 | June 15, 2008. Blue Knights MD IX, Fourth Annual Purple Heart
Ride. Date: Sunday, June 15, 2008 Chapter: Maryland IX Name or Type of Event: Fourth Annual Purple Heart Ride Contact Phone: 410-804-5721 (Steve Martin) Email: roadkingnmd@yahoo.com Link: http://www.bkmdix.org |
| June 28 - 29, 2008. AHDRA - Northeast Nationals at Cecil County
Dragway. June 28 - 29, 2008: AHDRA - Northeast Nationals at Cecil County Dragway, Rising Sun, Maryland - racing starts both days 9am - Admission: $50 weekend; $30 single day; HOG members rec. $5 disc. At gate; active and reserve military free; children 11 and under free www.ahdra.com, 336-924-2095; lisamchone@ahdra.com |
| June 28, 2008. First Annual Vintage/Classic Motorcycle Show &
Road Challenge. SATURDAY JUNE 28, 2008 STARTING 8:00 AM AT THE TALBOT COUNTY COMMUNITY CENTER ( HOG NECK ARENA ) 10028 OCEAN GATEWAY EASTON, MARYLAND TO BENEFIT SHORE REGIONAL BREAST CENTER AT THE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF EASTON ROAD CHALLENGE The road challenge is a timed endurance loop around Talbot County, with 1st & 2nd place trophies. Register early and get a discount on the road challenge entry fee $25.00 if registered before June 1, 2008 $30.00 after June 1, 2008 The first 100 registered riders will receive a Breast Cancer ribbon pin. THE RIDER / PARTICIPANT WITH THE GREATEST DOLLAR AMOUNT OF PLEDGED DONATIONS FOR THE SHORE REGIONAL BREAST CENTER WILL BE PRESENTED WITH A SPECIAL AWARD. BIKE SHOW CLASSES American Manufactured 1959 & Older, 1960 thru 1978 TROPHIES 1st , 2nd Place British / European Manufactured 1959 & Older, 1960 thru 1978 TROPHIES 1st , 2nd Place Japanese Manufactured 1959 thru 1978 TROPHIES 1st , 2nd Place MOTORCYCLES 1979 AND NEWER PEOPLES CHOICE TROPHIES 1st , 2nd Place MOTOR TRIKES ANY AGE PEOPLES CHOICE TROPHIES 1st , 2nd Place TROPHY’S WILL BE AWARDED, BEGINNING AT 3:00 FOOD, FUN, MUSIC For information and registration form e-mail web@goeaston.net or call 410-820-7834 / 410-924-7310 |
| July 12, 2008. Humane Society of Morgan County 4th Annual Ruff
Rider Poker Run. Saturday, July 12th 2008 Humane Society of Morgan County 4th Annual Ruff Rider Poker Run We will be starting the Poker Run around 10:00 - 11:00 AM. This year's event starts and ends at the Troubadour Lounge and Park. www.troubadourlounge.com Go to this website and you will see the great history and story behind Jim and Bertha McCoy's unique and wonderful indoor lounge and outdoor park - located up on Highland Ridge Road, in Berkeley Springs The route will again feature some of the most scenic roadways the Alleghany Mountains, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania has to offer. This year, our motorcyclists will be accompanied by an escort of vintage and new-model Corvettes coming from the Corvette Club of Stafford, Virginia. We also hope to have a contingent of some vintage cars from the 50's & 60's, as well as some 60's "Muscle cars" from a Northern Virginia, but anyone and everyone is welcome to participate and "git their motor runnin' for the animals..." The Poker Run ends back at the Troubadour Lounge and Park with the awarding of prizes. We can stay in the park to enjoy cold drinks and food (for sale by the Troubadour), live music and dancing. Early (prepaid) registration is available until July 5th for $15. Registration the day of the event is $20 per poker hand. Point of contact for early registration is Sandy Ziegler at (304) 258-8475 Accommodations – We’ve arranged to have 20 rooms blocked out for out-of-town participants, with a special "HSMC Poker Run Discount" at the Best Western Hotel Berkeley Springs Inn (located at 1776 Valley Road behind Rankin Fitness). A discounted rate applies for a Friday, July 11th arrival and a July 13th departure. Contact the hotel directly at (304) 258-9400. Tell them that you are with group #281 (Humane Society Poker Run). Your room rate should be $69 (plus tax) rather than the regular $89 (plus tax). Directions: From I-70 in Maryland take exit 1B US 522 S to Berkeley Springs. Go approximately 7 miles or so, to the center of Berkeley Springs. Turn left onto the next street after Sheetz, turn onto Johnson’s Mill Road at Douglas Motors, follow Johnson’s Mill Road onto Highland Ridge Road, you’ll see signs to The Troubadour which is on the right (approx. 7 miles from 522). |
| July 19, 2008. Old Glory 500. Event Name: Old Glory 500 Event Location: Old Glory Harley-Davidson in Laurel, 11800 Laurel Bowie Road Event Date: July 19, 2008 Event Time: Registration 9:30 am to 12:00 noon Contact: (301) 928-1777, e-mail activities@oldgloryhog.com, web site www.oldgloryhog.com Event Description: Like a Poker Run, but you draw cards with a race car theme. Positive points for crossing the finish line, leading laps, etc. Negative points for pit stops, flat tires, etc. Food available after event. Prizes for First, Second, and Third places. |
| August 17, 2008. 3rd Annual Rally for RAACE. 3rd Annual Rally for RAACE Sunday, August 17, 2008 A charity motorcycle ride to benefit The RAACE Foundation Start: Jones Junction - Bel Air, Maryland 9:00 a.m. registration / 12:00 p.m. start Music & Entertainment by "Sir Psycho" Food, Drinks & Vendors End: Chesapeake Harley-Davidson - Darlington, MD 2:00 p.m. Post Party Music & Entertainment by "Surreal" Food, Drinks & Many Vendors offering a wide variety of products. Whether you ride or not, bring your families to post-party event, come see the bikes, and join in the activities. Fees: $30 pp includes commemorative t-shirt & pin. (children 12 & under are free). On-line registration & fundraising available. All motorcycles are welcome! Joining this year’s Rally as Official Spokesperson is Doug Keim ~ Creative Cycles. As a master builder of custom bikes and an ardent member of the motorcycle community, Doug will bring to The RAACE Foundation’s ‘Rally for RAACE’ the passion, love and dedication he conveys when creating his motorcycles and working with his customers. “As a spokesperson for THE RAACE Foundation’s Rally for RAACE, I hope to help bring much needed attention to a not so popular issue that needs all of our support. I hope that you will join us for this event!” Please remember that by supporting the Rally for RAACE, you are helping The RAACE Foundation create awareness about the devastating issues of child sexual abuse. Only when the problem of Child Sexual Abuse is faced openly can we hope to protect our children. It takes courage, determination and the efforts of many to make a difference, but we can, and must do it! For more information on The RAACE Foundation, the Rally, vendor or sponsor opportunities, please contact us at rally@raace.org, visit our website at www.raace.org or give us a call 1-800-755-KIDS. Wishing you many safe journeys. We thank you in advance for your support! |
| June 21, 2008. The 5th Annual “PLJ” Poker Run & Party. Saturday June 21st Benefit run and party to support the PLJ Foundation Poker run to start at 12:00 Noon at Grizzly's Restaurant in Upper Marlboro and end at the party at Gregg Hunters house at 15502 St Thomas Church Rd, Upper Marlboro, MD. If 'ya can't make the run come to the party which starts around 5 PM. All are welcome on the run. Bikes, hotrods, or your granny car. It don't matter. If 'ya can't make it, donations can be mailed to the above address in the name of PLJ Foundation. For more information or directions call Gregg Hunter at 301-574-3746 1st Stop - Grizzly's Restaurant 2nd Stop - Drag-in Inn 3rd Stop - The Willows 4th Stop - Jimmy's Corner 5th Stop - The Party $50 Per Hand $20 of that goes as donation The PLJ Foundation is a non-profit organization set up for the surviving family of Patrick Lee Johnson. Pat was a fellow biker who left behind 3 kids. All proceeds every year are taken to the kids at Christmas, we've been averaging $600 per year which really helps these kids out during a very though time in which the holidays are always a reminder. I want to thank everyone for the previous support and hope that we can count on it again. Come enjoy a nice ride through the country with some good people for a good cause and a chance to win some money. Prizes will go to the top 3 poker hands. |
| June 21, 2008. Amelia's Ace of Hearts Ride for Susan G. Komen
of Maryland. Rain date is June 22. Registration will be from 9 AM to 11:30 AM and the ride leaves at Noon. Wayne Smith President and Founder 443-278-5668 |
| October 12, 2008. 2008 "Ride for Life". 3rd Annual Motyorcycle & Music Event to benefit The Baltimore Child Abuse Center & StandUp for Kids Baltimore Sunday, October 5th Registration begins @ 10:00am Ride @ 11:45am Donation: $20.00 per bike Start/End: McAvoy's Pub formally (Putty Hill Station) Putty Hill & Old Harford Roads - Parkville, Md. 21234 Come join our 2008 Honorary Ride Captain, former Baltimore City Police Chief and Radio Talk Show Jock - Ed Norris for a 55 mile country side ride through Baltimore & Harford counties to help raise awareness, funds and support for abused and homeless children. Post Ride Event Entertainment provided by: Rob Fahey & the Pieces, the Russ Greene Band, the Drunken Uncles, plus more still to come $10.00 cover charge for non-ride participants. Food, Beverages, and Gifts will be available for purchase along with a Silent Auction Table that will feature sports & music memorabilia, area restaurant & hotel gift certificates and cycle wear. Point of Contact: Chuck Ritz 410.663.8479 Email: therideforlife@aol.com Web Site: www.theride4life.info New Bands: the Rt.66 band, Sun Scorcher, Downunder, the Bristols, Gil Bruns, Catfish, Spike and the Rat Pack Thanks to our Sponsors: FM Talk 105.7 Ed Norris Tri-State Orthopedics McAvoy's Pub Cwhateyesee images Hops Inn Casa Mia's Maryland Deli Provisions Fast Signs Blue Moon Tanning Downtown Sound Leonard Paper Performance Food Group |
| October 11, 2008. Christopher Nicholson Law Enforcement
Scholarship Ride. What: Christopher Nicholson Law Enforcement Scholarship Ride. Where: Veterans Park, Smithsburg, Maryland When: October 11th Sign in 8:00 am - 10:00 am, Depart at 10:30 am. Cost $25 a bike or more if you would like to make a donation Sponsored by the Maryland Blue Knights Chapter II, Hagerstown MD Christopher Nicholson was a police officer in Smithsburg Maryland and was killed on duty. The family has set up a Law Enforcement Scholarship Fund. There will be a police escorted ride that leaves Smithsburg MD and takes the ride through the mountains of Washington County. The ride will end at the Redman Club for food and drink. The first 200 to sign in gets a free T-Shirt. All money will go to the Scholarship fund. Point of Contact is Scott Leeney 240-217-9454 or check out the web page at http://mysite.verizon.net/vzervrvm/blueknightsmaryland2/index.html |