CRIME VICTIMS

Crime Victims Council of Lehigh Valley Inc. will hold its 16th Annual Rally Through the Valley benefit motorcycle poker run and pig roast 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 20, to help local victims of crime. The 60-mile timed route will start with registration and check-in at Nazareth Borough Park, N. Broad Street, Nazareth, and will end at Emmaus Community Park, 1401 Shimersville Road, Emmaus. Following the run, riders will be treated to an all-you-can-eat pig roast and live music by Jake Kaligis and The New Constitution, from 1-3 p.m.

Additionally, numerous door prizes and raffle baskets donated by local merchants and businesses will be awarded. Two top prizes of Visa gift cards, in the amounts of $100 and $25, will be awarded to the top two riders raising the most pledges over $200. Cash prizes will also be awarded to the best poker hands. To register, log on to www.rallythroughthevalley.com. Registration is $20 per person. Day-of registration is available, but early registration is suggested.

Vendors are welcome to participate and should contact Crime Victims Council at 610-437-6610 for details. Also, businesses interested in donating prizes can contact Sara at 610-437-6610, ext. 26. All funds collected at this event will benefit crime victims in Lehigh and Northampton counties who receive services from Crime Victims Council at no cost.