Johns Creek FRIENDS, one of more than 30 Community Friends groups in metro Atlanta, will sponsor its fifth annual Derby Day May 7 to benefit Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

The event will be from 4:30-8:30 p.m. at the Country Club of the South and will feature live music, a silent auction, viewing of the Kentucky Derby on large-screen televisions, traditional Derby cuisine and a special guest appearance.

The silent auction grand prize is a five-day stay at the Golden Dolphin Villa, a private villa in the Dominican Republic. Tickets must be purchased in advance for $75 a person or $675 for a table of 10. Call 404-785-7337 or visit www.choa.org/derbyday. Reservations are limited and must be received by April 15.