From staff reports
Hawthorn Volunteer Fire Company will hold its annual kayak/canoe poker run Saturday, May 27.
This event consists of a 9-mile float for kayaks and canoes on Redbank Creek starting at the bridge in Summerville and ending at the boat launch in Hawthorn.
This mostly secluded section of the creek has minimal class 1 rapids and only basic paddling skills required.
A picnic lunch and rest stop will be provided at the midpoint float checkpoint.
Kayaks should be first dropped at the launch site in Summerville and then participants will proceed to registration at the canoe launch just off Route 28 at Pottery Field in Hawthorn.
Registration is from 9 a.m. to noon. The cost is $20 for adults and $5 for participants 17 and younger for lunch.
For further information and a reduced price pre-registration, people can go to www.hawthorn560.com
Individuals can also register the day of the event.
Questions can be directed to kenburkett@comcast.net or (814) 229-2816.