Horses, Hats and Heroes
Celebrate Kentucky Derby Day and raise money for our community. Music, dancing, a silent auction & live raffle, plus the best gumbo west of the Mississippi, are why you don't want to miss this event. Native Sons Parlor #111 is partnering with American Legion Jack London Post #489 to entertain you Saturday, May 2, 2015 at the Sonoma Veterans Bldg. Doors open at 6pm.
Admission
$30 when you buy your ticket in advance. $35 at the door, space permitting. Includes a bowl of gumbo and cornbread + dancing.
A La Carte
No Host Bar, Raffle Tickets, Silent Auction, Big Hat Contest
You must be over 21 to attend.
DANCE TO THE SOUNDS OF TOMMY THOMSEN
Get your dancing shoes ready! Western Swing Hall of Fame and local hero, Tommy Thomsen and his band will be playing for your enjoyment.
"In 1995 in a ceremony attended by many former Texas Playboys and professional musicians, Tommy Thomsen was honored by being inducted into the Western Swing Society Hall of Fame in Sacramento. Subsequent awards include Pioneers of Western Swing Hall of Fame in Seattle and the Western Swing Society of the Southwest in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Tommy toured extensively throughout the world–including, France, Italy, Denmark, and Japan. He has become a home town legend and enjoys volunteering for local charities—such as, American Cancer Society and American Liver Foundation, Sonoma Valley Hospital, Hospice Work and various benefits for local people in need."
- Sonoma Index-Tribune
more about Tommy at www.tommythomsen.com
BIG HAT CONTEST
Get your best and biggest Derby Day Hat ready for our BIG HAT CONTEST!
There are four categories. Best hats for each category will win acclaim and prizes.
1. Biggest Hat
2. Most Original
3. Most Outrageous
4. Best Theme
$10 entrance fee per hat.
EVENT COORDINATORS
The American Legion Jack London Post #489, (501-c (3) #94-0280890) assists active duty military personnel, veterans and members of our community. Some of their projects include: support for wounded warriors and their Blue & Gold Star Families, Sonoma Valley Veterans Memorial Park, Boys and Girls State, Fisher House at Travis Air Force Base, Children’s Cancer Society, and children’s educational scholarships.
The Native Sons of the Golden West Parlor #111, (501-c (3) #237574778) is a community service organization committed to helping our community. We support youth through educational scholarships, youth sporting leagues, California Adventure Clubs, the Cleft Palate Surgery Fund, California Historic Preservation, as well as volunteering with other civic organizations like the Relay for Life, Sonoma Community Center, and the Vintage Festival.
WHO BENEFITS?
Proceeds from this event will be split by the two coordinating organizations and distributed to local community groups and projects including the Ceres Project.
SPONSORS and DONATIONS
We would appreciate your help in making this event a success. We are looking for event sponsors and donations for our silent auction. In return for your generosity, we will provide these marketing opportunities for you:
$100 = Place
Your logo and link to your business on our websites.
$250 = Show
Your company logo and link to your business on our websites, your logo displayed on advertising and printed promotional materials such as posters and ads and two tickets to the event.
$500 = Winners Circle
Your company logo will be featured prominently in all event promotion. We will link to your business on our websites, and you will receive four tickets to the event.
$1000 = Derby Darlin’s
Your company logo will be featured prominently in all event promotion and on banners at the event. We will link to your business on our websites, and you will receive eight tickets to the event.
To make a donation, please contact Fundraising Chair, Mary Smith:
- Phone: 707.935.9360
- 177 Academy Ln., Sonoma, CA 95476
- thetwocando@yahoo.com
Thank you for your consideration and we look forward to partnering with you for this event. Your donations are tax deductible.