Grant Kindness Night at the Races set for Jan. 31

Additional activities include sideboards, basket raffles, a 50/50 drawing and a second-chance drawing

Attendees can place $2 bets before each race. Once betting closes, odds will be calculated and the race will be played, with horse names announced throughout the event.

Grant Kindness will host its Night at the Races fundraiser Saturday, Jan. 31, at The Marilyn at Monroe Mall, 1260 Monroe St.

Doors open at 5 p.m., with dinner served at 5:30 p.m. The first race begins at 7 p.m.

Attendees can place $2 bets before each race. Once betting closes, odds will be calculated and the race will be played, with horse names announced throughout the event. Ten races are planned.

A special auction race will also be held. Horses will be auctioned to the highest bidder or groups, and the owner of the winning horse will receive 50% of the auction pot.

Additional activities include sideboards, basket raffles, a 50/50 drawing and a second-chance drawing.

Proceeds benefit Grant Kindness, an organization that promotes compassion, kindness and awareness throughout the community.

For more information, contact Dorothy Haney at 330-407-3557.