-$60 buy-ins for the second table.*** Blinds will be $1-$2 & $.50-$1 respectively. I can host up to 2-3 tables for the larger potluck parties. If the blinds are important to you put your preference in your sign-up posting.

We have new custom poker tables made by Curtis Roll, (real works of art), high quality Modiano Italian playing cards, plenty of chairs and nice chips.

Arrive anytime after 7:00 PM. Cards in the air as soon as 5 folks sit down at a table &;/or roughly 7:30ish

No smoking anywhere near the house. It's semi legal to smoke on the sidewalk in front of the house.

* Hint, if you spent less than $15 for the wine, (even if it is on sale), it's a no-no and you will be directed to the store around the corner to buy a replacement contribution. Please make sure your appetizer contribution can really serve 20+ or, yes you guessed it, you will be ordering a replacement contribution at the corner deli. It's only fair to those who are following the guidelines to make this a fun, tasty event. Remember post your contribution, follow the guidelines and save $5 off the $7 entry donation. We do this to assist in planning and to help ensure that folks know what they are supposed to bring to make this a fun filled tasty adventure for all.

*** You can re-buy when you get down to 50% or less of the top $ buy-in for your table. If you bust-out/go to zero/$0 you can buy-in for 150% of the top buy-in for your table

Here is a list of places that have great ideas for Wines

http://winelibrary.co?

http://bevmo.com

http://wine.com

FAQ: Yes, everyone needs to bring a bottle of $20+ wine & an appetizer. Any left over wine is used at the next event. We kept going on & on about what to bring because some almost always shows up empty handed or with a really financially challenged/(cheap) bottle of wine & or no appetizer. Read follow the rules & it's only a $2 entry donation .

Executive summary:

It's a kinder, gentler White and/or sparkling Wine, Potluck party with optional poker party. No pool toss this time! Bring a bottle of $20+ retail white or sparkling wine and an appetizer for 20+ persons for each attendee, post what your bringing in the comment section of your RSVP and enjoy a fun tasty Saturday night with other friendly nice people. Do this, post what your bringing in the comment section of your RSVP and it's a $2 entry donation please. (Fail to post your contributions/don't follow these rules and it's more $$$ to get in the door.) Yes, everyone needs to bring a bottle and an appetizer. There will be optional poker but most folks will just be socializing tonight. That's all you really need to know. There are more details below.

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The address goes out 1-3 days before the event.

Check out http://littlebroswine.com & some other sites listed below for some white & sparkling wine ideas.

We have posted a list of suggested white or sparkling wines and appetizers to bring to this event with more to be posted shortly, you can check out the files we have so far here http://wine.meetup.com/461/files/ . We will be asking everyone to bring one bottle of $20+ retail white or sparkling wine and an appetizer that serves 20+ people to share. The list should be helpful to those who are wine/food selection challenged. For now we have some resource web pages posted below to help you get started. You don't have to stick to the list but it will be a helpful guide for most for those of you who are selection challenged. There will also be a list of what not to bring'. Many of the wines on the listed will be on sale right now.*

$2-7 event donation for host provided "stuff" , host paid help and clean up. We will have bottled water and soda. We will be asking you to post what you are bringing in both the wine & food categories. If you do this and bring a white/sparkling wine that appears to be $20+ retail it's a $2 entry donation please. Any other $20+ retail white/non-sparkling wine & it's $4. Just post that you are bringing any kind of wine & aappetizer and it's $4. Forget to post anything & it's $7; (so please post your contributions so everyone can feel the excitement of trying something new). Show up empty handed & you will be directed to the corner market to purchase your contributions. Everyone gets "tagged" so yes we will know if you didnt follow the rules. (Someone almost always shows up empty handed and wants to get in for $7. It's a party deflater to turn them away so please post something so we know you know what to do; thanks!)

The game will be the usual no rake, no-limit hold'em cash game with unlimited $60-$100 buy-ins for the first table and maybe $40-$60 buy-ins for the second table.*** Blinds will be $1-$2 & $.50-$1 respectively. I can host up to 2-3 tables for the larger potluck parties. If the blinds are important to you put your preference in your sign-up posting.

We have new custom poker tables made by Curtis Roll, (real works of art), high quality Modiano Italian playing cards, plenty of chairs and nice chips.

Arrive anytime after 7:00 PM. Cards in the air as soon as 5 folks sit down at a table &;/or roughly 7:30ish

No smoking anywhere near the house. It's semi legal to smoke on the sidewalk in front of the house.

* Hint, if you spent less than $15 for the wine, (even if it is on sale), it's a no-no and you will be directed to the store around the corner to buy a replacement contribution. Please make sure your appetizer contribution can really serve 20+ or, yes you guessed it, you will be ordering a replacement contribution at the corner deli. It's only fair to those who are following the guidelines to make this a fun, tasty event. Remember post your contribution, follow the guidelines and save $5 off the $7 entry donation. We do this to assist in planning and to help ensure that folks know what they are supposed to bring to make this a fun filled tasty adventure for all.

*** You can re-buy when you get down to 50% or less of the top $ buy-in for your table. If you bust-out/go to zero/$0 you can buy-in for 150% of the top buy-in for your table

Here is a list of places that have great ideas for Wines

http://winelibrary.co...

http://bevmo.com

http://wine.com

FAQ: Yes, everyone needs to bring a bottle of $20+ wine & an appetizer. Any left over wine is used at the next event. We kept going on & on about what to bring because some almost always shows up empty handed or with a really financially challenged/(cheap) bottle of wine & or no appetizer. Read follow the rules & it's only a $2 entry donation .

THIS TRIP IS ALREADY BE SOLD OUT. CHECK WITH MICHELLE HOLLISTER TO SEE THERE ARE ANY CANCELLATIONS, (unlikely but hope springs eternal). POST ON THE MESSAGE BOARD IF YOU ARE DRIVING UP AND STAY TUNED FOR THE Saturday HAPPY HOUR YET TO BE POSTED.

You must get a check to Michelle Hollister @ http://ccscsports.org... to get on the bus. When you sign up yes please post that you are sending a check to Michelle.

All of the previous bus trips are already sold out. If you want to get on this bus get your check to Michelle ASAP !!!

We will join CCSCsports.org on their bus trip to Mammoth.

Your $209 gets you a seat on the bus, two nights in a nice shared condo and lots of fun folks to share the mountain with. You have to buys your own lift tickets. Sign up here to let others know your going but you have to get a check to Michelle Hollister to actually get on the bus.

You can check out the details, what's included, etc. on their web page @

http://ccscsports.org...

Here are some of the basics that are included:

♣ Two nights lodging at Snow Flower Condominiums ♣ Round trip Non-Stop charter bus with movies on return ride
♣ Snacks and refreshments will be provided on the bus- Feel free to bring your dinner or eat beforehand
♣ Round trip transfer to the main lodge both days ♣ Saturday night dinner ♣ Sunday night sandwich for ride home.

The address goes out 1-3 days before the event.

Check out http://littlebroswine.com & some other sites listed below for Chardonnay wine ideas.

As we move into the new year we are taking some time to relax and enjoy 2008 with some good Chardonnay wine, great food, good poker, and great company!

We will post a list of suggested Chardonnay wines and appetizers to bring to this event shortly, you can check out the files we have so far here http://wine.meetup.com/461/files/ . We will be asking everyone to bring one bottle of $20+ retail chardonnay wine and an appetizer that serves 20+ people to share. The list should be helpful to those who are wine/food selection challenged. For now we have some resource web pages posted below to help you get started. You don't have to stick to the list but it will be a helpful guide for most for those of you who are selection challenged. There will aslo be a list of what not to bring'. Many of the wines on the listed will be on sale right now.*

$2-7 event donation for host provided "stuff" , host paid help and clean up. We will have bottled water and soda. We will be asking you to post what you are bringing in both the wine & food categories. If you do this and bring a sparkling wine that appears to be $20+ retail it's a $2 entry donation please. Any other $20+ retail non-sparkling wine & it's $4. Forget to post anything & it's $7; (so please post your contributions so everyone can feel the excitement of trying something new). Show up empty handed & you will be directed to the corner market to purchase your contributions. (Insist that you can't be bothered to do that &; you will be relieved of $25 for the wine &; $20 for an appetizer and one of my assistants will go get "something" for you. You then be entered into the contest for the pool toss "winner").

The game will be the usual no rake, no-limit hold'em cash game with unlimited $60-$100 buy-ins for the first table and maybe $40-$60 buy-ins for the second table.*** Blinds will be $1-$2 & $.50-$1 respectively. I can host up to 2-3 tables for the larger potluck parties. If the blinds are important to you put your preference in your sign-up posting.

We have new custom poker tables made by Curtis Roll, (real works of art), high quality Modiano Italian playing cards, plenty of chairs and nice chips. Come check out the continuing soft opening of the BC casino.*****

Arrive anytime after 7:00 PM. Cards in the air as soon as 5 folks sit down at a table &;/or roughly 7:30ish

No smoking anywhere near the house. It's semi legal to smoke on the sidewalk in front of the house. Please flap your arms to air out before coming back inside!

* Hint, if you spent less than $15 for the Chardonnay wine, (even if it is on sale), it's a no-no and you will be directed to the store around the corner to buy a replacement contribution. Please make sure your appetizer contribution can really serve 20+ or, yes you guessed it, you will be ordering a replacement contribution at the corner deli. It's only fair to those who are following the guidelines to make this a fun, tasty event. Remember post your contribution, follow the guidelines and save $5 off the $7 entry donation. We do this to assist in planning and to help ensure that folks know what they are supposed to bring to make this a fun filled tasty adventure for all.

*** You can re-buy when you get down to 50% or less of the top $ buy-in for your table. If you bust-out/go to zero/$0 you can buy-in for 150% of the top buy-in for your table

***** BC stands for Bel Air Barrio Casino.

Here is a list of places that have great ideas for Chardonnay Wine

http://winelibrary.co...

http://bevmo.com

http://wine.com

THIS TRIP IS SOLD OUT. IF YOU ARE DRIVING UP POST ON THE MESSAGE BOARD AND STAY TUNED FOR THE HAPPY HOUR WE WILL HAVE ON SATURDAY.

Sorry guys, this trip has already sold out. If you have not gotten your check in yet it's too late for this one but check out the March trip.

Next Mammoth Trip.Check out more details at www.ccscsports.org

With the first incredible Mammoth trip under our belt, the ski season is
definitely upon us. Mammoth has turned into the Winter Wonderland and hopes
for a great ski season is finally a reality. Can you say let it snow?.
Let it snow?. Let it snow???. And that my friends is exactly what is
happening as we speak. Mammoth is getting dumped on and the skiing will be
EPIC. My January 11-13 2008 trip is sold out, in fact it is over sold out.
With people calling and emailing me let me explain how it has to work. My
Feb 1-3rd trip has 11 spots available. If you would like to be a part of
our bus adventure, please follow these basic steps to insure a smooth
process for everyone. Email me, follow up with check and waiver?. Please
include a waiver, chasing them is a P.I.T.A. for me. I have attached a trip
sign up form so you have it!!! Confirm with me, that I do have your check
and that you are on the trip. Partial payments are not accepted. First
come, first serve!!!!!

MAMMOTH BUS TRIPS
It is not to early to get your reservations in for January or February.
That is my favorite trip of the year as we have all gotten through the
holidays and want to get down to the real business of winter which of
course is skiing!!!
Trip Price Includes $209.00
♣ Two nights lodging at Snow Flower Condominiums ♣ Round trip Non-Stop
charter bus with movies on return ride
♣ Snacks and refreshments will be provided on the bus- Feel free to bring
your dinner or eat beforehand
♣ Round trip transfer to the main lodge both days ♣ Saturday night dinner
♣ Sunday night sandwich for ride home.
So please mark your calendars and start planning for fun. Sign up early and
ensure your spot on the trip.
Pickup Location
West Los Angeles pickup is at the Federal Building on Wilshire Boulevard in
Westwood. From the 405
Freeway take the Wilshire Boulevard ramp east to the Federal Building. The
bus leaves at 6:00 PM sharp. $6 parking required
NO EXCEPTIONS! If you are late go to the North pick-up-site. North pickup
is at Golden Valley Road Park-N-Ride, Canyon Country. Take the 405 to the
5, to the 14
freeway. Get off at Golden Valley Road. At the bottom of the off ramp, turn
left, then make an immediate right into the park-n-ride lot. You'll see a
big Goodwill semi there. The bus will leave the park-n-ride at 7:00 PM.
For Information and Reservations www.ccscsports.org
Michelle Hollister , your winter trips coordinator is here to help. Please
indicate on check which trip you
are signing up for (separate check for each trip). Send your application
and signed waiver along with a
check made out to CCSC to: " Michelle Hollister - 18935 Kingsbury Street,
Northridge, CA 91326 hollister8@socal.rr.com Home 818 363 4080 (do not call
past 9 PM or I promise to return your call at 5:00 am when I am up the
following day) Cancellation Policy: $20 minimum plus any additional costs
incurred, if space sold prior to the trip.
Checks received later than 7 days prior to the trip add a $30 late fee
CALENDAR
CCSC Mammoth Bus Trips
January 11 - January 13, 2008 (sold out )
February 1 - February 3, 2008 (85% sold out)
March 14 - March 16, 2008 ( I won't be here, I will be in Europe) but will
get it all set for you guys!