The Smoky Hill Rotary Club Foundation has raised well over $150,000 with this annual fundraising event. Not only does it make possible the many projects undertaken by Smoky Hill Rotarians, but it also provides a fun evening for the entire community they serve. It's a gala event and has been attended by thousands of people since the first Ritz in 1985.



The Annual Ritz
Tickets only $75

Black Tie Optional
 Silent Auction and Dance


This gala event includes dinner, dancing to Phat Daddy, with both Silent and Live Auctions ! !


The Smoky Hill members appreciate
the annual support of those attending
the Ritz and look forward to seeing our
friends again this year. If you would like
to obtain tickets or be a donor, please
complete request form and a member
of Smoky Hill will be in touch with you.
 RITZ REQUEST FORM
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MORE ABOUT THE RITZ...
 The first Ritz raised less than $7,000. Since that time more than $150,000 has been raised to support many community needs. The Ritz has become "the event" in Aurora each year. In a true Rotary spirit of Service Above Self, the Ritz brings Smoky Hill Rotary members together with generous businesses and contributors, to make a real difference in the Aurora community.

More than 200 people, from throughout the Aurora/Denver Metro area, attend  this "black tie optional" evening. Many who attend are "regulars" to the Ritz, including the Mayor of Aurora and various city council members. Approximately 200 quality items are available for bidding. Those attending enjoy an excellent dinner, live auction entertainment, and dancing. By 10:00pm, successful bidders are being assisted by members of Smoky Hill in obtaining their items from the display tables.

In addition to Special Things for Special Kids, the Smoky Hill Rotary Club Foundation supports many organizations with funds from this event. These include the Aurora Police Department D.A.R.E. program, Gateway Battered Women's Shelter, Girls Club, Boy Scout Troop 641, Excelsior Youth Center, Comitis Center and others who receive funds from the Ritz proceeds.

Whether it's a middle school special education child who needs a new pair of glasses, or a basket of food for women and children in a shelter, the men and women of Smoky Hill Rotary are providing "Service Above Self" as they devote hundreds of hours in preparing for the Ritz, and hosting those attending the night of the Ritz.

Be it in a pair of jeans, or a tuxedo, the members of Smoky Hill Rotary Club are "hands-on" when it comes to helping their community. They prove it year after year with Puttin' On The Ritz! We look forward to seeing you at the next Ritz!
If you would like more information on this spectacular event, and how you might participate next year, please use this REQUEST FORM.