August 6, 2012
Kingaroy Kindergarten’s elegant marquee at the Nanango Races on Saturday drew a crowd of 161 people keen to help a good cause.
As part of its fund-raising drive to build a new kindy facility, the Kindergarten set up a private marquee at the races and sold tickets through Kingaroy’s Carrollee Hotel.
Guests who purchased $80 tickets enjoyed free return bus travel from Kingaroy, free entry to the races and a race book, food and drink, live music and even the services of a private bookie.
There were also prizes for the best-dressed man and woman and a raffle with $600 worth of prizes.
Kindy organisers said they were “absolutely delighted” with the turn-out and that the day would help make a significant contribution towards completing the kindergarten’s new playground, fencing and car parking.
Nanango Race Club secretary Rosemary Hansen said she was also very pleased with the event.
“This is the second private marquee we’ve had set up at the races recently, and we hope we see more of them in the future,” she said.
“They’re a great way to treat customers to a really memorable day out or – in this case – to raise funds for a worthwhile cause.”
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