At theRivershack Tavern on Friday (March 13), volunteers armed with shears will perform thousand-dollar haircuts. It's the eighth year the bar and restaurant has hosted such an event, which asks volunteers willing to have their heads shaved bald to raise donations for their bravery from friends and family.

So far, 16 people have signed up online to have their heads shaved at Rivershack Tavern on Friday for donations of $5,870. But numbers could climb quickly, as last year's event saw 30 heads shaved and $18,000 in donations, said organizer Rona Ballard. "Each year it's gotten bigger and bigger," Ballard said. "This is so serious. If you have a sick child, you do everything you can to try to save them...Anything we can do to help these kids, we will do it."

The event is not limited to watching hair fall to the floor. A silent auction features such goodies as a free crawfish boil, a charter boat ride for a fishing trip, jewelry items, and gift certificates donated by area restaurants, Ballard said.

Volunteers get free beer. All attendees can nosh on free red beans and rice, courtesy of the Rivershack Tavern, Ballard said.

The St. Baldrick's event lasts from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday (March 13) at the Rivershack Tavern, located at 3449 River Road in Jefferson.

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Bald heads, red beans, and cash for a good cause at Rivershack Tavern St. Baldrick's event