+swlovinist Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 I am happy to announce the 3rd Annual Cowlitz Gamers for Kids Charity Videogame show to help raise funds for the Childrens Justice and Advocacy Center(CJAC). Over the last two years, the show has helped raise over 4,000 to the Childrens Justice and Advocacy Center (CJAC) and we're convinced we can do better this year with your help! PRGE is once again absorbing much of the cost of putting on this show so that 100% of the admission will go directly to CJAC. It is CJAC's mission to provide children who have experienced sexual or physical abuse a coordinated community approach to investigation, prosecution and treatment that promotes their safety, healing, and well-being. The show will be on Saturday, April 28, 2012 at the THREE RIVERS MALL in Kelso, WA. THIS YEARS EVENT WILL BE IN A VACANT MALL BUILDING WITH OVER 42,00 SQ FEET! Kelso is about 1 hour north of Portland or 2 hours south of Seattle on I-5. Doors open at 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM. Admission is a suggested donation of $5 to CJAC, although we invite you to contribute more if you can! Three Rivers Mall 351 Three Rivers Drive Kelso, Washington 98626 360-577-5218 What Can you Expect? The show will be held in MUCH LARGER SPACE THIS YEAR this year than previous years. Like last year, it will feature classic video game vendors, a freeplay gaming arcade, a retro videogame tournament(possibly more), as well as a videogame SILENT AUCTION. Confirmed vendors include Kelso's own Classics collectibles store, Y-Bot Classic Games, RecycledGamer, AtariCollector.com's Rick Weis, D-PAD videogames, Video Game Wizards, Commodore Computer Club, Lost Classics, andSpecialty Gamer. Expect a ton of good deals on classic video game merchandise including videogame systems, games, and accessories. In addition to outside video game vendors, there will be T-shirts and other merchandise specifically made for the event that will also be sold specifically to suport CJAC. So far the confirmed tournament announced is on R.C. Pro Am for the NES! The event is child-friendly so please feel free to bring the entire family! Further Announcements will be made, so stay tuned...as I have some great surprises in store to announce once I can . To contact further info about the show, please contact me(John Hancock) here on the forum or at oneswfan@hotmail.com 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+swlovinist Posted January 8, 2012 Author Share Posted January 8, 2012 JUST IN: THERE WILL BE AN EXCLUSIVE VIEWING OF THE Ectasy of Order the Tetris Masters at the KELSO THEATRE PUB in KELSO, WA THE NIGHT BEFORE, FRIDAY APRIL 27th, at 9:00. Tickets will be $10 ea and will be available through me. This is a fundraiser private viewing of the show, and I will have a limited on hand availability of tickets. If interested please PM me. Special thanks to Robin Mihara for helping make this happen! for more info about this amazing documentary, visit http://ecstasyoforder.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+swlovinist Posted February 14, 2012 Author Share Posted February 14, 2012 http://www.retrogamingexpo.com/cowlitz_gamers_for_kids.php PRGE has graciously put a plug on their site. Hotel deals are still being worked out. Pass the word about this awesome show! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+swlovinist Posted March 1, 2012 Author Share Posted March 1, 2012 Small update, but can tell folks that things are coming along smoothly for the show. Got a couple more vendors this year than last. Free console area is going to be nice(with projectors!) We also will have a local band playing some NES covers hopefully. A know that this is the show that will have some AMAZING deals. and for some bigger news For any collector out there, our silent auction is going to totally be awesome this year...details to come Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+swlovinist Posted March 4, 2012 Author Share Posted March 4, 2012 (edited) Okay here are some of the silent auction items. The silent These have been graciously donated from gwyndion(Nintendoage) and a HUGE thanks goes out to him. The auction runs from 10:00 AM when the doors open until 1:00 PM. Simply write your name next to the bid you want to make on the bid sheet. Highest bid at 1:00 gets to purchase the item. All SILENT proceeds from the auction go directly to CJAC. SNES Starfox Super Weekend Challenge CART http://s268.photobucket.com/albums/jj28/swlovinist/?act... SNES Dracula X with rental case http://s268.photobucket.com/albums/jj28/swlovinist/?act... NES Dragon Warrior III with Box, MAP, and Instruction Booklet http://s268.photobucket.com/albums/jj28/swlovinist/?act... CUSTOM PAINTED NINTENDO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM DECK WITH MATCHING ZAPPER http://s268.photobucket.com/albums/jj28/swlovinist/?act... THE BEST OF THE NINTENDO COMICS SYSTEM BOOK http://s268.photobucket.com/albums/jj28/swlovinist/?act... Club Nintendo Issues 1-3 http://s268.photobucket.com/albums/jj28/swlovinist/?act... GAMEBOY ADVANCE SUPER MONKEYBALL JR CIB, CONNECT FOUR/PERFECTION/TROUBLE CIB, SHREK 2 VIDEO CART WITH BOX http://s268.photobucket.com/albums/jj28/swlovinist/?action=v... PLAYSTATION FINAL FANTASY VII Greatest Hits http://s268.photobucket.com/albums/jj28/swlovinist/?act... also, if anyone is looking for a hotel to use, I am currently working with Comfort Inn(about 100 yards away from event) to get a group rate for rooms. It is about 10 to 15 percent off approx. Edited March 4, 2012 by swlovinist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Weis Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 some nice items indeed!! Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+swlovinist Posted March 7, 2012 Author Share Posted March 7, 2012 Just a heads up, that I have secured a small package discount(10 rooms) at the Confort Inn(440 Three Rivers Dr Kelso WA). The rates are as follows for Friday April 27th. This is located about 100 yards away from the mall and is near Azteca(Great Food) Single $79.00(Queen) Double $79.00(Queen) Mini Suite $85.00 Double Suite $115 This is the base rate and not including taxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+swlovinist Posted March 28, 2012 Author Share Posted March 28, 2012 This is a great game expo with over 18 different vendors that are planned to be there. There will some great deals, and a wide variety of games to be played and bought. Atari, Nintendo, Sega, Sony, Microsoft will be represented. All for a great cause and good time! If you are within driving distance of this event...you wont be disappointed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+swlovinist Posted March 31, 2012 Author Share Posted March 31, 2012 A huge thank you to Metal Jesus Rocks and DMP for helping make this wacky commercial for the show: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/4687/Metal_Jesus/Episodes/Cowlitz_Commercial.m4v Within a month to go, this game show is going to rock! Hope to see some AA members there! Spread the word, and join our facebook events page! http://www.facebook.com/events/287591134645295/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+swlovinist Posted April 3, 2012 Author Share Posted April 3, 2012 New link to silly commercial...enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlson Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 (edited) I've got a few tables for the show (as Mad-Gear) and I'm bringing a bunch of import games (sega saturn, neo geo, pc engine, super famicom, famicom, dreamcast) along with some super rare (no exaggeration) domestic Turbo Grafx titles. Edited April 16, 2012 by Carlson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+swlovinist Posted April 17, 2012 Author Share Posted April 17, 2012 (edited) I cant wait till the show. We also have a some great collector exclusives to showcase...it should be fun! Edited April 17, 2012 by swlovinist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+swlovinist Posted April 23, 2012 Author Share Posted April 23, 2012 Update: EEO(The new and awesome Tetris Documentary) will be shown relatively close to the hotel and game show. About a mile away from the event if that. It is right down the street from an awesome game store...Classics. Theater is at 214 S. Pacific Ave, Kelso, WA The move will be shown at 9:00 PM on Friday night April 27th. Tickets can be purchased from myself, the movie theater, Classics, and Minus World. Tickets are $10 each with a portion of the proceeds going to charity(Childrens Justice and Advocacy Center). On a side note, I have just recieved the shirts for the show! Nintendoage graciously has sponsored the event this year and has covered all shirt costs. The shirts will be sold for $10 and 100 percent will be given to charity(Childrens Justice and Advocacy Center). Also pics of this years Championship Trophy have been posted! Less than a week away! http://www.retrogamingexpo.com/cowlitz_gamers_for_kids.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+swlovinist Posted May 30, 2012 Author Share Posted May 30, 2012 A little overdue but definitely needs to be said. Officially today, Cowlitz Gamers for kids hit its target goal...over $5000 raised for Childrens Justice and Advocacy Center. This was the work of a local community, PRGE, Cowlitz Gamers Club, Three Rivers Mall, and other close fellow gamers/clubs/businesses coming together for a great cause. There was an attendance of over 450 different people(this is not including any staff) and was a smashing success. Words cant express how grateful I am for the support from PRGE. Just wanted to say thank you, and look forward to both SRGE and PRGE in the upcoming months. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! There will be a next year Already excited about it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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