Optimist Club Kentucky Derby Party

The Optimist Club Kentucky Derby Party is coming May 6th to Joey’s Pizza and Pasta! It’s the biggest fundraiser of the year to benefit youth sports, the Optimist Club and the Marco Island United Soccer Club. The Optimist Club provides youth sports programs to Marco Island including Flag Football, Basketball and Soccer. According to their website, the Optimist Club aims to “conduct positive service projects to benefit area youth and community through promotion of organized sport activities.” Their mission? “To provide the best possible training, in a safe, fun and family-oriented environment while teaching lifetime values and creating long-term memories.”

Tickets to the Kentucky Derby party give you a full buffet, games, a silent auction, and prizes for the best dress and best hat! Get a VIP Horse Sponsorship for $500 that includes a horse in the race, six admission tickets and assigned table and one complimentary glass of house wine or draft beer per person. General admission tickets are $50 each or $85 a pair and include the buffet and a complimentary glass of house wine or beer per person. Something new this year – tickets will not be sold at the door, so get them now! Visit the Optimist Club website at www.mioptimistclub.org.