Over 250 guests attended the Portuguese Bend National Horse Show (PBNHS) “Saturday Night Supper” on September 7th at Ernie Howlett Park. Held each year midway through the 3-day Horse Show, the Peninsula Committee Children’s Hospital run (PCCH) event organized by chairs Vail Light and Hilary Waxler, is an evening of merriment and camaraderie for volunteers and their guests in support of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA).
“Saturday Night Supper is fun for our members because we get to share a piece of the horse show with our guests. It’sa needed break from all our hard work volunteering to make the show great for riders, trainers, and attendees alike,” explains PBNHS Chair Michelle Del Conte. “The tradition of Saturday Night Supper is one of celebration and gives members and guests a chance to socialize and let loose a little during week full of hard work. 66 years of Portuguese Bend National Horse Show is certainly something to celebrate,” adds PCCH President Sue Wilkinson
While enjoying the aptly named “Jockeys and Juleps,” themed libations, guests were awed by the $10,000 Harman Jumper Classic, sponsored by Nan and Reed Harman. The Original Red Onion and owner Jeff Earle catered a tasty Mexican buffet. The band “American Made” got guests dancing to their lively country music.
Since its inception in 1957, PCCH has raised over 20 million dollars for CHLA. Each year in early September, the group transforms Ernie Howlett Park into their A-rated national horse show, creating a hometown festival atmosphere for families and riders. Wearing their signature blue-and-white checked shirts, PCCH’s cheerful multi-generational volunteers plan and staff the PBNHS with their cumulative efforts totaling over 15, 000 hours, all to benefit CHLA
