Ride Dogs Ride Poker run goes on

Times Reporter 

 

The second annual Ride Dogs Ride Poker run for the Calgary Humane Society is happening this weekend, starting by Carseland at the Funny Farm. Everyone is invited to come out and start the weekend by enjoying the breakfast, being held from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Aug. 2. Breakfast is being offered by donation, before heading out on the run. The creator of the event, Glen ‘Guido” Garland, passed away earlier this year, but his family knew without a doubt that they wanted to continue the event in his legacy. 

“Glen was a lover of animals. He actually wanted to have, someday, his own rescue but he wanted to see Calgary Humane Society have a bigger place to have all their equipment (shelter), and he wanted to help them before deciding to go out on his own,” said his wife Diana Garland. 

“There was not one animal that didn’t like that man, he could go up to any animal, they could be the worst animal in the world to the owner, but to him they were harmless, and he had to be the voice to them animals.” 

Last year over $9,500 was raised, and the plan this year is to hopefully more than double that number. For the entry fee you get a T-Shirt honouring Glen himself. The fee also includes the dinner Saturday night and live entertainment, and there is free camping until Aug. 4. There will be a 50/50 draw, silent auction items, a show ‘n’ shine, and a burn-out pit. 

On Sunday, Aug. 3, there will be a kids’ carnival with games, activities, and a dunk tank. Tickets are $30 at the door, or can be purchased in advance for $20 at www.ridedogsride.com online or at Dice Lady’s Deals in Carseland. Marija Shadowstalk, with special guests Fist Full of Toes, will provide the live entertainment.