August 2008

8/15-17 {Fr-Su} Sober Riders MC-Rogue II presents 2nd Annual Sober Nights at Mormon Lake. $40/sgl, $60/cpl includes 3 days camping, Fun Run entry on Sat, and Saturday Night BBQ. Fun Run only is $15/sgl, $25/cpl. FMI: katmmmc@yahoo.com {Z}

8/15-17 CA -- {Fr-Su} Viet Nam Vets / Legacy Vets MC 18th Annual Pala Music Festival & Bike Show to Benefit the ongoing search for OUR missing POW/MIAs of all Wars, and OUR returning Home Veterans. In San Diego next to Pala Casino {11154 Hwy 76; Pala, CA. 92059}, take Hwy 76 east from I-15 for 5 miles to. Double Overnighter of Bands, Bikes, Babes, Beer, & Fun! Admission Fees: Camping $45/cpl, $30/sgl, Saturday 1-Day Pass $20. Gates Open Friday @ 12pm. Trophies on Saturday, Bike Show w/trophies and Hard Body Contest on Saturday, Raffle Prizes & 50/50 Prize. Security provided 24hrs and Absolutely NO PERSONAL ALCOHOL allowed on site (due to license). FMI: www.vnvmc-cai.com/ For Vendor & Bike Show info: Stubby 619-241-6958 {E}

8/16 {Sat} Just Because II Poker (Dice) Run in Cottonwood, AZ. ALL Proceeds go to the children of Kirk Ray Gamblin aka Wrench. Sign up at Chaparral Bar 9:30-10:45a. $10/sgl, $15/dbl. Ride out 11am after blessing of bikes & trikes. Good music, free food, giveaways, cash prizes, & more. FMI: 928-254-0957, 928-634-9295 {E}

8/16 Rough Riders MC- Papago 7th Anniversary Party at Rough Riders MC Clubhouse 7618 N 63rd Ave Glendale, AZ 85301 FMI: katmmmc@yahoo.com {Z}

8/16 Loners MC - Tucson 7th Annual Bark at the Moon from 5pm - 12am. Sign ups between 5-6pm at Sharks Bar 256 E Congress. $10/sgl, $15/cpl. Ends at The Greens Bar. Cash Prizes. FMI: www.lonersmc.org {Z}

8/19     {Tues} Congresswoman Giffords from Congressional District 8, has invited all Motorcyclists and constituents for a Meet and Greet (no charge) in Tucson, Tuesday August 19th, 7pm-9pm @ Club Congress inside the Congress Hotel (520) 622-8848, 311 E. Congress St. Tucson AZ to discuss bikers rights and issues and her new role as a leading member of the newly formed Federal Motorcycle Caucus. Also, Guest Speaker Falco of ‘The Art of the Motorcycle’. FMI: Tucson ABATE Chapter Coordinator Ron Kool 520-207-0791 {E}

8/22 The Flagstaff Chapter of ABATE of AZ presents the 13th Annual Party Around the Peaks at 2Bar3 Historic Restaurant and Saloon (5877 Leupp Rd) in Flagstaff. Come ride with us in the cool pine country of northern Arizona. Begins August 22 at 1pm. Live music, bike games, poker run and free camping (including RV camping), and Saturday night meal are included in your admission price ($20/sgl, $35/cpl, $10/child). Benefits Children’s Rehab Services. FMI Hurricane Dave at 928-856-0064. {E}

8/23 {Sat} Spartan Riders Bikini Bike Wash and Party at 6002 West Maryland Ave, Glendale AZ. Local Exotic Dancers skillfully washing and drying your tired and dirty motorcycle. Fun starts at 2pm til whenever. Food and beverages. FMI: spartan@spartanridersmc.com. {Z}

8/28-9/01 {Th-M} Sugar Pine Ranch Rally FMI: www.sugarpineranchrally.com {F}

8/30 {Sat} Second Annual Alex Hood Motorcycle Run for Disabled Children, to benefit a local White Mountains child. Register 8-10am at Show Low Chamber of Commerce parking lot. $10/sgl, $15/2-up. Last stop at Woodland lake Park, Pinetop for music, bbq, etc. FMI: (928)368-8055 {E}

8/30 Hite’s Hot Rods & Handle Bars Car & Bike Show from 5-9pm at TCC West Parking Lot. All Donations going to the family of fallen police officer Erik Hite of Tucson PD. Entertainment, vendors, games, kids activities, & more. General Info - Laurie 520-909-2010, email formula400mom@cox.net; vendors – Bruce 520-909-9413, Sara 520-481-9954; bike show – Michele 520-751-3389 {E}

September >>>

9/06 {Sat} Fund Raiser Night benefiting Arizona Veterans Donation Fund at the Sweet Tomatoes restaurant at 52 E Camelback Rd, Uptown. {602-274-5414} Present the fundraiser flyer between 5-8pm, purchase a meal & beverage, and Sweet Tomatoes will donate 15% of sales generated. For a copy of the flyer OR FMI email JC at harleyrider32@cox.net {E}

9/12 {Fri} Rough Riders MC Bike Night Open House at clubhouse 7618 N 63rd Ave Glendale, Az 85301. Texas Hold’em games will be set up and available to play. FMI: katmmmc@yahoo.com {Z}

9/13 Rollin’ the Dice 2008 hosted by Lost Dutchman MC Peoria. Sign in 8am at Hardtailz NWC 35th Ave & Bell, $20/sgl, $30/cpl includes free poker hand, meal & raffle ticket. Last stop at Pioneer Restaurant 3901 W Pioneer Rd, Phoenix {I-17 N to Pioneer Rd exit.}Portion of proceeds to a local charity. FMI: JChurch129@aol.com {E}

9/14 {Sun} 5th annual Breast Cancer Bash. Ride starts & ends at Steel Horse Saloon 1818 W Bell Rd, Phoenix. Sign in 9-10:30am; $20/sgl, $25/dbl. Music 4pm by Wall Street. Proceeds to Komen for the Cure. FMI: 623-262-7101 {F}

9/14      2nd Annual MMA - Westsiders Charity Poker Run for Autistic Children. Sign in 9-11am at either KJ`s at 59th Ave & Bethany Home or the Moose Lodge at Cotton Ln. and Yuma Rd. Last stop The Tin Top in Tonopah. $15/sgl, $20/2-up includes meal at the Tin Top. Ride pins to 1st 100. Music by Jack Ripper. 50/50, Raffles, High and Low Hand. All proceeds to the Autism Society of Phoenix. FMI: www.mma-westsiders.com {E}

9/20         {Sat} Rally in the Alley at the Sierra Vista Harley-Davidson dealership, hosted by Thunder Mountain HOG from10a-5pm. Poker run, raffles, music, games, vendors, food, silent auction, bike wash, “Harley” girls…and MUCH more. Sign-in for poker run 8-10am, $15/pilot, $10/passenger. High hand=$200, low=$100. rboatman1@cox.net {H} 

9/20         Red & White Blues Bash 3^rd annual Tucson 81 Support Party. 4pm-? at Days Inn 5300 S. Sunland Gin Rd, Casa Grande (I-10 to exit 200). $15/pp includes t-shirt, music by Tall Paul Band, wet t-shirt contest, vendors. Super discounts on rooms. Everyone welcome. FMI: 602-418-9961 {E}

9/20         Memorial Service for Joe Eggleston from 4-8pm at William Carey University / Mosaic LA, Franson Auditorium, 1539 E Howard St, Pasadena, CA FMI: 626) 628-9645 {E}

9/24-28 Street Vibrations Reno, NV

9/26-28 {Fr-Su} 25th Annual Friendship Run hosted by River Riders MC at Grand Canyon Caverns FMI: www.riverridersmc.com/ {H}

9/26-28 Sunrise Serenity Run VI, a bike rally for clean & sober bikers, will be held in Show Low, AZ. FMI www.sunriseserenityrun.info or call Don 928-368-2204 or Nancy 928-242-3817 {E}

9/27 {Sat} ABATE of AZ-Yavapai Chapter presents Oak Creek Canyon Dice & Fun Run. Sign in at IHOP Prescott Valley between 8:30-9:30; all bikes and riders welcome. This is a group ride through beautiful Northern Arizona; from Prescott Valley to Cottonwood, Sedona, Oak Creek Canyon, Bellemont, Chino Valley, and end up at Hot Rodz in Prescott. This is a long ride with many stops. Free dice roll, 50/50, high/low hands, giveaways. $5 Donation accepted. FMI Ross 928-925-4204 or Don 928-308-0907 {E}

9/27 The Sky Islands Chapter of the VFW Riders will host the 2nd Annual POW/MIA Poker Run on 27 September 2008 in Sierra Vista, AZ. This run is open to all bikes. FMI: www.vfwridersaz.org. {E}

9/27 4th Annual ‘Run with the Fools’. Sign up from Noon until 2pm at Amber Inn, 4236 W. Dunlap Ave. The End Party is at the Rock Springs Café about 20 miles north of Phoenix on I-17 at exit 242. $25 run fee includes a FREE "31" Run Card, end party with All-U-Can Eat Dinner {4-7pm}, t-shirt and pin for first 100. OR $15 end party entrance includes the All-U-Can Eat Dinner. ~ acres of free parking ~ more seating ~ more shade ~ free overnight camping ~ 3 bands - DJ Music, games – contests, vendors. Benefits "ChildHelp Arizona" FMI: www.FoolsLife.com or www.FarleyMcDavidson.com or 602-770-5593 {E}

9/28 {Sun} Medieval Maidens MC "Get to Know Us" Sunday Ladies Ride. Sign up 9am @ Hard Tailz Bar & Grill SW corner 35th/Bell. Pack leaves at 9:30am. All Ladies Sunday ride and lunch. This is a carefully planned Scenic Ride; going up I-17 to Camp Verde and then along scenic SR 260 to return home along Beeline Highway. For ALL levels of riders. Stops in Camp Verde, Pine for lunch, and Payson for gas. Please arrive with a full tank of gas! All bikes and trikes welcomed. All women riders. FMI: Lisa 623-261-2370, Kat 602-758-2201, medievalmaidensmc.com {Z}

9/28      “Screw the price ‘o gas, come out and shake yer assets…” Party hosted by the Hessians MC at The Screaming Chicken Saloon { just south of where the 15 & 215 Freeways meet, 18169 Cajon Blvd, Devore, CA 909-880-0056 } from 11am-? $15/pp, $25/cpl {E}

10/2-5 {Th-Su} Las Vegas BikeFest FMI: http://lasvegasbikefest.com/ {H}

10/04 {Sat} Fund Raiser Night benefiting Arizona Veterans Donation Fund at the Sweet Tomatoes restaurant at 52 E Camelback Rd, Uptown. {602-274-5414} Present the fundraiser flyer between 5-8pm, purchase a meal & beverage, and Sweet Tomatoes will donate 15% of sales generated. For a copy of the flyer OR FMI email JC at harleyrider32@cox.net {E}

10/04 Sober Riders MC Yuma Crew 7th Annual Run for Shelter. Sign up from 10a-noon at Bobby’s Territorial Harley Davidson 2550 E. Gila Ridge Rd, Yuma, AZ. $20/pp. 50/50 raffle, poker hand, food, music. Proceeds benefit Crossroads Family Shelter. FMI: katmmmc@yahoo.com {Z}

10/04 Southwest IronSocks 500 is a Ride for the Heart Foundation charity ride, with multiple start and end locations. The ride format is based on our highly successful long distance Iron Butt charity rides, but half as long. Start and end locations are through out New Mexico and Arizona, check out the website for a specific location near you. Donations are garnered through rider’s pledges similar to the American Heart Association’s Heart Walk. Your $75 registration fee includes RHF Certification, tee shirt, pin and refreshments along the route. The Ride for the Heart Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds for both national and local heart-related charities. 100% of all rider-generated donations will go to a national or local heart-related charity. If you have ever thought about riding an Iron Butt ride, but aren’t ready for a full ride this ride is about the best one to cut your teeth on. You’ll appreciate the organization of the ride. FMI Bill at 760-644-2118 or go to www.ridefortheheart.com to register. {E}

10/4-5 {Sa-Su} – Southwest 1000 is a Ride for the Heart Foundation charity ride, with multiple start and end locations. Details are same as above. Your $125 registration fee includes IBA Certification, tee shirt, pin, patch and refreshments along the route. FMI Bill at 760-644-2118 or go to www.ridefortheheart.com to register. {E}

10/10 {Fri} Rough Riders MC Bike Night Open House at clubhouse 7618 N 63rd Ave Glendale, AZ 85301. Texas Hold’em games will be set up and available to play. FMI: katmmmc@yahoo.com {Z}

10/11 {Sat} Millers Surplus Bike Show at 406 North 6th Ave, Tucson AZ, 85705 from 10a-4pm. Registration 10am –1pm, $10/bike. Judging 3pm. 8 bike show classes. $150 to Best of Show, $100.00 to Best Chopper. This year’s charity is Casa de Los Ninos www.casadelosninos.org FMI: 520-622-4777, www.millerssurplus.com {E}

10/12 {Sun} Hells Angels MC-Cave Creek Sonny’s 70th Birthday Celebration from 9a-6pm. Sign in at Steel Horse Saloon {1818 W Bell Rd, Phoenix} from 9-11a. Ride out at 11am to End Party at Buffalo Chip Saloon 6811 E Cave Creek Rd Cave Creek, AZ FMI: n/a {Z}

10/17-19 {Fr-Su} ACMC ‘Riot on the River’ in Winkelman, AZ {E}

10/18 {Sat} 3rd annual Fire and Steel (poker run) to benefit Trauma Intervention Program of Yavapai County. Sponsored by Verde Valley Fire Dist, American Legion Riders, Moose Lodge International. Register 8-10a at Verde Valley Medical Center, 269 S. Candy Ln, Cottonwood. $20/rider, $15/passenger includes ride pin and admission to after party and dinner. Pre-reg to ensure you get a pin. Kickstands up at 10 for parade through Clarkdale; split up for fun and scenic poker run (≈ 95 miles) all stops at fire stations. End at Moose Lodge, #1449, 1051 Broadway, Clarkdale for food and music by Cadillac Angels. Run shirts available for purchase. Credit cards accepted. FMI Mike Rauton (928) 274-1663, kittyfortax@aol.com, or www.tipofaz.org {E}

10/18    Sisters of Scota WMC's "Run For The Animals" to benefit the Yavapai Humane Society. 5 card poker run, sign-in @ Prescott Valley Motorcycles 9-10am, on Hwy 69 in Prescott Valley. $15/rider, $25/couple. $200 Tattoo work from Hold Fast Tattoo is high hand prize, over $100 in new leather goods is low hand, lots of other prizes to be given away, 50/50, more. FMI: TakeOff 928-458-6517 {E}

10/19 Bearly Cruzin’ Car & Bike Show to benefit the Spinoza Buddy Bear Project. Hosted by Sons of the American Legion at American Legion Post #2 2125 S Industrial Park, Tempe. Sign in 10-11am, judging 12-2pm, $20/pp, $15 if pre-reg. MI: Don 602-373-8448, Xavier 602-330-1666 {E}

10/25    {Sat} Desert Road Riders MC 13^th annual Big Dog Alley ‘Going to the Dogs’ Poker Run to benefit ‘Mutt Matchers and Friends’. Sign-in 8-11am at Hooch’s {Bullhead area} or Mad Dog’s Doghouse {Kingman area}. $5/hand. Items to bring: dog food, leashes, chew toys, collars, etc. All vehicles welcome. FMI: 928-279-8896, 928-897-1151, DesertRoadRiders.com {F}

10/26 {Sun} Rip’s BAD Ride IV FMI: www.ripsbadride.com {H}

11/01 {Sat} Fund Raiser Night benefiting Arizona Veterans Donation Fund at the Sweet Tomatoes restaurant at 52 E Camelback Rd, Uptown. {602-274-5414} Present the fundraiser flyer between 5-8pm, purchase a meal & beverage, and Sweet Tomatoes will donate 15% of sales generated. For a copy of the flyer OR FMI email JC at harleyrider32@cox.net {E}

11/01 El Zaribah Shriners Annual ‘Ride So Kids Can Walk’. Sign-in 8-10am $25 for ride, raffle tkt, pin & tee. Ride ends at El Zaribah Shrine 552 N 40th St, Phoenix. FMI: www.el-zaribah.org/mcrun {F}

11/08 {Sat} POP’s Memories on Main Street returns to Downtown Mesa! The Drive for Prostate Health. Daytime park and show, Cruising in the evening. Details will follow. FMI: www.prostatecheckup.com/news/ or MemoriesStreet@aol.com or (480) 861-8418 {E}

11/09 {Sun} PAT "Lil Bit" LUTHER Memorial Youth Haven Ranch Toy Run. Registration 8-9 AM at Picacho C-Store. Ride to ranch 9:15AM. $10 and $10 Toy for Single, $15 and two $10 Toys per couple. Directions: From Phoenix: Travel South East on I-10 about 45 minutes to exit 211-B near Picacho. Take frontage on east side of I-10 south to C-store. From Tucson: Travel North West on I-10 about 35 minutes to exit 212 near Picacho to c-store. Games with kids , Kid’s choice bike show, Music, Lunch, Baked goods auction. Youth Haven Ranch is a non-profit camp for underprivileged children and operates on donations only. www.youthhaven.org/arizona The Kids that attend Youth Haven do so free of charge. This run is all about, and for the Kids. FMI: Rick CMA 520-403-6291 or e-mail rickcma@msn.com {E}

11/14 {Fri} Rough Riders MC Bike Night Open House at clubhouse 7618 N 63rd Ave Glendale, Az 85301. Texas Hold’em games will be set up and available to play. FMI: katmmmc@yahoo.com {Z}

11/15 {Sat} Spartans Riders MC-Phoenix Spaghetti Feed from 5p-11pm at Spartan Riders MC Clubhouse Phoenix FMI: n/a {Z}

11/16 {Sun} Swap Meet at American Choppers 220 W Main, Mesa. Vendors arrive 6am, opens to public 7am. New & Used Parts. Every Third Sunday. FMI: Scott 480-833-4683 {H}

11/23 {Sun} Verde Valley Toy Run VVTRXXIV. This event is open to all motorcycles and hot-rods. Sign-up in the parking lot of Wal*Mart in Cottonwood, AZ, between 8:30-10am. At 10am, there will be a Bike Blessing and then all bikes and Hot-Rods will line up for the parade through Cottonwood and Clarkdale and continuing through the Verde Valley. The run concludes at the Fair Grounds in Cottonwood with live music, food, a Bike and Car Show, raffles and vendors. The public is invited to the fairgrounds from 12:30 on, with admission being one new, unwrapped toy. Meal tickets and TEE shirts may be purchased there. http://www.vvtr.com/ {H}

11/29 {Sat} Spartan Riders MC 4th Annual Domino Run at Glendale Clubhouse 6002 W Maryland Glendale, AZ Details to follow. FMI: n/a {Z}

11/30 {Sun} SWAP MEET hosted by MESA, 81 MC and Lost Dutchman MC from 8am-2pm

at Lost Dutchman MC clubhouse in Mesa. Bike parts new and used, all priced way below market value in almost all cases. Old hard to get, new in the box custom, parts, parts, parts. Leather goods, edible items, all vendors welcome. We’ll have food and drink available. For general info, good directions or vendor spot, email Bill at billetldmc@juno.com {Z}

12/06 {Sat} Fund Raiser Night benefiting Arizona Veterans Donation Fund at the Sweet Tomatoes restaurant at 52 E Camelback Rd, Uptown. {602-274-5414} Present the fundraiser flyer between 5-8pm, purchase a meal & beverage, and Sweet Tomatoes will donate 15% of sales generated. For a copy of the flyer OR FMI email JC at harleyrider32@cox.net {E}

12/06 {Sat} Loners MC 28th Annual Toy Run from 10am - 5pm in Globe. Details to follow FMI: n/a {Z}

12/07 {Sun} 36th Annual Kicks 4 Kids Toy Run www.star113.org {H}

12/12 {Fri} Rough Riders MC Bike Night Open House at clubhouse 7618 N 63rd Ave Glendale, AZ. Texas Hold’em games will be set up and available to play. FMI: katmmmc@yahoo.com {Z}

12/13-14 {Sun} Sun Riders MC Tucson Toy Parade FMI: http://www.sunridersmc.org/ {W}

2009>>>

02/15        {Sun}  2nd Annual Arizona Military Heroes Poker Run for the AZ National Guard & their families. FMI: 623-848-0031 or Eaglepromotion@gmail.com {H}

03/01 {Sun} Miracle in the Desert at and for Sunshine Acres Children’s Home in Mesa, AZ hosted by the Christian Motorcyclists Association. FMI: Rex 602-525-2410 {H}

03/07 3rd annual ‘Ride to the Ruins’ Rally during Coolidge Cotton Days, presented by Coolidge Chamber of Commerce. FMI: www.CoolidgeChamber.org, 520-723-3009 {H}