Get that motorcycle charged up and gassed, air in the tires and polish the chrome. The Joshua Tree VFW will be holding a fund-raising motorcycle poker run. Reporter Rebecca Havely gets her kickstand up…
The Joshua Tree Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7264 will hold its fifth annual Poker Run fundraiser Saturday, September 23. The Poker Run is open to all riders and vehicles and will have seven stops. Registration is $25, or $30 for a couple, and $5 for an extra hand. Registration starts at 9 a.m. at the VFW, 6402 Veterans Way in Joshua Tree; and the ride starts at 10 a.m. Cash prizes will be awarded. The event includes a barbecue lunch and live music. Proceeds will help Veterans Helping Veterans, and active-duty veterans and their families. For more information, call 760-366-2717.