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The Smith Mountain Lake Rotary Club’s Night at the Races

on October 16, 2012 by cfinley

The Rotary Club of Smith Mountain Lake’s Fall Fundraiser will be held Saturday night October 20, 2012, at the W.E.Skelton 4-H Conference Center.

This Annual event benefits local charities and features simulated horse racing, funny money, great food, dozens of valuable prizes, a “ Kentucky Derby Women’s Hat Parade”, and camaraderie.

Tickets are $35 and include a buffet dinner, $16 in “race money”, front row seats at the hat contest, and a chance to win coveted prizes. Cash Bar 5:30pm. Racing Program: 6:00 to 10:00pm. Participants need NO knowledge of horse racing to participate in the 4 hour event. Groups can reserve a full table for 8 ($280).

Dress is Racing Casual or Kentucky Best. Guests are asked to bring their own appetizers to share – the best at each table is hotly contested.

Contact Brian Raub at 540-721-1405 or Tom Cosgrove at 540-721-7838- to reserve tickets, name horses, or advertise in the event program.