The Boys and Girls Club of Richland County is "Off to the Races"! They invite everyone to celebrate Derby Style at their annual fundraising event Saturday, April 1 at the Richland County Event Center. Post time is 6 p.m. Tickets are only $50 per person and available now at http://www.richlandbgc.org. Proceeds go towards the club after school and summer camp programs.
At the starting gate, feast on Kentucky Bourbon cuisine by The Meadowlark followed by desserts by Anita Karst. Assorted beverages will also be available.
The Daily Double will have you bidding on both silent and live auction items. An NFR package, beer pairing dinner, golf package, scoria and gravel, a Citizen watch and a Dr. Pepper bicycle are just some of the live auction items. Pre-register to view all auction items at bgcderby17.gesture.com. Bidding starts March 27. All funds from the auctions go towards operating costs for the club.
Bet on the ponies during four "Horse races". There will be three board races with the Club kids' stick horse race as the championship.
Complete the trifecta by purchasing a raffle ticket for a chance to win a complete package to the 2018 Kentucky Derby, which includes two days of racing and VIP access to the winner's party. Tickets are $50 and available on the club website. Proceeds go towards the building fund. You do not need to be present to win, but you'll want to be! Dress in your Kentucky Derby best and come out and enjoy the evening, all while supporting the youth of Richland County.
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