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May is a beautiful month at Rolling Hills Casino and Resort.  Wild flowers bloom on the golf course. The lawns grow extra green and lush under bright, sunny and blue skies. The birds chirp. It’s hard not to be cheerful on a magnificent May day. Perhaps that’s why May 1 is designated the “Great American Grump Out” day. It’s a lot harder to change from a grouchy mood to a sunny one in January when it is foggy, rainy and cold outside. If you know someone who needs cheering up, bring them to Rolling Hills Casino where our motto is fun and a smile everyday. 

In this blog:

• The Great Blinko Giveaway
• May 3 Comedy Night
• Mothers Day Brunch, Free $15 Slot Play, Photos and Flowers
• Hot Seat Drawings on Memorial Day
• Special Days in May

The Great Blinko Giveaway

Do you love game shows such as the Price is Right and their fun Plinko game? If so, you don’t want to miss our $10,000 Great Blinko Giveaway.
Stop by the Shasta Club every time you visit the Casino between May 1 and May 24 to receive your free entry into our Great Blinko Getaway. Then be here May 24 at 6pm to hear if your name is one of 20 drawn for a chance to win up to $1,000.  

Blinko is a silly name for a game, but winning cash is serious. So serious, the person drawing the winning names will wear a blindfold to prevent any chance of favoritism when they pull out winning entries from the barrel. 

If your name is drawn, you get to drop a disk on the Blinko board.  You can claim the amount of cash indicated on the board on your first try, or you can attempt to better your prize with a second disk drop. The second chance is not always better, but it sure is fun when it is.

Tim O'Rourke and Claude Stuart Bring Good Cheer to our May 3 Comedy Club

I can’t get the tune from “SpongeBob Square Pants” out of my head.  That’s because I just learned that Tim ORourke writes for that popular Nikelodeon cartoon and also for “Fairly Odd Parents.” Anyone who writes those cartoons has to be funny, so I’m looking forward to seeing him perform at our Comedy Club on May 3rd). Tim is also well known for his role as Tim the Bartender on “The Drew Carey Show,” which he played for 9 years and he is a voice actor on Family Guy.   

Claude Stuart is our other featured comic this month. He is very well known in film, TV and radio. He worked for HBO's “Dennis Miller Live” for three seasons, and he made several appearances on the nationally syndicated The Bob & Tom Show. He also appeared on numerous television shows and featured films such as “Comics Unleashed,” “That '70s Show,”  “Scrubs,” and “Beverly Hills, 90210.” Oh yeah, he is the star of Dick Nobody, the hit series on the Comedy Time Network.
Doors to the Comedy Club open at 7:30 p.m. Show starts at 8:00 p.m. Reserved Seating is $15, and General Admission is only $10.

Honor Mom on May 12

Brunch, photos of her with you, $15 free slot play and flowers should make her happy

Let your mom know how important she is to you by taking her to Rolling Hills Casino for our special Mother’s Day brunch in the Buffet or in Timbers. Stop by the Shasta Club early so your mom can have her pick of white carnations before they are gone. Get your photo taken with mom between 9am and noon, so she will have a memento of the wonderful day she spent with you. Don’t forget to tell your mom that she has $15 free slot play on her Shasta Club Card that is available until midnight on Mother’s Day. She’ll treat it like a gift from you, because you brought her to the Casino to have fun — with you. Also, be sure that you and your mom play with your Shasta Club cards from noon to 3pm for a chance to win a spa package giveaway.  

Hot Seats on Memorial Day Weekend

 Play at Rolling Hills Casino with your Shasta Club Card and you could win up to $500 cash in our hot seat drawings held on May 26, 27, and 28.  Or you could win a chance to spin the wheel of fortune for up to free slot play, free buffet or dinner in Timbers.  

Fun Days in May

May is full of special days to keep us smiling all month long. Did you know that Cookie Monster’s Birthday is May 23? If you love cookies as much as the Cookie Monster, you probably already know that the Buffet serves a wide assortment of cookies and pies making it easy to celebrate National Chocolate Chip Day on May 15 and Chocolate Cream Pie Day on May 8. National Pizza Party Day is May 17.  Bring your friends and start the party in Aroma’s Coffeeshop, where the pizza slices are big and tasty. Saturday, May 11, celebrate both “National Eat What You Want Day” and “Stay Up All Night” day with dinner in the Buffet and live music in Carlino’s. Of course, if you love Mexican Food, we’re serving it up in big helpings in the Buffet on Cinco de Mayo. May 18 is “No Dirty Dishes Day.” (I personally don’t need a special day to celebrate that in the Buffet or Timbers Steakhouse.)  May 23 is Lucky Penny day. If you have one, do you keep it for good luck?   

May 4, hundreds of students, parents, and running enthusiasts are expected to participate in the Second Annual Rock N Revival 5k and 1-mile fun runs at the Sacramento River Discovery Center. The event is both a benefit for the Tehama County Branding Project and the culmination of a 10-week health education curriculum for youth enrolled at either Sacred Heart Elementary School or the countywide SERRF afterschool program.

SERRF (Safe Education & Recreation for Rural Families) is a highly regarded afterschool program administered by the Tehama County Department of Education with 25 sites in the county. SERRF implemented the comprehensive GOFAR fitness program in all its sites to promote physical activity, healthy eating and good character. The GoFar program also teaches children how to set goals, train, and complete a 5 kilometer road race. According to SERRF Administrator Karla Stroman, over 600 youth and staff registered for the race.

SERRF partnered with the Tehama County Branding Project to combine the GOFAR run with the Rock N Revival runs.

Rolling Hills sponsored the event because it benefits community improvement projects as well as  supports education initiatives.

“We wanted to give parents the opportunity to run with their kids while benefitting the community,” said Karla. “The event encourages family involvement and raises awareness about the importance of goal setting, health, education, and the community,” she added. 

“We saw the run as a great way to get the community involved in two programs that are so important for continued growth in Tehama County,” continued Karla. “SERRF is vital to the education of our youth. The Branding program focuses on community improvement initiatives that make Tehama County a better place to live and visit in order to encourage economic development.”

“The Rock N Revival Run brings together members of the community to promote the community,” agrees Aubrie Thomas, race organizer and manager of the Tehama Family Fitness Center. “The race showcases our community, promotes the area to those passionate about the outdoors, and builds camaraderie within our county.”

To add to the fun, a live band will welcome runners at the finish line. Music will also play throughout the course. 

In addition to Rolling Hills Casino, event sponsors include Wal-Mart, Rolling Hills Clinic, Copy Center, Quality Surfacing, Enjoy The Store, Physical Therapy and Wellness Center, Sole Love, and Girls With Guns. St. Elizabeth Community Hospital donated bus service to the event for runners living in Corning and Rancho Tehama.

Runners can download pre-registration forms from tehamafamilyfitness.com or sweatrc.com. Registration forms may be dropped off at the Tehama Family Fitness Center at 2498 S. Main Street in Red Bluff or at the SERRF office at the Tehama County Department of Education. Early registration fees are $20 with t-shirt or $10 for the run only. Registration fees the day of the event increase to $25.

You know a month is going to be fun when it’s kicked off with a sense of humor. April 1 may be April’s Fools day, but we aren’t fooling when we say Rolling Hills Casino is all about fun and games.  


Need an excuse to have fun?

“Don’t go to Work Unless it’s Fun Day” is on April 3rd. 


Saturday, April 6 is “International Pillow Fight Day”.   That reminds me, the Rolling Hills Lodge and Inn have really fluffy pillows making it a great destination for play and stay weekends.

My personal favorite April holiday is  “National No House Work Day” on April 7.

Like Us on Facebook for more holiday excuses to have fun throughout the month.

Demo Day at Sevillano Links, April 6th, 10am to 3pm.

If you golf, you don’t want to miss Demo Day. Industry reps from the best names in golf will be on hand to show you the what’s new at Mizuno, Titleist, Ping, TaylorMade, Adidas, Cobra, Callaway, FootJoy, Puma, PowerBilt, Bionic gloves, FlightScope launch monitor, and Sunice. This is a great time to try out clubs from different manufacturers and get fitted for a new set of golf clubs. While you are here, play a round of golf and get a free hot dog lunch for only $59.  That includes the cart.

Todd Johnson and Sean Peabody at the Comedy Club April 5th

Laughter is serious businesses when your livelihood depends upon being funny. This month’s comics are veteran performers who perform at major comedy clubs around the country and have appeared on numerous national TV shows. Todd Johnson hails from Idaho and Sean Peabody from the Bay Area, so I’d wager they have two funny, but different perspectives on neighborhoods. Here’s a clip of Sean P. on the topic. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmGSES9vz4I

Doors to the Comedy Club open at 7:30.  The show starts at 8:30.  Reserved Table Seating is $15, and General Admission is $10. Get your tickets at the RHC Box Office or online at ticketforce.com

Gold Party April 3, 4, and 5 in the Lodge Lobby

Your broken gold watchbands, trinkets, and jewelry are worth something.  Don’t leave it sitting in a drawer like worthless junk.  Trade it in for cash and get $10 free slot play at the same time. 

Gold Party will be at the Vagabond Inn Lodge Lobby from noon to 6pm on the first Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of this month.

Slot Tournament League Finale, April 7

Our 2013 slot league is coming to an exciting end as the top scorers for the past two months compete for a trip to Las Vegas and a chance to win $100,000 in the National Slot Tournament of Champions. Last year’s winner of the mega-tournament was our representative, and we would be very proud if that happens again this year.

If you are one of our Slot League finalists, congratulations and good luck.

Music for Fine Dining In Timbers Continues on Thursdays. 
If you want more than an extraordinary dinner, make reservations for Thursday night. Laurie Dana plays a wide variety of tunes in Timbers from 6 to 9pm every Thursday. Her sultry voice tinged with bluesy soul lends itself well to the jazz standards and adult contemporary songs in her repertoire. She sings an eclectic mix of songs including those made popular by Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday, Ivy Anderson, Duke Ellington, Ray Charles, Satchmo, Beatles, Bob Dylan, Smokey Robinson, and Joan Armatrading


April is made for dancing, and the best place to dance is Carlino’s on Saturday nights.

While we are hoping for April showers to bring May flowers, singing in the rain just isn’t our style.  We’d much rather dance in Carlinos on Saturday nights.  This month’s roster features the Blue Merles  on April 6, Aces Up on April 13, Northern Heat on April 20th and  DJ Hot Rod on April 27.


Check our calendar on www.rollinghillscasino.com for a complete list of what’s happening at Rolling Hills Casino.


 


 

The weatherman says it’s going to be gorgeous weather all week at Rolling Hills Casino. Do you get Spring Fever?  Are you sitting at your desk trying to concentrate on work and wishing you could get away, even for a day or two? Are you driving a truck or traveling from Canada, and wishing you could pull off the road for a while?  Or do just want to get outside and work in the garden, but its still too early in the year?

It’s time for a “Playcation!”

If you live in Northern California, you don’t have to travel far or take a week off work to enjoy a much-needed break in your daily routine.  Rolling Hills Casino and Resort has all the resort amenities you need for fun, relaxation, and rejuvenation.

Plan your Playcation for March 1 and put some laughter in your life

Art Krug and Milt Able kick off the “International Mirth Month” and “Humorists are Artists Month” on March 1 at our Comedy Club in Carlinos Event Center. Doors open at 7:30 and the show starts at 8:30. Reserved seating tickets are $15 and general admission tickets are $10.  Get your tickets at the RHC Box Office or online at ticketforce.com.

March 1 is also “Plan a Solo Vacation Day”, but playcations are even more fun with friends and loved ones. Bring them to the Comedy Club with you and share the laughter.

Five weekends for a March Playcation with lots of song and dance

This March has to be the ultimate playcation month with five weekends and live music every Saturday night!!!! This month’s entertainment line-up includes All Fired Up, Urban Legend, Rockhounds, Sandy Nuyts, and Northern Heat.

Great food makes any day a holiday!

Want a meal cooked to perfection just for you?  Want to load up your plate with a wide assortment of your favorite foods? Want a quick bite that you can eat while you play your favorite slot machine? The choice is yours at Rolling Hills Casino.  Whether you eat at Timbers Steakhouse, The Buffet, and Aroma’s Coffee Shop, your playcation meal will be delicious.

Is baseball really America’s favorite pastime?

When was the last time you took a vacation to play baseball?  I’d wager that more people take vacations for gaming and golf than for baseball, making Rolling Hills Casino and Resort the premiere destination for a playcation. The Sevillano Links golf course is rated one of the best Casino golf courses in the nation. The Casino has 800 slot machines and the most popular table games including Blackjack, Emperor Pai Gow Poker, Texas Shootout, and Three-Card Pokear.

Is it a playcation if you make your own bed?

Even if you live in Red Bluff or Chico, it’s fun to stay the night at Rolling Hills Casino. You don’t have to make your bed, wash your towels, or clean your room.  You don’t even have to get out of bed if you don’t want to. The beds are so comfortable it’s not unusual for early risers to sleep in.  For the ultimate luxury, check into one of our Jacuzzi suites. Or take a swim in the indoor pool and spa at the Lodge. If you want to soak up some sun, there’s a great outdoor pool at the Inn.

If you like the comforts of your own home away from home, park it in our RV Park. We have full electrical, water and sewer hookups within an easy walk of the Casino or golf course. Private showers and laundry facilities are available nearby at the Traveler’s Center.

 Visit our website at www.rollinghillscasino.com for more playcation ideas, promotions and to make reservations!

Get your taste buds ready for the Seventh Annual Corning Rotary Wine, Food & Art Festival and Chowder Challenge at Rolling Hills Casino. Held Saturday, February 23^rd from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., the annual festival is a major fundraiser to benefit local charities. Admission is $10 and includes $5 free slot play.  There is a $1 tasting fee at each booth. 

The annual event is a showcase for locally produced olive oils, beers, wines, cheeses, walnuts, honey, candy, and produce. According to Rotarian Steve Kimbraugh, over 30 wineries, breweries, and specialty food vendors are participating this year.

Attendees can also sample entries in the Chowder cookoff and vote for their favorite.  Eight organizations have entered the challenge. Though not competing, Rolling Hills Casino chefs also plan to cook big pots of chowder for the event.

Art lovers will enjoy the exhibit of paintings, photography, pottery, and sculptures by local artists. “In addition to art work from Corning High School, Centennial High School, the Tehama Photo Club, and the Corning Art Association, we have pottery by Andy Freeman of Corning, pottery by David Chohlidakis of Red Bluff, paintings by Beth Bjorklund of Orland, paintings Carol vanTol of Willows, Suzanne Bears of Redding, Jeanine Kearney of Redding, and Helen Pitkin of Corning, and glass art by Molly Butson of Red Bluff,” said Rotarian Tony Cardenas.

Live entertainment is also a popular feature of the festival. This year’s entertainment roster includes the Holly Taylor and Eric Peter duo, Jonathan Arthur, the Alison Sculll and Victor Martin duo, and the Mumblefinger trio. Immediately following the Festival is a free concert by up and coming blues artist Max Cabello, Jr.

In between musical performances, Sous Chefs Randall Mair and Greg King and Executive Chef Hobart Vogel will demonstrate how to make some of their favorite dishes. They haven’t announced what they are making yet, but those in the know say it will be delicious.  “The best part of the demonstrations is sampling the food,” said Laurie Dana, who attends the festival every year.

Money raised by the event will help fund scholarships, education programs and community revitalization projects such as the county-wide dictionary project that distributes hardbound dictionaries to every third grade student in Tehama County, the Youth Basketball program, the School Bookshelf project, and the construction of drinking fountains, bleachers, and the Martini Plaza in Corning.

February is the month we celebrate friendship, love, healthy hearts, freedom, and our national heritage.  Valentine’s Day, Presidents’ Day, Love Your Pet Day, Super Bowl Sunday, and the Annual Wine Food, and Art Festival are all this month. It’s International Friendship Month, American Heart Month, Children’s Dental Health Month, Cherry Month, Grapefruit Month, and American Heritage Month. As we pay tribute to our past, we start looking forward to spring and new beginnings.  It’s going to be a fun month at Rolling Hills Casino. 

Love and marriage could be big targets for laughter at the Comedy Club, February 1 

 This month’s comics Tommy Savitt and Bengt Washington are known for poking fun at relationships.  Tommy Savitt makes the thought of a relationship with him a hilarious proposition in this video at http://www.heytommy.net.  Bengt Washburn tells a story about going canoeing with his wife in this video http://www.myspace.com/bengtwashburn/videos/married-canoeing/23320594. Comedy recordings of Bengt (pronounced Bent) can be heard everyday on XMRadio. You can also hear and read more about him at http://www.getbengt.com.
Doors open to the Comedy Club at 7:30, and the show begins at 8:30.  Tickets can be purchased at the Rolling Hills Casino Box Office or online at ticketforce.com.  Reserved Seating is $15, General Admission is only $10.

Will the Groundhog see his shadow on February 2?

If it is cloudy when the groundhog comes out of his burrow, then spring will come early. Groundhog predictions are 39% accurate.  

Here’s a prediction with 100% odds of being right: February 2 is a Saturday and that means live music in Carlino’s. 

It’s a great month to take your sweetheart out dancing 

Three of our favorite bands return to Rolling Hills Casino this month: Northern Heat (February 2), Cottonwood (February 9), and Jackson Michelson (February 16). Max Cabello Jr joins the line up this month with some blues and R&B on February 23.  The live music starts at 9pm every Saturday night and admission is free.
 

More to love Super Bowl Sunday

Some guys will forget their anniversaries and even Valentine’s Day, but they won’t forget the Super Bowl.  Get your tickets early because we sell out every year, and you know all your friends are going to be here to watch the game on our gigantic 14-foot TV screens. Admission includes the chance to win up to $250 cash and all-you-can-eat of our delicious tailgate buffet. Get your tickets for $25 at the Coat Check Box Office.  

Wednesdays, get together with friends and make new ones on our Slot League

Join our slot league for a chance to win cash each week and to compete for the $100,000 Grand Prize in the National Slot Tournament of Champions in Las Vegas.  The Slot League kicks off February 6 and continues every Wednesday until April 3.  Registration for all tournaments is only $50.  You have until February 20th to join.  Registration includes half-off the Buffet on all league nights. So what have you got to lose?

"Whole Lot A Love" on Valentine’s Day

 Imagine looking in your loved one’s eyes and saying, “Honey, I just won you a “Whole Lot a Love” spa package from Love Skin Petite Boutique valued at $150.”  That is sure to put a little heat into the Valentine’sDay romance. If you don’t have a love one, just look in the mirror and say the same thing. You deserve it.  The package includes 30 minute rose essential oil footbath, followed by a luxurious hot stone massage, and a firming hydradermbrasion facial. For a chance to win your valentine a spa package, use your Shasta Club card while you play slot games on Valentine’s Day. We are giving away one every 15 minutes starting at 6pm until all are gone.

Laurie Dana will be in Timbers on Valentines Day and every Thursday night
“Honey, that’s our song.” What can be more romantic than love songs, fine wine, and  a dinner cooked to perfection just for the two of you?  Timber’s Steakhouse features Laurie Dana and live music for fine dining every Thursday, so you can celebrate your love every week, not just on Valentine’s Day.  

Love in the fast lane: The Ultimate 500 Party

Sunday, February 24, watch the race on our big screens and enjoy an all-you-can-eat stadium food buffet plus drink specials. There will be prizes given away every 10 laps including merchandise, free slot play, free buffets and cash!!!!!

Doors open at 9am, Race starts at 10am

Tickets are on sale now for $15 and available by visiting www.ticketforce.com, by phone at (877) 840-0457, or at Coat Check at the main entrance of the Casino. 

Why wait for a special day to celebrate friendship?

Any day is a great day to meet up with friends at the Casino, eat at the buffet, enjoy a lunch in the Lounge, chat over coffee in Aromas, or play a round of golf at Sevillano Links. We love to see you here.

The best part of working at Rolling Hills Casino is seeing old friends and making new ones.  Thank you for making Rolling Hills part of your celebration of love and friendship. 

This month ends with “Inspire Your Heart with Art” day.  We often take art for granted, yet art enhances our homes and businesses, and plays an important role in society, in education, and even our community’s ability to prosper.  Art can be found in the creative details of architecture, in the paintings on our walls, in the stonework of our fountains and fireplaces, in the weavings of our tapestries, and in the meticulous carvings of stone and wood sculptures. Our art represents who we are, and what image we want to portray.

When Rolling Hills Casino opened its doors ten years ago, its artistic details generated a sense of pride to our visitors, employees, and the community.  The maple beams, the stonework of the pillars and the fireplace in Timbers, the classic light fixtures, the beautiful murals, the stone carvings and sculptures in the Lodge, the majestic stairways in our hotels, the meticulous landscaping, and the magnificent fountain continue to impress visitors to Rolling Hills. Our image as a premier Tehama County venue is dependent on our commitment to beauty, fine craftsmanship, and attention to every detail.  It communicates to our guests and our neighbors that we care about our business, our guests, and our community.

Art is just as important to the image our community projects as well, and we are all dependent upon a positive local image for the future economic prosperity of Tehama County. This is why Rolling Hills and the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians supports The Tehama Country beautification efforts and Branding Project initiatives that enhance the curb appeal of and promotes art in our local communities.  Rolling Hills showed its support for all arts recently by granting $15,000 to the State Theater for the Arts, historic treasure and a cultural anchor for Tehama County.

Art is also important in our children’s education, and supporting education and the goals of Expect More Tehama is the Rolling Hills Foundation’s biggest priority. 
Art classes provide students a chance to develop both cognitive and creative skills, and to develop their imaginations. It builds up the levels of self-confidence, self-esteem, motivation, cooperation and communication in children. 

You can see art created by local students and professionals at the upcoming Corning Rotary Wine, Food, and Art festival on February 23rd. Posters for the festival were created by Corning High School students mentored by Scott Chandler, a member of our creative marketing team.

We are proud to be able to offer opportunities to encourage the artistic endeavors of local students and hope you join us at this fantastic event, which raises money for local charities.

Rolling Hills Casino showed their support for the arts in Tehama County by granting $15,000 to the State Theatre for the Arts (STFTA) to help pay off the mortgage of the Red Bluff State Theatre.

The Red Bluff State Theatre is a historic treasure and a cultural anchor for Tehama County,” said Kate Grissom. “It provides diverse entertainment opportunities for all ages, and it plays a vital role in performing arts education. The values of the theatre are also in line with the Tehama County Branding project and Expect More Tehama, both of which Rolling Hills Casino has played proud leadership roles. Our donation will help ensure that the theatre continues to play a vital role in our community, and we urge others to contribute to this worthy cause as well.” 

“The theatre is a designated historical building that has embodied the spirit of Tehama County for generations,” said Bill Cornelius, President of STFTA. “We would lose an important piece of our environment if it were gone. We cannot thank RHC enough for being a partner in our community as well as supporting our theatre, the arts, and education.”

State Theatre has been a beloved part of the Tehama County community since 1946. STFTA, a non profit corporation, purchased the theatre for $441,000 in 2011.  They obtained a two-year interest only loan, and have raised $375,000 towards paying it off through donations and events at the theatre. Once the loan is paid off, STFTA will focus on completing restoration efforts, including the murals and the outside sign.

According to Cornelius, around 80 events have been held at the 750 seat theatre in the past 18 months including concerts by Merle Haggard and the Glen Miller band, dance recitals, school celebrations, children’s theatre performances, and special film showings. 

Donations to STFTA may be made on the State Theatre website, http://www.statetheatreredbluff.com, or by calling 530-529-2787 or 527-3485. 

Did you make a New Year’s resolution this year?

Getting fit, taking a trip, reducing waste, eating healthy, and managing stress are among the most popular resolutions year after year according to USA.gov.  So are volunteering to help others and learning new skills. You may also have strengthening relationships, making new friends, and having more fun on your list.

You are 10 times as likely to attain your goals if you write down your resolutions, according to research cited in a recent Forbes.com article by Maggie Warrell.  If you haven’t already, write them down now. Also write down why your resolutions are important to you. If your resolutions truly matter to you and you can express why, then you will have more motivation to stick to your plan.

When setting your goals be specific. It’s not enough to say you are going to get fit.  You need to plan how you are going to get fit.  What are the small accomplishments on the way to achieving your goal?  Be sure to include rewards in your plan for when you reach significant milestones.  That way you have something tangible to look forward to along the way 

Most of all, make sticking to your resolutions fun!!!!! 

Here’s some ideas for achieving some of the most popular resolutions:

Get More Fit

Here’s some ideas to make exercise enjoyable:

• Golf at Sevillano Links. 
• Dance Saturday night in Carlinos.  This month we feature the Blue Merles, All Fired Up, Tom Drinnon and Jack Slack Bands. Check out the Entertainment Calendar on our website to see what live bands are playing every Saturday. 
• Take a stroll around the Casino grounds. 
• Schedule these activities in your calendar and make them part of your plan. 

Eat More Healthy

The Rolling Hills Buffet features fresh fruits and vegetables every day, as well as fish and other healthy foods.  The fish prepared by Rolling Hills Chefs is as delicious as it is healthy. According to recent research, people who eat baked or broiled fish at least once a week may improve their brain health and cut the risk of developing memory problems or Alzheimer's disease.

Strengthen Relationships

The best way to strengthen a relationship with someone you love is to spend more time with him or her. Timbers Steakhouse offers the perfect setting for dining and conversation. If you want a little entertainment while you dine, come on Thursday nights and enjoy music for fine dining by Laurie Dana.

Have More Fun and Laugh More Often

It’s easy to keep this resolution at Rolling Hills Casino and Resort. Kick off the laughs the first Friday of every month at the Comedy Club. Play your favorite games in the Casino. Bring the kids to the Arcade. Golf at Sevillano Links. Party in Carlino’s Night Club on Saturday night. Cheer when your favorite team scores a touch down during our Monday Night Tailgate parties. 

Make New Friends

You can’t make new friends if you are staying home wishing you had more friends. If you golf, join our Men’s or Ladies’ Club.  If you are a business person, the Corning Rotary Club meets at the Casino every Wednesday at noon.  Join the Saturday night party in Carlinos. If you come to the Casino to gamble, say hi to the person sitting next to you at the table game or slot machine. 

Learn Something New

Learn some cooking tips from our chefs at the upcoming Wine, Food and Art Festival or check out our cooking demos on YouTube. Book some golf lessons at Sevillano Links or get some Black Jack tips from our dealers.  Take some swing dance lessons and practice on our dance floor.  Be sure to schedule both practice time and lessons in your calendar.

Give Back to the Community

This is a favorite resolution for everyone at Rolling Hills Casino. We encourage volunteerism and charitable giving.  We support activities that promote health, safety and education in our local communities. The Expect More Tehama initiative is especially important to us.

For more information about our Charitable Giving program, visit our Community Development web page at: http://rollinghillscasino.com/foundation/

I hope this blog post gives you inspiration for sticking to this year’s resolutions.  We wish you a fun and successful 2013.

Santa came early this year loaded with enough books to give away to several hundred local children for the next seven years, thanks to the Los Molinos Booster Club, a $1,500 grant from Rolling Hills Casino, and the First Book and Heart of America organizations.  

“The grant from Rolling Hills Casino enabled the Booster Club to establish Santa’s library, and provide each child who visited Santa during our annual Breakfast with Santa with a book of his or her choosing,” said Jill Botts.  Children did not need to participate in the breakfast to visit Santa and receive the book. Books were also provided to the Rancho Tehama SERFF program.

The grant alone would not have sustained the program past this year, had it not been for the discovery of the First Book and Heart of America organizations through an Internet search by Botts for free or low cost books.  Both organizations provide books at minimal cost to schools with a high percentage of low-income children.   According to Botts, who is the President of the Los Molinos School Board, 85% of Los Molinos children qualify for free lunch.  

 “I was very impressed that instead of using the grant to purchase books at full price, Jill and the Booster Club were able to turn it into an investment for a sustainable program that will encourage literacy for years to come,” said Charles Ward, Superintendent of Schools for the Los Molinos Unified School district. 

“Programs such as Santa’s Library that promote literacy are crucial to our school,” said Ward.  “We know that important things happen for children as they transition from the “learning to read” stage to the “read to learn” stage. Children who haven’t learned to read by third grade are at a severe disadvantage, which can affect them for life. For youth to be capable readers they need more than reading instruction at school.  They need to adapt reading habits, which are reinforced by a love for reading. Being able to choose their own book from Santa, instead of being given a book at random, promotes enthusiasm to read it and makes the present even more valuable to the child.”

“Had it not been for the grant, we would not have discovered these fabulous book programs,” said Botts. “We were able to purchase gorgeous, high quality, hard bound books that would have cost at least $18 for as little as 45 cents each.”  The books included popular children’s literature, such as Artemis Fowl and Disney stories.  The Booster Club purchased thousands of books to sustain the program for the future, which will be supplemented by purchases of new titles each year.

Botts credits the Los Molinos Booster Club for their hard work in making the Breakfast with Santa event a success.  Honorary Mayor Kenny Brewer sat in for Santa and the elves included four high school students from the AVID program and an elementary student.  A portable bookcase fabricated for Santa’s Library by Chuck Crossland displayed the books.  

 “It was such a joy for all of us working with the Booster Club to see the excitement of children, parents, and teachers about the books,” said Botts. “There is no bigger gift for the future than the ability to read, and we were all thrilled to see the look on the faces of the children as they opened the books they chose for the first time. These are books they can treasure for the rest of their lives.”

“Supporting education and the goals of Expect More Tehama is our biggest priority,” said Kate Grissom, marketing director of Rolling Hills Casino.  “We are so pleased that our donation was the seed money for such a valuable program, and applaud the Los Molinos Booster Club for using the Breakfast with Santa event to promote literacy.

Community members wishing to donate to Santa’s Library can email botts@tehama.net. Educators wanting to know more about obtaining high quality books at low cost can visit the websites: www.firstbook.org and http://www.heartofamerica.org/booksfromtheheart.htm.