A little about what is going on in the motorcycle world this weekend

I look at the calendar and see that the days should be getting warmer and drier but they are not. But the forecast for the weekend looks good so lets all go to SEMO, the picture here shows people enjoying last year's field events or on the Vietnam Vets Ride in Illinois, the Stone Celts Cancer Ride, ride up to Quincy for a weekend of motorcycle events centered around Kelly's Tavern or any of the other events going on this weekend. Heck hit a few they are all fun. And of course tonight is Bike Night at Geo's Wings in Belleville,IL and also at Fatboy's in DeSoto, MO. Tomorrow night is still looking good for the Weekend Kickstart Party and though I will not be here, on my way to SEMO, the magazine will be well represented by Monty.

16th - 17th Illinois STAR Riders State Rally
at the Collinsville, IL Holiday Inn for information visit www.star275.org

16th - 17th Hardin County Illinois Country Music Jamboree
at the hogrock campground. It is a family event with something for everyone. check us out at www.hogrock.com/jamboree.htm we are still located over by Cave in Rock, Illinois. the whole weekend is only $30 per person. mustang sally; little texas; marion deaton as willie nelson; and much more

16th - 17th M.S. Family Fun Days
at the VFW Grounds in Highland, IL Friday Night features rides and a band Saturday that and much more including an all vehicle cruise-in and also an equestrian clinic great fun for a good cause


17th and 18th Kelly's Tavern in Quincy, IL on Saturday the ABATE Motorcycle Awareness Poker Run this ride is so big they split it into two routes and they have some great riding up in this area. Then on Sunday the 18th The Annual Bike Show at Kelly's on Broadway in Quincy, IL you know you will see me and the misses here.

17th Armed Forces Day Poker Run
sign up 10 to noon at the Caseyville, IL Moose Lodge 8550 Bunkum Rd. appearance by Bag Lady Sue at the end $500 prize to first place hand sponsored by the Vietnam Vets MC call (618) 398-4477for info

17th Armed Forces Day and Blood Drive
at Hooters 11835 Lackland Rd St Louis from 10 AM to 3 PM

17th Armed Forces Day Poker Run
sign up from 11 to noon at the Herrin, IL VFW Club 309 N 16th St proceeds to assist Veterans' stationed Overseas

17th Bike Wash for Bikers for Babies
at Legacy Harley Davidson in Effingham, IL

17th Abate for Missouri James Gang Chapter 1st Annual Poker Run
Check-in At Stables Grill I-35 and 92Hwy Kearney,mo 9am-12Noon

17th 5th Annual Bike Blessing and Run
from Mooseheart Child City and School and is a run from Mooseheart (Batavia area) to the Mount Morris, IL Moose Lodge

17th 2nd Annual Ride for Life
sign up at First Southern Baptist Church Parking Lot Leasburg, MO morning ride starts at 9:30 afternoon at 1:30

17th - 18 th SEMO Run What Ya Brung Field Events
outside Lesterville, MO see flyer in magazine for info

17th Armed Forces Day and Blood Drive
at Legacy Harley Davidson in Effingham, IL

18th 13th Annual Stone Celts Hog Chapter Cancer Run
sign up at Frieze Harley Davidson on Green Mount Rd from 10:30 to 12:30

18th Dream Weavers Motorcycle Clubs annual Rodeo
sign-up at Ted's Motorcycle World, Alton, IL or at the Jerseyville American Legion 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 noon; rodeo takes place at Jerseyville American Legion at 1:00 p.m.

18th Veterans of Foreign Wars District 14 Poker Run for Fisher House
registration 11:00-noon at the Carlyle, Illinois VFW