Crime & Safety

Homewood Firefighters Ride 'Hogs' to Raise Funds

A motorcycle poker run is scheduled for June 9 to raise money for the firefighter union, the Brian Carey Scholarship Fund and other charities.

The Union will be hosting an unusual fundraising event on Saturday, June 9.

The inaugural “First Due Poker Run” will feature a multi-stop motorcycle ride in which participants get a card at each respective location along the way. The event commences at at 9:30 a.m. for registration and lineup. The ride officially begins at 11:45 a.m. and will follow a 120 mile course terminating at in Homewood.

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“All modes of transportation are welcome in the poker run,” Homewood Firefighter Union Fundraising Chair Ryan Tracy said. “Those who do not have time to participate in the poker run can still come out for a fun night at around 5:30 p.m. to support the Homewood Firefighters.”

Registration for the event is $25 and any additional passengers are $15.

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Portions of the proceeds will be distributed to the Homewood Firefighters IAFF Local 3656, the Brian Carey Scholarship fund and potential additional charities.


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