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Purim in the Valley
The ONLY Purim Carnival exclusively for young Jewish professionals in the San Fernando Valley is BACK!
-More INFLATABLE MAYHEM than ever before with the ever-popular Gladiator Joust, Arcade Basketball, and more!
-More chances to win AMAZING PRIZES by competing in our annual COSTUME CONTEST, casting lots our one-of-a-kind SILENT AUCTION, and playing more CARNIVAL GAMES than you can shake a grogger at!
-More beer, wine, and well drinks at our OPEN BAR served by professional staff!
BUY YOUR TIX EARLY AND SAVE!
From now until Monday, February 11th, you can join us for Fajita Shabbat AND the return of the ONLY Purim Carnival in the Valley exclusively for young Jewish professionals in the San Fernando Valley for just $25!
(Fajita Shabbat: https://www.facebook.com/events/234152023387131/?fref=ts)
$25 - General Admission (for carnival only) before Friday, February 22nd
$30 - At the Door
Tentative itinerary for the night:
6:45 - Megillah reading with the full Adat Ari El community
8:00 - The carnival begins
9:00 - Joust tournament
9:30 - Basketball tournament
10:30 - Costume Contest
RSVP at http://www.valleyruach.org/ncalendar.php?&t4s_view=event&event_id=1873333
The first 150 people to RSVP will receive a special grab bag of prizes at the door!
YOU MUST BE 21-39 YEARS OLD TO ENTER. IDs WILL BE CHECKED.
No refunds will be given for pre-sale tickets if you do not meet the age requirements.
Cost of admission includes food, drinks, games. Silent auction tickets sold separately. Bartenders work for gratuities; please bring small bills. There is no cost to attend the Megillah reading.
See you there!
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Sat, Feb 23, 2013 at 8:00pm
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