So far, the Friends of the Del Oro Pool have raised over $200,000. Here are some ways that YOU can help this worthwhile community project. Please note that EVERY DONATION WILL BE MATCHED UP TO $1,000,000! For more information, please contact us at friendsofthedopool@gmail.com or visit our website at www.deloroaquaticcenter.com.
Even if you can swim for only fifteen minutes, you can help with the Junior Council 24-Hour Swim-a-Thon on Saturday, April 21 at 8:00 a.m. to April 22 at 8:00 a.m. We are looking for swimmers of ALL ages to take a pledge envelope and JUMP IN! There will also be a Float-a-Thon option in the side pool for those of you who prefer to support the event in a more relaxed fashion (Bring Your Own Loungechair)! Come support DO alum, Heidi Walker, who will be swimming an incredible 24 hours with minimal breaks each hour to refuel and check in with her support team. This event will be covered by Good Day Sacramento! Vendor spaces available.
Mark your calendar for this year’s exciting Casino Night on Friday, May 4 at the Blue Goose. Tickets on sale now at the Loomis Chamber of Commerce and DO Office (Cindy York). Cost is $35 advance, $40 at the door (ticket includes $50 of gaming chips and a soda or water). There will also be a POKER TOURNAMENT WITH PRIZES (add $20 advance, $25 at door). The evening will include complimentary finger food and desserts, silent auction, a raffle with fabulous prizes, Black Jack, Poker, Roulette, Craps and a Wine Bottle Ring Toss!
Join us Sunday, June 3 at Indian Creek Golf Course in Loomis for a Golf Tournament sponsored by the American Legion Post 775. The format will be a 4-person scramble with a shotgun start at 2:00 p.m. Cost will be $45 for an individual golfer. Sponsorship packages for a foursome are $230 which includes a Tee sign. All golfers will receive an event T-shirt and a BBQ dinner featuring chicken and tri-tip afterward. Dinner for non-golfers is $20. For more information contact Tom Millward at (916) 652-0273.
Eat at Pasta Pomodoro on 3984 Douglas Boulevard, Roseville and don’t forget to mention the Del Oro Aquatic Center to your server and they will donate 20% of your tab. (Pasta Pomodoro has donated over $1,500!)
Give Ben Lauer at Nationwide Insurance a call or send an email to get a quote on your insurance. With each new policy he will donate $100 in your name to the Del Oro Aquatic Center. Contact: Ben Lauer 916-200-5529 or lauerb1@nationwide.com. (Nationwide has donated over $1,000!)
Golden Eagle Automotive will donate 5% on any major repair. Ask for Rob Koya. 3590 Taylor Road, Loomis, CA 95650 (916) 652-1100. (Golden Eagle has donated over $1,400!)
