AUGUST 2011 EVENTS
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Aug 2, 2011
CMA Circuit Riders business meeting @ Frisch’s Independence, 6pm to eat, 7pm meeting starts
contact John Wilson 859-760-1751

Aug. 5-7, 2011
Thunder of Love, This event gets bigger and better every year. The Proceeds Benefits St. Jude’s
Children’s hospital. Some of the events are live music all day, Bike show, Poker run, Motorcycle
rodeo, and lots of vendors. Camping, and much more. The event is at Dutch country on state road
38 Between Richmond and Greensfork, Indiana, More info call 765- 541- 1500, http://wwvmc,
Come and hear the thunder

Aug 6, 2011
Throttle Down Biker Party Blow Out, presented by Region 7 A.B.A.T.E and Fraley’s Dirt Cheap
Prices. The Biker Event you have been waiting for all year!  6-Midnight? Free Camping, Free
Food, Beer Garden, Lingerie Show and much, much more. Meet the Sexy Throttle Girls, Live
Music by “Over the Edge”, “Under the Bus” “Wrecked” and “650 North”. Open to the public, Must
be 18 years or older, $20 per person. 1595 S. County Road 625 East, Milan Indiana, for more info
call Dennis Tyger 812-593-1642 or Toney Mayberry 812-689-6808 or see our ad on page 25 this
issue.

Aug. 06, 2011
Treats 4 The Troops Country Music Night. St. Bernard F.O.E. 1162, 4815 Tower Ave., St.
Bernard, OH.  From 8 p.m. until midnight, Treats for the Troops Country Night will be held at the
St. Bernard Fraternal Order of Eagles. All proceeds will benefit the Yellow Ribbon Support Center.
Admission will cost 10 dollars per person or 5 dollars with a donation of four items or more to go
into care packages for troops. There will also be a cash bar and 50/50 raffles. Live music by the
Rodney Allen Combs Band. Please note that items donated should be new and preferably in the
original manufacturer’s packaging. Plus, please avoid glass containers or “economy” sized items.
For list of items go to www.yellowribbonsupport center.com

Aug. 6, 2011
The Escape’s 6th Annual Charity Poker Run, Wilmington, Ohio. 1130 N. Lincoln Street.  
Registration will be at the VFW Post 6710 at 1130 N. Lincoln St. Wilmington, Ohio 45177. All
proceeds going to LifeCenter Organ Donor Network. $10 single, $15 couple, $5 extra hand. Run
will end at the Escape 36 W. Sugartree St. Wilmington, Ohio 45177 for more information please
contact 937-728-6396 after 6pm.

Aug. 6, 2011
5th Annual Sweet Corn Run, Sign up begins at 12 noon at Lima Harley-Davidson, I-75 Exit 120
Lima, Ohio; First bike out at 1 pm; last bike in at the Village Café by 4 pm; $10/Rider and $5
passenger; Door prizes and a 50/50 drawing. All the free sweet corn you can eat at the end of the
ride!  All bikes are welcome.  Come ride the beautiful West Central Ohio countryside, eat all the
sweet corn you can hold and see if you can win some cash & prizes.

August 6, 2011           
Ride to Win to Benefit Special Olympics,  The ride starts at Man O War Harley-Davidson, 2073
Bryant Road in Lexington, Ky. Reg. is from 9:00 am to 11:00 am and the first motorcycles go out at
9:30 am. The ride fee is $20.00 for the rider and $10.00 for a passenger. The 100-mile ride will go
through the hills of central Kentucky. The ride ends in Lexington with lunch, motorcycle show,
silent action, awards and more. For more info call (800) 633-7403 or go to http://www.soky.org.

Aug. 6, 2011            
1st Annual VFW Post 4719 Poker Run, starts at the VFW Post 4719, 75 W. Johnstown Road in
Gahanna, Ohio. Registration is from 9:00 am to 11:30 am and the first motorcycle goes out at 12:
00 pm. The ride fee is $15.00 for rider and $5.00 for a passenger. The poker run ends with food,
music, 50/50 drawing, a live auction and awards. This memorial run will benefit the Columbus
Ronald McDonald House. For more info call (614) 551-4528, or www.facebook.com/VFWPost471

August 6, 2011
from 8 p.m. until midnight, Treats for the Troops Country Night will be held at the St. Bernard
Fraternal Order of Eagles. All proceeds will benefit the Yellow Ribbon Support Center. Admission
will cost 10 dollars per person or 5 dollars with a donation of four items or more to go into care
packages for troops. There will also be a cash bar and 50/50 raffles. Live music will be performed
by the Rodney Allen Combs Band. Please note that items donated should be new and preferably
in the original manufacturer's packaging. Plus, please avoid glass containers or "economy" sized
items.for list  of items go to www.yellowribbonsupportcenter.com

Aug. 7, 2011
Biker’s Church at Christ’s Chapel Sunday nights at 6pm. Designed by bikers for bikers and anyone
that feels comfortable around blue jeans, t-shirts and leather. Good coffee, great music and
Christianity explained in a way that fits your lifestyle. Come enjoy the ride with family and friends
you haven’t met yet. For more info contact Pastor Al Abram's at 859-801-7795.

Aug. 7, 2011
Biker Friendly Church Services, “Freedom in the Wind Church is a group of Christian believers
who gather to worship and to learn from the Bible what it means to follow Jesus. We are bikers and
motorcycle enthusiasts, friends and families from all walks of life who desire to grow in our faith
together. Services are on Sunday at 11:00 AM, 1232 State Rt 131, Milford, OH 45150. For more
info contact Pastor Larry Herald at 513-708-7418

August 8 - 14, 2011            
Black Hills Motorcycle Rally & Races, Join thousands of your best friends for a week of fun.  The
rally is held on Main Street between 4th street and Middle Street and officially opens at noon. www.
sturgismotorcycle rally.com

Aug. 9, 2011
Star Chapter 435 meeting at Buffalo Bobs in Independence, KY at 7:00pm.

August 13, 2011
Bulldogs, Bikes and Broncos Poker Run, starts at Shamrock Stables, 17332 Rte. 83 in Grafton,
Ohio. The first motorcycle goes out at 11:00 am and the last motorcycle goes out at 12:00 pm.
The fee is $20.00 for the rider or $25.00 with a passenger. The ride ends in Olmsted Falls with
food and more. All the proceeds benefit Another Chance Equine (ACE) Rescue and Rescue Ohio
English Bulldogs (ROEB). This is a rain or shine event. For more info go to www.acerescue.org.

Aug. 13, 2011
Ride for the Red, This 5th Anniversary ride is a parade style ride, escorted through Fairfield &
Hocking Counties.  Ride begins and ends at the Eagles Event Center, 1936 E. Main Street,
Lancaster Ohio.  Registration and line-up begins at 8 a.m. and ride leaves at 10 a.m.  Tax-
deductible donation of $20 per person fee includes breakfast goodies before ride, rest stop during
ride with snacks and drinks, BBQ lunch after ride, entertainment, door prizes, 50/50 raffle and
prize for furthest traveled. 740-687-5585 or 740-385-3536

August 13, 2011
6th Annual TMA Poker Run, Sponsored by Teamster Motorcycle Association. Starts at Teamster
Local 957 Hall, 2719 Armstrong Lane in Dayton, Ohio. Reg is from 9 am to 11am1st  bike goes out
at 11 am. The ride fee is $10  for the rider and $5.00 for a passenger. Fee includes food. The ride
ends with raffles, a Chinese raffle and bike show. Bike show entry is $10 and trophies will be
awarded in various categories. Proceeds go to the Ohio Special Olympics For more information
call (937) 694-6578.

August 13, 2011
Poker Run, Sponsored by Down Bikers Fund Inc. Poker run starts at Blue Front Cafe / Cozy
Corner on Linden Avenue in Zanesville, Ohio. The first motorcycle leaves at 10:00 am and the last
motorcycle leaves at 1:00 pm. All the proceeds will benefit the Down Bikers Fund Inc. For more
info go to www.downbikers fundinc.com.

August 14, 2011
Miami-Shawnee H.O.G. Chapter Poker Run, Sponsored by Gover Harley-Davidson, Starts at
Gover Harley-Davidson, 1501 E. Ash Street in Piqua, Ohio. Registration is from 12:00 pm to 2:00
pm and the last motorcycle will leave by 2:00 pm. $500.00 will be awarded for the best hand,
$300.00 for 2nd, and $200.00 for 3rd. The ride ends with food, door prizes, raffle, and live auction.
For more info call (937) 773-8733, or go to goverhd.com.

Aug. 14, 2011
Biker’s Church at Christ’s Chapel Sunday nights at 6pm. Designed by bikers for bikers and anyone
that feels comfortable around blue jeans, t-shirts and leather. Good coffee, great music and
Christianity explained in a way that fits your lifestyle. Free potluck dinner first Sunday of the month.
Come enjoy the ride with family and friends you haven’t met yet. For more info contact Pastor Al
Abrams at 859-801-7795.

August 14, 2011
8th Annual Shriners Zenobia Motorcycle Escort Fun Run, Sponsored by Indian Motorcycle
Weston, Starts at Indian Motorcycle Weston, 20660 Rte. 6 in Weston, Ohio. Sign in starts at 11:00
am and the first motorcycle goes out at 12:00 pm sharp. The 60-80 mile motorcycle ride will be
escorted by the local Sheriff’s Department as well as the Shriners Motorcycle Escort. The fee is a
donation of $10.00 for the rider or $15.00 with a passenger. The fee includes door prizes,
motorcycle games and a meal ticket. The proceeds will help with the transportation of children to
and from the Shriner’s Children’s Hospitals. For more info call (419) 669-4709, click here to send
e-mail, or go to www.indianmcweston.com.

Aug. 14, 2011
Biker Friendly Church Services, “Freedom in the Wind Church is a group of Christian believers
who gather to worship and to learn from the Bible what it means to follow Jesus. We are bikers and
motorcycle enthusiasts, friends and families from all walks of life who desire to grow in our faith
together. Services are on Sunday at 11:00 AM, 1232 State Rt 131, Milford, OH 45150. For more
info contact Pastor Larry Herald at 513-708-7418

Aug. 19, 2011
Bike Night Party, starts at 6pm, Music by Stagger Lee at 7pm, Food, Beverages available. Tri-
County Harley-Davidson, 5960 Dixie Highway, Fairfield, Ohio. 513-874-4343

Aug 20, 2011
1st Annual Pete & Eileen Goetz Redwood Fun Run, Fun Run is in memory of Pete & Eileen for
their dedication and contributions to Redwood School. All proceeds go to Redwood School, Run
starts at 11:00 at Villa Hills Civic Club (Buttermilk East to Rodgers Rd go left ¼ mile on right) and
ends at Muggbee’s for Dinner Buffet. Registration is from 9:30 to 10:30, kickstands up at 11:00.
There will be 50/50 drawings at each stop with raffle and door prizes at dinner! (Rain date will be
the 21st) $10.00 for bike and $5.00 for rider. Any Questions Contact: presidentvhcc@zoom town.
com or Bill Barton 859-620-0450, 859-356-5778

Aug. 20, 2011
ABATE of Ohio Inc. Region Zero, Stark County The Ole’ Smart Fart Run & Bike Show. 40 Park
Ave. N, Shaffer’s Diner, 40 Park Ave. N Alliance, Oh. 44601. $15 Rider & passenger - $10 single
rider, Free with NEW ABATE of Ohio Inc. membership. Sign up starts @ noon, First bike out 1:00 p.
m. Bikes back @ 6:00 p.m. Northside Bar - Bike show @ 6:00 p.m. rain or shine - all vehicles
welcome, Come join us for Food, Music, Prizes, and Fun. Contact: Connie (330) 257-9198 - Lance
(216) 798-2640 or Bob (330) 546-7450 for more information.

Aug. 20, 2011
3rd Annual Bugs for Boobies Ride, Come Ride Country Roads Between the 2 Rivers with the 2
Rivers Chrome Divas @ Southern Lanes, 7634 Alexandria Pike (US 27), Alexandria, KY  41001.
Registration: 1pm- 3pm, Kickstands up  @ 3pm Down @ 7pm. $10 bike includes after party $5
passenger or after party Proceeds to support “ Pass the Hat” A Local Support Charity for women
Fighting Breast Cancer. Raffles, Split the Pot, Vendors & Tons of Fun!! For more info contact
chromedivas2riversky@yahoo.com7634 Alexandria Pike (US 27).

August 20, 2011
**NEW Addition**
Chrome Divas 5th Annual Night Run for the Cure! Rain Date: August 27th - Edgewater Sports
Park, registration 5pm, Kickstands up at 7pm SHARP! $20 per person which includes and event
shirt to the first 100 peeps to sign up, food, door prize tix and more.... stay tuned for more info on
this event! Nothing like riding under the stars with the Divas! All Proceeds to Benefit the Susan G.
Komen for the Cure.

Aug. 20, 2011
Russ Dellen Memorial Loop, Indianapolis, Indiana, Marion County Fairgrounds - 7300 E. Troy Ave.
Approximately 3,000 Riders, Escorted 55 Miles on I-465 - Three Lanes Abreast Online reg is now
active!! www.dellenloop.org. Registration for the event is still $35 per rider or passenger.  This
includes, a t-shirt, the ride, lunch and entertainment after the ride!! * 8:30am Registration
(Breakfast, Vendor Midway, Live Music) * 10:30am - Blessing of the Bikes * 11:00am - Departure *
12:30pm - Riders return * 1:00pm - Lunch (Bike Show, Live Music * 2:00pm - Announcements,
Awards, Prizes. It’s the same great motorcycle event, but under a new name. The “Loop for Life”
ride is now the “RUSS DELLEN MEMORIAL LOOP” in honor of one of the ride’s originators. Russ
was a long time, generous supporter of local events and charities, and particularly enjoyed hosting
rides. For the 16th year, motorcyclists will participate in the ride to raise money to benefit the
following charities: Fairbanks Hospital, Special Olympics, Rock For The Cure, and St. Mary’s Child
Center. The Marion County Fairgrounds is located in the Southeast corner of Indianapolis near
the intersection of I-465 and I-74. 317 847 3807

Aug. 20, 2011
4th Annual In Memory of Poker Run, Reg-11:00 am-12: 30 pm AT Mutt’s Brewery Lounge in
Trenton, Ohio. 1st bike out 1:00pm, $10 per rider $5.00 passenger, Food and Music.

August 20, 2011
All Colors Biker B.B.Q. & Bash, Sponsored by Ohio Biker Medical Clinic, Inc. The event will be held
at the Ohio Biker Medical Clinic, 2770 Lexington Ave in Lexington beginning at 11:00 am. The
admission is $10.00 for each person. Events include a motorcycle show, motorcycle games, a
barbeque, vendors, music and more. The bike games will include a slow ride, barrel role, plank
ride, and more. The motorcycle show will be judged by peoples choice. Trophies will be awarded
for the bike game winners and motorcycle show winner. The proceeds will be used to continue
operation of the Ohio Biker Medical Clinic, Inc. For more info call (419) 610-1027 or go to www.
armorbearersmc.com.

August 21, 2011
12th Annual VFW Bike Show, Sponsored by VFW Post 9684. The motorcycle show will be held at
1587 Lake Rd in Medway, Ohio. Registration is from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The fee to enter a bike
is $5.00. Prizes will be awarded to winners. Gates open at 11:00 am for the public. General
admission is $3.00. There will be live music, food, and door prizes. Proceeds will benefit American
Veterans. For more info call (937) 849-1426.

Aug. 21, 2011
Riding to Stop the Violence, 5th Annual poker run to benefit the Domestic Violence Project, Inc.
6979 Sunset Strip NW, Canton OH, $20.00 per person, first bike out 10am last bike out 12pm.
Breakfast and Buffet Lunch. Proudly supported by the North Canton Eagles #2223 and the
Chrome Divas Canton, Ohio Chapter. 330-495-0339

Aug. 21, 2011
2011 AMA Pro Hillclimb Series, Poags Hole Productions, Dansville, NY. www.poagshole.com,
10401 Poags Hole Road, Dansville, NY, 14437, www.amaproracing.com/hc, www.prohillclimbonline.
com. Follow us on Facebook AMA Pro Hillclimb Series

Aug. 21, 2011
2nd Annual Helping Kids In Our Neighborhood Poker Run; ride starts @ 12:00' Registration 10:30-
11:45; $15.00 per bike; door prizes, raffle items, 50/50 split the pot; Free food and live music after
the run. Sunset Grill in Warsaw, KY. For more information: 502-514-2450

Aug. 21, 2011
Biker’s Church at Christ’s Chapel Sunday nights at 6pm. Designed by bikers for bikers and anyone
that feels comfortable around blue jeans, t-shirts and leather. Good coffee, great music and
Christianity explained in a way that fits your lifestyle. Free potluck dinner first Sunday of the month.
Come enjoy the ride with family and friends you haven’t met yet. For more info contact Pastor Al
Abrams at 859-801-7795.

Aug. 21, 2011
Biker Friendly Church Services, “Freedom in the Wind Church is a group of Christian believers
who gather to worship and to learn from the Bible what it means to follow Jesus. We are bikers and
motorcycle enthusiasts, friends and families from all walks of life who desire to grow in our faith
together. Services are on Sunday at 11:00 AM, 1232 State Rt 131, Milford, OH 45150. For more
info contact Pastor Larry Herald at 513-708-7418

Aug. 27, 2011
7th Annual Hero’s Ride, Benefiting Impact a Hero, Ride and Concert for the Troops. $25 Bike / $5
Passenger, Starts at Fairfield Village Green Park, 301Wessel Dr. Fairfield, Ohio. 8-11 Breakfast at
Symmes Tavern on the Green $8 per person, 10-12:15 Ride Registration, 12:30 Pre-Ride
Program, 1pm Ride departs. See our ad this issue page 6 for more info

August 27, 2011
Mercy & Grace on Wheels Gospel Car & Motorcycle Show, Sponsored by A D Farrow Co. Shop @
Northstar. The bike show will be held at A D Farrow Co. Shop in Sunbury. The show begins at 12:
00 pm. Trophies will be awarded to the winners. For more info call (614) 269-8567 or go to
mercyandgrace.webs.com.

Aug 27, 2011
Paws & Claws Ride for Rescues, 3rd Annual ride to benefit the Humane Society for Boone County,
a 501(c) 3 run completely by volunteers. All proceeds will go towards “Operation Shelter”.
Registration begins at 9am and Harley Davidson of Indianapolis 4146 E 96th Street, Indianapolis
IN. Kickstands up at 10:30. Stops include Spyke’s HD in Frankfort, and will end at LA Cafe in
Whitestown at about 3pm with food, fun, prizes, and a silent auction. http://www.hsforbc.org

Aug. 27, 2011
2nd Annual Teddy Bear Run, American Legion Riders Post 4, 8385 U.S. Highway 42, Florence,
Kentucky 41042. For St Elizabeth Hospital Pediatric Services Florence, Kentucky, Registration
begins: 9:30am, Kickstands up: 11:00 AM, Cost: Just a donation of New Teddy Bear(s) Teddy
Bears will be available for $5 the day of the ride, All Bears & Stuffed Toys MUST be New and
Bagged, Please! (Teddy Bears can be stored at the American Legion in a smoke free room – see
Mike Moses, Commander) This will be a poker run. There will be 50/50, door prizes & vendors. For
more info: broheatcool1@insightbb.com or call 859-835-1145

Aug. 27, 2011
3rd Annual Amy Dorn Memorial Poker Run, Warren County Fairgrounds, Lebanon, Ohio. Start with
registration at the Warren County Fairgrounds at 9:00 AM and kick stands up at 10:30 AM
heading to Nick’s (Xenia), Little River Cafe (Oregonia) and Putter’s (Maineville). We will be ending
our poker run at Warren County Armco Park with a hog roast, raffle and silent auction. Our ride
supports motorcycle safety and awareness while remembering our fallen loved ones. Check out
www.akdmemorialfund.org for registration and more info! (937) 545-4456

Aug. 28, 2011
Biker’s Church at Christ’s Chapel Sunday nights at 6pm. Designed by bikers for bikers and anyone
that feels comfortable around blue jeans, t-shirts and leather. Good coffee, great music and
Christianity explained in a way that fits your lifestyle. Free potluck dinner first Sunday of the month.
Come enjoy the ride with family and friends you haven’t met yet. For more info contact Pastor Al
Abrams at 859-801-7795.

Aug. 28, 2011
Biker Friendly Church Services, “Freedom in the Wind Church is a group of Christian believers
who gather to worship and to learn from the Bible what it means to follow Jesus. We are bikers and
motorcycle enthusiasts, friends and families from all walks of life who desire to grow in our faith
together. Services are on Sunday at 11:00 AM, 1232 State Rt 131, Milford, OH 45150. For more
info contact Pastor Larry Herald at 513-708-7418