Bears Hall of Fame running back Gale Sayers is hosting a Kentucky Derby watch party from 1-6 p.m. on May 3 at John Barleycorn in Chicago's River North neighborhood at 149 West Kinzie.
Attendees can watch live racing on 54 big screen monitors, win prizes and bid on auction items. Proceeds will benefit the Gale Sayers Foundation's efforts to provide education grants to worthy Chicago area public school students from kindergarten through high school.
The grants support innovative and technology-based learning curriculum in the classroom that better prepares students for college and/or careers.
Tickets cost $50 in advance and $75 at the door. For more information or to register, click here or call (312) 214-3999.