Date/Time
Date(s) - 05/06/2017
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Location
West End Johnnie’s
The Blue Hill Weather Observatory
Cordially invites you to celebrate the 143rd Kentucky Derby at the
“Run For The Roses” Fundraiser!
West End Johnnie’s
138 Portland Street, Boston
Saturday, May 6th
4:00-7:00PM
Enjoy ‘Frisky’ Libations, Sensational Derby Fare, Local Celebrities, Auction Opportunities, Incredible
Entertainment by “The Rolling Who?” and a ‘Spirited’ Hat Contest for both men and women!
To purchase tickets please visit our website at: www.bluehill.org
$75 In advance / Two for $130
$50 Young Professional (Under 35)
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR HAT JUDGES
Janet Wu, News Correspondent
Jonathan Soroff, Author, Columnist at the Improper Bostonian
The Blue Hill Weather Observatory and Science Center (BHO), a registered National Historic site located in Milton, MA, is the oldest continuously operating weather observatory in the United States. The BHO is an educational center for over 10,000 children a year, many of whom come from economically challenged families, as well as a museum and a benchmark for global warming. The mission of the BHO is to provide atmospheric education while ensuring that the oldest and most homogeneous climate record in North America continues uninterrupted. The BHO is also launching a capital Campaign to restore its historic Eliot Tower and to add two classrooms for educational programming.
Enclosed please find further event information including Sponsorship and donation opportunities and benefits. We would be happy to provide any additional information you might need to make your donation decision. Please feel free to visit our website at bluehill.org to learn more about this exciting event and very important cause. Blue Hill is a 501 (c) (3) charitable organization with a Federal Tax Identification number of 22-2517414 and your donations may be deducted to the extent of the law.
The Blue Hill Weather Observatory is at a critical, capacity-building time in its history and with your kind support we can continue our meritorious work. As a contributor to “Run For the Roses” your donation will play a vital role that reaches far beyond this exciting event!
