PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — The Virginia Beach Pearls Foundation is hosting their annual Derby Soiree next weekend. It is a major fundraiser for the organization’s scholarships and other charitable efforts. President and CEO of the Virginia Beach Pearls Foundation Ramona Taylor gives us some details on the organization and what to expect from the event.

The Virginia Beach Pearls Derby Soiree will be held at the Signet Center located at 884 Bells Mill Road in Chesapeake. It’s happening May 4 from 4-9 pm. For tickets check out, eventcreate.com, or you can email vbpearlsfoundation@gmail.com for more information.