St. Barbara’s Parish in Exeter holds annual Night at the Races Oct. 22

EXETER — Bettors anxiously held onto their tickets, hoping for a big win as the St. Barbara’s Parish annual Night at the Races kicked off Saturday, Oct. 22 at St. Anthony Center on Erie Street. The event featured horse betting, instant bingo, raffles and other games, as well as homemade food.

Exeter Mayor Herman Castellani, left, makes his wager with Jim Liberski of Exeter at the St. Barbara’s Parish Night at the Races.

https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/web1_PSD103016races_3.jpgExeter Mayor Herman Castellani, left, makes his wager with Jim Liberski of Exeter at the St. Barbara’s Parish Night at the Races. Bill Tarutis | For Sunday Dispatch

Bettors eagerly await the start of the St. Barbara’s Parish third annual Night at the Races in Exeter Saturday, Oct. 22.

https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/web1_PSD103016races_4.jpgBettors eagerly await the start of the St. Barbara’s Parish third annual Night at the Races in Exeter Saturday, Oct. 22. Bill Tarutis | For Sunday Dispatch

Carol and Bob Reedy, left, Paul and Josephine Hatrak, and Louise Castellani, all of Exeter, cheer for their horses during the first race at the St. Barbara’s Parish Night at the Races.

https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/web1_PSD103016races_6.jpgCarol and Bob Reedy, left, Paul and Josephine Hatrak, and Louise Castellani, all of Exeter, cheer for their horses during the first race at the St. Barbara’s Parish Night at the Races. Bill Tarutis | For Sunday Dispatch

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Florence Ripple of West Pittston, right, looks over raffle baskets with St. Barbara’s Parish Pastor Rev. Michael Finn at the Night at the Races.

https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/web1_PSD103016races_2.jpgFlorence Ripple of West Pittston, right, looks over raffle baskets with St. Barbara’s Parish Pastor Rev. Michael Finn at the Night at the Races. Bill Tarutis | For Sunday Dispatch

Event emcee Jamie Shimko of West Pittston announces the ground rules for Night at the Races.

https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/web1_PSD103016races_5.jpgEvent emcee Jamie Shimko of West Pittston announces the ground rules for Night at the Races. Bill Tarutis | For Sunday Dispatch

Instant bingo seller Carmen Bolin, center, counts tickets for Mick Coddington, left, and Heather Demich, both of West Pittston, at the third annual St. Barbara’s Parish Night at the Races in Exeter Saturday, Oct. 22.

https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/web1_PSD103016races_1.jpgInstant bingo seller Carmen Bolin, center, counts tickets for Mick Coddington, left, and Heather Demich, both of West Pittston, at the third annual St. Barbara’s Parish Night at the Races in Exeter Saturday, Oct. 22. Bill Tarutis | For Sunday Dispatch