Photo Provided Preparing for the Big Hats & Bow Ties fundraiser are, from front left, Melissa Mansuetto, Elmhurst Director of Development, and Melissa Glessner, Elmhurst board president. Behind them from left are Pat Felton of Felton CPA; Jamie Crow, Elmhurst executive director; Chef Travis, Elmhurst; Melissa Evick, Visiting Angels; Gary Glessner of The Glessner Group; and Michael Klick, WesBanco.

WHEELING — Elmhurst, The House of Friendship is hosting a Kentucky Derby-themed night at the races fundraiser from 6-10 p.m. May 6 at the St. Vincent de Paul Parish Center in Wheeling.

Tickets are available either through Eventbrite or by calling Elmhurst at 304-242-0240.

The cost of each ticket includes heavy hors d’oeuvres, beer and wine and nonalcoholic drinks. Horses can be purchased separately. There will be prizes for lady’s best derby hat, best dressed gentleman and best dressed couple.