WEEKEND: Bike show, poker run set Saturday, Sunday in Port Angeles to fundraise for special advocates program

PORT ANGELES — A bike show and poker run will raise funds for the Court Appointed Special Advocates program this weekend.

A bike show will be held at Ancient Auto Works, 1921 U.S. Highway 101, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, followed by a poker run from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.

Twelve categories of motorcycles will be on display during Saturday’s show.

This portion of the event is free and open to the public. Bikers wishing to enter their bikes into the display must pay a $25 entry fee.

This is the eighth year for the event. It is held in memory of a longtime rider and event supporter, Forrest Colbath.

Kelby’s World, a puppet master, will present a tribute to Colbath in the afternoon.

Along with the bike show, there will be live music from PufnStuff and numerous vendors.

Barbecued meats, drinks and chips will be available for $5.

Poker Run

Registration and assembly for the poker run will be at Olympic Powersports, 221 S. Peabody St., from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday.

The fee for bikers is $20, and riders are $5.

The run will go out to Clallam Bay to collect three more cards.

The final card is drawn at the destination, Romberg Quarters, 574 Old Olympic Highway.

The dinner will begin at about 3 p.m.

Door prizes will be given away both days.

Proceeds will go to the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program. CASA volunteers are trained to step into courtrooms on behalf of children.

For more information, phone Cindylou Romberg at 360-417-1679.

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