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2008 Motorcycle Events

April 5
ABATE of Onondaga County - 4th Annual Biker Bowling.
Leave Loop Grill, 1114 Wolf St., Syracuse, NY at High Noon - SHARP and ride to Bella Luna Lanes, in East Syracuse, NY,  Donation of $10.00/person, Fun/Food/Music - Let's Bowl!!  "LET THOSE WHO RIDE DECIDE".  Contact info (315) 455-1073 or (315) 374-7008. 
April 6
ABATE of Monroe County - Ninth Annual Skin & Steel Motorcycle and Tattoo Extravaganza.
The Biggest & Best Show in the Rochester Area. Noon-6pm The DOME CENTER (Monroe County Fairgrounds) 2695 E. Henrietta Rd., Henrietta, NY.  Both Buildings: The Dome & Minett Hall! Over 50,000 square feet! $1,000 in PRIZE MONEY! $500 Best of Bike Show, Bike Show Trophies, $500 Tattoo Contest.  Also included are motorcycle dealers, swap meet, tattoo contest & artists, piercing, celebrity guests, music, organizations and over 200 vendors
selling all types of goods. With an average attendance of around 3000!  Motorcycle Show.  Variety is the theme. The show has something for every motorcycle and/or tattoo enthusiast.
Partial proceeds donated to Wease Cares
Children's Fund and ABATE of NY's Monroe County Chapter.
Vendor Spaces!
Food, Beer, Live drivin' rhythm & blues with The Coupe de Villes!
Admission:
$10 (12 & under FREE!).
For more details checkout http://www.SkinAndSteel.com
  or call our 24 hr phone line at 585-234-0895.
April 19-20
BLUES BIKES & TATTOO SHOW
Elks Lodge, 1805 Factory Outlet Blvd. Niagara Falls, NY
Tattooing and piercing on site.   Contests for best tattoos, piercings, and flash art.  Music by Black Star and BIGCITY THRILL.  Featured motorcycles from Southwest Cycles, Wayne County Choppers, and V-RAW.    Plenty of food and a full bar.  Once again I will be raising funds for Variety Club of WNY.  Admission $5 and FREE Parking.  All ABATE and HOG members receive a $1 off admission.  12 and under Free.  Show Hours:  Sat. 4pm to 10pm   Sunday 1pm to 6pm   
Got a bike you want in the show, Reserve your spot now!  You've Heard About The Show, Now Experience It!
Vendor/Show info call Joe "D" @ 716-695-3415 or Email: Toyshow@roadrunner.com
April 23
ABATE of Lewis County - Spring Adopt A Highway clean up.
For more information contact Kristen Peebles at 315-348-5132, or email
rushlee1@citlink.net
April 26
ABATE of Lewis County - Bike Break Out Ride. Location TBA
For more information contact Kristen Peebles at 315-348-5132, or email rushlee1@citlink.net
April 26
ABATE of Oneida County - Benefit Ride for Oneida County member Pete Potter.
Starting from the Hotel Moore in Barneveld and ending at the Parkhurst Post in Oriskany.
Contact Butch at 315-942-3478 or eoconnor@twcny.rr.com
April 26
8th Annual Food Bank of WNY Motorcycle Run, Chopper Show & Benefit Party.
Food, drink, 50/50, raffle prizes, vendors, and more.
EVERYONE is welcome... bikes, cars, or your own two feet!  One of the BEST PARTIES OF THE YEAR!
You won't want to miss this event!  Check-in noon at Spider Grove 1822 Davis Road (NY-240) at Behm Rd. West Falls, NY (just 2 miles outside of Orchard Park). Then a short scenic bike run to the Benefit Party 2pm-7pm at Rhino's Nightclub & Restaurant 3700 Southwestern Blvd. Orchard Park, New York 14127. A half-mile east of the Buffalo Bills/Ralph Wilson Stadium.  Run leaves at 1pm SHARP!  Live music with The Bar King Spiders!
Cyberspokes County Chopper Show with Hard Tales Magazine on hand to pick a "Recognized Radical" award! FREE ADMISSION with two or more non-perishable food item donations! 
This is a TOTAL BENEFIT for The Food Bank of WNY. Rain, Snow or Shine!
For more info call 716-649-0797 or go to http://www.cyberspokes.com.
April 26
Springville Travelers Bonfire Party.
Springville Travelers Club was established on May 5, 1934 and continues to grow with each passing year.
Today, the club offers a variety of fun events
for everyone to enjoy.  EVERYONE IS WELCOME to the Springville Travelers club house at 8pm Rt 219 (14340 Scoby Hill Rd.) Springville N.Y.  This club has some of the BEST events around. Poker Runs, Bike Shows, Field Meets, Chili Runs and even Boat Cruises! Don't miss a great time, check 'em out!  NO GUNS, NO DRUGS, NO ATTITUDES, NO PETS.  Motorcycle Event.
For more info go to
http://www.cyberspokes.com or call 716-649-3066 or 716-592-3199.
April 26
Ride to benefit our NYS VA homes / Hospitals
Candor Central School, Candor NY.  Registration 10am.  Ride leaves 11am.  $10 rider.  $5 passenger. 
Sponsored by Candor American Legion Post 907.  Questions call Scott at 607-659-3113
April 27
ABATE of Onondaga County - 24th Annual Bike Blessing.
Meet at Loop Grill, 1114 Wolf St., Syracuse, NY at 12:30 PM--Ride leaves at 1:30 PM-Must be at St. Daniel's church by 2:00 PM SHARP!!  Father Yennock will officiate.  Ride to follow after Blessing - "LET THOSE WHO RIDE DECIDE".  Contact (315) 455-1073 or (315) 374-7008. 

April 27
ABATE of Columbia County - Break-Out Rounder Run.
80+ miles through Columbia and Dutchess counties.
Sign-up 10:30am at C-GCC 4400 Route 23 Hudson, NY (Columbia-Greene Comm. College) Gather for ride at inside lot, parking lot located past the main building.  $10 per hand. Ride at 12 sharp, 4 stops and ending at the Moosehead Tavern Route 9H in Claverack approximately 4 pm. All motorcycles and cars welcomed!
For more information contact Bob M. at 518-851-7512 or Bob D. at 518-851-9676Flyer
April 27
Autism Walk and Expo of the Hudson Valley - All Proceeds go to the Hudson Valley Autism Society. 
Ride to the walk:  Registration: Moroney’s Harley Davidson Rt. 300, New Windsor, NY
  9:00am - 10:00am.  Ride Leaves Promptly at 10:15 am.  Ends at Dutchess County Fairgrounds.  Flyer.
May 3
ABATE of Buffalo-Erie - Motorcycle Safety & Awareness
May 3
Friends of Andrew Poker Run.
All Bikes Welcome!  All proceeds to benefit Andrew!  Saturday, May 3, 2008  (Rain or Shine)
Sign in 7-9am Greenville Fire House(Rt. 6) In the Town of Greenville
Address: 1 Firehouse Rd.  Port Jervis, NY 12771
For more information, contact: Lisa at (845) 355-9927.  email: botch@frontiernet.net.   Flyer.
May 3
1st Annual Cancer / Locks of Love Run
Registration $15.00 per rider or $25.00 per couple includes Buffet & Ride
Register 9:00-11:00am at Fairway Inn, 182 Rockland Road (Route 206), Roscoe, NY
Come enjoy a beautiful ride for a GREAT cause!!  BIKES, CARS, TRIKES ALL ARE WELCOME
For more info call FAIRWAY INN @ (607) 498-6133Flyer
May 3
Finger Lakes Faith Riders - Run for the Son
Saturday, May 3rd
Starts: Tim Hortons/Wendys - Rtes 5&20 - Canandaigua
Meet @ 8am, run leaves at 9:30
100 mile run, Lakeville for lunch. Free run, donations only. doorprizes
Fo more information contact: Dan Cocuzzi 585-319-9073 or Mark McHenry 585-233-6173.  Flyer
May 3 - 4
ABATE of Niagara County - 28th Annual Swap Meet.
Niagara County Fairgrounds, 4487 Lake Ave - Route 78, Lockport, NY 
Sat: 2-9, Tattoo Contest 7pm.  Sun: 12-5,  Ride In Bike Contest 3pm 
$5.00 admission,  Join ABATE, at the gate, & get in FREE
Food, beverage, music, Parts, Leather, Accessories, Novelties, Up to 2 FREE spots for vendors - addtional spots available at a $25 fee per spot.  Vendors and for more information contact: Doug at 716.990.0674 or
Carol at 716.510.1233.  FlyerVendor Application
May 3 - 4
ABATE of Tompkins County - Motorcycle Safety booth @ Pyramid Mall in Ithaca.
May 3rd & 4th.  For information contact Yonah Lempert at 533-9141
May 4
Coldenham Fire Company's 3rd Annual Poker Run. 
Starts and ends at the Coldenham Fire House.  Rt 17K and Coldenham Rd, Town of Montgomery. 
Registration 8am - 11am.  $25 per entry. $20 per passenger.  $10 under 18. 
For more information: email coldenham_poker_run@yahoo.com
or call Tony 845-564-0936, or Joe 845-457-1882
. Flyer
May 4
Dutchess MC presents Danielle's Ride - Benefit Poker Run
A&P Plaza (Gracie's Cafe), 1643 Route 82, LaGrangeville, NY.  Sign up 9:30 - 11am.
$20 per person. 100% of proceeds to benefit Danielle Bennett.
For more information email cmcliverty@hotmail.comFlyer
May 10
ABATE of Wayne County - Break Out Run- length and route TBD
May 10
ABATE of Oneida County - Animal Run and Auction.
Starting noon at the Hotel Moore in Barneveld. Contact Butch at 315-942-3478 or eoconnor@twcny.rr.com
May 10
Niagara County Motorcycle Club OPEN HOUSE.  Noon - ?
May 10
"The Moving Wall" - Ride to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Moving Wall
Meet at the Cuba Firemen’s Park, Cuba, NY.  Saturday, 5/10/08. Leaving at 1:00PM
Contact John Lafever at 585-968-3622 or e-mail jlafever1@verizon.net   Flyer.
The Moving Wall is open to the public:
Thursday, 5/8/08 1:00PM through Monday, 5/12/08 1:00 PM
Location:  Island Park, Wellsville, NY
"IN HONOR OF THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES WHO SERVED IN THE VIETNAM WAR. THE NAMES OF THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES AND OF THOSE WHO REMAIN MISSING ARE INSCRIBED IN THE ORDER THEY WERE TAKEN FROM US."  Preamble of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial
May 10
BACA (Bikers Against Child Abuse) - 100 Mile Fight Run
Sign up 9:30 - 11:00AM at the Sunoco Swartz Mart 895 Route 376 Hopewell Jct NY.
Ride ends at the Huntington Ale House, Route 216, Stormville NY.
Donation: $20 a rider or $30 a couple and includes a beautiful 100 mile run, BBQ, soft drinks, live band and more.
100% OF ALL PROCEEDS GO TO FIGHT AND RAISE AWARENESS OF CHILD ABUSE IN THE HUDSON VALLEY.
For more information call Tommy at 845-406-1606 or Dave at 914-497-1204Flyer
May 11
ABATE of Monroe County - Breakout Run / Bike Blessing
9:30am Blessing, Ride leaves at 11am.  Village Woods Commons, Spencerport.
For more information call 585-234-0895 or visit http://www.ABATEnyMonroe.org
May 17
ABATE of Jefferson County - ABATE Freedom Ride.    
For more information please call Tom and Cindy Grant 315-686-2288.
May 17
ABATE of Cayuga County-1st Annual Food Drive Motorcycle Awareness Run.
For More Information contact Carl Harvey 315-704-0395 or email
chwrench@verizon.netFlyer                     
May 18
Cruise (and a car show) for a Cure - Benefit for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Please join us for a charity motorcycle ride and car show to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation on May 18th 2008 at Long Beach in Sag Harbor, NY.  The ride will begin at 8am beginning at Long Beach for a ride to Montauk Point then heading back to Long Beach to join the car show that begins at 9am.  There will be raffle prizes including a custom Mountain Bike by ClifCat, a live band performing in the afternoon, awards for the crowds favorite entry, food and drinks, and more.  All proceeds will be donated to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Long Island.  For further details, to contact the event organizer, and the latest information check out http://www.misshardtail.com
May 18
Armed Forces Appreciation Day Poker Run.
Come Join The American Legion Riders on May 18, 2008
Where: LaMirage Restaurant Rt. 9W Port Ewen, Ulster Co
Time: Registration between 9:00AM and 11:00AM
Cost: $ 20.00 dollars per Rider / $ 5.00 per passenger
For more information please contact: Eric Benjamin Ebenja6421@aol.com (845 594-7172)
or Christine Weiner Chrisweiner@hvc.rr.com (845 834-6011)  Flyer.
May 19
ABATE of New York - 12th Annual Freedom Rally
ALL Motorcyclists Welcome!
Monday, May 19, 2008. Albany, New York.
Meet at Wholly Cow Ice Cream & BBQ
Intersection of Routes 9 & 20, Schodack, NY
I-90 to Exit 11 East 1/2 mile on the right
Ride Leaves at 11:00 AM Sharp!
For more information contact the state office at 888-344-4400.  Flyer
May 22 - 25
AM-JAM 2008 - May 22 - 25, 2008 MOTORCYCLE & TATTOO FESTIVAL 
24 Years of The World's BEST in Motorcycling Events !
 
You have to experience this at least once, so MAKE PLANS NOW and be at the Cobleskill Sunshine Fairgrounds, May 22 - 25, 2008.  A ticket will give you admission to FREE onsite camping, all grandstand events, all the contests and all the memories you make in 3 whole days.
Visit AMJAM 2008…YOU WILL NEVER BE THE SAME!
Tickets for the entire event are $35 - until April 15th and $42 until the event or we offer a special $20  ticket for Saturday only (from Noon til Midnight).
For information: 518-893-2273  AMA SANCTIONED  Website: www.am-jam.com

May 23 - 26 Rolling Thunder Ride for Freedom XXI Washington, DC
Ride to meet up with the “Run for the Wall” A "welcome home" and “we have not forgotten” parade on Memorial Day, from the Pentagon to The Wall. If there is anyone interested in going to Washington, DC, for Rolling Thunder, please contact Frank or Denise Sabo to get the hotel information – there are a limited number of rooms and they will be on a first come first serve basis. Reservations can be made now!!! Call – 822-0643 for info.
May 25
Memorial Day Parade in Theresa, NY
(Friends wanting to show bikes off in Memory of Loved ones.)
 
For more information please call Tom and Cindy Grant 315-686-2288.
May 31
ABATE of Lewis County - Relay For Life Run. Location TBA
For more information contact Kristen Peebles at 315-348-5132, or email rushlee1@citlink.net
May 31
ABATE of Chautauqua County - Saturday, May 31, 2008 - Bikes N BBQ at The Conservation Club, Mullet Street, Dunkirk NY .  Bike Show starts at 4pm, Chicken BBQ at 5pm, live music from 6-10. Admission $20 person/$35 couple, ABATE members take $5 off.  Call Mark at 366-5455 or Jeff 679-3133 for more info or email chautcoabate@yahoo.com
May 31
Cruise to Care - Motorcycle Poker Run
Our hope is to have hundreds of bikers in our communities join together to raise funds and awareness in support of people with disabilities.  Our ride takes you on a beautiful ride through the Mohawk Valley starting and stopping at our Life is Beautiful Festival in Herkimer.  Herkimer Area Resource Center is an organization that supports and serves over 600 people with disabilities a day operating since 1969.  For more information contact Marianne Miller at 315-866-2920.  Flyer

June 1
2nd Annual Cenzi Ride for Cancer and Bike Show & Giveaway
Start/End:  Pineapple Jacks Bar & Grill, Spencerport Road
Registration begins: 9:30amAll bikes in: 2:00 pm
Cost:  $15 Rider/$5 Passenger;  $10 Bike Show Entry
This 70-mile poker run, presented by Regional Truck and Trailer  is now in its second year, and raises money for patient care and cancer research at the Wilmot Cancer Center at the University of Rochester Medical Center.    Enjoy food and drink specials, great music, and some of the hottest bikes in the area!  Purchase your chance to win a 2008 custom bike designed and built by the legendary Tony Cenzi of the Cenzi Motorcycle Company.
For more information, to pre-register or purchase your raffle tickets (tickets go on sale February 27, 2008) call 585-242-8988 or 585-349-0120 or visit http://www.cenzimotorcycles.com.
Sponsorship opportunities are available – just give a call!

June 7
ABATE of Onondaga County - 8th Annual Poker Run.
Saturday (Rain or Shine) - Sign-up at the Loop Grill, 1114 Wolf St., Syracuse, NY from 11-12:00 - Kickstands up at High Noon  Donation of $10.00/hand.  Contact info. (315) 455-1073.  Open to the Public - "LET THOSE WHO RIDE DECIDE" .
June 8
ABATE of Buffalo-Erie - 9th C.O.P.S. Run
June 8 ABATE of Ontario County - 21st Annual Poker Run
Sunday June 8.  Sign Up at 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Brother's Still & Grill, Route 96, Clifton Springs.
Last bike in by 4:00 p.m., Enjoy a Scenic Ride through the Finger Lakes ending with Food-Beverages-Prizes. $10.00 per hand .. All Welcome.  Breakfast available starting at 10:00 a.m
Flyer.
 http://abatenyontario.20m.com/
June 8 ABATE of Tompkins County - Run for the Web.
For information contact Yonah Lempert at 533-9141.
June 14
ABATE of Wayne County - Wayne County Campout and Picnic
June 14
ABATE of Lewis County - Vietnam Veterans Run
Leave 9am, Boonville VFW Post – Remembrance party after the run at the VFW in Boonville, everyone is welcome.

For more information contact Kristen Peebles at 315-348-5132, or email rushlee1@citlink.net
June 14
ABATE of Jefferson County - Alzheimer Ride to benefit Jefferson County Alzheimer Association.
For more information please call Tom and Cindy Grant 315-686-2288.
June 14

ABATE of Oneida - Vietnam Vets Ride to the Boonville VFW.
Contact Butch at 315-942-3478 or
eoconnor@twcny.rr.com

June 14
ABATE of Monroe County - Flag Day Freedom Rally.
Noon.  Washington Square Park.  For more information call 585-234-0895 or visit http://www.ABATEnyMonroe.org
June 14
ABATE of Finger Lakes - 10th Annual Dice Run
Starting at Arkport Cycles, Arkport, NY.
Event participants: Arkport Cycles will be offering a 15% discount on purchases the day of the run.
Sign up: 10:00 AM till Noon
$10.00 Per rider, $5.00 Per passenger
Trophies for the top 3 dice rolls., lowest roll, and largest group.  Door prizes will be given.
Join us for a ride through the beautiful Southern Tier.
For more information call 607-324-5337
Proceeds will be used to Promote motorcycle safety and awareness.
June 14
Ride for Sight!  Motorcycle Tour & Benefit Ride
Sponsored by the Cazenovia Lions Club.  Saturday, June 14.
(Benefits sight programs for eye exams, glasses, sight dog training, and eye research)
Location: Stearns & Wheler Parking Lot, Route 20, Cazenovia
Registration: 12:00 – 1:00 PMRide Begins: 1:00 PMRide Ends: 6 PM
Entry Fee: Donations accepted!
Tour: Cazenovia, Nelson, Erieville, New Woodstock, DeRuyter, Marathon, Whitney Point, Willet, Pitcher, South Otselic, Otselic, and Georgetown.  Finish: The Fort in Morrisville.
For information contact: Howard LaFever (315) 447-8731 or hblafever@stearnswheler.com
June 20 - 22
30th Annual Harley Rendezvous Classic - 1142 Batter St,  Pattersonville, NY, 12137, (518) 864-5659.
http://www.harleyrendezvous.com for complete info.
June 21
New Breed Motorcycle Club.  4th Annual Poker Run
Rochester, NY.  Details at http://www.newbreedmc.com/EVENTS.htm
June 26 - 29
Thunder in the Valley – Annual motorcycle rally, Johnstown, PA. www.visitjohnstownpa.com
June 27 - 29
2nd Annual "Thousand Islands River Run" Motorcycle Rally.
Alexandria Bay, New York.  June 27-29, 2008.  If you missed out on the fun last year then mark your calendar for 2008.  Vendors, Tattoo Contests, Block Dances, Custom Bike Show, Dyno Machine, Poker Run, and more.  For more information call 482-9531, see Flyer, or go to http://www.alexbay.org
June 28
ABATE of Oneida County - Newsletter Fundraiser Run.
Starting Noon, at the Hotel Moore in Barneveld.  Contact Butch at 315-942-3478 or eoconnor@twcny.rr.com

June 28
2nd Annual Poker Run - In memory of "Big Daddy Parker"
Sign up 10am.  Moose Lodge, Rt 31, Palmyra. NY.  Food, trophies, Games, and Band.
Ride or drive vehicle.  $15 per person.  $20 per couple.  Flyer
June 29
Niagara County Motorcycle Club Benefit Bike Show for Equistar Therapeutic Riding Center.  Noon - ?
July 4
ABATE of Onondaga County - 2nd Annual Veteran's Run to VA Hospital.
(Friday) - Meet at the Loop Grill, 1114 Wolf St., Syracuse, NY - "LET THOSE WHO RIDE DECIDE" - Contact Info. (315) 455-1073 for more information. 
July 4
ABATE of Monroe County - Michelle Hall Run.
9:30am.  Ride leaves at 11am.  Cycle Stop. 
For more information call 585-234-0895 or visit http://www.ABATEnyMonroe.org
July 4
ABATE of Niagara County - July 4th Freedom Run.
Gathering at Dave's Last Chance Saloon.  4900 Saunders Settlement Road, Niagara Falls NY.
Festivities start at 12:00 noon.  Ride leaves at 1:00pm sharp.  Flyer.
July 5
ABATE of Onondaga County - 8th Annual Helmet Protest Run.
Meet at the Loop Grill, 1114 Wolf St., Syracuse, NY, Ride leaves 1:00 PM SHARP!!  Ends at Pine Grove Inn
(Rt. 11 - Homer).  Fun/Food/Music - Contact Info. (315) 455-1073 -

July 6
Kim's Pine Grove Inn Motorcycle Show (607) 749-9910. Sunday, July 6.
July 9
ABATE of Lewis County - Summer Adopt A Highway clean up
For more information contact Kristen Peebles at 315-348-5132, or email rushlee1@citlink.net
July 13
ABATE of Buffalo-Erie - 20th Annual Mystery Ride
July 13
ABATE of Lewis County -  Regional Bike Run. TBA
For more information contact Kristen Peebles at 315-348-5132, or email
rushlee1@citlink.net
July 15
ABATE of Lewis County - Lowville Fair Parade, 7pm
For more information contact Kristen Peebles at 315-348-5132, or email rushlee1@citlink.net
July 20
Niagara County Motorcycle Club Old Bike Day Noon - ?
July 21
ABATE of Lewis County - Boonville Fair Parade, 7pm
For more information contact Kristen Peebles at 315-348-5132, or email rushlee1@citlink.net
July 21

Oneida County Fair Parade in Boonville.
Contact Kris at 315-299-7164 or
khric@twcny.rr.com or Butch at 315-942-3478 or eoconnor@twcny.rr.com

July 26
ABATE of Wayne County - Summer Run - length and route TBD
July 27
Motorcycles for the Missing.
A gorgeous, 100-mile loop through the Finger Lakes that helps keep children safer and bring missing kids home. Proceeds support The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children/NY Branch.
Location: Mickey Finn's, Station One, Victor, NY.  Registration begins at 10:00am. 

Check www.motorcyclesforthemissing.com for updates.  Flyer. 
August 2
ABATE of Jefferson County - Benefit Ride
For more information please call Tom and Cindy Grant 315-686-2288.
August 2
March of Dimes "Bikers For Babies" Ride
In 2007, this ride had multiple start sites, in Utica, Oneida, Auburn, Watertown, Cortland, Binghamton, Geneva, Elmira and of course Syracuse.  The largest group starts and ends in Syracuse at the State Fairgrounds.  All other start sites end at the Fairgrounds.
Riders pay $25 to participate and are encouraged to get pledges.  All riders receive lunch (Dinosaur BBQ) and participant pins.  Premiums (rewards) are given to riders who reach various pledge levels.  Over 1100 riders participated in 2007, and raised over $105,000 for the March of Dimes.  This is the largest event of it's kind in upstate NY, and one of the top 10 largest Bikers for Babies events in the country.
Rider registration on-line (March of Dimes Bikers for Babies).
For additional information, contact the Syracuse region office of the March of Dimes, (315) 463-0700. Ask for Pat or Randi.
  Information will be on the March of Dimes website soon.  http://www.marchofdimes.com/newyork/
August 9
ABATE of Columbia County - '200 Club’ Fundrai$er
WIN CA$H MONEY!!! "200 Club" Fundrai$er at Frank'$ Farm, Rt. 66, Hud$on, NY.
$5,000.00 in Ca$h Prize$. Only 200 Ticket$ to be $old. Donation of $50.00 Entitle$ ticket holder & gue$t to Roa$t Beef BBQ, Beer, $oda & Mu$ic. Ground$ Open at 5 p.m.. $erving 6-7 p.m. Drawing at 9:00 p.m.

Contact Frank $abo for further info and ticket$ 518-822-0643. Ticket$ MU$T be purcha$ed by July 1, 2008. Flyer
August 9
ABATE of Monroe County & The Damascus Shrine Center - Yield Right of Way Awareness Ride
In memory of fallen riders.  All proceeds support Shrine Hospitals. 
Run starts at Sullivan's Charbroil, 4712 W. Ridge Road, Spencerport, NY.
Run donation $5.  Bike registration 10:00am.  Run starts at 11:00am sharp.  Flyer
August 10
Lebanon Valley Speedway, The 15th Annual Spitzies HD, Bike Show/Swap Meet/AMA 1/2 mile NYS Championship  Flattrack Races and 1/4 mile drags.  Music by Joe Roy Jackson Band.Expanded vendor area.
Do you have an interesting product, old parts and would like a booth? Call cquickjoe @ 518 330 7288 for more info.
August 15 - 17
ABATE of Lewis County - Woodsmen's Field Day's Booth
For more information contact Kristen Peebles at 315-348-5132, or email
rushlee1@citlink.net
August 15 - 17
"Sixth Annual Rally in the Valley"
A Benefit Motorcycle Rally brought to you by the Greater Olean Motorcycle Enthusiasts and hosted by Greater Olean Area CHAMBER of COMMERCE.  Bradner Stadium, Olean, New York. Motorcycle Event.
Music * Festival * Vendors * Bike games cash prizes * Dice run with cash prizes* Friday ~~ Kick off to the Rally Concert Saturday ~~ Fun, Games, Music, Bike Rodeo, Bike Show Sunday ~~ Dice Run, Fun, Games, Music Registration, Harley Raffle .  For more details checkout www.oleanny.com or call 716-372-4433.

August 16
2nd Annual Stan Bach Memorial Hospic Ride.
Clayton, NY.  For more information please call Tom and Cindy Grant 315-686-2288.
August 16
ABATE of Oneida County - Oneida County Chapter’s11th Annual Helmet Run/Rodeo.
Sign up begins at 10 am starting from Grossman’s Bargain Outlet in Whitesboro.
Ending at the Parkhurst Post in Oriskany.  Rodeo Bike Games begin at 2:00 pm.
Contact Kris at 315-299-7164 or khric@twcny.rr.com or Butch at 315-942-3478 or eoconnor@twcny.rr.com

August 23 ABATE of Tompkins County - Chapter Ride.
For information contact Yonah Lempert at 533-9141.
August 23 - 24
ABATE of Onondaga County - 3rd Annual Memorial Run (TBA)
Will leave Loop Grill, 1114 Wolf St., Syracuse, NY - Contact Info. (315) 455-1073.  Rain or Shine
August 24
Niagara County Motorcycle Club Field Meet.  Noon - ?
August 24
A motorcycle Poker Run to benefit CURE Childhood Cancer Association will be held on Sunday, August 24th.
The registration is from 10 am-12 pm at Rush Creekside Inn on 6071 East Henrietta Road in Rush.
Motorcycles and cars of all types are invited to participate.  The ride starts and ends at the Creekside where there will be door prizes and 50/50 raffles. Food and drink will be available.  Music will also be provided.
A registration fee of $15 is for motorcycles or cars and $5 per passenger.
For more info go to www.ourcharityevents.com or 533-9181

September 6
Hogs and Hot Rods Memorial Ride in memory of Bob Ingerson.
Clayton, NY.  Funds go to Thousand Islands Historical Museum.  
For more information please call Tom and Cindy Grant 315-686-2288.
September 7
ABATE of Monroe County - Hamlin Ride In Bike Show.
Noon - 5pm.  Hamlin VFW. 
For more information call 585-234-0895 or visit http://www.ABATEnyMonroe.org
September 7
Lost Wheels Motorcycle Club's 33rd Annual Poker Run.
Registration from 9-11:30 am at Dutchess (Renegade) Stadium, Route 9D near Fishkill, NY.
End site at Canopus Lake Beach in Fahnestock State Park, Carmel, NY.  Food, games, 50-50, trophies, door prizes, vendors, live music, ride-in bike show and more!  Come and ride the route and join in the fun.
All bikes welcome. "2008" date bars to the first 1000 registrants.  AMA Sanctioned. AMA-$20; non-AMA-$25 and children 15 and under-$10. For more info, call Dan @ 845-401-8006. (Directions to the stadium: Take I-84 to Exit 11. Go north on Route 9D approx. 1/2 mile.  Stadium is on the right across from a small shopping center) http://www.lostwheels.com

September 13
ABATE of Onondaga County - 3rd Annual Traveling Trophy Horseshoe Tourney.
(Will be Hosted by Oswego County ABATE - Jim Waterman, President) DSTC -  contact Jim Waterman - President of ABATE of Oswego County for info and directions.  All Chapter Members are Cordially invited from any County.  ABATE Members only Please.
September 13
ABATE of Oneida County - Newsletter Fundraiser Run.
Starting at the Hotel Moore in Barneveld.  Contact Kris at 315-299-7164 or khric@twcny.rr.com or Butch at 315-942-3478 or eoconnor@twcny.rr.com
September 13 ABATE of Tompkins County - Toy Run to benefit the Pediatric Unit of CMC.
For information contact Yonah Lempert at 533-9141.
September 14
ABATE of Buffalo-Erie - 18th Annual “USMC” Toys for Tots
September 14
Sleds of Stafford Snowmobile Club Presents:  2nd Annual Vintage Snowmobile Show and Snow Show.
Proceeds to help benefit Mercy Flight.
BW's Restaurant/Davis Countryside Meadows Golf Course
11070 Perry Rd.  Pavilion, NY 14525
Website: http://www.sledsofstafford.com/show
September 20
ABATE of Jefferson County - Fall Foliage Ride.
For more information please call Tom and Cindy Grant 315-686-2288.
September 20
Golden Ride for Children's Charities - Presented by Golden State Foods Foundation.
Where:  Ride starts and ends at the Moose Lodge in Henrietta, NY
Cause:  To raise money for the Rochester Ronald McDonald House Charities and the GSF Foundation
The GSF Foundation in Rochester is hosting our 2nd annual Motorcycle Dice Ride and Raffle on Saturday, Sept. 20.
Registration will be from 9:00 - 11:00am at the Henrietta Moose Lodge.
The Ride Fee is $15.00 per rider and $5.00 per passenger.  (Cars are welcome)
We are selling 1,200 @ $20 each  - Grand Prize is a 2008 Harley Davidson FXDB Street Bob.
Contact info:  Golden State Foods Foundation, 41 Cook Drive, Rochester, NY  14623.  www.gsffoundation.org
Phone: 585-334-2400.  Fax: 585-334-1851.  E-mail: jsirianni@goldentatefoods.com
September 27
ABATE of Oneida County - Annual Fall Foliage / Toy Run.
Starting at the Hotel Moore in Barneveld.  Contact Kris at 315-299-7164 or khric@twcny.rr.com or Butch at 315-942-3478 or eoconnor@twcny.rr.com
September 29
Fall Foliage Ride - Get together of Bikers and Friends.
For more information please call Tom and Cindy Grant 315-686-2288.
October 4
ABATE of Wayne County - 2nd Annual Hoss Deperez Fall foliage Run
October 4
ABATE of Onondaga County - 2nd Annual ABATE Picnic.
Leaves Loop Grill, 1114 Wolf St., Syracuse, NY - Contact info. (315) 374-7008 - Ed Crandall - Vice President of ABATE of Onondaga County
October 4
ABATE of Buffalo-Erie - 18th Annual Fall Fun Run
October 8
ABATE of Lewis County - Fall Adopt A Highway clean up.
For more information contact Kristen Peebles at 315-348-5132, or email
rushlee1@citlink.net
October 11
ABATE of Lewis County - 3rd Annual Fall Fun Run.  Location TBA
For more information contact Kristen Peebles at 315-348-5132, or email
rushlee1@citlink.net
October 18
ABATE of Onondaga County - 2nd Annual Dutch's Run (Pediatric Unit)
Saturday - Contact info. (315) 455-1073.  Will Leave Loop Grill, 1114 Wolf St, Syracuse, NY.  DSTC date subject to change).
October 18
ABATE of Oneida County - Oneida County Chapter’s new Bike-tober Fest.
Time and place TBD. Contact Kris at 315-299-7164 or khric@twcny.rr.com or Butch at 315-942-3478 or eoconnor@twcny.rr.com
October 25
ABATE of Onondaga County - Halloween Party.
Saturday - Loop Grill, 1114 Wolf St., Syracuse, NY.  Everyone Welcome!!  Donation of $5.00-ABATE Member and donation of $7.00-Non-member, prize for best costume. Contact info. (315) 455-1073.
November 8
ABATE of Lewis County - Chicken Bar-b-q (proceeds will go purchase Christmas gifts for area families)
For more information contact Kristen Peebles at 315-348-5132, or email rushlee1@citlink.net
November 8
ABATE of Oneida County will sponsor a Fallen Brothers/Vets Run.
Time and place TBD. Contact Kris at 315-299-7164 or khric@twcny.rr.com or Butch at 315-942-3478 or eoconnor@twcny.rr.com
November 8 ABATE of Tompkins County - Poker Walk.
For information contact Yonah Lempert at 533-9141.
November 29
ABATE of Monroe County - Christmas Fundraiser
For more information call 585-234-0895 or visit http://www.ABATEnyMonroe.org
December 13
ABATE of Wayne County - Wayne County Christmas Party
December 13
ABATE of Lewis County -  Christmas Party
For more information contact Kristen Peebles at 315-348-5132, or email
rushlee1@citlink.net
December 13
ABATE of Oneida County - Christmas Party.
Contact Lisa at 315-796-7967 or 796-3939 or stevenlisa169@msn.com 
December 13 - 14
ABATE of Onondaga County - Christmas Party/Toy Run.
Discount at the door with toy--fun/food/music!! - Loop Grill, 1114 Wolf St., Syracuse, NY, Contact info (315) 455-1073 - Toy Run on Sunday (next day) - Leaves Loop at 2:00 PM - Toys that are collected will go to needy children in the Syracuse area.  "LET THOSE THAT RIDE DECIDE"



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