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NEFFS -- The Paisley LaRoche Memorial Committee will host its fourth annual Paisley LaRoche Memorial Poker Run on July 22 at American Legion Post 77.
People who want to participate in the poker run must register at 9 a.m.
The ride will start and end at the Neffs Legion Post.
The first stop on the run will be Cross Creek Tavern in Mingo Junction. Then riders will proceed to the Hopedale Legion Post.
The third stop will be at the Old School House Bar and Catering in Freeport. The final stop before heading back to the Neffs Legion Post will be Dairy Jean in Adena.
Following the ride, the committee will provide dinner and drinks at 5 p.m. at the legion.
The dinner will be open to the public at no cost. KP BBQ located in St. Clairsville will cater the event.
The event will also feature an auction, a raffle and live music by Ryan Dodds.
The memorial committee will be awarding cash prizes at the dinner for best bike, best trike, best sport bike and farthest traveler based on home address.
Poker chips will be drawn at the end of the event.
LaRoche Tree Service sponsored the high hand this year, and its contribution was matched by the scholarship committee for a $2,000 total cash prize. The person with the low hand will receive $500 in winnings.
This annual event is in memory of Paisley LaRoche from Bellaire, who died in 2018 due to congenital heart defects when she was just under 3 months old. The family decided to host annual poker runs as a way to honor her and give back to the community. Her parents, Cole and Alexis LaRoche, started a scholarship fund at Bellaire High School for the graduating seniors each year. The scholarship is awarded in May for a student going into a medical, social work or child care field.
The committee is made up of Paisley's family members.
Those who wish to participate in the event will have to check in on July 22 at the pre-registration table to sign a waiver, pay and receive a wristband. Payment can be cash or check.
The committee is also still looking for donations for the auction. Those who wish to donate any items to be auctioned can send a message to Paisley Laroche Memorial Scholarship and Poker Run on Facebook.
All proceeds will benefit the Paisley Laroche Memorial Scholarship Fund.
For more information, contact Ashlie Laroche at 740-359-0591 or follow the Paisley Laroche Memorial Scholarship and Poker Run Facebook page.