One of the community’s most highly anticipated fundraisers of the year is the Communities In Schools of Coweta County Hats and Hooves Derby Affair, coming up May 7 from 5-10 p.m. at the McRitchie-Hollis Museum, 74 Jackson St. in Newnan.

Tickets are $75 each, and they may be ordered by visiting www.ciscoweta.org and clicking on the “Donate” button.

Those attending will get to watch the Kentucky Derby live on big screens while enjoying food and beverages, a live band, silent auction, door prizes and lots of Derby-themed fun. Dress is Derby attire or business casual.

Communities In Schools of Coweta County surrounds students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. CIS of Coweta County was organized with a single mission in mind: to provide services and support to students struggling to remain in school and graduate.

For more information on CIS or the Hats and Hooves Derby Affair, contact Executive Director Gina Weathersby at 770-710-9540.