Charles Monk, left, and his motorcycle are blessed Saturday by Chuck Smith of Pearl during the blessing of the bikes at the River City Bike Rally at Rainbow Hotel and Casino. About 350 bikers participated in the rally Friday and Saturday. Lewis Lafferty of Flowood with the Christian Motorcycle Association said blessings across the state Saturday asked for safety for bikers, remembering several who have died. Money raised during a bike show, bike games and a poker run was earmarked for the Exchange Club of Vicksburg to use in community programs and activities promoting awareness against child abuse, coordinator Kathy Triplett said. (Suzanne Feliciano•The Vicksburg Post)