Carson City restaurant to host Boys and Girls Club Kentucky Derby Days fundraiser
Since 1875 The Kentucky Derby has been a celebration of Southern culture and an icon of Americana. The Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada in Carson City has joined in on that celebration for 11 years making it one of the biggest fundraisers for the organization.
This is not a new event, just a different date and place, said Boys and Girls Club Executive Director Katie Leao.
The event will be hosted at The Martin Hotel and Basque Restaurant, 308 North Curry Street Carson City 2:30 to 6 p.m. May 4.
In the past, board members Dr. Joe McEllistrem and Carson McFadden have hosted summer events at their homes to raise funds for the club in a more intimate setting, said Leao.
This year the Advisory Council for the club decided to host it at a new restaurant in town to support local businesses and have it around the actual dates of the well-known Kentucky Derby.
"We are excited to have this event this years at The Martin with our sponsors Carson Valley Accounting, Lumos & Associates, Multi-generational Financial Strategies LLC and Nevada Fence," said Leao.
Fundraising events such as the Kentucky Derby is one way the organization can reach more businesses, people and connections within the community to support critical funding of the club's operations and programs.
Guest will have the opportunity to participate in raffles including a chance to win two 2019 Burning Man tickets. The raffle cost $100 and includes 2 admission tickets, a parking pass, two cruiser bikes and a gift certificate to Junkee Clothing Exchange and Antique.
Event coordinators said there are only 100 Burning Man raffle tickets being sold, so chances of winning is high.
Go here for more information and tickets.
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