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Everyone will be a winner at Kentucky Derby Party
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MARK STAHL | THE VINDICATOR: Among the fun-filled events that will take place during a Kentucky Derby party to be sponsored by the Junior League of Youngstown will be a basket raffle and a hat contest. Showing some of the hats that may be seen at the contest and one of the baskets are, from left, Kelly Kiraly, co-chairwoman; Susan Stewart, chairwoman; and Kere Thompson and Marion Dunham, committee members.
YOUNGSTOWN
The Junior League of Youngstown is inviting the public to a Kentucky Derby party where it is a sure bet that they will have an enjoyable time.
The party will begin at 5 p.m. May 1 at The Youngstown Club in the Commerce Building, 201 Commerce St.
At 6 p.m. guests will have the opportunity to watch the Kentucky Derby on big-screen televisions and root for their favorite horse.
Planned as the organization’s annual fundraiser, the evening also will feature Derby-style cuisine and a hat contest to be judged by area celebrities. There will be a $10 fee to enter the hat contest.
Those attending also will have a chance to win great gifts during a basket raffle and Chinese auction.
Tickets for the event are $30 for an individual and $50 and $100 for patrons. Proceeds will benefit the community work in the Mahoning Valley by the Junior League which is celebrating 80 years of service .
For tickets or more information, contact the league’s Youngstown office at (330) 743-3200. Tickets are also available online at www.jly.org,