Mardi Gras Casino & Resort officials today announced plans to assist needy children in the City of Dunbar this summer. The resort is giving a $3,000 donation to supply day passes to the city pool. In addition, Mardi Gras is giving free lunch, supplied from its mobile kitchen, to pool patrons every Wednesday.
WHAT: Check Presentation and Announcement
City of Dunbar Mayor Jack Yeager will be present to accept the $3,000 check from Mardi Gras Casino & Resort. This donation will supply needy children with day passes to visit the pool this summer.
In addition, the Mardi Gras mobile kitchen will be at the pool every Wednesday from June 6 until Labor Day. Everyone who spends the day at the pool will receive a ticket for a free hot dog, chips and drink.
WHEN: Wednesday, June 6
TIME: 12:30 p.m.
WHERE: Dunbar City Pool
MEDIA: Media is welcome and encouraged to attend.
Mardi Gras and City of Dunbar officials will be available for interviews. Please contact Kyra Harris at 304-382-3332.
According to General Manager Bob Lagg, “We are proud to assist in making this a fun summer for children in the Dunbar area. In addition, we are excited to utilize our mobile kitchen for such a great community service initiative.”
Mardi Gras Casino & Resort is located off I-64, Exit 47 in Cross Lanes, W.Va.
