Another Wish for a Great 4th of July and What is Going On

First I would like to personally thank all the Veteran's who read either this or my publication. You have made great personal sacrifices as have all who came before you to make this country free and independent. I see a lot of folks who pay lip service to supporting the troops and it pisses me off, most of them are posers who only do it for personal gain or for some notoriety. I am a retired service member, yes I retired out of the reserves but still I spent over 23 years of my life in service to this great nation. There is not a whole lot of events going on this weekend but there are still lots to do. Either check out one of the events below or one of the many fireworks displays this evening.

I also want to send my prayers and hopes for s speedy recovery to those of you who have been affected by the flood. I am sure the loss of a home, a business or cherished mementos can be devastating. I wish all of you a happy 4th of July and look forward to seeing you out on the road. I will be riding some this weekend.

One final thing next week Wednesday the St Clair County ABATE Chapter is hosting the Bike Night at Hooters in Fairview Heights and I invite all of you to come out and check out this fantastic organization they deserve your support. Then the following Sunday they are hosting a bike wash at the same location.

4th Bush Pilots 4th of July Party
Clubhouse Central and Union in Alton, IL from 6 PM on

4th 4th of July Motorcycle Show
at the American Legion parking lot in Steeleville, IL sign up from 9 to noon

5th Outlanders Ice Cream Poker Run
sign up at Teds Motorcycle World on Humbert in Alton, IL from noon to 2

5th Salty Dawgs Summer Run
sign up at Cellar Room in Alton, IL from noon to 2

5th Cycle Saturday
with Lone Star Steakhouse and some great local bands

6th 4th Annual Firecracker Run for J.B. Fisher House
registration 11 to noo at Fairview Heights, IL VFW on Rte 159

6th 4th Annual Firecracker Poker Run Benefit for J.B Fisher House
sign up at Fairiview Heights, IL VFW on Illinois from 11 to noon

9th St. Clair County ABATE Sponsored Bike Night
at Hooters in Fairview Heights 6:00 until close. Everyone is invited.

12th 3rd Annual Ray Ruzich IUOE Scholarship Memorial Poker Run
sign up at IUOE Local 318 Hall in Marion, IL

12th Piasa Gateway ABATE Rodeo
sign up at the Cottage Hills vFW from 4 to 5 PM

12th Hells Angels Summer Bash
at Paddy Mcs 5528 Maryville Rd, Granite City, IL from 2:00 PM

13th Dream Weavers Poker run Smoker Friendly
sign up at Teds Motorcycle World on Humbert in Alton, IL from noon to 2

13th Hooter's Bike Wash at Hooters
in Fairview Heights - Get your bike washed up by Hooter's girls for a small donation to St. Clair County ABATE 1 - 3 p.m