Posts Tagged: military

According to the Red Cross website, approximately 36,000 units of red blood cells are needed EVERY day in the U.S.  One donation can potentially save up to three lives! Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood.  Currently there is an emergency blood shortage and the Red Cross is issuing an urgent call for blood donors.

This year, Chinook Winds Casino Resort is hosting a drive on September 11^th which has become a day of National Service and Remembrance throughout the U.S.  From 11:30 am to 4:30 pm the American Red Cross will be here to collect extremely needed blood upstairs in our convention center.

We are also offering Red Power Donation capability! What is a power red donation?  During a Power Red donation, you give a concentrated dose of red cells, the part of your blood used every day for those needing transfusions as part of their care. This type of donation uses an automated process that separates your red blood cells from the other blood components, and safely and comfortably returns your plasma and platelets back to you.  These cells are typically given to trauma patients, newborns and those suffering from blood loss. This takes a bit more time and we are offering Power Red time slots at the top of every hour.  Ideal blood types are O positive, O negative, A negative, and B negative.

Please join Chinook Winds Casino Resort staff members and donate blood on September 11^th, 2019. We ask that if you plan to donate, please register below and set up an appointment time.  If you download the Blood Donor App- you can track your blood to see which hospital it ends up at!

Visit RedCrossBlood.org sponsor code: ChinookWinds, download the Blood Donor App or call 1-800 RED Cross to set up your appointment at Chinook Winds. Where Giving is Better at the Beach!

Summer is coming upon us! Who is ready for a good excuse to visit the beach? Here are some of our upcoming events that give back to our veterans and local charities!

Kicking off the summer events is our 24th Anniversary, with Clay Walker performing on June 20th and 21st at 8pm and the big fireworks show on June 22nd at approximately 10pm. We have the Brewers Classic Golf Tournament, benefiting Lincoln City scholarships, on June 29th. That same weekend we have the first annual Bigfoot Fest! Complete with escape room adventures Jun 28th and 30th as well as our Bigfoot Hunt Giveaway Finale on June 30th.

Did you know that bacon dates back 3,500 years?  On July 13th we host our fifth annual Beach, Bacon and Brew Fest! $25 entry fee gets you beer tastings from over 20 brews, $5 in free slot play, as well as access to great food vendors, and live music! Purchase bacon bits at $1 per bit to enjoy original bacon recipes made by local charities. Each charity competes to win the title of who has the best bacon dish. All money earned from those bacon bits goes to the charity it’s dropped at. The Brewfest will go from 12pm-6pm with live music throughout the day to enjoy. Designated driver tickets are available at a reduced price.

Surf City Classic Car show and SoundOff competition are coming back on August 24th and 25th.  There will be everything from hot rods to custom cars, vintage corvettes, bikes and trucks at this show!  Car registration Is just $10 and includes a t-shirt and $5 in Free Slot Play! This timeless show takes place in the main parking area in front of the casino and all registration proceeds go to Angels Anonymous, a local non-profit created to assist our community with immediate needs. Surf City also brings in great car-related vendors as well as food, live bands and a beer garden. Soundoff is heading into its eighth year and is sure to be bigger and louder than ever! Awarding competitors with best sound quality and loudest car audio. Most competitors enter contests all over the country to earn points towards national level competition. Our Surf City SoundOff winners get triple points towards an invitation to the prestigious dB Drag Racing Worlds Finals! We also hold raffles to benefit Angels Anonymous.

The 15th annual Celebration of Honor returns September 18th- 22nd and will feature medal ceremonies, a special glass float drop, The Field of Honor, plus a free buffet, and a buy-one-get-one-free deal on a comedy show are available for veterans, active military personnel and their families.  Veteran’s services and Military displays are found in the large tent at our parking lot. This year, the Traveling Memorial Wall will be available for viewing throughout the week. Please join Chinook Winds Casino Resort in honoring those who have served and continue to serve in all branches of the military.

Mark your calendars and make plans with friends and family to attend these fantastic summer events! We hope to see you soon.  Check back soon for more updates on what’s coming up at Chinook Winds!