2008 May 16 Poker News, Events and Happenings

Beckley police say two victims were trapped in a closet Friday morning after a woman robbed a video poker parlor.Between 8:30 and 9 a.m., a woman entered Lucys at the Plaza Mall right after the employees opened, Chief of Detectives Capt. Jeff Shumate said. The two employees on duty thought she was a patron.

The Peppermill Resort Casino has teamed up with the Nevada Humane Society to host the Nevada Humane Society Charity Poker Tournament in the Peppermill Capri Ballroom on, June 12 at 7 p.m.

The 7th Annual Luke Simon Benefit Ride and Poker Run is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 17 at Charlies Harley Davidson at 408 4th Street. The rides costs $10 for singles and $15 for double riders.

CHRISTOPHER - Two- and four-wheeled vehicles are invited to participate in the May 24 poker run to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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Mark your calendars for the fifth annual Crisis Center poker run, set for Sunday. Check-in will run from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Dodge City Harley Davidson-Honda, 1312 S. Second Ave. A late lunch will be served after the poker run for a free-will donation.