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Livermore-Pleasanton Elks is excited to announce

Evening at the Races

Saturday, May 2, 2026

Livermore-Pleasanton Elks Lodge #2117
940 Larkspur Dr., Livermore, CA 94551

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Event Times

Doors Open

5:00pm

Dinner

6:00 – 7:00 pm

Horse Racing

7:00 – 9:30

Tickets & Tables

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Tax Deduction Information

Elks is a 50l(c)(3) nonprofit.  As such $25.00 of each ticket is tax­ deductible as allowed by the State and Federal government.

Every year the Elks organization donates millions of dollars to various charitable causes.  I.E., Elks is the second largest donor of scholarships. second only to the federal government.  Elks charitable programs can be viewed here.

The last time our local Elks lodge sponsored this horse racing activity, the proceeds were used to supply school supplies and clothing to local foster children as well as to purchase a potential life saving Phillips HeartSmart Defibrillator for the lodge.  Most of this year’s proceeds will likely be used to make overdue improvements to the lodge which will help the lodge continue with their charitable programs and grants.

Making a reservation:

    1. Reserve Online using the “Reserve Today” buttons
    2. Email Malcolm and Sandee McNeil Here
    3. Call Malcolm and Sandee McNeil at (925) 846-4190

Sold Out / Reservations Are Closed

When making your reservation, please list the names of anyone you wish to be seated with in the (Notes) section of the electronic reservation system.

Alcohol Notice

Please note that because alcoholic beverages will be available during the Evening at the Races; we must regrettably restrict attendance to this event to 21 years and older.  Since this is an event where the proceeds are charity related, no outside alcoholic beverages are allowed.

Horse Race
Horse Race
Horse Race
Horse Race

Horse Race Game Play

Dice

When you arrive; you’ll receive a Racing Program with a plastic pocket containing $2,000 in script money.  You’ll be able to use your script money to bet on any combination of six horses in six heats.  Additional script money will be available for purchase of $20 in real money for $2,000 in script money.  

A grid pattern will be taped off on the lodge floor. Volunteers will stand in this grid pattern.  These volunteer racers will progress along the grid through a process of rolling large foam rubber dice to determine which horse will cross the finish line first.  

Of course, you won’t be able to win any actual money but you can win bragging rights!  We’ll even give prizes and winners certificates to every winning horse and the top three winners of script money to cement those bragging rights.  Since proceeds support Elks’ projects; everyone will end the evening a winner.

Betting and Payment Information

Place Your Bets

Roll The Dice

Win Prizes!

Each script $100 bill will purchase one ticket.

Each winning ticket pays 5 to 1 which is $500 per ticket.

For example, if you bet 3 bills which is equal to $300 in script money and your horse wins then you will be paid $500 in script money per ticket which in this example would be $1,500.

All winnings must be reconciled before the start of the next racing heat.  You will not be able to collect on any winning bets after the start of the next heat.

In the event that your winnings in script money are considerable, you will likely be paid with a voucher instead of with script money.  The voucher can still be used to bet on horses in exactly the same way as the script money.

There are two cashier stations, one station is for placing bets which is marked 1-6.  The second station marked WIN is for collecting on winning tickets.  Each betting station is marked for the specific horse upon which to bet.  IE, if you wish to bet on horse #3 then you bet at cashier station #3.

There are four cashiers at the station marked WIN.  You can go to any of those four cashiers to collect winnings.

Win Prizes!

At our Evening at the Races, there are 12 fabulous prizes waiting to be claimed!  First, anyone who volunteers as a “horse” has a 1-in-6 shot at winning their race—six heats, six prizes!  Next, don your finest hat, because the top three show-stopping hats will earn special prizes.  Finally, our top three script-money winners will take home the ultimate rewards. Twelve prizes, tons of fun!

Prizes
Prizes
Prizes
Prizes

Hat Contest

Don your finest hat, because the top three show-stopping hats will earn special prizes.

Hat Contest

Dinner

6:00pm – 7:00pm

Dinner menu includes:

  • Chicken pasta
  • Caesar salad
  • Bread
  • Dessert Bar


The ingredients of the chicken pasta will be penne pasta, roasted chicken, shallots, Parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil in a cream sauce. 

Gluten-free pasta will be available if requested when you make your reservation.

Then a dessert bar with coffee will be set out during an intermission between the fifth and sixth heats.

A $40.00 discount will be offered to anyone reserving a table for eight or more people.  All reservations must be made no later than Wednesday, April 29, 2024.

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Live Auction Items

We will continue to add auction items all the way up to the day of the races.

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2 SF Giant's Tickets

2 tickets to a Giants game, Eric Miller autographed baseball, & 2 round trip tickets on the Bay Ferry from Jack London Square in Oakland

Value: $250.00
Starting bid: $100.00

Skip the traffic and enjoy a scenic adventure!  Hop on the San Francisco Bay Ferry from Jack London Square in Oakland and cruise directly to Oracle Park.  The photo above shows the view of your first row seats next to the Giants dugout.  The date will be determined by the tickets donor.  Relax on the water and head straight to the ballpark!

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Winetasting

Become an expert in wine with the Total Wine & More winetasting class for up to 20 people.

Value: $600.00
Starting bid: $150.00

Firehouse Dinner for 8

Dinner for 8 at the Livermore-Pleasanton fire station of your choice.

Value: $400.00
Starting Bid: $100.00

Pick your neighborhood fire station and sit down for an unforgettable dinner—cooked and served by the very firefighters who stand ready to protect your home.  You’ll share a meal with local heroes, hear their stories, and get a behind-the-scenes look at the team that may one day save your day.  Plus, the food?  Absolutely fire!

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Interactive Cocktail Class

Gold Bar whiskey cocktail making class for six people at at Old Pan-Am Airlines Terminal, Treasure Island, $150.00 food voucher, Six 50mL gold ingots of whiskey, nostalgia souvenirs

Value: $750.00
Starting Bid: $200.00

Join in the fun of this interactive cocktail making class at the Gold Bar Distillery located inside what used to be the Pan-American terminal for the China Clipper airplanes.

This one-of-a-kind experience includes a guided whiskey tasting, hands-on instruction in creating three signature cocktails, and a peek into the hidden history of Treasure Island, all under the backdrop of the San Francisco skyline.

Website – GoldBarWhiskey.com

The Interactive Cocktail Class is held at the Gold Bar headquarters located in the old Pan-American Airlines Terminal on Treasure Island.  That terminal and the original two Pan-American airplane hangers are shown in the photo above.

Treasure Island is a man-made island that was constructed for the Golden Gate International Exposition which opened in February 1939.  From the beginning the intention was to convert Treasure Island into an airport at the conclusion of the Exposition.

By then airplanes required longer runways with the exception of the newly developed Pan-American China Clippers which were amphibious.  The Pan-American China Clippers as shown below, flew from Treasure Island to Hong Kong with refueling stops at Honolulu, Midway Island, Wake Island, Guam, and Manila from 1939 to 1945.

Pan Am

At a cost of $2,000 for a one-way ticket, all 74 passenger seats were first-class with seats that converted to bunk beds.  Even private bedrooms were available.

In 1945 the US Navy established Treasure Island as a naval base through 1997.  Now Treasure Island consists of beautiful housing developments surrounded by spacious parks.  More of this fascinating history can be viewed at the Treasure Island Museum which is located directly across from the Gold Bar Distillery where the Interactive Cocktail Class will be conducted.

This one-of-a-kind mixology experience includes a guided whiskey tasting, hands-on instruction in creating three signature cocktails, and a peek into the hidden history of treasure Island, all under the backdrop of the San Francisco skyline.

Your $150 voucher can be used for food and beverages where the menu items are named after Pan Am related airplanes.

You will also receive (A Small Fortune) of six 50 mL Gold Bar ingots of whiskey pictured below, one for each of the six participants in the Interactive Cocktail Class.

Gold Bars

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Jon Thompson Luchae

Elemental Alignment is the title of this 24” x 36” limited edition Luchae by the renowned photographer, Jon Thompson.

Value: Value: $4,500.00
Starting bid: $1,000.00

Jon Thompson limits his Luchaes to editions of 25.  He has introduced this special limited edition 1 of 3 for charities, making this piece even more valuable.  It has won several awards including Tahoe Quarterly Magazine’s 2024 Best of Tahoe Photo Contest.  The issue of Tahoe Quarterly highlighting this award is included with this item.  Elemental Alignment is presently on display at Jon Thompson’s Twilight and Rust Gallery in South Lake Tahoe where it has a retail price of $4,500.00. 

The Process:

The photograph, Elemental Alignment, is a blending of a new technology with an extraordinary talent that happened at just the right moment. 

The technology is a new medium called Luchae in which the photograph is backlit in such a way as to replace the light that was lost when the photograph was reduced to two dimensions.  The result is an image that looks so vibrant and so real, one feels like one is looking through a window at the actual scene.

The other half of this equation is the extraordinarily talented photographer, Jonathan Thompson, who for years dreamed of photographing Emerald Bay in Lake Tahoe when the vibrant colors of fall mixed just right with a fresh coat of snow.  He had nearly given up on the idea when the opportunity finally arose on November 9, 2020.  “It was a magical scene to see in person,” said Thompson, who calls this image Elemental Alignment.  “I could not believe the collision of seasons had finally happened!”

Jon Thompson owns a beautiful photographic gallery in South Lake Tahoe, Twilight and Rust, in which he displays many of his beautiful photographs in the Luchae medium.  Jon has donated Elemental Alignment to the Elks Evening at the Races as a way to support Elks charities.

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Silent Auction Items

We will continue to add auction items all the way up to the day of the races.

2 A's Tickets

Voucher for 2 tickets to an Athletics game at Raley Field, Sacramento

Value: $250.00
Starting Bid: $100.00

Enjoy America’s favorite pastime with two tickets to see the Athletics in action at Raley Field in Sacramento during the 2026 season!  Feel the crack of the bat, the roar of the crowd, and the excitement of live professional baseball in one of Northern California’s favorite ballparks.  Your voucher will be your pass to an unforgettable day at the game (excluding Dodgers, Giants, Red Sox, and Yankees series). Grab your seats and cheer on the A’s!

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Livermore Wine Trolley

$100.00 certificate towards the Sunday Livermore Wine Trolley Sip and Savor tour

Value: $100.00
Starting Bid: $20.00

With the Sip and Savor Wine pairing tour, indulge in culinary creations perfectly matched with just the right wine at three beautiful vineyards, enjoying unique and memorable Trolley transportation along the way.

Sunday starting times are 11:00 am, 11:15 am &11:30 am

This Sip & Savor Wine Tour is approximately four hours.

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Golf Foursome at Callippe

Golf foursome including carts

Value: $410.00
Starting bid: $100.00

Escape to the breathtaking rolling hills of Callippe Preserve in Pleasanton!  This auction package offers a golf foursome complete with carts.  Valid for any tee time Monday through Thursday, and after 12:00 pm on Friday-Sunday.  You’ll enjoy not just a round of golf, but sweeping views and a tranquil escape. Bid on this chance to elevate your golf game in a truly stunning setting!

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Champagnes, Coolers & Book

Two 750 liter bottles of Veuve Clicquot champagne, two limited edition champagne coolers, one of which is a puffy bottle holder with a carrying strap, and a book that tells the fascinating history of how Madam Clicquot built a champagne dynasty.

Value: $160.00
Starting Bid: $50.00

Imagine the delight of sipping the original champagne developed by Madame Clicquot, as you celebrate with elegance and a touch of history that elevates every moment.

This Veuve Clicquot champagne auction package has a history dating back to when Madame Barbe-Nicole Clicquot transformed the world of sparkling wine in the early 19th century.  Widowed at just 27 and left with a young daughter to raise and a struggling wine business in the middle of the Napoleonic wars, she was strongly encouraged to sell her late husband’s vineyard.

Instead, she convinced her skeptical father-in-law to let her manage the struggling vineyard.  At that time Madame Clicquot and her late husband had been trying to develop a sparkling wine.  The problem was that the yeast sediment in the sparkling wine gave the wine a muddy cloudy look that made the wine unsellable.

Madame Clicquot found the solution by punching holes into her kitchen table to hold the bottles at an angle, slowly twisting and tilting them so that the sediment collected near the cork.  This process, called riddling, made the sparkling wine brilliantly clear which came to be known as Champagne.  More than 200 years later all manufacturers of champagne use the same riddling process although today the process is more automated.

Not content to rest on her laurels, Madame Clicquot went on to develop the first vintage champagne in 1810.  During the Napoleonic wars she smuggled her champagne past blockades to Russia.

Madame Clicquot died in 1866 but left behind not just a successful business but an entire industry shaped by her innovations.  Her champagne continues to sell well to this day.  The fascinating story of Madame Clicquot’s success was made into a movie titled Widow Clicquot which can be viewed on Netflix.

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Ferry to Angel Island & More

10 round-trip ferry tickets from the San Francisco Ferry Building to Angel Island, Sausalito, Larkspur, and Tiburon.

Value: $310.00
Starting bid: $60.00

Unlock 10 scenic round-trip journeys with these flexible tickets, perfect for avoiding the traffic and enjoying the views.  Whether you take all 10 trips solo or mix-and-match with friends from the four highlighted destinations, you’ll travel faster, more relaxed, and with stunning scenery at every turn!

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Olive Oil Dinner

Dinner for 6-8 guests using Amphora olive oils. Get ready to taste, learn, and indulge!

Value: $600.00
Starting Bid: $200.00

Get ready to taste, learn, and indulge!  Bring the magic of gourmet cooking straight to your table with a private dinner experience led by an expert in Amphora olive oils. Hosted in your home within the tri-valley, this culinary pro will prepare an unforgettable multi-course dinner for 6–8 guests, showcasing the rich flavors and versatility of premium Amphora olive oils.  You’ll help shape the menu by choosing many of the ingredients (think chicken or shrimp—chef-approved elegance, not over-the-top extravagance).  Sit back, sip, savor, and discover how extraordinary olive oil can transform a meal.  Love what you taste?  Amphora olive oils will be available for purchase after dinner, so the experience doesn’t have to end when dessert is served!

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Nouveau Trees I

Silhouetted trees with delicate branches stand against a backdrop that transitions from a dark green landscape at the bottom to a warm, ochre sky at the top.
Image size: 20” x 16”

Value: $650.00
Starting Bid: $25.00

Noveau Trees

About the Artist

Jennifer Goldberger has been an artist her entire life.  She took her first art classes when she was 5, started painting oils at age 11, and continued her study and obsession throughout her childhood and teens.  Her professional career in art began soon after graduating from Virginia Commonwealth University with a degree in Painting and Printmaking.  She worked in Wholesale Art Publishing for over 20 years, taking extreme joy in seeing art and business coalesce.

She lives in Virginia with her beloved husband, children, and two adorable crazy dogs.

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Nouveau Trees II

Silhouetted trees with delicate branches stand against a backdrop that transitions from a dark green landscape at the bottom to a warm, ochre sky at the top.
Image size: 20” x 16”

Value: $650.00
Starting Bid: $25.00

Noveau Trees

About the Artist

Jennifer Goldberger has been an artist her entire life.  She took her first art classes when she was 5, started painting oils at age 11, and continued her study and obsession throughout her childhood and teens.  Her professional career in art began soon after graduating from Virginia Commonwealth University with a degree in Painting and Printmaking.  She worked in Wholesale Art Publishing for over 20 years, taking extreme joy in seeing art and business coalesce.

She lives in Virginia with her beloved husband, children, and two adorable crazy dogs.

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Wine Passport

Passport for tasting wines at 32 wineries

Value: $350.00
Starting bid: $75.00

This digital passport provides you and a guest with complimentary tastings for two at 32 participating wineries.  

This pass allows you to visit each gallery once over the year.  Explore the valley’s diverse offerings, from historic vineyards to boutique urban wineries, while enjoying some exclusive benefits.

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Painting

Value: $500.00
Starting bid: $25.00
Image size: 30" x 30"

Painting

Value: $500.00
Starting bid: $25.00
Image size: 30" x 30"

Painting

Value: $600.00
Starting bid: $25.00
Image size: 30" x 30"

KitchenAid Mixer & Accs.

KitchenAid 5.5 quart bowl lift mixer, slicer/shredder accessories, & nesting bowls

Value: $600.00
Starting Bid: $200.00

Get ready to whip up magic in your kitchen!  This bundle features a powerful 5.5 quart KitchenAid mixer, a slicer/shredder attachment for endless possibilities, plus Rachel Ray nesting bowls for all your prep.  Effortless fun, endless recipes!

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Murano Glass Necklace

18” Black and gold Murano glass twist necklace

Value: $230.00
Starting bid: $70.00

Discover timeless elegance with this 18-inch black and gold Murano glass twist necklace.  Handcrafted by generations of artisans from Murano Island, Venice, Italy, this 26-strand design blends luxurious black and gold Murano beads.  It’s a statement piece of sophistication that will never go out of style.  Supplied by Lance Cavalieri Jewelers, 1102 E. Stanley Blvd., Livermore.

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Niles Canyon Rail

4 tickets for the Niles Canyon Railway plus additional items from the railway gift shop

Value: $120.00
Starting Bid: $30.00

These four tickets may be used for the Regular Weekend Excursion trains.  The tickets exclude special operations such as Train of the Lights, Special Steam Events, Cheese and Wine Tasting, Valentine Specials.  The tickets are good through July 18, 2027.  These train tickets will take you back in time as you ride through the beautiful Niles Canyon which was the terminus point of the Southern Pacific railway.

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Dog Portrait Painting

14”x11” gallery wrap painting of your dog

Value: $350.00
Starting Bid: $100.00

Delight the dog lover in your life with this one-of-a-kind opportunity.  This auction item offers a custom hand-painted gallery wrap portrait of your dog, created from a photograph you provide.  Simply submit a clear image of your beloved dog, and the artist will transform it into a beautiful, original gallery wrap painting that captures your dog’s unique personality and charm. Whether as a keepsake for yourself or a heartfelt gift, this bespoke artwork will be something to treasure for years to come.  Display it proudly, and celebrate your four-legged companion through art.

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Granada Bowl

1 hour of bowling including shoes for 1 lane up to 6 people

Value: $100.00
Starting bid: $25.00

Gather your crew and enjoy an hour of bowling at Granada Bowl in Livermore!  With shoes included for up to six people on one lane, it’s the perfect outing on Railroad Avenue.  Don’t wait too long, your chance to strike expires on November 19, 2026!

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Joe Montana’s Ltd. Edition

Ltd. edition Joe Montana Gold Bar whiskeys, glasses, and patch

Value: $130.00
Starting Bid: $30.00

Own a piece of 49ers history with this striking limited-edition Joe Montana Gold Bar Whiskey set. The featured bottle showcases an iconic illustration of Joe Montana, complete with his signature and the special San Francisco 49ers over-stripe design.  This collector’s package also includes two Joe Montana glasses, a commemorative patch, and a bottle of Gold Bar Whiskey Black double cask bourbon — a winning combination for football fans and whiskey enthusiasts alike.

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Steve Thomas Illustrations

24” x 16”. Offered in the Luchae medium which is a type of backlighting that makes them look spectacular.
Image size: 20” x 16”

Value: $950.00
Starting Bid: $200.00

These illustrations by the renowned artist, Steve Thomas are being offered in the Luchae medium which is a type of backlighting that makes them look spectacular. 

The two images shown above are framed signed limited editions with each numbered 1/50.  Art galleries that carry Steve Thomas’s limited edition Luchaes in this size sell them for $950.00.

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Steve Thomas Illustrations

24” x 16”. Offered in the Luchae medium which is a type of backlighting that makes them look spectacular.
Image size: 20” x 16”

Value: $950.00
Starting Bid: $200.00

These illustrations by the renowned artist, Steve Thomas are being offered in the Luchae medium which is a type of backlighting that makes them look spectacular. 

The two images shown above are framed signed limited editions with each numbered 1/50.  Art galleries that carry Steve Thomas’s limited edition Luchaes in this size sell them for $950.00.

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Ravenswood Framed Picture

This exquisitely framed 20” x 16” print was painted by and reproduced in 1993 as a print by Vera Gordeev Lowdermilk.
Image size: 20” x 16”

Value: $1,000.00
Starting Bid: $100.00

Ravenswood was built by Christopher A. Buckley Sr., known as the “Blind Boss” of San Francisco politics in the 1870s and 1880s.  While it served as a summer home for the Buckley family from 1885 to 1920, it was also one of the larger early vineyards in the Livermore Valley, with 100 acres in grapes and winery production of 500,000 gallons per year.  In 1931, the estate was acquired by a Catholic order, the Redemptorist Fathers. 

Called “Villa San Clemente” by the priests, Ravenswood served as their religious retreat for more than 30 years.  In 1968, Ravenswood was purchased by developer Masud Mehran, who gave the core 32.6 acres to be used as a park.  The 1891 Main House and 1885 Tank House were restored by the Livermore Area Recreation and Park District (LARPD) in 1979.  The 1885 Cottage was restored in 1986.  Ravenswood is on the National Register of Historic Places, is a State of California Historical Point of Interest, and is a City of Livermore Historic Preservation Landmark Site.  Free public tours are given by costumed docents on the second and fourth Sundays of each month (except the fourth Sunday in December), from noon to 4 p.m.  Two annual community events are held at Ravenswood: the Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social on the second Sunday in August and the Victorian Yuletide on the second Sunday in December.

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Earl Anthony’s Dublin Bowl

One Bowling Party for up to 10 guests. Party includes: two hours of unlimited bowling, rental shoes, and bumpers (if requested). Not valid on Fridays or Saturdays after 5 pm. Also, not valid with any other program, party, or function at Earl Anthony’s Dublin bowl.
Value: $250.00
Starting bid: $60.00

Nonalcoholic Sparkling Wines

8 varieties of nonalcoholic sparkling wines & grape juices.

Value: $120.00
Starting Bid: $30.00

Included are eight nonalcoholic sparkling wines and grape juices, featuring elegant rosés and champagne-style selections, many of which are imported from Italy and Germany.  You can raise a glass, toast all night, and still wake up feeling great.  It’s all the fun of a festive celebration, with none of the after-effects.  And, if you get pulled over for erratic driving, you’ll get to assure the officer, it’s not the wine—just your lousy driving skills!  Cheers to hangover-free fun!”

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Earl Anthony’s Dublin Bowl

Value: $100.00
Starting bid: $25.00

2 hours of bowling for four people at Earl Anthony’s Dublin Bowl.