During Saturday’s Halfway to Saint Patty’s Day poker run, the participants drew their cards and tested their luck across a 70-mile course.
The ride launched from Americus City Park and took participants through Lyon, Morris and Wabaunsee counties. The event was hosted by the St. Patrick’s Committee and is the first poker run the group has done.
The hope is Saturday’s event will be the start of a long-term fundraiser according to spokesperson Trey Sommers.
The committee believes events like the poker run spark interest and get the community more involved with organizations such as their own.
Fundraising totals are pending.
