From our friends at BFC: BFC, ABATE, True Apostles, CMA RIDES and EVENTS LIST

February 2008
15,16,17th Portland Rod and Custom Show at the EXPO Center
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20th * SW ABATE Meeting at Pied Piper Pizza on 4th Plain, just east of 503 in Vancouver, WA at 7pm Topics will be the upcoming events as well as motorcycle laws and issues. All are welcome! Call Rich at 360-256-7151 for info
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March
29,30th Resurrection of the Bike Show Motorcycle Show Clark County Event Center, Ridgefield, WA www.myspace.com/motorcycleevents, (503) 254-8041
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April
12th *SW ABATE of Washington 2nd Annual Mountain Jam Motorcycle Show At the Clark County Fairgrounds (Exit #9 off I-5) Start: 9am to 6pm Want to show your bike? We have a class for you. Only $35.00 which includes everything but parking. Set up the night before. Entry deadline is March 31, 2008 Contest entry forms can be obtained from the ABATE web site www.abateswwa.com Entry is only $5.00 at the gate. Children under 14, only two cans of food Parking $5.00 Also, this year we are raffling off a brand new 2008 Ultra "Groundpounder 330" motorcycle. Raffle tickets are just $20 each and are limited to a maximum of only 1500 tickets. This is your chance to win a $21,000 custom motorcycle for a small donation. All profits go to help fund ABATE of SW Washington, a non-profit organization that helps you fight for your rights as a motorcycle rider. Come to the SW Abate meetings for tickets and to learn more about ABATE. Meetings are the first and third Wednesday of each month at 7pm.- Pied Piper Pizza on Fourth plain just east of 503. Hope to see you there. Contacts: Jay Jackson 360-828-7189 or Norma Schlalos 360-256-7151 ------------------------------------------
27 *ABATE of Oregon, Inc.
All Motorcycle Spring Swap Meet An Indoor/Outdoor Event at the Armory, 10000 NE 33rd Drive, Portland, OR Gates open to the public at 9am Admission: $5 ABATE members and $8 non-member All proceeds go to ABATE of Oregon Vendor info: Willie 503-249-8791
www.abateoforegon.net
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May
3rd * Motorcycle Awareness Month In the interest of public safety, BikePAC of Oregon, Inc. invites you and your organization to Ride to the Oregon State Capitol Building Front Steps for a public event dedicated to cutting the number of accidents/deaths among Oregon Motorcyclists.
Time: Noon to 2:00pm, Salem, Oregon Several guests have been invited to speak on the matter of motorcycle safety-related and legislative issues. A Fun Bike Show & Prizes Before the Speeches!! Participation is invited from the general public as well as those who ride motorcycles. There is no charge for this event. For more information about this event—email yeagermel@aol.com. Use "rally" as the subject. BikePAC of Oregon, PO Box 5612, Salem, OR. 97304 PAC #00019
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23,24,25,26 ABATE of Oregon proudly presents The 31st Annual Back to Bear Hollow Fossil Campout Rain or Shine Great Northwest Bands to be announced Tons of activities including: Vendors, Bike Rodeo, Bike Show, Tattoo Contest, Adult entertainment & everyone's favorite A 100% Payment Poker Run Advance Tickets: Members $25, Non-members $30 At the gate: Members $30, Non-members $35 For more info, Contact Howie Long (503) 325-4376
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JULY
* 19th *I'll be back for this 5th Annual Huckleberry Pancake and Apple Pie Run in Memory of Dennis Essary* See you there! We will be meeting at Calvary Chapel SE, 13520 SE Pheasant Ct., Milwaukie, OR at 8am and leaving by 9am. It's location is just west of I-205 on 224. We will have breakfast at Government Camp at the Huckleberry Restaurant, after that going over HW30 to Hood River and going east to The Dalles for Apple pie at Cousins Restaurant, then returning back to Portland by way of the old HW past the lookouts and the waterfalls that run along side HW-84. (coffee and ice cream at Multnomah Falls) This run is in honor and memory of our friend that has gone to be with the Lord. This run is open to anyone who might have known Dennis Essary or who can appreciate a good heart, good food and a good ride. Everyone can go at there own pace or follow the lead group. Dress in layers, as it can be chilly in the morning on the mountain. Again this year we are taking donations (no set amount) for the Make-a-Wish Foundation.