LOUISIANA BIKER EVENTS

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NOTE: Please understand, I am not looking for opinion on this issue, only those experiences actually dealing with enforcement of the helmet law. Please submit info based on the 8 requests.

LA Coalition of Independent Riders, C.O.I.R. is currently accepting applications for memberships. Clubs and Independents alike are encouraged to join this organization as this organization, partnered with the Coalition of Clubs, COC nationwide. There will be no discrimintation based on race, gender, brand or style of motorcycle. Membership requirements other than for a member to be available whenever possible in a Louisiana Defenders "Call to Action" and to defend the Constitution of the United States of America. Membership is $25/person (paid by money order) to Louisiana COIR, P.O. Box 3048, Fort Polk LA, 7459. Dues includes (besides membership), patch, decal and shipping. Please provide your name (& road/nick-name), address, city/state/zip, home & cell phone # and email address. FMI visit www.coc-ms.com/clubs (until the LA website is up and running).

FEED THE FOUR-LEGGED, Donations of dog and cat foods for "Animal Rights for Life", is deeply appreciated. Other donations of cat litter and litter boxes, dog toys, leashes or any other pet items are welcome, as well as monetary donations. All donations can be dropped off at: Natural Pet Care, 3825 Hessmer Ave., Metairie LA (Tues-Sat) Please call Coni @ 504-432-0204 in you have any questions. ADOPT A PET, for more info contact Traci @ tbkestler@cox.net, visit www.arfl.petfinder.com or call 504-975-5971.

"4th Sunday Rides", rides hosted by Craig & Sandy Michelet. Meets at Harley-Davidson of Baton Rouge, ride leaves at 9am. Call Craig or Sandy @ 225-756-5626 for more info or to get on their email list for future updates and schedules. Email Craig@americancycleacc.com.

Radiant Life Ministries Biker Sundays, 3rd Sunday of each month. The ministry organizes rides to extend their fellowship and support honoring the churches and ministries in the Ark-La-Tex areas. For more info on the ride or to put your ministry on the calendar, email Pastor Jerry @ Jkradiantlife@aol.com.

LA Rider - Tune in at 8pm on Cox Channel 4 with replays on Friday @ 10pm and Sunday at 5pm. Join Sandy Michelet, Bob Courtney and the entire LA Rider gang each at every week as they explore the wonderful and exciting world of motorcycles. Visit www.larider.tv.

Pontchartrain Humane Society Pet Adoption Days, from 11am till 4pm at the Delta Pet Center, 1312 Corporate Square Blvd in Slidell, LA off Gause Blvd, the the Office Depot/Hobby Lobby Shopping Center. Normally, Pet Adoption Days are held the 3rd Saturday of every month. For more info about these pets or the adoption process call 985-699-9040 or email @ info@pontchartrainhumanesociety.org or view these pets @ www.pontchartrainhumanesociety.org.

Rally for Brock. Friends are working hard on putting a run together for Houma residents Brock and his mom Patty who have challenges with finances for head injuries sustained by Brock at a young age. He's developing issues that require serious medical equipment not covered by Medicaid. If you feel you can help in any way, please contact Gypsy @ 931-542-3608 or email togetherforeversmith@gmail.com.

July 3, 2010 - Annual Arc of Assumption Poker Run, with Labadieville Knights of Columbus. From 9am-4pm, $25/person w/stops at Lake View Inn (Ending), Mosquitto Bar, Spunky Monkey, Sug's Bar & Gros' Marine. FMI call 985-688-6083.

July 4, 2010 - 4th of July Celebration of Children, Shriners Hospital, 3100 Samford in Shreveport. Admission: Toy for deserving children. 10am - 1pm. Games, burger burn, show off your bike. FMI visit www.barksdalefreedomriders.com.

July 4, 2010 - Ride for the Flag, riding to the Veterans Home in Jennings LA. Participation is Free! Event begins 8:30am at Crowley First Church of the Nazarene, 1203 W. Northern Ave in Crowley. Coffee 9am-10am, the Worship Service with ride after, 11:30am ride to Shoney's in Jennings for buffet (10% off $8.99 regular charge - riders pay own meal). All vehicles welcome. FMI call 337-783-4021.

July 10, 2010 - Poker Run for Ashlyn Chiasson, begins 8:30am at Shell Truck Stop, I-10 Exit 65 in Jennings LA. FBO/10:30am, $30/bike, 50/50, meal. All bikes welcome. FMI call 337-275-1151.

July 10, 2010 - Benefit for Ashley, to assist in funeral bills. Kees Park in Pineville LA. $15/bike, car show $7/car, fish, coleslaw, hushpuppies, fries for $7/person. Noon-8pm. FMI call David @ 318-451-1306.

July 10, 2010 - Benefit for Cyrstal Rachal Herbert, to assist with her fight against cancer. 242 Bayou Pierre in Natchitoches LA. Brisket lunch, 50/50, raffle live music, auction and more! FMI call 318-476-3131.

July 11, 2010 - MAC Lunch, Frenier's Landing in LaPlace LA @ 1pm-4pm. 10% of total bill will be donated to MAC. Open to all so join us for lunch. FMI call Jeff @ 504-874-1967 or Uncle Jerry @ 504-231-0266.

July 11, 2010 - Craig & Sandy's 4th Sundary Ride for YMCA Strong Kids Campaign, our 2nd plan ride for this benefit. They YMCA will provide lunch for the group. Please make plans for a worthy ride. FMI Call Craig or Sandy @ 225-756-5626 or email harleybatonrouge@psnnewsletter.com.

July 17, 2010 - 8th Annual "Ride for a Cure" Poker Run. All money benefits the American Cancer Society. Registration will begin at 9:30 am. FBO/10:30am, LBO/11:30am. Stops include New Orleans, Metairie, St. Rose, Luling and LaPlace. Riders - $10.00/Passenger - $10.00. There will be a 50/50 and raffle items. Winning Hand $500/Losing Hand $100. FMI call Johnnie Simoneaux at tri2clog@yahoo.com or 504-810-6213.

July 17, 2010 - Support Our Troops Poker Run, registration begins 8:30am @ The Kamp in River Ridge and ends @ Hurricane H-D in Gretna LA. FBI/9am, LBO/11am, LBI/3:30pm. Food, music, live performance by Operation Dance New Orleans & prizes. FMI call Hurricane H-D @ 504-362-4004 or email Ruby Reeves @ operationdanceneworleans@yahoo.com.

July 18, 2010 - 5th Annual Franki Run, begins @ Daiquri Depot (Ya Ya's) in Covington LA and ends @ Bad Bob's in Robert LA. FMI call Mel @ 985-892-8775 or visit www.abateoflouisiana.org.

July 24, 2010 - 6th Annual Brother's Keepers MC #3 Benefit Ride, registration begins 8:30am @ Lake Buhlow in Pineville LA, ride leaes @ 10:45am to the Oxbow Marina in Pineville LA. $25/rider, $15/passenger includes BBQ plate. Raffles, silent auctions, 50/50, vendors, band, bike games, people's choice bike show & more! Proceeds to benefit "Camp I'm Still Me" Burn Camp for Kids. FMI call 318-613-0490 or 318-447-6127.

July 24, 2010 - 4th Annual Southern Independent Riders Poker Run, proceeds benefits the Dream Day Foundation, St. Jude Children's Hospital. All vehicles welcome! $20/rider, $10/passenger includes meal. Register/Run Ends @ Joe Joe's Lounge, 2753 Court St. in Port Allen LA. Live music, door prizes, 50/50, food, fun, excitement. FMI call Wayne @ 228-452-3359 or Phyllis @ 228-223-1910.

July 24. 2010 - Run With the Nuns IV All You Can Eat Pancake Feed, at Applebee's Grill & Bar, 9088 Mansfield Rd in Bossier City LA. Starts 8am-10am. Fun, door prizes, $5/person. FMI call 318-681-6100 or email committee@runwiththenuns.com.

July 24, 2010 - Ellen DeRouen Benefit Poker Run, registration begins/8am - ride ends @ The Wheel Inn in Lydia LA, LBI/3pm. $20/rider, $5/passenger includes meal. FMI call Walter @ 337-256-3483.

July 30, 2010 - MAC Day at the New Orleans Zephyer's Baseball Game, Tickets $5/person, Come out and have a great time! FMI call Jeff @ 504-874-1957 or Uncle Jerry @ 504-231-0266.

July 31, 2010 - LA Melon Run, starts 303 E. Water St in Farmerville LA and sponsored by University Ink Tattoo. Proceeds go to Susan G. Komen Foundation. Ride begins 8am @ 303 East Water St in Farmerville LA. FMI visit www.louisianamelonrun.com or call 318-245-0653.

August 14, 2010 - 2nd Annual Krewe de Karoline Poker Run, benefiting Genesis Therapeutic Riding Center. Ride begins 10am from Bab's Pub on Maplewood Dr in Sulphur LA and ends at Handlebars Lounge on Hwy 90 in Sulphur. Live music, auction, BBQ and more. FMI call Pappy @ 337-842-0010.

August 21, 2010 - 2nd Annual BBQ Blues Benefit for the Louisiana chapters of Bikers Against Child Abuse (www.bacausa.com) at Bad Bob's Saloon - Karaoke, Live Band, Bikini Bike wash, Jagermeister Ladies, 50/50, door prizes, raffle, BBQ. All proceeds benefit BACA kids in Louisiana. Email cschade@outdrs.net for details or call (504)994-2547

September 3-6, 2010 - 10th Annual Labor Day Biker Pary, Rockin M Event Center, 611 Hurricane Creek Rd, Sandy Hook, MS. Must be 21 to Enter! Camping sites are booking fast. Full party info is coming soon. Live music, vendors, bike games, adult contests and lots more! For more info visit www.labordaybikerparty.com or call Lee & Mary @ 601-736-3721, 601-441-1106 or Brad & Norma @ 601-736-2025.

September 10, 2010 - Twin City Bomber Bash #4, Rodeway Inn & Suites, 3033 Hilton Dr in Bossier City LA. $25/person, hot rod show, bike show, Miss Bomber Bash Pageant. FMI call 318-470-4605 or 318-560-5712.

September 11, 2010 - 9th Annual Red Knights LA1 911 Poker Run, proceeds to benefit Families of Fallen Firefighters in Jefferson/Orleans/Plaquemine Parishes. Registration begins 10am/Marrero-Estelle Fire Station, 2248 Barataria Blvd in Marrero LA. Rally @ Neon Moon f/Police Escorted Fire Truck & MC Parade to Boomtown Casino. Live music, vendors, auction, raffles, prizes, food/drink, pins/t-shirts and more! FMI call Steve @ 504-319-8885, Steve @ 504-416-0702 or Joey @ 504-270-3867.

September 16-18, 2010 - Mississippi State H.O.G. Rally, in the beautiful historic town of Natchez MS. Registration deadline 7/29/10. FMI visit www.msstatehogrally.com.

September 16-19, 2010 - 7th Annual End of Summer Biker Bash, 4200 Luke Powers Rd in Lake Charles LA. Adult rally (21 and over only). Biker games, bands, bike show, vendors, bike contest. Camping on-site, no hookups. All clubs welcome/problems not welcome. FMI call Kerri @ 337-433-1114.

September 17-19, 2010 - Uglyfest 2010, brought to you by UMF of America. Greenwood Rd (Hwy 80) @ TX state line behind J's Liquor in Greenwood LA. $10/person/weekend. Food, vendors, live music, wet t-shirt, oil wrestling & much more. Loose moral women get in free. FMI email comfort241@aol.com.

September 18, 2010 - 4th Annual Dubach Chicken Festival Chicken Run, starts 8am @ Hico Baptist Church in Dubach LA. Ride out/9am, $30/person w/hamburger lunch. FMI call 318-255-5828.

September 18, 2010 - 2nd Annual Scooter Babies Treasure Run, a motorcycle ministry donating aby dolls to Alzheimer & Dementia patients in nursing homes. Begins 9am @ The Leather Shack on 5544 Greenwood Rd in Shreveport LA. $20/person, concessions, silent auctioin, games. FMI call Fortress Biker Church @ 318-205-5382 or Kris @ 318-635-5324.

September 18, 2010 - 3rd Annual Ride for Hope, sponsored by Morehouse Cancer Fund. Bastrop Municipal Center, 1901 Moeller Dr in Bastrop LA. $25/rider, $10/passenger, activities and a great ride. Motorhome hook-ups at the Municpal Center (reservations call Karen @ 318-283-5175). FMI call 318-283-5175 or visit www.mcf-hope.org.

September 24-26, 2010 - Louisiana Fast Lane Bayou Blast, all sport bike, dual-sport, ATV & dirt bikes welcome! 200 Cotile Lake Rd in Boyce LA. $15/person, kids 9/under/free. Family event, camping, biker service. FMI call 337-884-2034.

September 25, 2010 - Ride United Poker Run, to benefit United Way of St. Charles. $15/rider, $10/passenger. Fee includes parking @ Alligator Festival & $5 in festival food & beverage tickets. FMI call Sara @ 985-331-9063 or 985-331-9069.

September 25, 2010 - Fear No Evil Motorcycle Rally & Family Jamboree, 5201 N Market St in Shreveport LA from 9am-6pm. Car/Bike show, adult & children's games, food/beverage, music, vendors and entertainment. FMI email fear_no_evil_bikers@hotmail.com.

October 22-24, 2010 - 10th Halloween Bike Fest, No Problem Raceway Park in Belle Rose, LA. Bike games, bike show, bikini, wet t-shirt & tattoo contests, live music, vendors and some of the fastest harleys and imports from LA & TX. $55/person/weekend, gate prices for individual days range from $15-40. Camping available Free (bring own power) FMI call Stevie Ray @ 985-369-3692 or visit www.halloweenbikefest.com or www.noproblemraceway.com.

October 22-24, 2010 - 3rd Annual New Orleans BikeFest Motorcycle Rally & Music Festival, Bayou Segnette State Park, 7777 Westbank Expressway in Westwego LA. Live music, camping, poker run, bike games, bike show, stunt riders, vendors and more! For more info visit www.neworleansbikefest.com or call Kay Miller or Barry Lee w/Live Free Promotions @ 504-274-0226 or 504-274-0217.

October 23, 2010 - Run With the Nuns IV Motorcycle Show, Rally & Ride, Harrah's LA Downs, 8000 E Texas St in Bossier City LA. $30/person ($25 before 10/1), gets free IHOP Biker Breakfast, lunch, t-shirt, door prizes, biker blessing, live music, bike show, tattoo contest, vendors & more. FMI call 318-681-6100 or visit www.runwiththenuns.com.

October 23-24, 2010 - Art on Wheels, Lake Charles Civic Center in Lake Charles LA. Bike show, art show, hot rod/rat rod show, tattoo contest, vendors, food, poker run, live music, kid's art on wheels show. Proceeds to benefit local children's charity Christmas program. FMI call Dago @ 337-480-4180.

October 24, 2010 - Louisiana Ride for Kids, SLEMCO in Lafayette LA. Registration begins 8am, ends @ 9:45am, escorted ride departs @ 10am. Scenic ride through LA Countryside including a Celebration of Life Program featuring interviews, award presentation and light lunch. FMI call 800-253-6530 or visit www.pbtfus.org.

October 29-31, 2009 - 3rd Annual Halloween Kids & Hog Fest, Rockin M Event Center, 611 Hurricane Creek Rd in Sandy Hook MS. "THIS IS A KID-FRIENDLY EVENT". All activities are geared for the kids. $25/person/13 & up, 12 and under FREE, camping $25/night. Kid's rides, trike bike games, hayrides, kid's costume contest, camper trick or treating, vendors, live bands nightly, kid's bike contest, halloween golf cart parade. Campers are encouraged to decorate your camper/campsite and participate in the trick or treating! This weekend is "ALL ABOUT THE KIDS". FMI call 601-736-3721 or visit www.halloweenhogfest.com.

November 6, 2010 - Veterans for Veterans 2010 Biker Event, Century Tel Center, 2000 Century Tel Dr in Bossier City LA. Starts 9am and ends 5pm. Freedom Ride Biker Parade, bike show, buke games, music, food, silent auction, proclamation, 50/50, vendor. FMI call 318-423-6858.

November 13, 2010 - Benefit Poker Run for SE LA War Veterans Home, registration from 9am-10:30am @ SE LA War Vet Home, 4080 Airline Hwy in Reserve LA. $20/rider, $15/passenger w/meal ticket, FBO @ 10am, LBI @ 2pm. Coffe & donuts w/meet & greet Veterans of past wars. Food, music, parade of prizes, raffle, auction & vendors @ the Beach House. FMI call Sonya @ 985-479-4080 (ext. 129), ET @ 504-888-4456.

December 4, 2010 - 3rd Annual Chariots of Light Toy Run, begins @ Wal-Mart parking lot in Minden LA. Registration begins 10:30am, bikes out @ 11:30pm. Entry is an unwrapped toy f/boy or girl, any age. Toys donated to The Little Lamps Organization, an Interfaith Prison Ministry outreach. Santa escort to end with music and free food. FMI call Ken @ 318-560-1563 or 318-382-0022.

December 12, 2010 - 29th Annual Magnolia School Toy Run, leaving Avondale Truck Stop, noon sharp. Escorted ride to the school. Bring a gift. FMI call Charlie @ 800-393-5966 or visit www.abateoflouisiana.org.

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