Regardless of the legal issues circling the topic of poker online and in Washington, DC, one of the more popular fund raising events around is still the poker run. Motorcycle enthusiasts riding en masse along a prescribed route, collecting poker cards and raising money for charity; that will be the scene in Ellington as the local chapter of the Harley Owner's Group (or H.O.G.) holds their poker run in memory of a fellow motorcyclist who passed away a few years ago.
Registration for the event begins at 9 am at the TSI Harley Davidson on Somers Road, with an entry fee of $15 for riders and $10 for passengers. The rider with the best poker hand at the end of the run will win, and prizes will be offered for other entities as well. Oldest rider, youngest passenger, longest distance rider, worst poker hand, three best poker hands and largest H.O.G. chapter will all share in prizes. A child development center, The Potter's House, will benefit from the charity run.

