UPSTATE — A charity benefit ride for the Friends of Pickens County Guardian ad Litem is scheduled for this Saturday. Friends of Pickens County Guardian ad Litem has been providing financial assistance since 2002 to neglected and abused children of Pickens County.

The charity benefit ride begins with registration from 11 a.m.-noon in the parking lot of Royal Spirits at 7104 Calhoun Memorial Highway in Easley. Vehicles of all type are welcome at the event.

The scenic route features stops at the Lighthouse Lake Keowee in Seneca, Last Chance in Walhalla and Sardi’s Den in Clemson, with the final stop at Red Devil Tavern in Liberty.

Cost per vehicle is $15 for rider and $10 for passengers, with best and worst “ride” prizes. Barbecue plates will be available for purchase to the public and ride participates at the Red Devil Tavern.

Proceeds will go to funding of the Friends of Pickens County Guardian ad Litem programs that touches the lives of the neglected and abused children of Pickens County through annual Heart & Sole Back to School Shopping day, Annual Spring Fling, clothes closet at Pickens County DSS office, camps, tutoring, medical assistance, training and support of Guardian ad Litem volunteers and many other requests that are not covered through state programs.

Go to www.friendspcgal.org to learn more about the Friends of Pickens County Guardian ad Litem.

For more information about the ride, call (864) 506-0737 or email chair@friendspcgal.org.