Looking for some local, family- friendly fun in the fresh spring air? The American Legion is hosting its inaugural poker run and car show this Saturday, April 22, 2023, from 9 a.m. until around 3:30 p.m. at Klingensmith Park. The poker run will leave from the parking lots around the water tower and softball field immediately before the car show begins.
Legion Adjutant Robert Mason noted that riders participating in the poker run will look forward to a leisurely ride along at least eighty miles with five stops. Anyone remains welcome to join the run and may contact Vane Bell at 918231-1162 to enter or for additional information. For residents and visitors more interested in the car show, many beautiful cars will attend the show. In fact, Adjutant Mason previously noted that they are expecting around 100 vehicles. Families and visitors may walk among the cars and visit with owners. Awards will be presented at 3:30 p.m. For more information about the car show, contact Rick Haffer at 573-465-0029.
Additionally, the Legion will be selling slabs of smoked ribs, bologna, and other meats at the event. Anyone desiring to commemorate the day may purchase long sleeve shirts and t-shirts as well. Shirts will include the names and logos of event sponsors. Most importantly, the Legion hopes that everyone will come out to Klingensmith Park for some good food and family fun in support of their organization, veterans everywhere, and local events. They hope to make the poker run and car show annual events.