Archive for December 2016
Chris’ Lounge A Biketoberfest Staple
By Lulu
Chris’ Lounge and the crew have been entertaining bikers for years. Stiff drinks, cold beer and friendly bartenders are what you can count on year after year. People from all over the country come to Chris’ to visit with old friends from near and far and Gina, Debbie and the crew. They have some major changes coming in 2017 to give us a bit more parking so keep an eye on Chris’ Lounge and throttle in for a drink soon!
9th Annual American Legion Chapter 283 Poker Run
By Raven Van Pelt
The American Legion Riders Chapter 283 on Caroline Rd. once again held their 9th annual poker run. Thanks to everybody that came out, we raised $25,000+ for 5 Star Veterans Center. The 5 Star Veterans Center helps veterans adjust from military life. The Five Star Veterans Center is a nonprofit corporation whose mission is to make a positive impact in the community and North Florida by offering safe/secure housing to displaced veterans, to alleviate veteran homelessness. The Dreamland Squadron once again conducted a flyover for the poker run. There were several poker stops, and upon return there were silent auctions, raffles and food all while the band Don’t Call Me Shirley rocked the rest of the afternoon. This event is held every September and this year the turnout was just as great with 390+ bikes. It was truly amazing they could raise $25,000+ for the 5 Star Veterans Center.
Calendar of National Biker Events From March 2017 – Oct 2017
2017
MARCH 10-19
BIKE WEEK 2017-DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA
APRIL 28-30
LEESBURG BIKE FEST-LEESBURG, FLORIDA
MAY 3-7
THUNDER BEACH SPRING RALLY-PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA
MAY 26-28
MAGGIE VALLEY SPRING RALLY-MAGGIE VALLEY, NORTH CAROLINA
JUNE 14
RIDE ROUTE 66-WILLOW BROOK, ILLINOIS, 352-684-5293, RideRt66.com
AUGUST 7-13
STURGIS BIKE RALLY-STURGIS, SOUTH DAKOTA
SEPTEMBER 14-24
NASHVILLE BIKE WEEK-NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE
OCTOBER 2-8
MYRTLE BEACH FALL RALLY-MYRTLE BEACH, SOUTH CAROLINA
OCTOBER 19-22
BIKETOBERFEST-DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA
OCTOBER 25-29
THUNDER BEACH FALL RALLY-PANAMA CITY BEACH, FLORIDA