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Motorcycle Events, Weekend June 8-9

Several rides are scheduled throughout New Jersey this coming weekend.  Forecasters are predicting rain for Saturday-let’s hope they’re wrong.

For Saturday, June 8, in Jackson, we have Sinister Steel's 6th Annual 'RWR' Memorial Poker Run, sponsored by Sinister Steel Motorcycle Association.  The poker run starts at Jackson Amvets, 1290 Toms River Rd. in Jackson. Registration begins at 10:30 am and the motorcycles go out at 12:00 pm. The fee is $20.00 for the rider and $10.00 for a passenger. Motorcycle activities include poker run and ride-in bike show. The event will also include vendors, raffles and music.

In Brick, there’s the Knights of Columbus Annual Poker Run
The poker run starts at Knights of Columbus, 1065 Cedar Bridge Ave. in Brick. Registration is from 9:30am to 11:00 am. The fee if pre-registered is $15.00 for the rider and $10.00 for a passenger. The fee on the day of the event is $20.00 for the rider and $15.00 for a passenger. The proceeds of this event will benefit Knights of Columbus Special Needs Program. This program provides children and teens with developmental disabilities an opportunity to learn basic life skills through our Special Needs Cooking Program and recreational activities. It also allows children with disabilities to experience social and recreational activities with typical peers from their community; the rain date is Sunday, June 9th.

On Sunday, June 9, out of Toms River, there’s the Ride for Vetwork, sponsored by the Toms River American Legion Riders Post 129.  The poker run starts at Ocean County Power Sports, 2130 Route 37 East in Toms River. Registration is from 9:00 am to 10:30 am. The fee is $15.00 for the rider and $10.00 for a passenger. The ride ends with barbeque, music, and more. The proceeds of this poker run will be donated to VetWork of Lacey Twp. an organization assisting our Military Veterans.

In Penns Grove, it’s the 3rd Annual Black Flagged Racing Benefit Bike and Car Show,
sponsored by Black Flagged Racing.  The motorcycle show will be held at The Penns Grove VFW, 100 Margate Street in Penns Grove. Registration begins at 11:00 am and all motorcycles must be registered by 2:00 pm. The fee to enter a motorcycle is $15.00. A trophy will be awarded for best in class. Proceeds to Benefit the Wounded Warrior Project.

Out of Saddle River, we have the Children's Quality of Life Charity Bike Blessing and Motorcycle Run, sponsored by Cycle City of Sloatsburg NY and Zion Lutheran Church.

 The ride starts at Zion Lutheran Church, 96 East Allendale Road in Saddle River. Registration is from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. The motorcycles go out at 12:00 pm. The ride fee is $20.00 for the rider and $10.00 for a passenger. The ride ends with food. The police escorted ride will benefit the Hopes and Dreams Foundation for children with Downs Syndrome and the Zion Lutheran Church Youth Group.

In Belleville, it’s the Clifton PBA Local 36 Freedom Roast, sponsored by Clifton PBA Local 36.  The ride starts at The Motorcycle Mall, 655 Washington Avenue in Belleville. Registration starts at 7:30 am and the motorcycles go out at 10:00 am. The police escorted ride will end in Clifton with a barbeque, band and raffles.

Thursday, June 13, be sure to check out the Classic Car, Bike and Truck Night in Bridgewater, Sponsored by Fraternal Order of Eagles Eagle Riders Club.  The bike show will be held at 350 Woodside Lane in Bridgewater. The show begins at 6:00 pm. There is no fee to enter your motorcycle in the show. Bikes will be judged by people’s choice and a trophy will be awarded for the best bike. There will also be music.

Motorcycle events this weekend in NJ

Thirteen motorcycle events are scheduled for the weekend of May 18 and 19 throughout New Jersey.

Lawrenceville is where the American Legion Riders Post 414 Car and Bike Show will be held.
The motorcycle show will be held at Post 414, 100 Berwyn Place in Lawrenceville. The show begins at 1:00 pm. Awards will be given for first, second, and third place. There will also be a car show, live entertainment, and more.

In Union it’s the Ride for the Victims of the Boston Marathon, sponsored by Indian Motorcycle of Northern New Jersey.
The ride starts at Indian Motorcycle of Northern New Jersey, 2365 US Highway 22 West in Union. Registration begins at 9:00 am and the motorcycles go out at 12:00 pm. The ride fee is $20.00 for the rider and $10.00 for a passenger. The ride is a 60 mile escorted ride. There will also be vendors, door prizes, food, entertainment, motorcycle displays, raffles and more. Proceeds will go to The One Fund Boston.

Keyport has the Roar to Restore the Shore, sponsored by VFW Post 8867.   The ride starts at the Municipal Parking Lot along the waterfront on American Legion Drive in Keyport.  Registration begins at 11:00 am and the motorcycles go out at 1:00 pm. The ride fee is $20.00 for the rider and $15.00 for a passenger. All participants will receive a patch. The 66 mile ride ends in Brick with food, vendors, and entertainment. Proceeds will benefit victims of Hurricane Sandy.

Long Valley, the Ride for the River is sponsored by the Raritan Headwaters Association.

The ride starts at Schooley's Mountain Park, 91 E. Springtown Rd. in Long Valley. Registration is from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. Pre-registration fee is $25.00 and includes a t-shirt and pin. The fee on the day of ride is $25.00 with the t-shirt and pin at an additional fee. Prizes will be awarded for the top hands. The ride ends with picnic, music and bike show. This is a fund-raising motorcycle poker run through the Raritan River Watershed to benefit the Raritan Headwaters Association. This is a rain or shine event. All makes of bikes are welcome.

There are nine events on Sunday. 

In Beach Haven, the Frank Panzone, Jr. Memorial Cruisin for a Cure is sponsored by Panzone Pizza.  The ride starts at at 9th & Bay Avenue behind Bay Village in Beach Haven. Registration begins at 9:30 am and the motorcycles go out at 11:30 am. The ride is approximately 60 miles and will end in Surf City with a lunch buffet, musical entertainment, auctions and more. This ride will benefit David's Dream and Believe Cancer Foundation.

Millville has the Officer Chris Reeves Memorial Poker Run. The ride starts at Millville Elks Lodge, 1815 E. Broad Street in Millville.  Registration is from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. The ride fee is $20.00 for the rider and $15.00 for a passenger. The fee includes a meal. A t-shirt will be given to the first 300 to register. Proceeds will go to the education fund of Chris Reeves' son Alex.

Mt. Ephraim has the 7^th Annual Armed Forces Freedom Ride, sponsored by Barb's Harley Davidson, Burlington County Military Affairs Committee, and Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation of Philadelphia
The ride starts at Barb's Harley Davidson, 926 Black Horse Pike Mt. Ephraim. Registration begins at 7:30 am and the motorcycles go out at 10:00 am. The ride fee is $30.00 per person if pre-registered of $40.00 on the day of the ride. The ride fee includes lunch. The first 100 registered riders will get an event tee shirt. All participants will receive an event pin. The police escorted ride will end with a barbeque lunch, ceremonies, music, vendors and more.  The ride will benefit Burlington County Military Affairs Committee and the Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation of Philadelphia.

In Mahwah, it’s the Ramapo Rumble for Education Motorcycle Rally, sponsored by Ramapo College of New Jersey
The rally will be held at Ramapo College of New Jersey, 505 Ramapo Valley Road in Mahwah. Registration starts at 8:30 am. The fee is $25.00 for the rider and $15.00 for a passenger. This ride will go on Northern New Jersey scenic back roads. the event includes awards, 50/50, barbecue, and live entertainment. The proceeds to benefit Ramapo Scholarship Fund.

Hackensack offers the Freedom Run 2013, sponsored by Bergen County Harley-Davidson & BMW
The run starts at the Justice Center Parking Lot on Court Street, between Main Street  and South River Street in Hackensack. Registration is from 9:00 am to 10:30 am and the motorcycles leave at 11:00 am. The fee is $25.00 for the rider and $15.00 for a passenger. The first 500 participants will get a free event pin. This is a a 60 mile Police escorted ride that ends in Ridgefield with food, vendors and music. This years Freedom Run will benefit the Feel Good Foundation whose primary goal is to assist First Responders, and/or any individual, who may have been injured, physically or mentally, as a direct result of their rescue, recovery and clean up efforts at the World Trade Center Site following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

Rahway has the Liberty HOG Chapter Poker Run.   The poker run starts at 12 West Milton Ave. in Rahway. Registration is from 9:00 am to 10:45 am. The fee is $20.00 for each person. Pre-register by April 30th and receive a free Wild Card. The ride ends with cash prizes for the top 3 poker hands, barbeque, 50/50, door prizes, tricky tray, and live music. Custom event pins will be given out with registration, while the supply lasts. The rain date is June 9th.

In Andover, the Blue Knights NJ8 Bike Blessing will take place.   The ride starts at Smokehouse BBQ on Route 206 in Andover. Registration is from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. The fee is a donation of $20.00 per person. There will be an escorted procession  to Our Lady of  Mount Carmel Church for a bike blessing, followed by an escorted ride to Lackawaxen, Pa. for brunch.

Hillsborough hosts A Pig Roast for Alex, BBQ and Poker Run, sponsored by Manville-Hillsborough Elks.  The poker run starts at Manville-Hillsborough Elks, 1500 Brooks Blvd. in Hillsborough. Registration is from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. Poker run will pay $250.00 for the best hand. The fee is $25.00 for adults, kids $10.00.  Poker Run to benefit James Liptak

Rockaway has the Rockaway P.A.L. Motorcycle Run for the Kids, sponsored by Rockaway Township Police Athletic League
The run starts at  Peterson Field on Fleetwood Dr. in Rockaway. Registration begins at 9:00 am and the motorcycles go out at 10:15 am. The fee is a donation of $25.00 and includes escort, breakfast, barbeque lunch, live band, and raffle prizes. Pre-register and save $5.00. This is a 50 mile escorted motorcycle run thru scenic New Jersey.

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My art for sale

I recently joined a site that sells art, Fine Art America.  I would like to begin generating sales besides at street fairs and art shows. 

To view my work and perhaps buy a print or two, please visit my page at http://louise-reeves.artistwebsites.com/

I will be at the Bordentown Street Fair, May 18 and 19 and the East Brunswick Arts Festival on June 8.