On March 20, 2010, we will all be cheering on our own horses at the races right here in Bardstown, Kentucky!  Montessori’s Night at the Races is “off and running” as the plans are in place for a fantastic fundraising gala event to be held at Kreso’s Restaurant. This event will benefit the St. Joseph Montessori Children’s Center. 

The evening will begin with cocktails and we are so lucky to have our own, incredible Pauly Zarb entertaining the crowd with his dazzling musical talents for our listening pleasure.  At 7:00, a delicious sit down three course dinner will be served.  And then we’re off to the races!  We will enjoy 6 pre-recorded horse races on the BIG SCREEN to make us feel like we’re really at the track.  What a perfect kick off to the Spring seasons at Keeneland and Churchill Downs!

And to make it even more exciting, 60 of our guests will have the opportunity to own a racehorse for only $30!  You can name your own horse and that along with the owner’s name will be featured in our racing program for all.  For example, you can buy and name a racehorse for each of your children.  Horse owners will also receive special recognition and privileges.  And the owners of the winning race horse in each race will receive prizes!  We will also be featuring actual wagering on the races so come and try your luck! 

In addition to this excitement, we will have a WONDERFUL silent auction!  You may leave with tickets to Walt Disney World, a vacation home, tickets to fun places and events and much much  more.  We will also have a children’s art auction featuring collaborative art pieces made by the children of St. Joseph Montessori, and more that would make treasured keepsakes.  And don’t forget to visit our Derby Hat Boutique the night of the event with couture derby hats! There’s too many wonderful details of the event to list, you’ll just have to be there to see it and experience the “Thrill of it All”.  It is going to be a top class, fun filled evening that you won’t want to miss! 

It will be TONS of fun!! Hope to see you there!

We hope that you’ll be able to make it to this fun and exciting event. If you are able to join us on March 20th, please click here and send in your reservation TODAY!

Additional helpful information:

*Attire suggestions*: “Finest Derby Duds”—in other words, wear what you might wear to a Derby Party or to a fun day at the races at Keeneland or Churchill Downs. Ladies-feel free to wear a cute new spring party dress. Hats are OK too, but we’ll have a fantastic derby hat boutique set up at the event full of fantastic designer brand hats. Gentlemen-feel free to wear a sport coat or collared shirt, or a coat and tie is absolutely appropriate as well, but not required. Just be sure to bring your lucky charm so that you can win big at the betting booths!

If you are interested in becoming a Corporate/Financial Sponsor and you’d like more information about the benefits of being an event Sponsor please click here.  St. Joseph Montessori is also seeking donations for auction items and raffles for our future dinner/auction events. If you have access to an item, service, or experience you think would be beneficial to our fundraising efforts, your generosity would be much appreciated. Please click here to contact St. Joseph Montessori for more information.