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Nite at the Races

Bets, Beer & Food at Friday Night’s Dayton Derby Races

May 9, 2017 By Dayton937 Leave a Comment

This Friday at 6pm !

BET CASH , WIN CASH !

DRAFT BEER INCLUDED

A huge food spread !

THE GREATER DAYTON DERBY – NITE AT THE RACES FOR CHARITY

Didn’t win your Kentucky Derby bet?  That’s ok, get your big hats out again because ….

The Greater Dayton Derby Nite at the Races returns to Arbor Hall Friday night!
Beer? Endless food? Bet Cash? Win Cash? Pull Tabs? Raffle Prizes? And all for charity?? YES!

This is one time you are encouraged to “horse around.”

The Greater Dayton Apartment Association‘s charitable arm, “The Rent Foundation,” is again hosting a “Nite at the Races” event on Friday night, May 12th.  We call this one the “Greater Dayton Derby !”

One ticket gets you into an event that you will never forget.  Lot’s of fun and excitement, but also a relaxing atmosphere.  Food Adventures never misses this event. In fact, the Big Ragu is the emcee !

You will be able to bet cash and win cash on horse races shown on the BIG SCREEN and so much more.

Saddle up! Are you ready? Because ……
HERE’S THE SKINNY on “THE GREATER DAYTON DERBY -NITE AT THE RACES !”

—WHEN: FRIDAY NIGHT MAY 12th from 6pm – 11pm

—WHERE: ARBOR HALL, 2150 Arbor Blvd, Dayton, OH 45439

—COST: **TICKETS are $15 at the door and includes  food, draft beer and soft drinks .**

—FOOD: Wings, Pizza, Taco Bar, Hot Dog Bar and more.

Bring your friends and family! You must be 21 or older to attend.

 

THERE ARE 4 WAYS YOU CAN WIN CASH and PRIZES, WHILE HELPING THE RENT FOUNDATION!
1) BET CASH, WIN CASH – Bet on horse races that will be shown on the big screen, pick the winner!
2) “OWN” A HORSE at AUCTION – Be the winning bidder on a horse that wins the race!
3) PULL TABS – Cash prizes for pull tabs. Last year there was a $250 pull tab winner
4) BUY A WINNING RAFFLE PRIZE TICKET: Liquor, Gift Baskets, Restaurant Gift Cards, Designer Purses, Electronics, massage certificates and much more.

 

What is the RENT FOUNDATION?

This charitable group helps prevent homelessness by paying rent for families who are in crisis. These are everyday families who are dealing with an unforeseen circumstance or a
family tragedy, and need some temporary help. By partnering with the Greater Dayton Apartment Association (GDAA), the money raised will help benefit people living in those apartments communities across the Miami Valley.

What better way to help real people in the Dayton area?

And what a deal for drinks, food and entertainment for such a low price. It is a no brainer! Please help, by attending this event for a great cause.

SEE YOU AT THE RACES !!!

The night will be a blast, and will help house families. Help support this worthy Dayton cause. See you Friday, at the races !

Are you a Miami Valley Foodie?  Well then, follow Food Adventures on Facebook for all the best eats in Dayton.

 

 

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Nite at the Races : 6th Annual Event to Prevent Homelessness in Dayton

October 22, 2014 By Dayton937 Leave a Comment

The GDAA Rent Foundation Charity

Time for all you local Dayton supporters to put your money where your mouth is… the horses mouth, that is …

Want a fun way to support a charity that helps prevent homelessness in Dayton?  Then attend the 6th Annual “Nite at the Races” event on Nov 7th at the IUE HALL on 1675 Woodman Dr. in Kettering.

Held each year by the Rent Foundation, which is the charity enterprise of the Greater Dayton Apartment Association, the event promises to be a great time.

Races are shown on a big screen and you can bet and win cash!  Some of the food confirmed will be Frickers Wings, Johnny’s Slice of NY Pizza and a Hot Dog Bar !

Did we mention endless beer?  Come out and pull some tabs, buy some raffle tickets and jockey your way to the front of the line to make a bet.

The Greater Dayton Apartment Association has been helping needy families since 1993.  They have made real results, affecting lives of dozens of Dayton area families.

This event is critical to building charity funds to be able to assist families in 2014 and 2015.

 

WHAT: BET CASH, WIN CASH on HORSE RACES PLAYED ON THE BIG SCREEN

WHAT ELSE: PULL TABS and RAFFLE PRIZES

COST: $15 includes endless beer, food, and soft drinks !

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR

WHERE: 1675 Woodman Drive at the IUE CWA HALL (Parking in the back)

WHY: Raise money for the GDAA Rent Foundation, who pays rent to families through unforeseen crisis or hardships, thereby preventing homelessness.

 

Bring your friends for a nite at the “track.”  There are so many ways to win at this great event!

So saddle up, get out of the gates and head to 1675 Woodman Drive IUE CWA Hall on November 7th at 6:30pm!

Support a charity while just horsin’ around ! 

Check out our photo gallery below of some of the past year’s  RENT FOUNDATION NITE AT THE RACES !

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Greater Dayton Derby Slated for Friday May 9th ! **TICKET CONTEST**

April 4, 2014 By Dayton937 5 Comments

1978883_10202275449180622_1974282046_nHow can you help support a local charity, have a blast, and even get a chance at winning some cash and prizes?   Then get a ticket to the Greater Dayton Derby being held May 9th at 7 pm at the IUE/CWA Hall on Woodman Dr..

The Greater Dayton Apartment Association’s charity The Rent Foundation is hosting this extravaganza.  You can tell your friends that you helped house a family.  Dont’ miss your chance to help real families in the Miami Valley.

ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE RENT FOUNDATION. 

What is the Rent Foundation ?   Founded in 1993,  it is a charitable organization that helps families pay their rent during times of crisis.  This charity settles apartment debt for families who
through unforeseen tragedies or illness are unable to pay their monthly rent.  Won’t you help them prevent homelessness, one family at a time?

 

WHAT: THE GREATER DAYTON DERBY (Bet Cash/Win Cash on Horse Races on the Big Screen)

WHEN: FRIDAY NIGHT, MAY 9th at 7pm

WHERE:  IUE/CWA Hall at 1675 WOODMAN DRIVE (2 doors down from the Root Beer Stande)

WHAT ELSE:  Pull tabs, and Dozens of Raffle Prizes to be won !

COST: $15 for admission includes endless beer, food and soft drinks – call (937) 293-1170 to buy tickets, or buy them at the door – OVER 21 event !539423_378565478884173_1572925879_n

 

 

Our Food Adventure guys, The Big Ragu & the Crew  are donating 2 tickets to this event for one lucky winner !

To have a chance at the 2 free tickets, please comment on this story below.  One winner will be chosen at random next week.   SEE YOU AT THE FINISH LINE !!

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Join the Rent Foundation for a “Nite at the Races”

November 6, 2012 By Dayton Most Metro Leave a Comment

The Greater Dayton Apartment Association’s charitable arm, the Rent Foundation, is hosting a fundraiser this Friday.  The annualevent called “Nite at the Races,” and for $15 pre-sale, or $18 at the door, all of  your beer, food and soft drinks are included!  This popular extravaganza is open to anyone 21 years or older and promises to be a blast.  Attendees are able to place cash bets and win cash on horse races shown on the video big screen!  There will also be raffle tickets for sale with dozens of great prizes such as gift certificates, liquor and more.  This fun filled evening will take place at the IUE-CWA Hall at 1675 Woodman Drive in Kettering , November 9th from 6:30pm – 11pm..  A” proceeds from “Nite at the Races” will benefit the Rent Foundation.
What is the Rent Foundation?  This charitable group helps prevent homelessness by paying rent for families who are in crisis.  These are everyday families who are dealing with an unforeseen circumstance or a

family tragedy, and need some temporary help.  By partnering with the Greater Dayton Apartment Association (GDAA), the money raised will help benefit people living in those apartments communities across the Miami Valley.  The Rent Foundation also financially supports the Linda Vista organization. this is a shelter for homeless women and their children, where the residents are helped to find better lives.Greater Dayton Apartment Association
What better way to help real people in the Dayton area, then to attend this event for a great cause.  What a deal for drinks and dinner for such a low price.  It is a no brainer!
Pre-Sale tickets may be bought for $15 by calling 937-293-1170 through Thursday 4pm, after that you must pay $18 at the door..
Come support the Rent Foundation this Friday night and horse around!

Filed Under: Charity Events Tagged With: GDAA, Greater Dayton Apartment Association, Nite at the Races

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