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JAN 29 - Greenville, SC - HEROES NIGHT - At Harley-Davidson of Greenville, 30 Chrome Drive, Greenville, SC An annual event to honor our fire fighters, police, ems and military. Stop by Harley-Davidson of Greenville from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Appetizers, door prizes, sale in parts & motorclothes ALL TO SAY THANK YOU for all you do. Info contact Laura Jackerson 864 234-1340 or send e-mail to laura@h-dog.com

JAN 30 - Rock Hill, SC - Cox's Harley-Davidson Rolling Thunder Chili Cook Off / Rock Hill HOG Ladies of Harley Bake Sale 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Info send e-mail to rock5986@hotmail.com

JAN 30 - High Point, NC - 4TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY & GRUMPY'S BIRTHDAY - Green Oak Tavern, 520 West Green St., High Point, NC. Info call 336 885-1003

JAN 30 - Fayetteville, NC - 81 SUPPORT PARTY - Poindexter's Saloon, 115 Dunn Rd., Fayetteville, NC. 5:00 p.m., live music. Info call 910 433-2089

JAN 31 - Greensboro, NC - 1ST ANNUAL POWER AND POLISH MOTORCYCLE POWERSPORTS EXPO - Greensboro Coliseum, 1921 West Lee St., Greensboro, NC. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., admin $15/person, entry fee bike show $15/bike, top fuel racers, NHRA pro stock racers, custom builder. Info visit their web site at www.jtautoshows.com or call 336 423-4842

FEB 6 - Irmo, SC - RUN AROUND THE LAKE - Sponsored by the Disciple Christian Motorcycle Club. Starts at 11:00 a.m. Biker Friend Church, 411B Western Lane, Irmo, SC and ride around scenic Lake Murray. Full pack with blockers. $15 entry fee gets 50/50 for winner, and the Wounded Warriors Project. We will also have DISCIPLE Christian Motorcycle Club support gear and other prizes. Info send e-mail to info@disciplemc.com or visit their web site at www.disciplecmc.com

FEB 7 - Fayetteville, NC - SUPER BOWL PARTY - Crazy D's Bar & Grill, 8175 Cliffdale Rd., Fayetteville, NC. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. Info call 910 487-4358

FEB 7 - Burlington, NC - SUPER BOWL PARTY & CHILI COOK OFF - The Other Place, 1453 Industry Dr., Burlington, NC. Info call Sharon 336 226-6969

FEB 8 - High Point, NC - JUST A WINTER PARTY - Jr's Tavern, 901 Greensboro Rd., High Point, NC. Live music. Info call 336 887-9144

FEB 13 - Hillsborough, NC - THE CAROLINAS' FULL THROTTLE MAGAZINE 12TH ATTEMPT, ALMOST A TRADITION, PRE-DAYTONA, VALENTINE'S DAY PARTY & OYSTER ROAST FEAR OF FEBURARY PARTY - Crazy Shots, 668 N. Churton St., Hillsborough, NC. Noon - 6:00 p.m. Free oysters & wings, contests, giveaways, live music, raffles. Info call 336 885-5400 or send e-mail to Lincoln@FTCarolinas.com

FEB 13 - Fayetteville, NC - SWEET HEART DANCE - Legend's Pub, 4624 Bragg Blvd., Fayetteville, NC. Info call 910 867-2364

FEB 13 - Huntersville, NC - LEATHER & LACE FASHION SHOW - Easy Eddie's, 12125 Statesville Ave., Huntersville, NC. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Info call 704 875-2501

FEB 13 - Winston-Salem, NC - TRU ESSENCE MOTORCYCLE CLUB 1ST ANNIVERSARY - A Red and Black Affair. Hawthorne Inn & Conference Center, Winston-Salem, NC Donation $15 for 1st 150 tickets (includes 1 free drink), $20 thereafter (sorry no drink included), President free (with 3 or more members). Music by: GQ of Street Dreamz MC Saturday at Hawthorne Inn & Conference Center, 420 High Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Meet n Greet in the Hospitality Room, 9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. Anniversary/Trophy Party in the Sycamore Room, Sunday Farewell Breakfast 10:00 a.m. - noon in the Hospitality Room. Cash bar - free food while it lasts. Must be 21 & ID Required. Security Strictly Enforced. No Sneakers, Wheat Timbs or Caps. Hawthorne Inn & Conference Center Rate $77 per night (Must reserve by 01/13/10 with credit/debit card) Group Code: Tru Essence 336 777-3000 or 800 972-3774 Info call Trinitee 336 830-1355, SoCo 336 407-7920, NicciLuv 336 686-9115 or Precyse 336 577-7445

FEB 14 - Murrells Inlet, SC - VALENTINE'S DAY MENDED HEART RIDE - To benefit Emmitt Jones. Emmitt endured a triple bypass surgery on Jan 26th. He is a long time member of the biker community and a friend to everone. Now he needs our help to get through the next few months while he is recovering! Registration: The Beaver Bar at the County Line Murrells Inlet, SC 10:00 a.m. - noon. KSU at noon. $10 per person. Come to the Beaver Bar between 10:00 a.m. and noon and feast on the best breakfast on the Grand Strand with all your friends for a donation. (The Beaver Bar will give all breakfast donations to Emmitt that day). Then saddle up for a 1-hour ride through the country that ends at Buffalo Wild Wings for a spread of free wings, 50/50 and door prizes. No helmets required! No rain date. If it's raining come in the cage. Info call Rick 843 946-3586 or the Beaver Bar at 843 357-6969

FEB 14 - Coral Springs, FL - 2010 SOUTH FLORIDA RIDE FOR KIDS - A Police escorted motorcycle charity ride benefitting the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. Please make our Kids your 2010 Valentine and save a life. Coral Springs SportsPlex located at 2575 SportsPlex Dr., Coral Springs, FL 33065. Minimum fee is $35.00 per motorcycle and includes light breakfast and lunch. Registration: Open from 8:00 a.m. until 9:45 a.m. with the police escorted ride departing promptly at 10:00 a.m., rain or shine. Info visit their web site at www.SFRideforKids.org or send e-mail to Yuergen Boehmke webmaster@SFRideforKids.org

FEB 20 - Mooresville, NC - POLAR BEAR RIDE - Sponsored by CBA/ABATE Iredell County Chapter. Sign-up at River City Bar and Grill, 155 Pinnacle Lane, Mooresville, NC Registration $10, extra rider/hand $5 10:30 a.m. - noon Last bike out at noon. Run ends at 10:00 p.m. at Charles, 455 E. Plaza Dr., Mooresville, NC Last one in at 4:00 p.m. Best/Worst Hand. 50/50 raffle, door prizes, food, music. Got Cabin Fever? Get out and ride! Info call Tony 704 682-2243 or send e-mail to cbaabateiredell@aol.com

FEB 20 - Moorehead City, NC - 2010 POLAR PLUNGE AND NORTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH RUN - Benefiting Special Olympics NC. Sponsored by the Blue Knights as part of the Mason-Dixon Conference. Hosted by the Morehead City Police Department. Wildlife Boat Ramp Morehead City Visitor Center Registration begins at 11:00 a.m. Plunge starts at noon. Come see me take the plunge for Special Olympics with team Freezin' for a Reason!!! To sponsor Jim Breedlove or make a donation, see him at the Nash County Sheriff's office or call him at 252 937-0506 (home) or 252 462-2605 (work).  Make checks payable to SONC (Special Olympics NC).

FEB 26 - MAR 7 - Daytona Beach, FL - DAYTONA BEACH BIKE WEEK - Daytona Beach, FL

FEB 27 - Fayetteville, NC - ANNUAL BREAST CANCER RUN - Legends Pub, 4624 Bragg Bvld., Fayetteville,NC Info call 910 867-2364

FEB 27 - Grensboro, NC - 10TH ANNUAL POLAR PLUNGE - Wet N Wild Emerald Point, 3910 S. Holden Rd., Greensboro, NC. Registration 11:00 a.m., Plunge 1:30 p.m. minimum donation to plunge $50. Costume contest, music, face painting, prizes. Benefits NC Special Olympics. Info call Cindy Martin 336 641-3611

MAR 6 - Greenville, SC - GRAB THE GRIPS - Demo Rides Every Saturday in March, Noon - 4:00 p.m. - Stop in and test drive the Harley-Davidson motorcycle of your dreams. Harley-Davidson of Greenville, 30 Chrome Drive, Greenville, SC 29615 Info call 864 234-1340 or visit their web site at www.h-dog.com

MAR 13 - Columbia, SC - OPEN HOUSE PARTY - Sponsored by Warhorse Brotherhood MC, Columbia Chapter at the Club House, 3007 Percival Road, Columbia, SC noon till ... All Active, Reserve and National Guard vets encouraged to come hang out with fellow vets. Open to the public. Come hang out with the Warhorse Brotherhood MC. Will have food, beverage, music, games and plenty of fun. Come out and enjoy yourself. $5.00 cover at the door gets you food and 1 token

MAR 13 - Greenville, SC - GRAB THE GRIPS - Demo Rides Every Saturday in March, Noon - 4:00 p.m. - Stop in and test drive the Harley-Davidson motorcycle of your dreams. Harley-Davidson of Greenville, 30 Chrome Drive, Greenville, SC 29615 Info call 864 234-1340 or visit their web site at www.h-dog.com

MAR 20 - Durham, NC - 24TH ANNUAL BIKE SHOW & CHILI COOK-OFF - Shelton's Harley-Davidson, 300 Muldee St. Hwy 70, Exit 286, Durham, NC. Bike show 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Registration 9:00 a.m. - noon, $10. 2010 Sportster 883 Low raffle, Tix $5, proceeds benefit charites, drawing 2:30 p.m. Presented by Durham H.O.G., Rain date 3/27. Cook-Off info call Pam Parker 919 471-3537. Info call Robert Yates 919 304-7747

MAR 20 - Greenville, SC - GRAB THE GRIPS - Demo Rides Every Saturday in March, Noon - 4:00 p.m. - Stop in and test drive the Harley-Davidson motorcycle of your dreams. Harley-Davidson of Greenville, 30 Chrome Drive, Greenville, SC 29615 Info call 864 234-1340 or visit their web site at www.h-dog.com

MAR 23 - Greenville, SC - ALL GIRL GARAGE PARTY - Harley-Davidson of Greenville, 30 Chrome Drive, Greenville, SC From 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. This event is for ladies that are interested in learning and asking questions about the beginning steps to riding your own bike. You will visit 4 stations that will let you have hands on experience with customizing, learning about the different bikes, safety gear, and more. You need to register for this event. Info visit their web site at www.h-dog.com or call Laura Jackerson 864 234-1340

MAR 27 - Hickory, NC - FREEDOM BIKER CHURCH OF HICKORY KICK START PARTY - Blue Ridge Harley-Davidson in Hickory, NC From: Noon To: 3:00 p.m. Food, Live Music, 50/50, Bike Games, Kids Games. Come Kick Start your ride season with us as we Kick Start Freedom Biker Church of Hickory where black leather, tattoos, and jeans are proper Sunday attire. Info visit their web site at www.freedombikerchurch.com or send e-mail to freedomofhickory@gmx.com

MAR 27 - Greenville, SC - GRAB THE GRIPS - Demo Rides Every Saturday in March, Noon - 4:00 p.m. - Stop in and test drive the Harley-Davidson motorcycle of your dreams. Harley-Davidson of Greenville, 30 Chrome Drive, Greenville, SC 29615 Info call 864 234-1340 or visit their web site at www.h-dog.com

MAR 27-28 - Charlotte, NC - 35TH ANNUAL SPRING SWAP MEET & BIKE SHOW - Metrolina Expo Fairgrounds, 7100 Statesville Rd., Charlotte, NC Swap meet, bike show, live entertainment, refreshments, wet t-shirt contest, tattoo contest, cash prizes. $12/single day, $20/two day pass. Sponsored by Charlotte CBA. Info call Rick Nail 704 455-6245

APR 3 - Beaufort , NC - 2ND ANNUAL SAVE MARSHALLBERG HARBOR MOTORCYCLE RIDE - Help save a small town's way of life and join us for a ride APRIL 3rd. All proceeds will go to the Harbor Defense Fund. Registration/Line-Up starts at 9:00 a.m. at Cubbie's in Beaufort (Cubbie's will be open for breakfast) Ride leaves 11:00 a.m. Cost: $20 per rider (includes Fried Shrimp Dinner), $5 per passenger. Donations also accepted. Route = Ride up Route 101 to Route 70 North, then on to 17 and 55. Stop for a drink/gas break, then continue to 306 and the Cherry Branch Ferry. Cross the Neusse on the ferry and take a left on 101. Through Beaufort onto route 70 to Marshallberg. Fried Shrimp Dinner, raffle and 50/50 drawing at the end of the ride. Info call Max Stel 252 342-5520 or send e-mail to mstel@ec.rr.com

APR 4 - Morehead City, NC - SPECIAL OLYMPICS NORTH CAROLINA 7 th ANNUAL BEACH BENEFIT RIDE - In the event of rain, your pre-registration fee will be considered a donation Pre-registration donation of $15.00 per rider Day of the event donation of $20.00 per rider, Passenger donation of $10.00 Special Olympics North Carolina receives very little government funding and is mostly dependant on donations to support its program. No athlete pays a fee to participate in Special Olympics. Our goal is to reach out and increase the number of participants each year while maintaining the quality training programs and competitions already benefiting so many North Carolinians with intellectual disabilities. Enjoy a forty-two mile beach benefit ride for Special Olympics North Carolina. This ride takes you west on NC24 to Cape Carteret, across the B. Cameron Langston Hi-Rise bridge and east on NC58 from Emerald Isle to Atlantic Beach. The ride will conclude at Fort Macon with refreshments where riders can meet local Special Olympics athletes. The Morehead City Holiday Inn Express is offering a special rate for our riders. Call 252 247-5001 to make your reservations today and enjoy our beautiful Crystal Coast. Mention that you are participating in the 7th Annual Beach Benefit ride when you call. Thank you for your support. We are looking forward to seeing you April 4th. You are urged to pre-register by March 15th For more information call: Lt. Bill Dixon at 252 726-3131 ext 224 or send e-mail to mcpd-training@hotmail.com or send e-mail to Charlie Rice BKNC18@yahool.com Click here for a pre-registration form.

APR 9-11 - Greenville, SC - MRF'S BEAST OF THE EAST 2010 CONFERENCE - Crowne Plaza, I-385 at Roper Mountain Rd., Greenville, SC. MRF Motorcyclist's Rights Regional Conference Info call Scott Gilreath 864 834-4221

APR 10 - Anderson, SC - 2010 IRON HORSES RUN FOR HORSES - Cars Welcome. Rain date: April 17th. Benefitting Palmetto Equine Awareness & Rescue League. $500 grand prize, $100 biggest loser. Live entertainment & door prizes at last stop. Registration 11:00 a.m. last bike out at 1:00 p.m. $25 donation, rider gets T-shirt, meal ticket & 1 door prize ticket. $10 passenger gets meal ticket & 1 door prize ticket. Start at Timms Harley-Davidson, 4110 Clemson Blvd., Anderson, SC 29621 By 28 B-Pass. End: last bike in at 5:00 p.m. Bullfeathers, 4403 Clemson Blvd., Anderson, SC 29621 Additional door prize tickets & T-shirts available for purchase. Winner must be present to win. All net proceeds to be donated to Palmetto Equine Awareness & Rescue League to rescue and rehabilitate abused, neglected & abandoned large animals, to educate on proper care, and train law enforcement & rescue personnel in proper rescue and handling techniques of large animals in upstate South Carolina. Info contact Nicole at 864 287-9939 or mail to P.O. Box 362, Sandy Springs, SC 29677

APR 10 - Greenville, SC - COOL HAND LUKE POKER RUN - Live Music, Fashion Show, Silent Auction and a day of good times. BEST HAND $2000.00 Info contact Laura Jackerson 864 234-1340 or send e-mail to laura@h-dog.com Harley-Davidson of Greenville, 30 Chrome Drive, Greenville, SC Starts and Ends at the dealership. All Proceeds benefit Muscular Dystrophy.

APR 10 - Mt. Pleasant, SC - BENEFIT RIDE FOR THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY RELAY FOR LIFE - Sponsored by NUCOR Steel Berkeley. Registration fee: $20.00 per Bike w/$5.00 for additional rider. Rally Point / registration: Fiddlers Green, 730 G. Coleman Blvd., Mt Pleasant, SC 884-5203 Registration Starts: 10:30 a.m., Last Bike Out: Noon, Last Bike in: 5:00 p.m. Prizes Awarded 5:30 p.m. Prizes: Best $200.00, 2nd Best $100.00, and worst $50.00. Many other prizes as well.

APR 17 - Hickory, NC - CLAREMONT RESCUE 10TH ANNUAL PIG PICKIN AND POKER RUN - Ride starts at Wizards Lounge, Sweetwater Road, Hickory, NC Registration from 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. $20 single, $25 double rider. Extra hands available. Silent auction & door prizes, 50/50. BBQ Dinners provided at end of ride. Event shirts for each bike. Rain date: Apr 18. Co-Sponsored by The Blue Knights NC XI M/C

APR 17 - Greenwood, SC - POKER RUN - Sponsored by Blue Knights Motorcycle Club (SCVII) & March of Dimes (S.C. Chapter Upstate Division) Starting at Lander University & ending at Mig's of Greenwood. Registration at 11:00 a.m., first bike out at noon. $15 a ride (any vehicle), $5 for extra hand. Food, entertainment, T-shirts, door prizes. Grand Prize: Phoenix Grill $600 value (Donated by Piedmont Propane) Info call Jimmy Powers 864 941-7326, Al Duncan 864 993-2519 or e-mail to bkscvii@hotmail.com or call TL Greenfield at 864 374-2740. Pre-Register at www.marchforbabies.org/teams/t1363369

APR 17 - Burlington, NC - 2ND ANNUAL MILES FOR MUTTS BENEFIT RIDE - The Other Place, 1453 Industry Dr., Burlington, NC. Info call Teri 336 226-6969

APR 17-24 - Manns Harbor, NC - OUTER BANKS BIKE RALLY - At Vertigo Tattoo in Dare County, NC 7594 Shipyard Rd., Manns Harbor, NC 27953 From 10:00 a.m. - until! Come Join us for 8 days of Bike Contests, The Wall of Death Motorcycle Stunt Show, Live Music, Vendors, Beer, Food, Bike Builders, Tattoos, Burnout Pit, and much much more! $10 at the gate, Free Live Entertainment! Info visit their web site at www.outerbanksbikerally.net

APR 18 - Fayetteville, NC - PETTY FAMILY ANNUAL CHARITY RIDE - Cape Fear Harley-Davidson, 3950 Sycamore Dairy Rd., Fayetteville, NC. Registration 8:30 a.m. ride 10:30 a.m. to Rockingham Speedway for laps on track & members of the Petty family. $43/person day of, or $40 advance inc lunch and t-shirt. Benefits VJGC & Paralyzed Veterans of America. Info call Jerry Aaron 610 850-3298

APR 23-25 - Cherokee, NC - CHEROKEE SURVIVORS SPRING RALLY - Fair Grounds, 545 Tsali Blvd., Cherokee, NC Info call Leverne Brown 865 977-5858

APR 23-25 - Maggie Valley, NC - THUNDER IN THE SMOKIES SPRING MOTORCYCLE RALLY - Come ride the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina. We're only 3 miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway. Enjoy Tour Rides, Music Concerts, Bike Builders, Bike Games, Bike Show, Prizes, Vendors, Cold Beer and much more during our three day rally! All bikes and ages welcomed. Gates open at 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. on Fri., 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. on Sat. & 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Sun. Join us at the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds, 3374 Soco Rd., Maggie Valley, NC 28751 Info call 828 246-2101 or send e-mail to HandlebarCorral@aol.com visit their web site for additional information www.handlebarcorral.com

APR 24 - Fayetteville, NC - 5TH ANNUAL SPRING RALLY HOGS & RAGS - Airborne & Special Operations Musuem, 100 Bragg Blvd., Fayetteville, NC. 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. $50/entry, $30/add rider, silent auction & food. Proceeds to ASCC. Info call 910 222-8184

APR 30 - MAY 2 - Wilson, NC - CBA EASTERN DISTRICT SWAP MEET AND BIKE GAMES - Wilson County Fairgrounds, 2331 U.S. Hwy 301 South, Wilson, NC. Pudding Wrestling, Wet T-Shirt Contest, Tattoo Contest (Saturday only), Live Music, Inside and Outside Vendor Spots, Food & Ice Cold Beverages, Ride-in Bike Show (Sat. only), Free Parking, Lots of Vendors. All vendors welcome. If you have something to sell (especially motorcycle parts) please join us. Vendor spots include two admissions. (It’s like selling your stuff for free!). ADMISSION: Each Day $10.00, $25.00 with camping, 15 & under free w/paid adult, Camping Pass $25 per person. Absolutely no one under 21 allowed in camping area. Gates Open: Friday NOON UNTIL, Saturday 9:00 a.m. - UNTIL, Sunday 9:00 a.m. - NOON For vendor info contact Sonny Colvin at otis.colvin@gmail.com 919 708-7886 or Bob Burke burk40@embarqmail.com 252 714-4559 For event information contact Matt Shamblin mshamblin@ec.rr.com or call 252 241-0682. Sponsored by CBA/ABATE of North Carolina Eastern District Chapters

MAY 1 - Spencer, NC - 4TH ANNUAL CAROLINA CLASSIC VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE SHOW - NC Transportation Museum, Spencer, NC 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

MAY 8 - New London, NC - 2ND ANNUAL COMBAT VETERANS MOTORCYCLE ASSOCIATION BENEFIT RIDE - Cripple Creek Roadhouse, 17665 Stokes Ferry Rd., New London, NC Registration 10:30 a.m., Ride 1:00 p.m., $20. Food & entertainment. Benefits Fisher House and any combat wounded soldier in need. Ride honors Blue Star/Gold Star Mothers Info call Rick 'Drifter' Goforth 704 906-7502

MAY 13-16 - Asheville, NC - ASHEVILLE BIKEFEST "THE BLUE RIDGE RUN" - Visit their web site for all the details at www.ashevillebikefest.com

MAY 14-16 - Denton, NC - AMCA SOUTHERN NATIONAL MEET - Denton Farm Park, Denton, NC Antique Motorcycle Club of America. $10 weekend pass, gates open 8:00 a.m. daily. Vendors. Info call Bob Aton 417 838-4777

May 22 - Gaffney, SC - RIDE FOR THE SENIORS - Registration starts at 9:30 a.m. 1st bike out at 10:00 a.m. Last bike out at 12 NOON. Last bike in at 3:00 p.m. Best hand $500, Worst hand $50. Approximately 70 mi ride-starting at Senior Center at 499 W. Rutledge Ave., Gaffney, SC traveling thru Gaffney, Blacksburg, continuing thru Kings Mtn. Battleground, then back thru Gaffney, ending back at Senior Center. Entry fees-$20/person $30/couple (TAX DEDUCTIBLE) includes a hot dog meal. Extra meals will be available for sale-provided by Logan St Hot Dogs, T-shirts will be available for sale. Fundraiser to help continue the services we offer to our seniors (home delivered meals, respite care, congregate care, to name a few). Info call Debbie Davenport, Respite/Care Mgmt. Coordinator 864 489-3868

JUN 4 - 5 - Lincolnton, NC - THE 10TH ANNUAL HOG HAPPENIN' - 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. and June 5th from, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. in downtown Lincolnton, NC. It will include a Poker Run, Bike Show, Stunt Bikers, Bike Games, Beer Garden, Live Entertainment, Competitive Eating, Vendors, Harleywood Karaoke, and much, much more. For more information send e-mail to: info@hoghappenin.org or visit their web site at www.HogHappenin.org

JUN 18-20 - Whiteville, NC - DIXIE STEEL STAMPEDE CAMPOUT & SWAP MEET - Columbus County Fairgrounds, Whiteville, NC Entry Fee - $25 per person NO ONE UNDER 21. Bands * Bike & People Games * Bike Show * Vendors. Primitive Camping & Limited Electric (at extra cost). Info visit their web site at www.dixiesteelstampede.com for general info contact Randy 910 840-5207 nccba@embarqmail.com or Kyle at 910 842-3475 for vendor info contact Bill 910 645-4584 gailruby@gailruby.com for the Bike Show contact Jeff at 910 654-3261 lou81079@embarqmail.com

JUN 19 - Brevard, NC – BREVARD ELK'S LODGE CRUISE FOR SHOES - Poker run to help buy shoes for needy children in Transylvania County. First bike out at 10:00 a.m. Last out at noon Last in at 3:30 p.m. $10.00 per hand or 3 for $25.00. Door Prizes. Ride starts at the Brevard Elks Lodge, 100 Elks Club Road off of Park Avenue in Brevard. Info call Kevan Smith at 828 883-8773 or send e-mail to ksmith2416@citcom.net

JUN 25-27 - Hot Springs, NC - 14TH ANNUAL HOT SPRINGS MOTORCYCLE WEEKEND - Presented by the Buncombe County CBA/ABATE. Rally Style Camping (NO RESERVED CAMPING SITES) Check Out Sunday 12 Noon! All Weekend Rally Pass $25. There Will Be an Additional Charge of $20 Per Support Vehicle, (which is any vehicle other than a motorcycle) Live Music Friday & Saturday Nights. Vendors, Bands, Games (Friday & Saturday) Sunday Services, Biker Ambassador Award (Sunday). Vendor Spaces $50.00 Plus Admission. No Pets, No Car or Truck Cruising, No Weapons, No Golf Carts, No ATVs or Dirt Bikes. No One Under 21 NO EXCEPTIONS!!! Valid Photo Id Required. For More Information: visit their web site at (www.buncombecba.com/events.html) For event information call James Buckner, 828 645-2113 or send e-mail to shadowriderjeb@yahoo.com. For vendor information call Ed Woody, 828 216-8059 or send e-mail to 1crazyed@bellsouth.net

JUL 17 - Laural Springs, NC - 6TH ANNUAL FRAGILE X POKER RUN - The ride starts and ends at Freeborne's Eatery & Lodge (www.freebornes.com) located at 14300 NC Highway 18 South or just a mere 50 yards off of the Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost 248. The 130 mile poker run departs at 10:00 a.m. and will lead you through 3 states via scenic back roads, fun twisties, and sweeping curves including "The Snake", which encompasses 489 curves in a 12-mile radius. The ride fee is $30 per rider or $45 with passenger which includes an event t-shirt and cookout. The ride ends with a 50/50 drawing, cookout, and charity auction beginning at 4:00 p.m. Enjoy refreshments and live music of the Thunder Valley Band at 5:00 p.m. and help our special guest host Mikey rock all night long! This ride benefits the FRAXA Research Foundation. All riders are welcome; for more information call 703 946-3242, or send e-mail to jim.charlton@netwitness.com

JUL 31 - Spruce Pine, NC - 3RD ANNUAL MOTORCYCLE POKER RUN - Sponsored by Mayland Community College. Registration starts at 10:00 a.m., Ride begins at 11:00 a.m. Registration fee $20 for driver/$10 for rider. Proceeds go to the American Cancer Society and to the Mayland Scholarship Fund. Participants receive a door prize ticket and BBQ plate dinner at the conclusion of the ride provided by Carolina BBQ. For more information contact Linda Wright at 828 765-7351 Ext. 240

SEP 10-12 - Maggieve Valley, NC - THUNDER IN THE SMOKIES FALL MOTORCYCLE RALLY - Come ride the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina. We're only 3 miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway. Enjoy Tour Rides, Music Concerts, Bike Builders, Bike Games, Bike Show, Prizes, Vendors, Cold Beer and much more during our three day rally! All bikes and ages welcomed. Gates open at 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. on Fri., 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. on Sat. & 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Sun. Join us at the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds, 3374 Soco Rd., Maggie Valley, NC 28751 Info call 828 246-2101 or send e-mail to HandlebarCorral@aol.com visit their web site for additional information www.handlebarcorral.com

SEP 18 - Morehead City, NC - 4TH OFFICER DOWN MEMORIAL RIDE - Carteret Community College, 3505 Arendell St. Morehead City

SEP 25 - Jacksonville, NC - THE 4TH ANNUAL ONSLOW VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL MOTORCYCLE RUN - Please mark your calendars. More information will be posted as the day draws near. Keep up with the latest at www.onslowvietnammemorial.org/run or www.myspace.com/onslow_vietnam_memorial or e-mail Kat Horn at vietvetmemorial@yahoo.com

OCT 2 - Kinston, NC - THE ALLEN PERSON EMERGENCY SERVICES FOUNDATION MOTORCYCLE CHARITY RIDE - Bill Faye Park, 1024 Phillips Rd., Kinston, NC 28501. The ride will leave at 11:00 a.m. This ride is in Honor of Detective Allen Pearson. Detective Rickie "Allen" Pearson Jr. was a devoted deputy sheriff, beloved husband and friend and brother to all. Allen was a Criminal Investigator in the Detective's Division of the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office in Kinston, NC. Allen had been with the Sheriff's Office for approximately 8 years. Allen had served in numerous positions including Detention Officer, Civil Deputy, Patrol Deputy, and Interdiction Officer and to his final promotion of Detective. Allen was also a volunteer firefighter. On April 8, 2009, Lenoir County deputies were dispatched to the Tick Bite Area of Lenoir County to investigate a person shooting a gun. When the arrest team encountered the suspect, he fired an unprovoked shot and fatally wounded Detective Allen Pearson. Allen is the only law enforcement officer known to have been killed by gunfire in Lenoir County history. Allen is survived by his wife, Katherine Woodyard Pearson and his Father, Major Rickie Pearson of the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office. The Foundation provides money for scholships as well to emergency services. There is no cost to ride in this event. It's donation only. All types of bikes and riders are welcome. The ride will be around the Lenoir County area. The foundation will also be selling tickets to win a custom built motorcycle. Only 4000 tickets will be sold. Tickets for the bike are $25. T-Shirts and Helmet stickers will also be available. Allen's call number was 105, so we will be selling ticket's for a chance to win $105 dollars. There is also a softball tournament the same weekend at the park. More info will follow and tickets and pics for the motorcycle, t-shirts, and helmet stickers will be available at www.allenpearsonfoundation.org For more information about the ride, please email "Trauma" at trauma_allenpearsonfoundation@yahoo.com for more info on the foundation please email Lynn at lhill@westsideminerals.com