Nite at the races planned

On Friday, April 5th at the Gering Civic Center, Community Action Partnership of Western Nebraska Foundation will hold their annual fundraiser. This fundraiser, A Nite at the Races, features video horse racing, food, beverages, and a great night of fun.

The fun begins with a social time at 6:30 p.m., Post Time at 6:45 p.m. and the races beginning at 7:00p.m.

The event transports you from Gering to the stands at a track as the horses enter the gates. Using “Funny Money” you can place bets and get caught up in the excitement of the racing. There will also be a silent and a live auction, along with a 50/50 raffle and a dessert auction. This year there will be a raffle for a pair of diamond earrings valued at $1,000. There are a limited number of tickets for the earrings raffle.

There will also be two or three races featuring horses purchased by local individuals and businesses.

All proceeds will go to the Community Action Partnership of Western Nebraska Foundation. The Foundation helps the agency reach out to help people and change lives throughout Western Nebraska.

Tickets for the event cost $27 prior to the event and $30 at the door, which provides you with $10 of “Funny Money,” food, and an evening of fun. A cash bar will be available.

Tickets can be purchased at Community Action Partnership of Western Nebraska’s main location (3350 10th Street in Gering), by contacting a CAPWN Foundation Board member or by contacting Margo Hartman, Deputy Director, at 635-3089 or email: [email protected]