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the 4th Annual Kentucky Derby Day Party

On Saturday, May 5, The Charity League of Atlantic County will host the 4th Annual Kentucky Derby Day Party at the Atlantic City Country Club in Northfield, NJ.  This year marks the One Hundred and Thirty-Eighth running of the most famous race of the sport of kings at Churchhill Downs in Louisville, KY. 

As much as a social event as a sporting one, The Charity League of Atlantic County will mark this exciting tradition with hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and elegant outfits.  A cash bar will be available. The party starts at 4 pm and builds in excitement as post time approaches at 6:24 pm.  Attendees are welcome to dress for the Club House or the Infield, and the iconic and charming wide brim hats worn by the ladies will be admired and celebrated.

For the novice with the ponies unsure how to bet, veteran Charity League members will be glad to help anyone understand how to wager.  While the winning horse will wear a blanket of roses, the successful bettors will cash in the tickets for the always popular “Mart Money.”  “Mart Money” will be as good as cash at any vendor when The Charity League holds its 65th annual Christmas Mart Friday, November 16th and Saturday, November 17th at Greate Bay Country Club in Somers Point.

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The proceeds from the Derby Day Party and all Charity League events benefit seven local agencies that support women and children in Atlantic County.  Last year, Charity League members and friends worked together to raise over $150,000 that is distributed to these charities.

Tickets are $50 per person and can be purchased through contacting Ms. Mary Ann Foley at 609-926-7619 or via email at inishmore@comcast.net.  Shore Medical Center and Cape Bank are proud sponsors of the 2012 Kentucky Derby Day Party.

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For more information about The Charity League of Atlantic County and the Kentucky Derby Day Party, please visit on-line at www.charityleagueac.org, Face Book or Twitter.

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