Poker run scheduled to help Danville food pantry

DANVILLE – The Danville Firefighters Local 429 and the Friendly Tavern will sponsor a poker run July 11 to raise money for the Danville Area Food Pantry.

Registration begins at 10 a.m. at the Friendly Tavern, 216 E. South St., with the ride beginning at noon. Participants will visit four sites and then return to the Friendly for the fifth card in the hand. The rider with the best hand will win $500. Riders may pre-register at the Friendly from July 6 through 10. Entry fee is $15 with additional card hands available for $5 each.

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