WOJSL planning annual Run for the Roses

The excitement of the Kentucky Derby will come to West Orange County May 3.

By Amy Quesinberry Price
| 7:40 a.m. April 8, 2025

West Orange Times & Observer
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The West Orange Junior Service League is hosting its annual "Run for the Roses" event at 5 p.m. Saturday, May 3, bringing the excitement of the Kentucky Derby to the local community. It takes place at the Ocoee Lakeshore Center, 125 N. Lakeshore Drive, Ocoee.

This fundraising event, the league's largest, promises an evening of Southern charm, featuring derby-inspired food and drinks, a women's hat contest, a men's best-dressed contest, and a live viewing of the race.

Beyond the festivities, the event aims to raise funds for the league's community initiatives through sponsorships and a silent auction offering various items and experiences. Attendees are encouraged to dress in their finest derby attire and enjoy an evening of camaraderie and generosity while supporting the league's mission. Sponsorship opportunities are also available for those wishing to further contribute.

To purchase tickets or become a sponsor, visit bit.ly/4j1x8E1.

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Amy Quesinberry Price

Community Editor Amy Quesinberry Price was born at the old West Orange Memorial Hospital and raised in Winter Garden. Aside from earning her journalism degree from the University of Georgia, she hasn’t strayed too far from her hometown and her three-mile bubble. She grew up reading The Winter Garden Times and knew in the eighth grade she wanted to write for her community newspaper. She has been part of the writing and editing team since 1990.