The ninth annual poker run to benefit Austin’s House is Sept. 19.

All types of vehicles are welcome to join. Registration is from 9-10am in the parking lot at Century 21 Clark Properties located at 1674 Highway 395 in Minden. The entry fee is $30 plus $20 for a second rider.

The fee includes a prize for the best poker hand, barbecue lunch, limited edition ride pin, pink bandana and excellent live music by Trippin’ King Snakes.

The first stop will be Nevada’s oldest thirst parlor in Genoa. The next draw will take place at Jethro’s in the Gardnerville Ranchos. The caravan then heads south on Highway 88 to Markleeville and a stop at the Wolf Creek Restaurant & Bar. The run continues over Monitor Pass down to Topaz Lake for the fourth stop at Iggy & Squiggy’s Holbrook Junction Bar. The final stop is Heritage Park in Gardnerville where lunch will be served with live music. The run is approximately 81 miles and will last about two hours.

For more info, call Danny Villalobos at 775.721.7111.

Austin’s House is the only emergency children’s shelter in rural Northern Nevada.