RIDE SET TO HELP FAMILY CENTER POKER RUN PLANNED FOR END OF MONTH.SANTA CLARITA Santa Clarita, city (1990 pop. 110,642), Los Angeles co., S Calif., suburb 30 mi (48 km) NW of downtown Los Angeles, on the Santa Clara River; inc. 1987. Situated in the Santa Clara valley and nearby canyons, Santa Clarita includes the former towns of Canyon Country, - Motorcycle enthusiasts are invited to participate in the Harvest Ride 2001 to help benefit the Child & Family Center. The 100-mile poker run A Poker run (also known as a Poker Derby) is an organized event using a motorcycle, boat, car or other form of transportation where participants travel over a predesignated route and, at designated stops on the route, draw playing card(s). , in which riders receive a playing card at each stop to compete for prizes, will begin at Auto Row's Creekside Road in Valencia on Sept. 30. It continues to Le Chene restaurant, Big Oaks Lodge, Harley's Rock Inn, and ends at the College of the Canyons College of the Canyons is one of the fastest-growing community colleges in the state. According to the National Junior College Research Association, College of the Canyons consistently ranks in the top 50 community colleges in the nation. where vendors, lunch and two live bands will be waiting. KCOP (Channel 13) news anchor Rick Chambers is the event's grand marshal Grand Marshal is a ceremonial, military, or political office of very high rank. The term has its origins with the word "Marshal" with the first usage of the term "Grand Marshal" as a ceremonial title for certain religious orders. , but he shares the spotlight with Santa Clarita resident Linda Gray Linda Ann Gray (born September 12, 1940 in Santa Monica, California) is an American actress, best known for her role as Larry Hagman's long-suffering wife, Sue Ellen Ewing on the television soap opera Dallas , who will bring along her former ``Dallas'' co-star Larry Hagman. ``Linda is a longtime supporter of the Child & Family Center and has been involved with us for quite some time,'' said Cheryl Jones, Child & Family Center marketing director. Proceeds from the ride, sponsored by JMG JMG Journal of Medical Genetics JMG Junior Master Gardener JMG Journal of Metamorphic Geology JMG Junior Maine Guide JMG Joint Meteorological Group JMG Jam Master Geordie Motorsports, will benefit the Child & Family Center and the many programs it has to offer the community, like therapy sessions for children and families, parenting classes and substance abuse prevention. The center is hoping for 1,000 bikers to participate in the ride, Jones said. ``We've been visiting other rides and bike shops to get the word out,'' she said. ``I think it will be a really great day and a fun way to support a local charity.'' Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. and costs $25, which includes entrance to the ride, a pin, lunch and admission to the concert and trade show at College of the Canyons. Cost of an additional rider is $10, or those who do not wish to participate in the ride can attend the concert and trade show from 12:30-4:30 p.m. for $5. Participants can register in advance by visiting www.harvestride.com, and the first 500 riders to register will receive a free ride T-shirt. For information call the Child & Family Center at (661) 255-6847, Ext. 3072. |
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