Enter to win five bottles of Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon, (the 10 year, 12 year, 15 year, 20 year, and 23 year bourbons.) Four other winners will be randomly selected in the drawing. 1st runner-up will receive a bottle of George T. Stagg Bourbon. 2nd runner-up will receive a bottle of Bookers Limited Edition 30th Anniversary Bourbon. 3rd runner-up will receive a bottle of Whistle Pig (10 yr.) Single Barrel Rye. 4th runner-up will receive a bottle of W.L. Weller Special Reserve.

Tickets will cost $100 a piece and only a limited quantity will be sold! Only 750 tickets will be available. To buy your tickets click here. The raffle ends at noon on October 1st and the winner will be drawn at 2pm.

Photo by Malinda Hartong, Hartong Digital Media

The raffle, sponsored by Cork ‘n Bottle of Crescent Springs, KY, supports TWO worthy children’s causes:

• The Dragonfly Foundation: helps pediatric cancer patients and their families find strength, courage, and joy
• Mason-Deerfield Rotary Club: funds college scholarships for Mason & Kings School Districts

Sponsored by Cork ‘n Bottle, proceeds benefit The Dragonfly Foundation & the Mason-Deerfield Rotary Club.

NOTES: 1) winner and 2nd-5th place runners up will be chosen at random by Qtego software, 2) a total of 750 tickets will be sold (remember this benefits two charities), 3) The order of entry has no effect on participants’ chances of winning, 4) winner and runners-up must be 21 years or older to win, 5) winner and four runners-up will need a valid US drivers license that exactly matches the first name, last name and address of selected entrants in order to pick up the winnings, 6) post-raffle arrangements must be made with Cork ‘n Bottle, Crescent Springs, Kentucky to pick up their prize.

(Photo: Malinda Hartong Photography)

Purchase a flock of rubber ducks for a virtual race down the Little Miami River to help support The Dragonfly Foundation this fall! The Duck Derby Splash and Dash is set for Sunday, October 11th at 9am in Loveland. The event will be livestreamed on Facebook so you can cheer on your ducks as they race live down the Little Miami!

You can purchase your rubber duck here and make sure to designate The Dragonfly Foundation as the charity that your duck is racing for. A portion of the proceeds of the duck you purchase will be given to Dragonfly.

The owners of the top three finishers in the Duck Derby Splash and Dash will win cash prizes ($750, $500, $250.) Division winners will also win prizes as well. You have until 11:59pm on October 10th to purchase your duck!

Bobcat Enterprises of Cincinnati has wrapped two pieces of equipment with The Dragonfly Foundation’s logos and each time you rent one of those pieces of equipment, a portion of the rental fees will be donated to Dragonfly. Rent the T76 or the T66 at Bobcat Enterprises on 9627 Princeton-Glendale Road in Hamilton starting September 15, 2020 until September 15, 2021 to benefit The Dragonfly Foundation. Call the Rental Team at 513-874-8945 to rent a Dragonfly Bobcat today!

Run the Flying Pig for Team Dragonfly! Form a team and raise money for The Dragonfly Foundation. The race has been postponed until the weekend of October 9 – 11, so registration will open back up to participants to sign up to run the race virtually or in person. Runners or walkers interested in participating in the virtual race can learn more here. Registration for the virtual race closes mid to late May. According to the Flying Pig organizers, you can run your virtual race April 10 – June 1. People who participate in the virtual race will still receive a medal and shirt for participating.

Registration for the Flying Pig Marathon will tentatively re-open mid-May, pending the State of Ohio’s guidance on when it’s safe for non-essential businesses to re-open.

If you would like to make a donation to The Dragonfly Foundation on The Flying Pig registration page and cheer on a runner click here.

The Pendleton Art Center, which boasts the world’s largest collection of artists under one roof, is hosting a “Final Friday” fundraising exhibition on October 30^th from 6 pm – 10 pm. The event, which will be held on the 8^th floor of the gallery, will benefit The Dragonfly Foundation and the pediatric cancer patients and families they serve.

The theme for the exhibit is “Square,” and will feature art in 6-inch squares, as well as art that is inspired by the shape. Dragonfly patients and families, along with their student ambassadors and Pendleton Art Center artists, have contributed unique one- and two-dimensional creations for display and sale. Art squares will be sold for $10/each.

The Pendleton Art Center is located at 1310 Pendleton Street in Cincinnati, OH. The Pendleton Art Center offers art exhibitions, events, and educational programs to raise public awareness and appreciation for the arts, and to nurture artistic creativity. For more information about the Pendleton Art Center and its programs, please visit pendletonartcenter.com.