Centaur Stride Benefit Set For Saturday

LAKEWOOD - The Kiwanis Club of Lakewood will host its second annual Night At The Races fundraiser to benefit the Centaur Stride, a local horseback riding therapeutic facility that benefits special needs children and adults in the local community, from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday at the Lakewood American Legion post, 174 Chautauqua Ave., Lakewood.

A Night At The Races is eight pre-recorded horse races that have been videotaped and will be shown on a large projected screen at the American Legion. Before each race, patrons will be given a past performance brochure describing the history of the horses running in the race and how the horses have placed in previous races.

Participants are asked to place their betting tickets before each race on the horse of their choice. All participants who bet on the winning horse will be placed in the Winner's Circle, from which prizes will be drawn throughout the evening. Participates need not be present to win.

"The evening will be packed with fun, thrills, and excitement, all for a great cause," said Jason Hansen, Night At The Races co-chairman. "Centaur Stride improves the quality of life for individuals with disabilities and their families. Centaur Stride Therapeutic Horseback Riding Facility is truly healing with horses. This fun-filled event serves as both a great evening out while at the same time, making a difference in your community."

Hanson and Lou Drago are the event co-chairmen while the fundraising committee includes Jack Scalise, G.A. Denn, Kim Nalbone, Jody Mistretta, Merle Elkin and Rick McMahon.