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OCTOBER 1

FULLERTON, CA* PRV BENEFIT EVENT - Join us Oct.1st for the 2nd PRV Benefit Event. If you have a Motorcycle, Rat Rod, Hot Rod, or Classic Car, you can start with the "Poker Run" style Benefit Ride for $30 (Passengers $10). Or, meet at the end of the ride, where for only $10 you can watch a Pride Fight Grappling Event, Battle of the Bands, check out our vendors and enjoy the "Oktoberfest" themed beer garden. No Outlaws. Visit www.prvbenefit.com for more info.

SANTA ANA, CA* 5TH ANNUAL DOWNED BIKER RALLY - To benefit So Cal Riders who go down and need assistance. Only $15.00 (Passengers Only $10.00) Smoking Live Music, Food be Five Loaves and Two Fish, Bike Show, Tons of Vendors, Prize Drawing and 50/50. 10:00 am at Church of the Nazarene, 1500 E. 17th Street. If interested in being a vendor e-mail nat@downedbikerfund.org or www.downedbikerfund.org.

APACHE JUNCTION, AZ* TORTILLA FLATS WILD WEST RIDE-UP – Sponsored by Helldorado Girls. Proceeds Benefit: Crusaders For The Children.com. Starts at Superstition Harley - 2910 W Apache Trail in Apache Junction. Open at 9 AM / Last bike out by 11 AM. Ends at Tortilla Flats by 4 p.m. Registration cost: Pre: $15 / $20 | Day of $20 / $25. No food included. Bring a toy (s) and get a Free Raffle ticket. See ya there! www.crusadersforthechildren.com.

MESA/PHOENIX, AZ* 1ST ANNUAL AVA’S RIDE - Ava's Ride is a 1st annual ride and benefit lunch. Registration for the ride is 9am at Fat Willy's on Greenfield. Lunch starts at 1pm. Last stop and lunch is at Roosters (Wild Hogs) Val Vista and Main. This ride is to benefit a 3year old little girl with Spina Bifida and to send a child with spina bifida to summer camp for a week. THIS EVENT IS FOR NON-BIKERS AS WELL!!!! Please come out for the lunch and live bands starting at 1pm at Roosters. Preregister for the ride at www.avasride.org.

TOMBSTONE AZ* TOMBSTONE HARLEY-DAVIDSON GRAND OPENING RIDE - Ride will start from Harley-Davidson of Tucson at 9am.  Stop at Sierra Vista Harley and end at Tombstone Harley for the grand opening event.  For more information call:  520-751-3389. TUCSON HARLEY- DAVIDSON / BUELL 7355 N. 1-10 Eb, Frontage Rd, Tucson AZ. 520-751-3380. www.tucsonharley.com

PHOENIX AZ* AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS POST 117 LEGACY RIDE -Registration at Pat Tillman Post #117 - 16428 North 32nd Street 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Cost is $10.00 Per Person. Proceeds Benefit American Legion. Legacy Fund. 3:00 P.M. Food will be served at Post #117 (Subs and Sides)/ There will be a raffle and 50/50, YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS IT! Prize for Best & Worst Hand. For more information: vickymae222@yahoo.com.

TUCSON, AZ*  2ND ANNUAL KELLI’S RIDE –Presented by JDRF/Kelli's Ride. Benefits Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Kelli's Ride was established in June 2010 after the tragic death of Kelli Bonn in a auto accident on February 17th, 2010. She was only 32 years old. Kelli was also a Type 1 Diabetic, diagnosed while serving her country in the US Air Force in Panama. $100% of proceeds go to the JDRF. Admission: $25.00 pre registration. 9am.Harley Davidson of Tucson 7310 N. I-10 Frontage Road Tucson, AZ. 520-907-4235 www.kellisride.org or admin@kellisride.org.

TUCSON AZ* THE HUNS’ MC 9TH ANNUAL HAWG ROAST - Presented by The Huns MC and Know Where 2. Benefits The Huns MC Charities. In Memory Of Our Brother "OWL". Only $15.00 for a good time and the best Pulled Pork Barbeque. 4pm. Know Where 2 1308 W. Glenn Street, Tucson,  AZ. 520-360-6514.

OCTOBER 2

YUCAIPA, CA* WHEELS OF STEEL BIKE SHOW – Presented by The Establishment. Benefits Loma Linda Ronald McDonald House. There will be live music, raffles, vendors, trophies, a 50/50 drawing and more. Guest emcee Jimbo from KCAL. Musical guests Judge Jackson. $15 entry. There will also be spectator judged Bike, Big Rig and Car show. Call Crash 760.910.2213 for presale tickets. Help us help those who help! 11:00 am at Angels Roadhouse – 32464 Dunlap Blvd.  For more info Crash at (760) 910-2213.

VISALIA, CA* 7TH ANNUAL LOST GIRLS BREAST CANCER (WOMEN’S RIDE) - To benefit patients who cannot afford mammograms. Cost is $25 for rider & $25 for passenger. $10 for extra meal tickets. Cost includes meal, drink, poker hand, goodies, grand prize ticket & entertainment. Starts at 8:00 am at Kaweah Breast Center – 4949 W. Cypress Avenue. Register before Sept. 10th and receive 10 Grand Prize Tickets. Grand prize is $5000 paint job donated by Lacey's Automotive. Men can join us for lunch at Exeter City Park, D Street & Cedar in Exeter, CA. Call SideCar Cindy for more info 559-799-4796 or www.lostgirlsmc.com.

OCTOBER 7

SAN MARCOS*  BIKES FOR THE BATTALION – supports the 7th Engineer Support Battalion.  Ride WITH them, not just FOR them. Free to all active duty military.  Others- $15/5, Reg. & safety 7:00 am, kickstands up 8:30 am. Post Ride Party 12:30 pm, Live entertainment, food, vendors, raffle, 50/50. If you don’t ride, just come to the party anyway!  YES it’s on a Friday!  www.biggsh-d.com or 760-481-7300. 

OCTOBER 8

PHELAN, CA* THE T-BIRD THROWDOWN - Benefits local deployed service men care package program...Bike and car show. All clubs welcome, live blues with the pork chop tom blues band, awards, drink specials, pool tables, vendors, raffles, food. .only $5 entry fee bikes and cars . Spectators are free oct.08,2011 from 12-6pm. For more info: tlowdowndirtyweekend.webs.comththe ppop.

VACAVILLE, CA*  ABATE 17 FALL BINGO FUN RUN - Sign-in: 9am at Miss Darlas, 110 Peabody Road, Vacaville. 1st Game 10am – $5 Donation per card at each stop; no limit Ride, Play and Ride so more Join ABATE day of the event- get 1 card free at each stop For more information contact Mike mikeVBK@comcast.net or 707-486-6454 www.abate17.org.

ATASCADERO, CA* RUN THROUGH THE VINEYARD – Presented by American Legion Post of San Luis Obispo, benefiting Wounded Warriors.  1st 200 riders receive a run t-shirt (rider only).  50/50, raffle prizes, poker cake walk, BBQ, live music.  $25, sign in at 9:00 am at Last Stage West, 15050 Morro Rd.  For more info call Tom at 805.461.1393, www.laststagewest.net.

TUCSON, AZ*  HOGTOBERFEST XXIII - Tucson Harley Owners Group Presents HOGtoberfest XXIII, a great way to celebrate fall in Southern Arizona!  Registration is free!!  three Hot Summer Nights finalist bands vying for the $1,000 Battle of the Bands Grand Prize! HOGtoberfest is sponsored by Tucson Harley-Davidson, and the event is at the Dealership on the northwest corner of Interstate 10 and Ina Road.  Poker Runs start at Noon and Last Bike in is at 4:30.  The event closes at 8:00PM. For more information:
http://www.hogtoberfestaz.net/HOGtoberfest_2011/Home.html.

TUCSON AZ* THUNDER MOUNTAIN MOOSE RIDERS’ 1ST BIRTHDAY BASH - Presented by ThunderMountain Moose Riders. Come join us for our 1st Birthday Bash. $20/per couple; $12/single includes a rib or prime rib dinner, a live band and a automatic entry into our 50/50 drawing. Come enjoy our 1st year together. Admission: $20/couple $12/single. 6pm at ThunderMountain Moose Lodge – 2442 S. Harrison Road.  For more info: 520-722-7586 or dvinvestments@q.com.

TUCSON, AZ* VETOBERFEST 2011 – Presewnted by VNV/LV MC Chapter B, benefiting local vets.  Food, music and good times; we’ll have a Dunk Tank, Bikini Bike Wash, 50/50 raffle, Wet T-shirt contest and Best Tattoo contest, door prizes and other goods.  Come out and support your “Veterans”.  Admission:  $10/each, $15/couples.  1pm at Branding Iron North, 2660 West Ruthrauff.

TUCSON AZ* CHALLENGER LITTLE LEAGUE CHARITY RUN - Presented by District 5 VFW Riders. Benefits Challenger Little League. Challenger Little League was created to support the handicapped youth of Tucson. The District 5 VFW Riders of the Old Pueblo are holding a charity run to raise money for this cause. Please join us for the event which begins at 9am and last bike in by 3pm. Cost is $8.00 per rider, and $12.00 Per couple. Door prizes, 50/50 drawing, high and low hand, raffle, and food. 9am. VFW Post 4903 1150 N. Beverly Ave Tucson, AZ. 520-204-6412 or Facebook at F16chief2008@yahoo.com.

JEROME, AZ* OAK CREEK CANYON / SEDONA DICE AND FUN RUN - Presented by Abate of Arizona Yavapai Chapter kick Stands up 10:00 am $10 solo $15 couple , lunch included at Grand Canyon Harley Davidson ,Bellemont After lunch return to the Spirit Room in Jerome for a concert by Combo Deluxe. For more info:  longhair@northernarizonaproductions.com or www.northernarizonaproductions.com.

ORACLE AZ* DAY AND NITE – Presented by Twisted Whiskers/Sons of Odin, benefiting Veterans.  Two runs in one day at the Chaparral Steakhouse, Mile Post #102 on Highway 79, between Oracle Junction and Florence AZ.  For more info: www.TwisterWhiskers.net, Xjarhd1@msn.com or ZoomerSOMC@cox.net.

COTTONWOOD, AZ*  6TH ANNUAL FIRE & STEEL BIKE RUN - Verde Valley Fire Agencies are hosting the 6th Annual Fire & Steel Run to benefit Trauma Intervention Programs on Saturday October 8th. Run starts at Verde Valley Medical Center (corner of Willard & Hwy 89A) and ends at the Moose Lodge in Clarkdale. Registration starts 8am. Kickstands up 10 AM. $20/rider & $15/passenger. Includes dinner, run card, & entertainment. First 50 registered receive a bike pin. High hand $200/Low hand $100. Raffle prizes & a 50/50 drawing.  For more info call Sue Rutherford at 928-445-4655 or www.TIPofAZ.org.

LAS VEGAS, NV* RIDE FOR THE RANCH - Sin City Victory Riders presents the Ride for the Ranch. A benefit Poker Run for St. Jude's Ranch for Children. Registration at Ridenow Powersports on Rancho from 8:30 am to 10 am Entry fee $30 per rider and $50 for couple. Includes Steak or Chicken dinner at after party. 50/50 and Raffle prizes. High Hand $400 and Low Hand $100 Fun, Food, and Live Music. Drawings start at 3:30 pm at Boulder Dam Brewery! For more info: http://www.ridefortheranch.org.

COOS BAY, OR* BREAST CANCER AWARENESS FUNDRAISER – “A POKER RUN WITH A TWIST” FOR THE BREES FOUNDATION – Registration from 9:00 am to 10:00am, first ride out at 10:30 am, last ride in at 12:00 pm.  $20 wristband fee; includes poker run, costume contest (Ride-In Costume contest, guess the riddles; you can buy a map for an additional charge), food and drink, 50/50, door prizes and $100 High Hand, $50 Low Hand. Proceeds to go to:  Bree’s Foundation and a local Coos Bay mother of two who is fighting Stage 4 melanoma cancer.  At Hwy. 101, 536 S. 2nd Street. For more info call Robbyn Repp at 541.860.7850.

OCTOBER 9

GLENDALE, CA* THE BIKERS RIDE FOR CANCER-LOS ANGELES – The Poker Run begins at Glendale Harley, goes to Bartel's Harley, then stops at Athens Park; and after we roll to LA Harley, then to our final destination at Magic Wheels clubhouse for the main event. DJ, Vendors, Food/drinks, Goumet Food trucks, Personalities, Raffle drawings, Dancing, Prayer, Guest speakers and much more. For more info email Rick 5150 President at pyrateryderzmc@aol.com

ORANGE, CA* WHEELS FOR MEALS POKER RUN – Please join us for a day of fun, sun and music in Southern California.  8:00 am at Orange Senior Center, 170 S. Olive Street.  For more info:  www.orangesenior.com or call Tom Maldanado at 714.538.9633.

PALM SPRINGS, CA* RUN FOR THE TROOPS – Presented by Palm Springs Harley Owners Group, benefiting Palm Springs USO and MCCS Twentynine Palms.  Lunch and one poker run hand included.  Parade will run to The Rib Co. In Yucca Valley for music, vendors, horseshoes, dart tourney.  $25/single, $30/2 up.  Sign in at 8:00 am at Palm Springs HD, 19465 N. Indian Canyon Ave.  For more info: www.pshog.us or call 760.275.2560 or 310.908.3094 or PSHOG0277@gmail.com.

BULLHEAD CITY, AZ* MOOSE RIDERS WE CARE POKER RUN – Hosted by BHC Moose Riders to benefit the We Care Cancer Support Center of Bullhead. Breakfast will be available at sign-in for $5.00. Poker hands are $10 or 3 for $25 donation. Live music, food, raffle, 50/50 and more! Last stop will be at the Sand Bar in Bullhead City. Open to all bikers..Come join the fun! For more info: Joe Monfredo at 928.542.0139.

OCTOBER 13-16

FT. BRAGG, CA 3RD ANNUAL LONG DISTANCE MOTORCYCLE RIDE – Hosted by Motomarathan Association. The ride is scheduled to begin in Ft. Bragg and make a loop that goes as far north as Eureka. New and exciting routes are being developed and are kept secret, as riders will have to complete a sequence of checkpoints that are verified using digital cameras. Routes are expected to be roughly 200 miles per day. Starts at 8:00 pm from Holiday Inn Express (707-964-1100), 250 West Hwy. 20. For more information, please visit www.motomarathon.com, or contact John Metzger, 303-641-1062, john@metzger.com.

OCTOBER 14-16

PALM SPRINGS, CA* ROADSHOWS AMERICAN HEAT® - American Heat Palm Springs Motorcycle Weekend is an event so hot it sizzles. You’ll find stunt shows, kickin’ live entertainment and retail vendors galore. Palm Springs is a great place to play. It’s bounded by lush mountain ranges for the perfect ride and tours of the desert cities. Live music rocks throughout the weekend along with plenty of activities. Open to all motorcycles. A portion of the proceeds from this event benefits local charities. Benefits of registration include free VIP parking in prime locations on Palm Canyon, free t-shirt, ride pin and hog tags, free entries in ride-in shows and bike competitions, free VIP parties, free entries in poker walks and runs and reduced hotel rates. For more info: http://www.road-shows.com/american_heat.php.  SEE AD

WINKELMAN, AZ* RIOT ON THE RIVER - Presented by Arizona Confederation of Motorcycle Clubs;  Friday and Saturday night, live music, vendor booths, 50/50, raffle prizes, food, drink, bike games.  Beer and soft drinks $1, adults only.  $30/couple weekend; $20/single weekend, $10 for Saturday only.  Winkelman Flats City Park, where Highways 177 and 77 meet.  For more info: Poor Bear or Still Ray at 520.730.1925 or 928.445.8960; www.azcmc.org.

OCTOBER 15

DEVORE, AND PHELAN, CA* SET FREE 9TH ANNUAL POKER RUN - Join us for our fun Poker Run. Routes through scenic Wrightwood & the High Desert. Bike games, live music, vendors, food, raffles, 50/50, tattoo contest. Signups at the Screaming Chicken in Devore or at the T-Bird in Phelan. Run ends at the T-Bird. Sign-up between 8:00AM and 10:00AM. Benefits Set Free Ministries. For more info setfreebob@yahoo.com, or call Bob Blaylock at 760.412.2560.

SANTA CLARITA, CA*  HELLAWEEN PARTY - Sign in Old Road Harley Davidson (21130 Centre Pointe Parkway), between 4pm and 6pm. Admission $15.00, M/C’s can buy pre sale tickets for their clubs for $10.00 There is a Pack ride to a spot in the Valley for  music, food, merchandise, raffles and lots of fun. Pack will leave Harley at 6:30pm Join us for a fun ride and a night to remember.  For more info 661.964.0506.

WINTERS, CA* THE MMA REAPER RUN – Sponsored by the MMA Division 18, Woodland. 5 card draw poker run through Yolo county, benefiting the MMA. Starts at Steady Eddy's Coffee House,
5 E. Main St. Registration is 9am to 11am: $20/single rider $30/dbl rider; includes prizes - High and Low Hand, chicken or Tri-tip meal, music, raffle and fun. 70 mile run all in Yolo County; answer Trivia questions between stops. Come celebrate the Halloween month... race the reaper through Yolo county.  For more info:  SistersofScotaWMC@yahoogroups.com.

TUCSON AZ* WELCOME HOME RUN - AMVET Riders Post 770 is sponsoring a poker run for Vets in transition. All proceeds go directly to Esperanza En Escalante to house veterans in need. This is a 501c3 organization. Registration starts at 8am and first bike out at 10am. Please visit our website to sign up. 8am. AMVET Post 77 3015 S. Kinney Rd Tucson, AZ Snakeman at 520-784-9477 www.amvetriderspost770.org snakemanvenom@comcast.net

TUCSON AZ* STOP THE VIOLENCE POKER RUN - Presented by Ric and Heidi Bell. Benefits Homicide Survivors Inc., a non profit organization which aids murder victems families in tucson and surrounding areas. Run starts at 10 am at the Skinny Matts Rivers Edge on Flowing Wells. First bike out at 11am, last bike in by 3pm. Admission: $10/per person. 11am. Skinnyy Matts Rivers Edge 4635 N. Flowing Wells, Tucson, AZ.

GLENDALE AZ* DINOSAUR POKER RUN FOR BIKER CAROL - Proceeds to assist Biker Carol who is still recovering from her accident on 4/8/2010. Run will Start and End at Vinnie & Joey's Place, 9250 N 43rd Ave #18 / (623) 842-8089. Sign-in begins at 11:30 AM and last bike out will be at 1:30 PM. There will be 3 stops before ending back at the start location to pick you last card. There will also be additional raffle items awarded at the after run party. Music begins at 9:00 PM. Carol has had a difficult time over the past 18 months since her serious accident, and is unfortunately still looking at 2-3 more surgeries. Many riders in the Valley know Carol, so we hope to see an excellent turn-out in support of a good friend. Any questions, call Victor at 602-361-1808 or visit http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dinosaurgroup.

MESA, AZ* MESA SUNRISE ROTARY POKER RUN - Inaugural Poker Run to benefit several local charities including Jewish Family Services, Feed the Poor, Week Without Violence, Integrated Health Clinic, Christmas with the Boys and Girls Club, and Student of the Month and Year for Mesa HS Students. Ends at Rooster's at 3731 E Main Street and entry includes a tshirt, pin and bbq dinner. Musice and fun plus 50/50 raffle and lots of prizes! 9:00 am registration at Joeta’s Leather, 433 W Main Street. For more info call Tiffany Jones at 480-338-7225.

MESA AZ* AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS POST 26 BIKE RUN - Five stops with a free card at each stop.  For the Mesa Veterans' Day Parade--come out and support the parade that honors our heroes past and present!  Starts and ends at American Legion Post 26, 505 W. 2nd Ave in Mesa (between Country Club Dr and Extension Rd).  Admission $20 Per Bike. Run is under 100 miles.  Registration 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. Last bike in 3:00 p.m. Party afterwards, live music, silent auction, raffles.  High Hand & Low Hand. $5 Breakfast: 8 to 10 a.m.  $5 Lunch: 1 to 4 p.m.

SCOTTSDALE, AZ*  DEE BROOKS MEMORIAL RUN FOR THE SCOUTS - Arizona VFW Riders would like to invite you to our 1st Annual Benefit Run For The Scouts - Ride begins and ends at the VFW post 3513, and takes you 80+ miles through the streets of Scottsdale, Phoenix and Cave Creek Arizona . Donations include pancake breakfast, raffles and bike show following the run.  8:00 am at 7220 E. Wilshire.  For more info call Chris at (623)573-1387.

OCTOBER 16

TRABUCO CANYON, CA*  B.A.T. FREEDOM RIDE - B.A.T. (Bikers Against Trafficking) Freedom Ride - Sponsored by 4 the 1, a non-profit 501c3 organization fighting human trafficking, one of the worst epidemics of our time against children. Ride for awareness and to raise funds for rescue and restoration. Ride from one of 3 locations on our map or start your own group. Meet at Cook's Corner at 12:30pm. Register with a minimun donation of $28; includes patch and game participation. REFUSE TO DO NOTHING! For more info Saundra Cerutti at 714.914.9566 or www.freedom4the1.org. SEE COOK’S AD

GLENDALE, CA* GOLDEN STATE GLENDALE CHAPTER POKER RUN – Registration 8:00 am to 10:00 am (rain date is Oct. 30) at Glendale HD, 3717 San Fernando Road. Pre-register: $20 per person, day of ride, $25 per person. Food, music, raffle prizes, all bikes welcome. Chapter Challenge, pin and patch for the 1st 100; high hand $150, low hand $50. Event starts and ends at Glendale HD. Portion of proceeds benefiting Wildlife Waystation. For more info: www.goldenstatehog.com. SEE AD

FULLERTON, CA* 16TH ANNUAL CHILI COOK-OFF & OPEN HOUSE - Join Harley-Davidson of Anaheim-Fullerton for our 16th Annual Chili Cook-Off and Open House! 9am-4pm. Food, live music, raffles, cigars, tatoos, and fun! Show up in your best costume for the costume contest! 15% Off Shirts & Leather Jackets! FREE Entry, ALL Motorcycles Welcomed! To enter cook-off, email chili@harleyfullerton.com for rules and entry form! For more general info: www.harleyfullerton.com. SEE AD!

MOORPARK, CA* BACK ROADS CLASSIC (BRC) - ALL BIKE BRANDS welcome! BRC benefits "Sweet Dreams", a nonprofit organization, helping families in need. Free coffee & donuts . Scenic route thru our back roads . photo scavenger hunt . exclusive event pin for first 400 registered guests . registered participants will enjoy: catered lunch . music by B95.1\'s Bo Jaxon . raffle prizes . shopping w/vendors . and much more! . Reg fee before 10/2/11 = $25/rider . $15/passenger . Reg fee after 10/2/11 = $30/rider . $20/passenger. For more info: www.backroadsclassic.com.

CARDIFF, CA* P.B.T.F. RIDE FOR KIDS - Raise funds for the PBTF's medical research and family support programs! Riders on all makes and models are welcome. Registration opens at 8:30 a.m. at Mira Costa College, and closes at 10:45 a.m. The escorted ride starts at 11 a.m. sharp, rain or shine! The minimum donation to ride is $35, but the more money you raise, the more premiums you earn.  For more info: http://www.pbtfus.org/rideforkids/events.

OCTOBER 18

MESA AZ* AZ RIBBON RIDERS-KNOWLEDGE IS POWER – Presented by Joeta’s Leather, benefiting the Virginia Piper Cancer Center. Tour the Women's Breast Health Center (this portion women only). Actual mammogram reading and explaination. Piper Center tour and presentaion. Early detection is key! $10.00 per person. 9:00 am from Joeta’s Leather. Register (includes light breakfast and snacks) at 11:00am at the Virginia Piper Center City in Scottsdale. Eveyone is welcome. Remember you don't have to ride a bike to learn at our event! For more info call Joeta’s Leather at 480-827-1868 or the website at www.joetasleather.com.

OCTOBER 21-22

BENSON, AZ* 17TH ANNUAL BIKER RODEO – Presented Southern Arizona Harley Riders MC. Biker games, free dry camping, poker hand (on site), 50/50, secure MC parking, and more. Admisstion: $15.00. 2pm. The Arena Bar 250 N Prickley Pear Ave Benson, AZ 520-249-3939 www.sahr.us FACEBOOK suzibrack@powerc.net.

OCTOBER 22

FULLERTON, CA* DARRELL KELLER MEMORIAL BIKE RALLY - We are asking you to help raise awareness in the fight to end Pancreatic Cancer. ALL are welcome – if you don’t ride that’s OK we have many folks that fallow behind the group in chase cars. bring your Custom Car or Hot Rod. Have fun, support a good cause. Visit http://www.bigDarrell.com/ for all the details. Kickstands up at 11:00am 1st stop is Cooks Corner; then on to Buffalo Inn, Route 66, Upland for BBQ, Live Music & Beer...!!! 9:00 am at Anaheim-Fullerton HD, 2635 W. Orangethorpe Avenue.  For more info: www.BigDarrell.com.

PALM SPRINGS, CA* PALM SPRINGS U.S.O. RUN - Have some fun while supporting our troops! Party on the strip in Palm Springs with live music, prizes, 50/50, poker hand, vendors; and lunch all included for $15 single/$25 couple donation. All proceeds benefit USO of Palm Springs in their great efforts to support our troops. Hosted by Rough Riders M/C Monument Chapter.  9:00 am at Palm Canyon Roadhouse, 535 S. Palm Canyon Drive.  For more info:  Cutoff at 760.275.7810 or http://www.rough-riders-mc.com.

JAMUL, CA* HISTORIC HIGHWAY 80 PASSPORT THROUGH TIME - 100 mile route with a dozen stops. Tailored for Motorcycles, Classic cars and all Roadies. Come experience rural San Diego county and win prizes! $20 per vehicle/ $5 additional passports. Commemorative pins and shirts available. 8:00 am – 9:30 am at Simpson’s Nursery, 13925 Camp Rd. (Highway 84).  For more info:  www.Old Highway80.com.

LAUGHLIN, NV* L29 AQUARIUS LAUGHLIN RUN “POT OF GOLD” - 20th anniversary ABATE Local 29 and 14th annual run sign in 9am -1pm,collector pins, trophies, 7 card hi/low hand, ride in bike show pre reg. drawing $100 cash, drawing for free room, raffle tickets for 2 $200 drawing and other stuff, discount room rates, Aquarius Casino. More info and pre reg. flyer call Marty at 760-367-1694.

BULLHEAD CITY, AZ*  16TH ANNUAL GOING TO THE DOGS - DESERT ROAD RIDERS M/C presents the 16th Annual “Going to the dogs” run. Benefits Mutt Matchers @ no kill animal shelter. $5.00 donation. dual sign in bullhead az @ Cathiez leather. Kingman az @ Porkys pitt, ends Kingman Moose lodge, bring dog food, toys, leashes anything.Bar band all the normal run stuff. all vehicles welcome! Contact Stony 928-718-0122 or Later 928-279-8896, Great run for a great cause! be there!

SCOTTSDALE, AZ* SCOTTSDALE HEALTHCARE MOTORCYCLE RUN - Benefiting Gift of Life Lodging Program Scottsdale Healthcare - Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center 1st Stop: Go AZ Motorcycles Scottsdale 8:00 a.m. 2nd Stop: Country Inn & Suites Scottsdale 3rd Stop: Butcher Hook Tonto Basin “Free” Lunch Stop 11:30 – 1:00 p.m. 4th Stop: Los Hermanos Restaurant & Lounge Superior 5th Stop: Ending Celebration: San Tan Flats Queen Creek Last Bike in 3:30 p.m. Last bike in 3:30 p.m. Celebration, Live Music and Announcement of Winners: San Tan Flats 4 p.m. For for more information, call (480) 882-4517 or visit www.shc.org/motorcyclerun.

LAKE HAVASU CITY, AZ* FALLEN FIREFIGHTER MOTORCYCLE POKER RUN - Honoring the memory of Don Danielson. Mission Statement:  To honor the memory of Don Danielson, a Lake Havasu City Fire Fighter who died at the age of 28, by creating fundraisers and donating the proceeds. McCulloch Blvd parking spaces from Pima Sq/Querio Dr to Pima Wash reserved for (“MOTORCYCLE PARKING ONLY”) Meet at Desert Martini  8:00am-11:00am $35.00 per hand Day of registration, Pre Registration Check In & Shotgun start. 1st  Card Stop = Desert Lightning Motorcycle Apparel (LHC) / 2nd  Card Stop = Bone Daddy Cycle Shop (LHC) / 3rd  Card Stop = Cattail Cove (Hwy 95) / 4th  Card Stop = Foxes (Parker) / 5th  Card Stop = Twisted Metal Cycle Shop (LHC) / Desert Martini 12:00pm-4:00pm / Final card dart throw & Poker hand ranking  at BJ’S Cabana 1:00pm-4:30pm. Live Music, Raffles, Winners announced at 4:30pm. Slow Drags 1:00pm-4:00pm (see map for exact location) visit www.lhcpffa.org.

PEORIA, AZ* CITY OF PEORIA CENTENNIAL RIDE & AFTER PARTS - at Arrowhead Harley!   Ride will leave from the Peoria Sports Complex, go up north and end at Arrowhead Harley with a huge after party!   More details to come… ARROWHEAD HARLEY-DAVIDSON/BUELL 16130 N. Ftn. Dr. Peoria AZ.  623-247-5542 www.arrowheadharley.com.

SAN TAN VALLEY, AZ*  4TH ANNUAL FREEDOM MOTORCYCLE BENEFIT RIDE - Come Help make a difference in the lives of children as we ride along the beautiful San Tan Valley countryside. Proceeds will benefit children's sports programs, literacy program books, and computer and science technology equipment at Freedom Christian Academy in the San Tan Valley/ Queen Creek area. Registration includes a Homemade Breakfast will begin at 7:00 a.m. The Ride begins at 9:00 a.m. Registration includes breakfast, lunch, raffle for cash prizes, and ride pin. Win CASH PRIZES and more! Riders can register  at Freedom Christian Academy, 39731 N. Kennedy Drive, Queen Creek, 85140, call 480-254-8844, or email abel1128porras@gmail.com for more information.

TEMPE, AZ* 5TH ANNUAL BIKER BALL - American Legion Riders of Tempe Post 2 present 5th Annual Biker Ball 2125 S Industrial Park Avenue, Tempe, AZ Costume Contest with prizes for Best Individual & Best Couple (People\'s Choice) Doors open at 6:00 pm $10.00 in advance (available online or at Post 2) $15.00 at the Door FOOLS LIFE playing 7:00 - 11:00 pm Finger Foods - Raffle Prizes - 50/50 drawing. Do NOT need to be present to win! Hope to see you all there! For more info: www.legionriderstempe.org.

TUCSON, AZ* SMOKE N’ THUNDER – Presented by M.I.A.P. Concert and BBQ benefiting the M.I.A.P. Tucson Funeral Escort Team. Food by Lindy’s on 4th; live bands, raffles and much more. 6PM at Bashful Bandit, 3686 E. Speedway Blvd.  For more info: 520.867.1762 or www.MIAP.us, sdmftiny@gmail.com.

PHOENIX, AZ*  MMA AZ EAGLE DISTRICT BIKE & CAR SHOW - Bike & Car Show sign in at 4pm at  Antar's Sports Bistro 9611 W. Camelback Rd. $10 per Bike & $15 per Car. Stock, Custom & Best of Show winners announced @ 7pm. 50/50,Raffles, Food & Drink specials. Everyone is Welcome, so invite your friends. Come out and support the MMA-AZ Eagle District, a Motorcycle Rights Organization. For more info call Mojo at 623-433-6503 or www.mma-az.org.

OCTOBER 23

CASTAIC LAKE, CA* LOVE RIDE 28 – Working in concert to overcome Autism.  Love Ride is back!  This time we’re rockin’ the lake like never before.  Join us in benefitting those less fortunate.  For more info as a rider, vendor or for sponsorship, go to:  www.loveride.com.  Supported by Southern California Harley-Davidson Dealers Assocation.  SEE AD!

SANTA CLARITA, CA* ROUTE 66 AFTER PARTY - Join us for an entire day of bikes, food and GREAT music. Check out our past events at www.route66classicgrill.com. You will not want to miss this great party. For vendor info and VIP tables email 66rthomas@gmail.com.
MESA, AZ*  ARIZONA R.I.P.’S B.A.D. RIDE VII - The American Diabetes Association presents Arizona Rip’s B.A.D. Ride VII – Bikers Against Diabetes. Start sites throughout the valley with registration at 8:00am and rides going to our New Festival Site: Chester's Harley-Davidson in Mesa.  Gates open at 10:00AM. Activities include: Live Concert by Mogollon, Bike Show, Vendor, Exhibitors and more. ALL participants also receive: complimentary Lunch and water/sodas, ride pin. Minimum donation to participate: $30 pre-registration for rider / $20 for passenger. Day of Event: $35 rider / $20 passenger. Raise more and receive GREAT “Thank You Gifts”. For more information: 888-342-2383 x7112 or visit www.ripsbadride.com. SEE AD

OCTOBER 24

VISALIA, CA* RIDE FOR THE RED – Presented by American Red Cross Central Valley Chapter.  Benefits Military families of the Central Valley; please support these families by supporting the Ride for the Red.  $25/single rider; register at 8:00 am at Visalia Branch office of the American Red Cross, 505 W. Main Street.  For more info call Lois Afdahl at 559.732.6436, ride@ARCcentralvalley.org or www.ARCcentralvalley.org.

OCTOBER 28 - NOVEMBER 4

HIGH SEAS RALLY 10TH ANNIVERSARY WESTERN CARIBBEAN 2011 CRUISING FOR A CAUSE – Stops include: Bahamas, Jamaica, Grand Cayman and Cancun, Mexico. Unlimited FUN, over $100,000 in prices on the 2nd largest ship in the Royal Caribbean Fleet, Freedom of the Seas.  Raises funds for the Kidney Dialysis Foundation. For more info:  www.HighSeasRally.com or call 800.444.8795. 

OCTOBER 28

TUCSON, AZ*  GOLD WING ROAD RIDERS ARIZONA CONVENTION - GWRRA (Gold Wing Road Riders) 2011 Arizona Convention at Tucson Hilton East, 7600 E. Broadway, in Tucson. Over 40 vendors, bike show, seminars, light parade, ice cream social, dinner, talent show and a whole lot of fun with friends for safety and knowledge. Registration: $10 member; $15 non-member. Special hotel rate for GWRRA members. See our website at www.gwrraaz.com for details.

OCTOBER 29

LAS VEGAS, NV* RIDE FOR LIFE VEGAS 2011 - Ride For Life Vegas is happening for year number 3. This year the Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation Officials have chosen 4 Year old baby Ruby. She has an aggressive soft tissue cancer that is attacking her bladder and ...well her little girl areas. Register the day of the event at Leather Headquarters on Boulder - $30=Rider - $15=Passenger. For more info: http://rideforlifevegas.website.org. SEE AD

CHANDLER, AZ* HARLEY-DAVIDSON AND HOG CHAPTER PRESENT - HOGOWEEN!  Costume Contests, Face Painting, Food, Trick or Treating for the kids.  Great family event.  For more information  call 480-496-6800 and ask for Deb. CHANDLER HARLEY- DAVIDSON / BUELL 6895 W. Chandler Blvd. Chandler AZ. 480-496-6800.  www.chandlerharley.com.
GLENDALE, AZ*  5TH ANNUAL ANTHONY HOLLY MEMORIAL RIDE - You'll travel just over 100 miles through some of the Valley's most scenic areas. There are plenty of stops in between to stretch your legs, wet your whistle, and snap photos of friends and nature too. There is a $25 per rider and $15 per passenger registration fee and proceeds benefit the children's charities of the Anthony Holly Foundation. You can register online and obtain the ride route information at www.AnthonyHollyFoundation.org. We'll meet at the 5 & Diner for free coffee and a great breakfast special. This will also be your chance to get your raffle tickets for the Nolan N43 Trilogy helmet and the Glock 36, and the many other great auction items. With registration complete and your cool new shirt in hand, it's kickstands up at 9 AM. The ride is expected to be 3-4 hours long and will finish with a free trip through the buffet line at Pullano's.

TEMECULA, CA* 3rd ANNUAL HELP RIDE - Get ready to rock & ride!  9:00am to 5:30pm at the service center lot of Quaid Temecula Harley-Davidson, 28964 Old Town Front St. Band lineup includes Creedence Relived, other bands TBA.  $25/bike includes entry to event venue: vendors, beer garden, bike show, tattoo contest, music festival, 1 poker run card, 1 raffle ticket.  $15/person provides entrance to the event venue: vendors, beer garden, bike show, tattoo contest, music festival.  All pre-registered riders receive a ride pin.  Check for updates at www.helpride.com. Pre-registration ends October 16th, 2011. Now accepting vendor applications; interested in sponsoring the event, email info@helpride.com or call 951-775-9967. SEE AD!

OCTOBER 30

LONG BEACH, CA* BIKERS FOR KIDS - We will be raising money for Camp Axios. Camp Axios is a camp that sends inner city kids to camp for a week at no cost to them and gives them a positive life changing experience. We will have a costume contest, 50/50 raffle, Best Bike contest, and 2 live bands. Two great rock and roll bands: "Alter Ego" and "Uncle Johnny's Playhouse". This is a free event and donations will be accepted. 1:00pm at The Gaslamp, 6251 E. Pacific Coast Highway.  For more info: Facebook page: Bikers for Kids or call Joy at (310) 433-1921.

SANTA FE, NM*  7TH ANNUAL POJOAQUE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB HALLOWEEN CHRISTMAS TOY RUN -  Meet at Santa Fe HD at 9:00am, 4250 Cerrillos Road,Santa Fe, N.M.D.J., Door Prizes, 50/50 Raffle, Event T-Shirts, Silent Auction.Leave Santa Fe HD at 12:00noon-25 mile ride to Buffalo Thunder Resort. Dance, Food & Live Band until 6:00pm. Only $5.00-free if you wear a costume. Bring unwrapped toy for Club's Annual Christmas Party.

 

 

NOV

NOVEMBER 5-6

GILA BEND, AZ* (ON THE WAY TO ROCKY POINT) GILA BEND 9TH ANNUAL DESERT SHRIMP FEST - Make Gila Bend’s 9th Annual Desert Shrimp Fest a Poker Run Stop! Fest draws attendees statewide for shrimp eating contests, dancing, live music and fun, family atmosphere. Menu incl: coconut shrimp, fried shrimp, shrimp scampi & cocktails, fish tacos & more. Arrangements being made to have AZ Centennial Copper Chopper on display; 2 bands Sat; Beer Garden all weekend, food booths & vendors. Children's carnival & contests. Minimal entry fee. Hrs: 10-10 Sat. & 10-6 Sun. For more info: Chris Hubbard at 602.999.9689.
NOVEMBER 5

SAN MARCOS, CA* WINGS FOR WARRIORS POKER RUN – 90 Mile Scenic Ride/Poker Run starts & ends at Biggs Harley-Davidson.  Reg. 7:30 AM, $25/$10. Extra card $5. Pins to 1st 100. Departs 9 AM. Party 1-3 PM. Benefits veterans medical research. Free food, live music, 50/50, silent auction, vendor village w/samples-offers-giveaways.  Cash Prize Hi Hand $300, Lo Hand $100 Gift Card.  1040 Los Vallecitos Blvd.  More info: 858-752-2943 or www.VeteransResearchCorp.org. SEE BIGG’S AD

MESA/PHOENIX, AZ*  3RD ANNUAL BIKERS AGAINST CHILD ABUSE - With REO Speedwagon, Fran Cosmo,former lead vocalist and lead guitarist of Boston playing Boston’s greatest hits and Rossman. Starts at Toby Keith’s “I Love This Bar & Grill” (1065 N. Dobson Rd),with a buffet, ($ TBA), for $25 per person; pins to first 200 registered Raffles. 50/50, food, drink and appetizer specials, high & low hand; then to the event for secured Motorcycle parking. Website TBA when ready. For more info contact Nytro at muslermychewy@cox.net.

FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ* AMERICAN LEGION POST 58 1ST ANNUAL RUN TO THE HILL CHARITY BIKE RIDE – Starts at 8:00 am, Shotgun start from 5 Valley Locations Preregistration at www.alr58.org with contribution of $10.00 Single, $15.00 2Up or on site day of ride $15.00 Single, $20.00 2Up from 8-10A. Entry includes Home Cooked Meal and Band(Three Point Posse) at the end of the Run with Raffles, Prizes, and much fun. $100.00 Best Hand, $50.00 Worst Hand Prizes at 4:30P Beard Contest, $5.00 entry fee and prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places Come and join us on our beautiful outdoor patio for food. For more info: Ken Couture or Pat Conway at 480-220-1742/ 330-720-2652 or by email: kdc314@msn.com Conwaypatrick@ymail.com; or check the website www.alr58.org.

ARLINGTON, AZ*  RALLY AT THE ROSE - Weekend event at the Desert Rose Bar. Sponsored by Westsiders and benefits Jacob Journey House. 20$ for weekend or 10$ for the day. Music, games, contests and food. Dry camping available.  6:00 am at Desert Rose Bar, Old Hwy. 80.  For more info email Flip at jboyd21@cox.net.

MESQUITE, NV* B.A.C.A. KEEPERS RALLY - Poker run with cash prizes, 50/50 Raffle, Food, Vendors, Bike Games, Live Band, Drawing for a 2011 Harley Dyna Wide Glide. Fund raiser to assist children who are victims of abuse. Join us for a day of fun and good times. Bikers Against Child Abuse, the Keepers Of The Children. 8:00 am at Oasis Resort – 897 W. Mesquite Blvd.  For more info:  435.632.3761.

CELEBRATION, FL* 9TH ANNUAL VIVA ALFA ROMEO CAR SHOW & PARADE – The town of Celebration has again granted the entire business block of Market Street, in the heart of the downtown area, as the show site. This event is only for Alfa Romeo and Fiat automobiles. For more info call 407.774.7947, email Alfaduce@cfl.rr.com or check the website www.alfafla.com.

NOVEMBER 6

PALM SPRINGS, CA* RUN FOR THE FALLEN TO PATRIOT PARK – Hosted by American Legion Post 519. Ride in formation to the 6th Annual Healing Field. A commemorative event to remember and honor the men and women of the military that have made the ultimate sacrifice in Iraq and Afghanistan. Fly the Flag on your bike, donations are accepted. Patches will be available at registration. Registration starts at 7:30am; kick stands up at 8:15 am.  American Legion Post 519, 400 N. Belardo Rd.

CANYON COUNTRY, CA* BOOZEFIGHTERS’ CHAPTER 101 5TH ANNUAL BATTLE OF THE BANDS - Top bands, great food, booze, $15 per person/$25 per couple, music begins at noon, all are welcome. Noon at VFW Post 6110. For more info call Watts at 661-755-6622, gburn@sbcglobal.net or www.bfmc101.com.

PICACHO, AZ* YOUTH HAVEN RANCH TOY RUN – Presented by CMA, benefiting the Youth Haven Ranch.  Admission:  $10 and $10 toy per person. Register from 8:00 am – 9:00 am at Youth Haven Ranch; includes lunch, baked goods, auction.  Games with kids, Kid’s Choice Bike Show.  For more info: 520.403.6391 or www.cmsswr2.org/az.

NOVEMBER 10-11

PUERTO PEÑASCO, MX*  ROCKY POINT RALLY - Presented by Castaways Rocky Point. The Rocky Point Rally is an annual event held in Puerto Peñasco that showcases motorcycles and other2-4 wheel vehicles. Many people from around the world gather to watch parades and contests between motorcycles and other recreational vehicles. This year will be the first ever "Rocky Point Rally Kick-Off Party", held on Thursday night, this event will be one of the most exciting parts of the rally! Featuring 2 large concerts, one of which from Arizona's own Mogollon band. Don't miss out! Check out and like our. 4pm Puerto Peñasco, Mexico (602) 380 7203 www.castawaysrockypoint.com
info@castawaysrockypoint.com. SEE AD.

NOVEMBER 10-13

SEA OF CORTEZ/PUERTO PEÑASCO, SONORA, MX* ROCKY POINT RALLY – Mystery Poker Run from U.S. to Mexico, Welcome Party, Ride-In Bike Show, Walking Poker Run on Calle 13, Toy Run for Niños, local parade, biker events on El Malecon.  For more info:  www.rockypointrally.com.  SEE AD

NOVEMBER 12

EL CAJON, CA* GRAVEYARD GAMBLERS BLACKJACK PARTY - The Graveyard Gamblers Womens Motorcycle Club is putting on a huge party. We'll have The Little George Band, raffles, food and drink specials and lots of vendors. $10.00 per person to get in! Come party with us! 11:00 am at Flynn Springs Inn, 15505 Olde Highway 80. For more info Diana Navarro Stone at 619-755-8919

SURPRISE, AZ*  2ND ANNUAL CRUSADER CHARITY POKER TOURNAMENT - Must be 21, poker, blackjack & slot tournament. Food, raffle prizes, bonus chips available! No Limit Hold-Em Charity Event! $50 Buy IN = 5000 in starting chips plus, bonus chips available. 500 On-line reg. sign up now/pay later Check out this website for more bonus details! www.enjoythecove.com or www.crusadersforthechildren.com.

TUCSON AZ* THE HUNS MC ANNUAL STEAK FRY – Presented by The Huns MC Tucson Club. The Huns MC are having their Annual Steak Fry again, but instead of at the clubhouse, it will be at The Territorial Bar. Price is still only $15 for entry and one of the best steak dinners in town. Live music will be provided by The Effect. Of course there will be Drinks. Food, Fun and Door Prizes. 5pm. Territorial Bar - 3727 S Palo Verde Rd. For more info: hunsmc137@gmail.com.

NEW RIVER AZ* 5TH ANNUAL MOTORCYCLE SWAP MEET AND OLD SCHOOL BIKE SHOW - Presented by the Loners M/C Prescott Chapter. Saturday November 12th at the Roadrunner Saloon in New River, AZ. Swap Meet starts at 8am. $10 donation per person includes bike show entry and swap meet / vendor space if needed. Trophies will be awarded for Best of Show, 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Live music, drinks and food available.  This event gets bigger and better each year. Bring your knucklehead, panhead, shovelhead, flathead, norton, BSA, triumph. The weather will be nice, come out to a great party. Everyone welcome. FMI - contact Mud @ 602.299.6778 or mudlffl@yahoo.com.

NOVEMBER 13

RIVERSIDE, CA* ONE MORE FROM THE HEART - This event is in it's 21st year of doing some wonderful good for some very needy children. Totally Kids Child care center residents are developmentally/medically fragile; ranging from infants to 21. This event supplies them with some "Bells and Whistles" that they never would have gotten. THERE IS NO REGISTRATION FEE just bring something from the "Wish List" if you can. A flier will be posted at their web site soon. This is a bare bones event with everything going to TK. 10:00 am at The Chopper Place, 4791 Doane Ave. For more info call HR at 951.279.4370 after 11:30 am, or www.totallykinds.com.

TUCSON, AZ*  BIKERS FOR BABIES ARIZONA -Presented by March of Dimes. Join die hard bikers and weekend warriors to support March of Dimes. Start at Sir Veza’s, enjoy a scenic ride along the Santa Catalina Mountains and end with a celebration at Musselman Honda Circuit. Great food, live music, and a club race. Enter to win a custom bobber from Big Sky Motorcycles. Breakfast, Patch, Ride, Post-Event Celebration. Admission: $10 pre-reg/ $15 day-of. 10am.
Sir Veza's Taco Garage Tucson, AZ 520-298-5490 jcelentano@marchofdimes.com www.bikersforbabies.org.

NOVEMBER 18

LONG BEACH, CA* 31ST ANNUAL PROGESSIVE INTERNATIONAL MOTORCYCLE SHOW – At the Long Beach Convention Center.  For more info email Progressive_International_Motorcycle_Shows@acicomn.net.

NOVEMBER 19

VICTORVILLE, CA*  4TH ANNUAL RIDE WITH SANTA - To provide toys for children ages 0-17 at the Annual High Desert Black Sheep Toy Run. One new unwrapped toy for admission. ALL bikes welcome to the escorted ride through Victorville. Register at Victorville Harley Davidson 14522 Valley Center Drive beginning at 7:30 am. Free coffee and donuts. Call Robbie 760-220-1777 for more info. Kickstands up 8:30 am.

VICTORVILLE, CA*  5TH ANNUAL BLACK SHEEP TOY RUN - Presented by Black Sheep Harley Davidsons for Christ M/M High Desert Chapter. Benefits children 0-17 in the High Desert communities of So Cal. Vendors, Food, Raffles, Bike Games, optional Ride with Santa. Big Screen TV giveaway $5 per ticket. One new unwrapped toy or $10 for admittance per person. ALL bikes welcome. 9:30 am from Salvation Army Church, 14585 La Paz Drive. Optional toy drop at Victorville Harley Davidson. Call Robbie 760-220-1777 or Tom 760-578-2886 for details.

TUCSON AZ* TERRITORIAL’S 5TH ANNUAL HEROES HOLIDAY -  Presented by Territorial. WE will have a scavenger hunt and donations, All proceeds will go to making a better Christmas for our soldiers overseas. The Saturday after Thanksgiving we will box everything up and get them ready to send to our Men and Women fighting to keep us FREE!!!!!. 9am. Territorial Bar - 3727 S Palo Verde Rd. For more info: 520-514-9035 territorialbar@hotmail.com.

NOVEMBER 20

TUCSON, AZ*  EL MONTE’S BIG ASS BIKE SHOW - 12 pm to 6 pm at The River's Edge Lounge (4635 N. Flowing Wells Rd). $10 entry plus 2 cans of food; no food $15. Food to benefit the Tucson Community Food Bank. Live music by Argumentative, Airbrushed awards by El Monte,Tattoo Contest,food, drink specials and door prizes; big ass fun.  For vendor and contact info call Jeff Miller 520-293-9698 elmontepaint32@gmail.com.

NOVEMBER 26

MESA, AZ*  5TH ANNUAL MARINES TOYS FOR TOTS RIDE – Recognized as one of the TOP TEN Toys for Tots events in Maricopa County. Sponosred by ALR Post 35, Chandler, AZ and Chester’s HD, Mesa, AZ. Starts from Chester’s HD, 922 S. Country Club Drive; register from 8:00 am to 10:00 am (coffee & donuts provided at registration by Chester’s HD).  Donations:  $20 without a toy, $15 with a toy, passengers: $15 without a toy, $10 with a toy.  **Ride pin for the first 100 participants**. Paid ride incluces:  ride, lunch, door prizes and End Party.  ***Music by the 74th Street Band from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm***.  Last bike in by 2:00 pm, door drawings start at 3:00 pm.  All proceeds benefit the Marines Toys for Tots Campaign. For more info please contact Jesse “Smog” Hendrix at hendrixjesse@cox.net,  602.717.7545 or the website http://alr35.org/ToysForTots2011.htm.

NOVEMBER 27

SACRAMENTO, CA* 35TH ANNUAL SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN’ TO SAC TOWN TOY RUN – Sponsored by Schapiro & Leventhal.  From 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Sacramento 6 Drive- In, 9616 Oates Dr., off Bradshaw & Hwy. 50.  $5 donation, plus an unwrapped toy. From 9:00 am to 1:00 pm the Drive-In will be selling hot drinks and food. Come out and bring the kids. At 1:00 pm there will be a pack ride to drop off the toys to the Marines Toys for Tots Foundation. For more info call Gus at 916.224.7467; vendors don’t miss this one.

WILLITS, CA*  19TH ANNUAL WILLITS TOY RUN - Benefits the Willits Children’s Christmas Program. Run starts at Evergreen Shopping Center at noon (Highway 101, south end of town). Party at Willits Grange, 291 School Street, noon to 3 pm. Full dinner, rock and roll with Ray and the Reveleers, raffle, no host bar. Admission one unwrapped toy. 2 starting locations. For more information: www.WillitsToyRun.com, or email HOG@bellsprings.com; or call Rich Venturi, Harley-Davidson of Ukiah, 707-462-1672.

DEC

PACOIMA, CA*  44TH ANNUAL 2011 PACOIMA CHRISTMAS PARADE – Join us as we unite to celebrate the 44th Annual 2011 Pacoima Christmas Parade & Charity Toy Run! Presented by: Bosco’s Charity Foundation. This years charity benefits: Marine Toys for Tots Join in on the parade and ride along the many special guest we have lined up. Parade will be followed by live entertainment, food, vendors, carnival and more. $10 unwrapped gift gets you in the parade. Line up at 8:00 am at 13519 Van Nuys Boulevard and Laurel Canyon.  For more info call Bosco Nava at 818.470.2136.

APTOS, CA*  RED & WHITE TOY RUN & DINNER DANCE - A scenic ride Toy Run in the afternoon a Dinner Dance following in the evening. Live Music Dancing, Games, Prizes and more!! Admission is a $20.00 donation plus one new unwrapped toy! Benefits Need Children and Families in the Santa Cruz Area! Sign in at 2:00 pm at the Britannia Arms (8017 Soquel Dr) in Aptos; ride from there and a stop or two then proceed to the Dinner Dance located at the Moose Lodge: 2470 El Rancho Drive Santa Cruz, CA 95060-1106 (831) 438-1817. For more info: www.hellsangelssc.com or sc81@cruzio.com.

DECEMBER 4

PHOENIX, AZ* 39TH ANNUAL KICKS 4 KIDS TOY RUN & LAW TIGERS TRIVIA RIDE - Phoenix’s Largest & Longest Running Christmas Charity Toy Event is back for 2011, the Kick’s 4 Kids Toy Run will hit the streets to gather up new toys for the Greater Phoenix Toys for Tots. Star Touring and Riding’s Phoenix Chapter #113 in conjunction with Law Tigers and The Army Reserve NCO Council will be hosting the event, beginning at the Phoenix F.O.P. Lodge #2 located at Sweetwater & 19th Ave with sign-up’s from 8am to 10am. Hot Beverages, Donuts and a Breakfast Buffet will be offered for purchase by the F.O.P. with the last bike out at 10am for the Law Tigers Trivia Run with your chance at over $500.00 in cash & prizes. The Trivia Run ends at Wildhorse Pass Hotel & Casino with last bike in at 12 noon, where the day’s festivities will continue with the Toy Collection, 50/50, Music and a $5.00 BBQ Lunch Poolside. Donation is one Unwrapped Toy $5.00 minimum value and Star Chapter #113 will be giving awards for Largest Club or Organization, Best Decorated Bike, Best Decorated Trike & Sidecar Rig and of course Most New Toys donated. Let’s make 2011 our biggest year yet. For more ride and or vendor info please contact David Perkins at 602-466-1137 or email at djphatt@cox.net.

DECEMBER 10

TUCSON, AZ*  SUNRIDERS 30TH ANNUAL TOY PARADE PRE- PARTY -Come join the Sun Riders on Saturday, December 10, 2011 for the 30th Annual Toy Parade Pre-party at Kennedy Park from 12 noon to 6 pm. There will be food, drinks, auction prizes, door prizes, 50/50 drawing, vendors, music and much more. For more info: 520-682-7528, www.tucsonsunridersmc.com or
sunridersmc@hotmail.com.

DECEMBER 11

GLENDALE, CA*  24TH ANNUAL SKID ROW L.A. TOY RIDE - Sponsored by Harley-Davidson of Glendale and ABATE Local #1. Please bring a toy for a child, to be handed out at the Fred Jordan Mission. Meet at 9:00 at H-D of Glendale, 3717 San Fernando Rd. Departure time from H-D of Glendale is 11:00 a.m. to the Fred Jordan Mission.  For more info call 818-484-5389, or email cookienrose@yahoo.com. SEE GLENDALE HD AD

TUCSON AZ*  SUN RIDERS’ 30TH ANNUAL TOY PARADE - Benefits Aviva Children's Services. Registration starts at Freedom Park on 29th street in Tucson. The parade leaves for Kennedy Park on Ajo Rd and Mission at 12:00 noon. There will be live music provided by Argumentative (Frog Promotions). There will be food, drinks, vendors, 50/50 drawing, door prizes, auction prizes and we are raffling off a new 2010 Harley Davidson 1200 custom Sporster. Pre-registration is $15.00 and $20.00 day of event. EVERYONE brings a toy for the kids. 8am. Freedom Park 5000 E 29th St. For more info: 520-682-7528, www.tucsonsunridersmc.com  or sunridersmc@hotmail.com.