The Casino at Lakemont Park & Snappy Chef E-Newsletter

We're Cooking Now!!

Lots of activity going on in The Casino kitchen during Chef Doug Simon's Gourmet Cooking Class! The 15 students spent three hours a week during the four week session learning the finer points of gourmet cooking and putting that knowledge to work. Session Two is underway. Intermediate and Advanced sessions will follow soon! Wow your family and friends with your new skills. Class size is limited. Cost is $130 per person for the four week course.

Community Partner

The Casino teamed up with the American Heart Association for the annual Sweetheart Ball helping the AHA's with its largest fundraiser. Three gourmet dinners donated and presented by Casino owner/chef Doug Simon were auctioned off to raise $3,600 for the Heart Association!

Another partnership is with the Hollidaysburg Area YMCA for the first annual St. Patrick's Day dinner dance at The Casino. This is the kickoff to the YMCA's largest annual fundraising campaign and The Casino is glad to help make this the biggest event to date for the Y!

Coming up at The Casino, the 17th annual Office Olympix which benefits Easter Seals of Blair County. If you would like more information for your office to participate, contact the Easter Seals office at 946-5411.

Crime Solvers of Blair County and The Casino put on a big night in February to raise money for the organization. A spectacular dinner dance with the Fabulous Flashbacks performing, helped this annual fundraising event. Make sure to join in on the fun next year!

Dates to Remember

Easter Buffet - Sunday, April 20, 2003
Secretary's Day Buffet - Wednesday, April 23, 2003
Mother's Day Buffet - Sunday, May 11, 2003

Celebrate these special events at The Casino at Lakemont Park. Call early for reservations at 944-6775.

We're here to serve you!

Walt Lang, Banquet Manager
Walt comes to The Casino with 20 years of experience in the restaurant and hospitality industry. He specializes in details! From start to finish, Walt makes sure your event is executed exactly the way you envision it!

Bill Sell, Chef
Chef Bill has been preparing exquisite food in professional kitchens for over 12 years. He most recently was Executive Chef at The U.S. Hotel in Altoona for six years. Chef Bill is a two time March of Dimes Star Chef and he's well known for his Mexican and Southwestern dishes!

Helen Sickle, Business Development Coordinator
Helen brings to The Casino and Snappy Chef the excitement of event planning! She has been in sales and marketing for more than 15 years and enjoys working with people. Helen works with business leaders, brides, social event planners and anyone interested in holding an event in the surrounding five county area. Helen has developed incredible menus for every occasion.

Here Comes Snappy Chef...

Our Snappy Chef vans are on the road, ready to deliver breakfast, lunch, or dinner to your home or office... or to your client's office... a great way to say thanks. Check out our menu on this website! Call 944-6775 in Altoona, 839-4832 in Bedford, or 535-3990 in Johnstown for Snappy Chef to cater your next event.

"I Do, I Do !!"

If you just got engaged over Valentine's Day, CONGRATULATIONS from The Casino and Snappy Chef!
We still have great Friday and Saturday night dates available for 2003 and 2004. The Casino's wedding consultant, Cindy Morning Lytle, will work with you from start to finish, covering every detail of your reception. Snappy Chef also has some open dates available. Helen Sickle will help to coordinate the perfect day at the location of your choice. Call Cindy or Helen at 944-6775 to arrange a meeting to tour our rooms or your chosen facility.

We do Bridal Showers and Rehearsal Dinners too! We have the perfect, private room suited especially for these events.
Call today!

KUDOS to Terry!!!

Hats off to Casino Pastry Chef Terry Wallace for sweeping 3 top awards at the 2003 Chocolate Lovers Festival to benefit The Children's Miracle Network.

Candy Category
1st Place - Chocolate Chambord Truffle
2nd Place - Grand Marnier Truffle

Cake Category
3rd Place - Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffle Torte

Chef Terry's delicious desserts "wow" our customers daily. As one of the area's most requested wedding cake designers, Terry will create the perfect cake for the bride and groom's special day. Call Terry at The Casino for a personal consultation at 944-6775.

Here's What Our Customer's Are Saying About Us...

Snappy Chef Caters to 600 Guests at New Enterprise Stone and Lime Co. Event
"I was so impressed with Helen and Snappy Chef from the first phone call and then the night of our event. I was so blown away with your entire presentation. Doug, Helen and the entire staff did an extremely exceptional job!! Everyone was pleased. I can't say enough good things about Snappy Chef. Great Job!. Thanks so much for making our Chamber After Hours / Open House a very successful event!"
Kelly Burtnett, New Enterprise Stone and Lime Co., February 2003

"Every time we use The Casino, it is better than the time before! Thank you for making us look so good!"
Cathy Crum, Blair County Human Service, October 2002

"I can't thank you enough for making our wedding so elegant... I heard comments from our guests that our wedding was one of the nicest weddings they have attended. ...Everyone loved the hors d'oeuvres and the cookie table was set up very nicely. Cindy Morning Lytle gave us much attention with planning and making sure everything went well for a truly memorable event."
Misty and Tony Reid, September 2002