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Kentucky Derby fans can cheer on their favorite horses while bidding on unique auction items at Derby Night at SoundWaters’ 13th Annual Tall Ships Ball. The annual fundraiser will take place at the Riverside Yacht Club on Saturday, May 3 at 5:00 p.m. All proceeds benefit SoundWaters’ education programs, which raise awareness for the protection of Long Island Sound. As part of the evening’s entertainment, patrons can bid on live and silent auctions featuring an array of Sound-inspired prizes, including: · Kickback on the Vineyard. A week’s stay at a great vacation house on Martha’s Vineyard , including a fishing trip aboard the boat of a local expert. · Cruise the Fjords. A Norwegian cruise for two on the Hurtigruten Cruise line; including airfare and limo service to and from your home to the airport. · Gift, Glamour and Glee. Shop at Richards on Greenwich Avenue with two $2,000 gift certificates in hand. Enjoy his-and-her spa treatments at The Spa Delamar, have dinner at Thomas Henkelmann and spend the night at the Delamar. · Posh Schooner Sail. Celebrate the Sound in style! Sail on the Tall Ship SoundWaters, a three-masted, 80’ schooner, on-board enjoy sumptuous hors d’oeuvres by Plum Pure Foods and wine provided by Richards for a party of 30. · Magical Sun Valley . Enjoy a week in the small-town charm and surprisingly sophisticated vibe that is Sun Valley . With mint juleps in hand, attendees can also watch the 134th Kentucky Derby live on the big screen during the event’s festive cocktail hour, dine on gourmet cuisine and dance to live music. Tickets for the 13th Annual Tall Ships Ball start at $250 per person and pre-registration is required. For more information and reservations, call (203) 406-3314 or log on to www.soundwaters.org. Founded in 1989, SoundWaters is the leading environmental educational organization on Long Island Sound. Its mission is to educate children and adults about the wonders and beauty of Long Island Sound and its watershed. Through education, SoundWaters provides people with an understanding and awareness of the changes they can make in their lives and communities to restore, protect, and preserve Long Island Sound and the environment. Programs take place at the Coastal Education Center in Cove Island Park in Stamford , Connecticut ; on SoundWaters, an 80’ three-masted schooner; at schools, community centers and field sites throughout the region. © Copyright by StamfordPlus.com. Some articles and pictures posted on our website, as indicated by their bylines, were submitted as press releases and do not necessarily reflect the position and opinion of StamfordPlus.com, Stamford Plus magazine, Canaiden LLC or any of its associated entities. Articles may have been edited for brevity and grammar. Related Articles: SoundWaters seeking volunteers to help with annual horseshoe crab census - May 9, 2008 - 1:56:00 PM SoundWaters’ Cove Rangers honored by Stamford Board of Education - Mar 3, 2008 - 8:39:20 PM A Sound experience beats those lazy days of summer - Feb 21, 2008 - 7:56:07 PM SoundWaters presents a “Roast & Toast” to honor Mofflys - Dec 17, 2007 - 11:43:27 PM CURRENT HEADLINES:
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