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There were doubters along the way, but the debut of the Rancho Murieta Association's Casino Night Saturday at the Murieta Inn and Spa had all the earmarks of a long-running hit. The vibe was casual and fun, as the crowd circulated between two rooms, entertaining itself at gaming tables and dancing as servers circulated among the crowd with hors d'oeuvres. Stephanie Bianchi, the RMA director who shepherded the event, said the attendance had topped 150 in the previous 24 hours, and there were people buying tickets at the door. By the RMA's accounting, the event operated thousands of dollars in the black. The night benefits community recreation projects. (Click for larger images)
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