9th Annual Poker Run to Benefit Austin’s House
Everyone is invited to the Ninth Annual Poker Run to benefit Austin's House on Saturday, Sept. 19. All types of vehicles are welcome to join in the fun. Registration is from 9 to 10 a.m. in the parking lot at Century 21 Clark Properties located at 1674 Highway 395 in Minden.
The entry fee is only $30 plus $20 for a second rider. The fee includes a prize for the best poker hand, delicious barbeque lunch, limited edition ride pin, pink bandana and excellent live music by Trippin’ King Snakes. There will be plenty of great raffle prizes donated by our generous community.
The first stop for the 2015 Poker Run will be Nevada’s Oldest Thirst Parlor in Genoa. The next draw will take place at Jethro’s in the Gardnerville Ranchos. The caravan then heads south on Highway 88 to Markleeville and a stop at the Wolf Creek Restaurant & Bar.
The run continues over Monitor Pass down to Topaz Lake for the fourth stop at Iggy & Squiggy’s Holbrook Junction Bar. The final stop is Heritage Park in Gardnerville where lunch will be served with live music. The Poker Run is approximately 81 miles and lasts about 2 hours. If you would like more information about this fundraiser, please call Danny Villalobos at 775-721-7111
Austin’s House was built with a lot of love and generosity in memory of a fine 15-year old named Austin Kirby. One of Austin’s favorite T-shirts was pink with black lettering that said “Real Men Wear Pink.” That is how pink became the official color associated with Austin’s House.
Austin’s House is the only emergency children’s shelter in rural Northern Nevada. Austin’s House provides services and care for up to 10 children from infants to age 18. The children are placed at Austin’s House after being removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect. Austin’s House provides the basic living necessities including proper nutrition, hygiene, rest, nurturing, recreation, companionship, life skills training and education. If you would like more information or would like to make a donation to Austin's House, please call 775-267-6711 or go to www.austinshouse.org.
Photo caption: Poker Run organizers (left to right) Danny Villalobos, Jenny Villalobos and Patty Clark dressed in pink at the 2013 Poker Run to benefit Austin’s House.
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