Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! And an elephant, too! The Rosenberg Railroad Museum Presents The Circus Comes to Town is coming soon with committee members Joe Gurecky, Lisa Rickert, Doris Gurecky, Marcia Vogelsang and Honorary Ring Masters Nancy and Pete Olson. The event is scheduled for Saturday, October 12th at Safari Texas Ranch. For more information, call 281.342.5926 or visit www.rosenbergrrmuseum.org/gala.
Sponsor opportunities are now available for the Rosenberg Railroad Museum’s annual fundraising gala scheduled for Saturday, October 12th at Safari Texas, and this year’s event features a fun-filled evening with a circus theme. The Circus Comes to Town is a tribute to circuses that have traveled the rails to bring fun, family entertainment to communities across the nation since the mid-1800s.
Proceeds from this year’s event will support program operations and general operating needs for the Museum to assist in preserving the rich heritage of the railroad industry and its contribution to the history of Fort Bend County. Congressman Pete Olson, Congressional District 22, and his wife, Nancy, are serving as Honorary Ring Masters for this year’s event. “For the past 160 years, the railroad has been a vital part of the economy and development of Fort Bend,” said Olson. “The Rosenberg Railroad Museum’s mission to preserve and display the history of the eight railroad lines that brought wealth and commerce to this area is an integral part of preserving Fort Bend’s unique history. Nancy and I are excited to be a part of this worthwhile event benefitting the Museum.”
Last year, nearly 10,000 students, families, seniors and international visitors stepped through the doors of the Rosenberg Railroad Museum to view rail cars, exhibits and to watch some 65 trains pass through Rosenberg daily. “Our annual gala raises the necessary funds to insure that, much like the circus, children of all ages can enjoy and learn from our educational programs and exhibits,” said Doris Gurecky, event chairman.
The Circus Comes to Town features performance entertainment and live and silent auctions. The live auction includes a girl’s spring shopping trip to Warrenton, a weekend getaway in South Padre Island and fishing trip complete with weekend accommodations in Matagorda plus more interesting and entertaining packages.
Heading up the three-ring circus is Chief Lion Tamer Doris Gurecky along with Troupers Kathy Kubelka, Robbie Reed, Lisa Rickert, Tracey Satterwhite, Debbie Straw, Terri Stuart, Lupe Uresti, Marcia Vogelsang, Sharon Wallingford and Lyn Wicke.
Sponsorships are available for the event, and they range from $1,000 to $5,000. The top sponsorship is The Big Top for $5,000, and it includes two reserved tables to the event. All sponsorship opportunities – from The Ring Master to The Trapeze Artist – include tickets to the event, recognition in the program and invitations, and on-site recognition at the event.
Hop aboard this year as The Circus Comes to Town! Tickets to the event are $75 per person, and they, along with sponsorships, are available by contacting Doris Gurecky at 281.342.5926 or doris.gurecky@gurecky.com. For more information about The Rosenberg Railroad Museum Presents The Circus Comes to Town, visit www.rosenbergrrmuseum.org/gala.