A Nite at the Races
Dust Off Your Derby Hats!
On Friday, May 15, Communities In Schools of Northeastern Nevada–Elko will host its 13th Annual A Nite at the Races at the Elko Conference Center. This signature fundraiser brings the community together for an evening of video horse racing, dinner, raffles, and a silent auction — all in support of local students and families.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with the first race beginning at 7:00 p.m. Guests will enjoy virtually filmed horse races, dinner from Dos Amigos, beverages donated by Blach Distributing and Pepsi, and event photos taken by Kate Brown Photography. Throughout the evening, there will be multiple opportunities to win prizes. Attendees are encouraged to wear their best derby attire for a chance to win the Best Dressed award.
While the evening is designed to be fun and engaging, its purpose is rooted in impact. Communities In Schools operates inside schools within the Elko County School District, serving nearly 10,000 students across 12 schools throughout Elko County. The organization works directly with students and families to remove barriers to attendance, behavior, and academic success.
Through services such as the Weekend Food Bag Program, basic needs assistance, academic support, and targeted interventions that support attendance, behavior, and coursework, CIS helps ensure students have the tools and encouragement they need to stay in school and achieve in life. Proceeds from A Nite at the Races directly support these programs and services for students and families across Elko County.
Community members and businesses are invited to attend and support an evening of entertainment that helps make a lasting difference for local students.
Tickets:
$60/person or $100/couple
For more information: kaitlynm@cisnevada.org – 775-738-2783