Ride and Event Calendar

Chapter Rides are usually scheduled for the first Saturday and the third Sunday of each month. There are exceptions, so check the HogCall newsletter, call the Ride Hotline, or visit this website for updates and details.

Note: Non-GNWHOG chapter events that may be of interest to members are occasionally listed here and are shown: italicized and in this color.

Ride Hotline: Call this number to get the latest chapter event notices and ride changes: 425-921-1770

P&P are Prince and Princess rides sponsored by LOH. These are skills workshop type rides, usually in a parking lot where we won't run into cars and drivers who don't understand. P&P is for all riders. Skills include emergency stops, s- l- o- w ride (no feet down) circles (turns) or any skill you feel needs to be improved on. As weather improves we may change when and where we go.

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Jan 1 - Sat - Charity Ride with Seattle Chapter
I hope you all are tunin' up your bikes for this year's Chili Buns Run to the Olde Shipwreck Restaurant & Lounge, 1941 Marine View Drive, in Tacoma. We will leave the Cycle Barn at 10:00 am on January 1st, for the staging at the Alki Tavern in West Seattle at 11:00 am. The price is $10.00, with ride pins for the first 100 people to the Alki (but don't hold yer breath, says I, unless you get there at 9 am)...but, there will still be chili dogs & coffee. If you made the run two years ago, it can't get any worse than that...Right, Cruise?, asks me. Gettin' naked and eatin' chili never tasted so good!!! I'll never forget that two-lane x 40 ft. puddle...I was spawning salmon in my boots by the time I was through it...Thanks Russ! There's a 50/50 and music planned. Drive, ride or fly, said the flyer. See you all in the regular place (the Cycle Barn parking area, for those of you who need it spelled out). -- Patt

Jan 1 - Thu - Resolution Ride IV
There will be, for the 5th year running, an all makes and all bikes welcome ride on January 1st called the Resolution Ride V. We meet at the Buzz Inn up the street at about 10am or so for breakfast and a white elephant gift exchange, and then those present decide on a ride destination based on who is there, what the weather is doing, etc. In past years we have gone to Granite Falls, Snoqualmie Falls, etc. Last year we headed for the eastside and then aborted the run due to a rare outbreak of common sense when I decided that a ridge of snow and ice down the middle of the lane was a bad omen - we adjourned to a Starbuck's in Woodinville and Cycle Barn bought everyone lattes! Bring a "white elephant" or real gift, (inexpensive)or none. We will have a gift exchange for those who chose to bring a gift Details of this year's Resolution Ride will be forthcoming, as soon as I invent them, but it will be similar to the above Dave Preston Senior Manager - Communications Cycle Barn MotorSports Group

Jan 3 - Mon - Board Meeting
7:00 PM - Elmer’s restaurant, 3411 184th St SW, Lynnwood (located northwest of Alderwood Mall, by Mervyn's, Alderwood 7 Theatres). If you'd like to attend to observe, please inform any chapter officer holding a board position prior to doing so. If you have an issue that you would like to address the board, please contact any of the primary officers (director, asst.director, secretary, treasurer) prior to the meeting so that an agenda item can be added.

Jan 13 - Thu - GNWHOG Meeting
7:00PM - Alfy's Pizza at 4820 196th SW, Lynnwood. Come early and get dinner before the meeting. Alfy's offers half price pizza for GNWHOG members.

Jan 16 - Sun - Blue Balls Ride
10:00 AM - Cycle Barn. Come one, come all to the yearly “Blue-Ball”, er, Blue-balls ride that is. Yes indeed, it is once again. Time for Cruise and Hoghead to lead you down the frosty backroads of the local neighborhoods and show off our prized possessions. Yes, we will be showing off our Harleys also along with our prized possessions. So, if ya got em, wear em. Rumor has it that the customary brats and beverages will be served at the end of the ride, “after we peel ourselves off our trusty steeds”.

Jan 27 - Thu - Ladies of Harley Meeting
7:00 PM - Elmer’s restaurant, 3411 184th St SW, Lynnwood (located northwest of Alderwood Mall, by Mervyn's, Alderwood 7 Theatres). Come early and get dinner before the meeting.

Feb 5 - Sat - Road Captain's Choice
10:00 AM - Cycle Barn. So far, this is a RC choice led by none other than Mr. Iron-Butte himself, Yup, you guessed it, Our own Jeff is cooking up a ride that will surely get your oil warm. Kurt has decided to put an extra pillow on his iron horse and sweep away anything left behind or dislodged on a ride that might be anyone’s guess and cover anywhere from 200 to 600 miles. Ya don’t wanna miss this one.

Feb 7 - Mon - Board Meeting
7:00 PM - Elmer’s restaurant, 3411 184th St SW, Lynnwood (located northwest of Alderwood Mall, by Mervyn's, Alderwood 7 Theatres). If chapter member has an interest to attend a board meeting for observation purposes only, please inform any chapter officer prior to doing so. If you have an issue that you would like to address the board, please contact any of the primary officers (director, asst.director, secretary, treasurer) prior to the meeting so that an agenda item can be added.

Feb 10 - Thu - GNWHOG Meeting
7:00PM - Alfy's Pizza at 4820 196th SW, Lynnwood. Come early and get dinner before the meeting. Alfy's offers half price pizza for GNWHOG members.

Feb 19 - Sun - Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament
Win a seat at the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas! Join Destination Harley-Davidson's Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament to benefit Cystic Fibrosis. Players must RSVP www.cff.org prior to the event!

Feb 20 - Sun - ~~More-Than-Likely Chilly Ride~~ Stiff Nipple Ride
10:00 AM - Cycle Barn. Awrighty then. Cruise and Hoghead have decided that since the Blue-balls ride was a bust, we are gonna give it another try. Speaking of busts, they have aptly named this ride the stiff nipple ride because more than likely, it is going to be a bit cool yet and things can happen. It will be local ride covering a few towns and back roads and I am sure we can find a latte stand that should have not only latte’s but good ol’ hot chocolate. When we find a good place to plunk down and have lunch, we will just go on in and invade the place with our usual style and presence. Heck, some of the ride might even be made up as the two hooligans lead you through the flora and fauna of the Great Northwest backroads. See ya then.

Feb 24 - Thu - Ladies of Harley Meeting
7:00 PM - Elmer’s restaurant, 3411 184th St SW, Lynnwood (located northwest of Alderwood Mall, by Mervyn's, Alderwood 7 Theatres).

Mar 5 - Sat - Ride to Gerbing's
9:00 AM - Cycle Barn. Have you been wearing your electric gear this year? Have you been wishing you had some electric gear for those chilly rides? Well, here is your chance. Two of our daring damsels are going to take you to somewhere warm and electrifying. Yuppers, Linda has decided that the Gerbing factory is just the place for you to check out what warm riding can be like in the Winter. Susan has agreed to sweep up the snowflakes and icicles as they take you over the river and through the woods. Since the ride destination is Gerbing’s Heated Clothing in Union, the departure time for this ride will be 9:00 AM since they are only open until 1:00 pm. Please arrive at the Barn so we can leave promptly at 9:00.. thanks! Linda Owens, RC

Mar 6 - Sun - Abate of Washington - Annual Swap Meet and Ride-In Bike Show
Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Monroe, WA - 9am-3pm: Admission- Members: $3, Non-Members: $5 Bike show, Info and Vendors. 360-599-1409 http://www.abate-wa.org/events.htm

Mar 7 - Mon - Board Meeting
7:00 PM - Elmer’s restaurant, 3411 184th St SW, Lynnwood (located northwest of Alderwood Mall, by Mervyn's, Alderwood 7 Theatres). If chapter member has an interest to attend a board meeting for observation purposes only, please inform any chapter officer prior to doing so. If you have an issue that you would like to address the board, please contact any of the primary officers (director, asst.director, secretary, treasurer) prior to the meeting so that an agenda item can be added.

Mar 10 - Thu - GNWHOG Meeting
7:00PM - Alfy's Pizza at 4820 196th SW, Lynnwood. Come early and get dinner before the meeting. Alfy's offers half price pizza for GNWHOG members.

Mar 13 - Sun - LOH P&P Ride
10:00AM - Cycle Barn. Practice your skills and socialize at the Quil Ceda Casino (old Tulalip Casino). Meet at the barn at 10:00 or at the casino at 11:00. For info on the P&P Ride, see the LOH page.

Mar 20 - Sun - Bunny Run
10:00 AM - Cycle Barn. This is our biggest chapter organized charity run of the year. Benefits of the charities go to Housing Hope- an organization devoted to helping struggling families. Click here for some info about Housing Hope. All Road Captains will be available to lead and sweep in groups of 10 bikes or so. This is a rain or shine event! You may bring stuffed bunnies or other stuffed animals, and any item listed on the donations list to help with this event. For flyer and additional information, click here. There is also a lunch gathering after the run. See here for more info. Hope to see everybody there!

Mar 24 - Thu - Ladies of Harley Meeting
7:00 PM - location has changed to THE ROCK, 4010 196^th Ave. SW , Lynnwood . Come early and get dinner before the meeting.

Mar 26 - Sat - Cycle Barn Harley Open House
10am - 3pm. Come celebrate the joy of Harley-Davidson with Harley-Davidson of Seattle at Cycle Barn's annual Open House! New 1/2 year models, and maybe even one for 2005! Displays, contests, door prizes, and food!

Apr 1-3 - Fri-Sun - Dyno Drags
10am. Eastside HD. Benefits Children's Ride 10. RAce on your own bike on the dyno, plus bike show, 50/50 raffle, silent auction, food, and drinks.

Apr 2 - Sat - Flower Power Ride
10:00 AM - Cycle Barn. Flower Power and our own three “Rose”, “Daisy” and “Petunia” will once again lead you down the scented path of Springtime as you will be able to gaze upon the fresh colors of lush flora and fragrant fancies growing in the farmer’s fields for “forty upon forty” acres of festive ,,,foses,,,fulips,,faffodils,,,,,,,oops,,well,,you get the picture. And, because this is always a very popular ride, those three lilies leading the lusty legion of loud-pipe lovers will be our very own Joyce as lead and Susan and Linda sweeping up the petals.

Apr 2 - Sat - Easyriders V-Twin Bike Show
Featuring the creations of Dave Perewitz, Billy Lane, Paul Yaffe, Rick Fairless, Eddie Trotta, Kim suter, Kendall Johnson, Indian Larry, and others. Plus live music, door prizes, fashion show, tattoos, vendors, and more. $15 adults, $7 children. 10am. Convention Center. 777 NE Martin Luther King Blvd. http://www.easyridersevents.com

Apr 3 - Sun - For Information Only: Daylight savings – regular morning chapter rides originating at the Cycle Barn now depart at 9:00 am, unless otherwise stated.

Apr 4 - Mon - Board Meeting
7:00 PM - Elmer’s restaurant, 3411 184th St SW, Lynnwood (located northwest of Alderwood Mall, by Mervyn's, Alderwood 7 Theatres). If chapter member has an interest to attend a board meeting for observation purposes only, please inform any chapter officer prior to doing so. If you have an issue that you would like to address the board, please contact any of the primary officers (director, asst.director, secretary, treasurer) prior to the meeting so that an agenda item can be added.

Apr 9 - Sat - LOH Quil Ceda Tanning Tour
3922 88^TH St. NE , Marysville. Get of I-5 at the 88^th St. exit. Go East. If you pass the railroad tracks, you’ve gone too far. Meet at the bar at 9:00 or at the tanning company between 9:30 to 10:00.

Apr 10 - Sun - Bonehead Enduro
A scavenger hunt for old bikes and old riders. Bring your vintage machine and get ready for 50 miles of off-road scavenger hunting. Can you make it to the Snow Bone? Sign up between 8 to 9 last rider out at 9:30. http://www.soundrider.com/archive/events/bonehead_enduro.htm

Apr 14 - Thu - GNWHOG Meeting
7:00PM - Alfy's Pizza at 4820 196th SW, Lynnwood. Come early and get dinner before the meeting. Alfy's offers half price pizza for GNWHOG members.

Apr 16 - Sat - Ride for Fallen Riders
This ride was originally setup to honor our fallen brother, Chuck Virdell who was hit by a logging truck on the Hood Canal bridge April 2004 but the theme is for anyone who you know has passed and loved motorcycles. This is a poker run starting at Destination Harley in Silverdale , WA. First rider out at 10AM. Ride ends near Belfair at 4PM. Door prizes and 50/50 along with best/worst hands. http://www.northwestfreedomriders.com

Apr 16 - Sat - 'Welcome Them Home' Roll-In-Thunder to the Capitol
Be a part of the roar to the Capitol. Help kick off the noon ceremony at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial to Welcome Home All Veterans, including the 81st Brigade. 3 Staging locations, approximately 10:30am. Click here for flyer information.

Apr 17 - Sun - Chocolate Ride
9:00 AM - Cycle Barn. Yessirree, time to rise and shine an hour earlier for this one. Remember, daylight savings time happened since our last ride. Would you like to go to Issaquah? Would you like to dive into a vat of chocolate and cover yourself in delectable desires of milk chocolate, sweet and semi sweet confectionaries? And then what? Well, we have the next best thing. Susan has figured that by now we are in need of a chocolate fix and has enlisted the help of Joyce to take you to our hearts desire. Yes, it is the Chocolate Ride. Even though you may not be able to dive into a vat of it, I think you are going to love sampling enough of it to please your pallet.

Apr 24 - 20th Anniversary Classic & Vintage M/C Swap Meet and Show 'N Shine
Doors open @ 10:00 am. South Delta Recreation Centre, 1720 56th Street in Tsawwassen (Delta)British Columbia. Largest event of its type in the Pacific North West. Family event. 30,000 + sq. ft. of parts, bikes, memorabilia etc. American, English, European and Japanese brands. http://www.classicbikeswapmeet.com

Apr 28 - Thu - Ladies of Harley Meeting
7:00 PM - Elmer’s restaurant, 3411 184th St SW, Lynnwood (located northwest of Alderwood Mall, by Mervyn's, Alderwood 7 Theatres). Come early and get dinner before the meeting.

Apr 30 - Sat - Return to Marionwood
This ride benefits the Marionwood Senior Center, and is organized by Eastside HOG. The ride will leave from the Bear Creek Starbucks and Eastside DC at 8:30 am . with pick up of additional riders at the Issaquah Starbucks on Gillman at 9:00 am . To assure lunch seating and adequate road captains please RSVP by 4/20/05 to harleynurse911@hotmail.com More details click here.
A note from RC Patt: Just a reminder: April 30th, the 5th Saturday of the month, is the Marionwood Ride with Eastside HOG. Eastside HOG supported our Bunny Run this year, with a great showing of their members; we should likewise support them with one of their nationally recognized rides that they have invited us to. It's an extra early ride, needing to leave the Barn by 8 am, YES! ...it is early, but that is so we can enjoy three hours of riding with Eastside before lunch. After lunch, it's a half-mile ride to Marionwood Senior Center to help the poor ol' folk escape the rigors of mortice for a little while you buff your bike and your pride of being there. It WILL make you feel good, I promise. You will be able, and are encouraged, to thrill the seniors and give rides around the parking lot, if you choose. Experienced two-up riders are particularly encouraged, but please come even if you will just support this ride, even if you don't want to give rides...your presence is appreciated by the seniors who just want to look but not ride. If you can not make the early morning ride, but can join us for lunch (11:30) or after lunch (by 12: 45) at La Casita, 3066 Issaquah-Pine Rd (Zip-98075) for the ride to Marionwood, contact Patt for directions (See one of my posts for my e-address) -- Patt

May 2 - Mon - Board Meeting
7:00 PM - Elmer’s restaurant, 3411 184th St SW, Lynnwood (located northwest of Alderwood Mall, by Mervyn's, Alderwood 7 Theatres). If chapter member has an interest to attend a board meeting for observation purposes only, please inform any chapter officer prior to doing so. If you have an issue that you would like to address the board, please contact any of the primary officers (director, asst.director, secretary, treasurer) prior to the meeting so that an agenda item can be added.

May 7 - Sat - Pt.Townsend Ride
9:00 AM - Cycle Barn. Time for a ferry ride. An all time favorite will be led by our very own Eric to Port Townsend. It is a great little community with lots of interesting sites and we always find good food in any of the several local dining establishments. Patt will make sure everyone arrives as he watches from the aft position. Remember to bring enough cash for the ferry ride, or two, along with enough for lunch and possibly baubles at the local shops.

May 12 - Thu - GNWHOG Meeting
7:00PM - Alfy's Pizza at 4820 196th SW, Lynnwood. Come early and get dinner before the meeting. Alfy's offers half price pizza for GNWHOG members.

May 13 - Fri - Ride to Walla Walla Balloon Festival
10:30 AM - Cycle Barn. Yes, you read it correctly, it is a Friday, and it starts at 10:30am. As Summer approaches and days get longer, more and more things start happening to take advantage of. This week-end just happens to be the balloon festival in non other than Walla Walla Washington. Linda is excited to lead this very first overnighter of the year as she takes you down to watch all the hot air aviators do their thing. Joyce is just as psyched to see that you all get there safely as she will be keeping an eye on everyone from the back of the pack. Look for more info as this one gets closer to the departing date. Time for departure and more details will be listed as these two lovely ladies plan this fun event. See you there.

May 15 - Sun - 9th Annual Snohomish Antique and Classic Bike Show
9am-5pm - Snohomish, WA: Over 15,000 people and 6200 bikes came to town on a beautiful sunny day in 2003. We've grown each year and everyone seems to have fun. Presented by Sky Valley Chapter ABATE of Washington. Bike Show competition fee:$10. Registration: 9am. Voting: Noon. http://www.snohomishbikeshow.org/

May 22 - Sun - Scratching Head Ride
9:00 AM - Cycle Barn. As of this writing, no destination has been planned,,but rest assured that Hoghead and Cruise will indeed plan an entertaining journey for you as they scratch their heads and,,,,well,,scratching their heads is enough,,, to come up with an exciting fun filled ride.

May 26 - Thu - Ladies of Harley Meeting (potluck)
6:00 PM - Wilcox Park, 196 St SW, Lynnwood. BBQ Potluck.

May 29 - Hooters Bikini Team Bike Wash. Lynnwood Hooters
12-3PM. 19800 44th Avenue W. Lynnwood, WA. Come out and show support for your local Hooters girls. Bikini contest at 7PM.

Jun 3-5 - Lake Chelan Motorcycle Rally
Manson, WA. Sponsored by Mill Bay Casino, benefitting Make a Wish Foundation. Admission $10 and can of food. Camping, motorcycle rodeo, live music.. Featuring the Seattle Cossacks. Also, motorcycle show, beard, moustache and tattoo contest. $1000 poker run. "Run what ya brung" drag races. Saturday night: IRON BUTTERFLY, along with openers by Too Slim and the Tail Draggers. Vendor space available: 509-826-9020. For more info, http://www.lakechelanrally.com

June 4 - Sat - Darrington Ride
9:00 AM - Cycle Barn. The Cascade Loop via Darrington. Yes you heard it, Lance leads and Patt sweeps. We take the back road from Darrington to Rockport and then over Hwy 20 to the East side. This year we plan to follow the Columbia river South on the East bank using highway 97. It should be a beautiful scenic ride from back roads through snow capped Cascades and back around Highway 2. There is a possibility of returning over Hwy 90 but that depends on the conditions that day. We should do around 400+ miles so don’t be late and bring the camera. If the weather does not cooperate we might cut the ride back to Darrington, Concrete, Acme and along Mosquito Lakes road.

Jun 6 - Mon - Board Meeting
7:00 PM - Elmer’s restaurant, 3411 184th St SW, Lynnwood (located northwest of Alderwood Mall, by Mervyn's, Alderwood 7 Theatres). If chapter member has an interest to attend a board meeting for observation purposes only, please inform any chapter officer prior to doing so. If you have an issue that you would like to address the board, please contact any of the primary officers (director, asst.director, secretary, treasurer) prior to the meeting so that an agenda item can be added.

Jun 9 - Thu - GNWHOG Meeting
7:00PM - Alfy's Pizza at 4820 196th SW, Lynnwood. Come early and get dinner before the meeting. Alfy's offers half price pizza for GNWHOG members.

Jun 10-12 - Fri-Sun - 27th Annual Redwood Run
Piercy, CA. 2 Nights of Non-Stop Music. Redwood Run Tour Pin. Vendors & Tattoo Artists. Motorcycle Games. Custom & Vintage Bike Shows. Get tickets NOW. 21yrs & older only. Barbecue Steak Dinner. Wet T-Shirt & Shorts Contest. Prizes & Surprises. Campground w/Hot Showers. Shuttle Service Fri. & Sat. http://www.redwoodrun.com/

Jun 11-12 - Ride to the Rock
San Juan Island, WA. Commemorative ceremony marking the 30th anniversary to the end of the Vietnam War- Saturday evening 6pm. Camping available. Sunday morning, Tour the Rock for motorcycles only! Silent auction, veterans info booth, steak feed (pre reg required), pancake breakfast, music, island tours, whale watching, kayaking. Check out the flyer. More info and registration: http://www.wateringholegallery.com

Jun 11-19 - Laconia 81st Bike Week
Laconia, NH. Longest Running US Bike Rally. Official HOG Pin Stop. http://www.laconiabikeweek.net/

Jun 11 - Sat - Mt.St.Helens Ride
9:00 AM - Cycle Barn. Put your extra cushions on for this one. Yes indeed, it is time once again for the very popular ride led by our Iron-Butte Road Captain Jeff to Mt. St. Helens. Or should I say if it is still there, he will lead you on this many mile excursion. Once again, Kurt will be Jeff’s anchor man as he checks from behind to sweep up all the ash stirred up by the herd of v-twins. Bring some extra snacks and water for this one as we are in for a long ride in hopefully warm dry weather.

Jun 18 - Sat - 2nd Annual Great Northwest Bike Show at the Marysville Strawberry Festival
Marysville, WA. Classes: Stock custom, Manufactured custom, Pre-75, Full dresser, Bagger, Cruiser, Sportsters, Sport bike; Lady rider, 3Wheeler, Rat bikes. Bikes setup: 7-9:30AM. Gates open to public: 10AM. Trophy presentation: 4PM. Pre-Registration= $10, Day of Show= $15 To register, click here. Sponsored by Harley Davidson of Seattle. Contact Gary Ben for more info: garyben64@msn.com For the flyer on this event, click here.

Jun 18 - Sat - Harley Davidson of Seattle- GNWHOG Appreciation Party
7PM-10PM. Cycle Barn. Hawaiian theme. Live band music. Polynesian dancers. Bike show. Food. Dress for party and be ready to have fun. This is OUR party put on by our hosting dealer Harley Davidson of Seattle (Cycle Barn)

Jun 19 - Sun - Father's Day Pt.Defiance Zoo Ride
9:00 AM - Cycle Barn. Happy Father’s Day. Have you been feeling a little wild lately? Are you wanting to let the animal in you get out and ride? Okay then Tiger, here we go. We have decided that for some reason Father’s day should involve some kind of critters other than your best riding buddy or in some cases, your spouse. Point Defiance Zoo is just the place to get together with friends and in some cases family. All of our available Road Captains will be on this one as it is a favorite ride of club. Please remember not to feed the animals which includes Hoghead and Patt.

Jun 23 - Thu - Ladies of Harley Meeting
7:00 PM - Elmer’s restaurant, 3411 184th St SW, Lynnwood (located northwest of Alderwood Mall, by Mervyn's, Alderwood 7 Theatres). Come early and get dinner before the meeting.

Jun 24 - Fri - V Twin Bikers Ball West
Come meet Paul Yaffe and Arlen Ness at the First Annual V Twin Bikers Ball West. Friday, June 24 at the Hyatt Regency in Bellevue, WA. Bid on a Paul Yaffe Original custom motorcycle built and donated to the Bikers Ball. All proceeds from the sale of the Paul Yaffe Original custom and the Bikers Ball benefit Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center. Tickets are $100 per person. Visit our website for more information and to reserve your spot at this year's party. http://www.childrens-ride.com

Jun 25 - Sat - LAWMAN 1000
Ride on the side of the Law! Lawman 1000 is our annual motorcycle ride to have fun and raise money for charity! The ride is held the fourth Saturday and Sunday in June. Start time is 4 to 6 AM. We depart from Seatac Mall, Federal Way, WA. and Albertson's Supermarket, Wenatchee, WA. This year we are going to Kamloops, BC, Canada. Email: lawman1000@lawman1000.com Website: http://lawman1000.com/

Jun 26 - Sun - Children's Ride 9
Children's Ride 9 will once again start at the Seahawk Stadium in Seattle and be escorted to Pacific Raceways in Kent. Join in on the fun for what is planned to be a great ride this year in support of Children's Hospital. Event includes: * Admission to the finals of the All Harley Drag Racing Pacific Nationals * Gourmet BBQ * Live musical Entertainment * Special Guests * Ride-in motorcycle show, CR8 merchandise, silent auction and many vendors
Contact: Wendy Funicello Phone: 987-368-4876 Email: wendy.funicello@seattlechildrens.org Website: http://childrens-ride.com

Jun 26 - Jul 3 - Hogs on the High Seas
1st Annual Harley Riders' Alaska Cruise Rally. Vancouver, BC. Canada. http://www.hogsonthehighseas.com

Jul 2 - Sat - Sequimish Ride
9:00AM - Cycle Barn. You asked for it, now here it is. Yukon has raised his hand to lead this ride and Hog Head has agreed to sweep up what’s left over. I still don't believe this one, but who knew. We are going out to the Strait to do some riding and Shopping? Sequim and Pt. Angeles are the main towns, with maybe some stops in between. Yukon what were you thinking? Well, at least we can do some window shopping. Would someone please watch out for Hog Head? He was heard saying something about taking his scoot through the wilderness park and something about a Water Buffalo that took his sandwich the last time he was there.

Jul 2 - Sat - Viet Nam Moving Memorial Wall Celebration
Come participate in a commemoration ride to the Wall- the traveling Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Wall. Join several chapter members and our own Darcy on this patriotic ride. Darcy writes:

I'm writing the speech based on the support I got when I was in Nam and when I was in Iraq. I want to show to all, how our morale was effected in booth wars. I know this July 4 weekend, everybody has plans of one sort or another, but if I could get as many of you guys there that supported me in Iraq, I could definitely drive home the message that a soldier lives and dies for his countrymen. Skagit Harley, (in Mt'Vernon), will be hosting a big barbeque that Saturday from 12 to 3PM, and then everybody will ride out to Sedro'Woolley and should get there at 4. I go on sometime at 5pm, (hopefully the last speaker), and I'd like to show the world who I had in my corner, when I went overseas. Since I never went to the Viet Nam Memorial wall in Washington, this will be especially honorable for me, because I always thought America tried to bury the memory of our fallen, in that stupid war. I tried also, but my nightmares keep the memory alive like it was yesterday. You people mean a lot to me and if you can, please show up at Skagit Harley Saturday for some good eats. It's free, so I'm there!!). We'll all roll out in a procession, bikes and cars. The town will open it's street party at 6PM. We'll be taking a room, because I'm gonna want to party hardy. The director at Sedro'Woolley is also going to designate the next day, (Sunday), as Iraqi Veterans Day and want me to speak to those soldiers, former and present. I don't have any idea what I'm going to say. I'd like to take all of you around the country and show off to everybody the kind of support I had and how it effected the way I performed my duties over there. See you all there Saturday the 2nd, hopefully.

Jul 4 - Mon - Classy Chassis '05 Car and Bike Show
Memorial Stadium, Ft.Lewis, WA. 10am to 3pm. check-in 7am to noon. Rain or shine, the show must go on! for more info: 360-458-5413 or 253-967-3728.

Jul 9 - Sat - Ride to the Trev Deeley Museum in Vancouver, BC, Canada
9:00AM - Cycle Barn. Follow RC Jeff to Blaine , where the chapter ride formally ends. Bring your passport or birth certificate and license (…no, not fishing!?!!), because Trev Deeley Motorcycle Museum will be unlocking their doors just for our own GNW-HOG members. Are you into classic motorcycles? If so, please join RC Jeff as we head to the Great White North of Vancouver, B.C. to visit the Trev Deeley Motorcycle Museum . While we will be putting on some miles, this is more of a visit to the museum than anything else. We will do our best to get up I-5 to Vancouver as quickly as possible to maximize our time spent at the museum itself. My thanks go out to Gary Benham for his work in setting up this ride. The museum is normally closed on weekends, but Gary convinced them that it would be worth their while to open specially for us. In other words, we will have the whole museum to ourselves! What could be better than that?

Jul 10 - Sun - Docs Ride and Cure 6
To raise funds for Juvenile Diabetes research at Children’s Hospital in Seattle Washington. Spend the day cruising around the Puget Sound area in search of clues and prizes. Ride & Cure 5, a Charity Ride-n-Seek Motorcycle Scavenger Hunt is set and ready to go! Join us at the spectacular RedHook Brewery in Woodinville, WA @ 9:00 for registration and breakfast. Then…. after what will be a wonderful day of cruising around the sound, return to Redhook for live music provided by “Anything But Hip”, a superbly catered dinner from one of the Northwest premier caterers, mingle with the celebrities (yes… we mean TV stars!), chat with your friends, enter a few drawings, collect a few prizes, and just plain have a great time at the brewery. It’s sure to be a blast and……..it’s all for a great cause. Help us fine a cure for Juvenile Diabetes and join in on the fun! For more information call, write or visit our web site:

The DOCS Foundation
Diabetes On the Cure in Seattle
11833 204th Avenue NE Redmond, WA 98053
Tel: 425-895-3909
Fax: 425-895-1008
Cell: 206-793-9557
www.docsfoundation.org

Jul 10 - Sun - Ride for Troops
Rally and Ride to show support for the military and their families, with proceeds going to the Family Readiness Groups. $5.00/preregistration $10.00/day of event. Day of event registration 8:00-10:00, ride 10:00-2:00, rally 2:00-5:00. Ride start point and Rally site is Destination H-D, 2302 Pacific Highway East, Tacoma, WA. Event sponsored by Destination Harley Davidson in partnership with Motorcyclist Awareness Project. Ride will be lead by Iraqi veterans. Fun, food live music, raffles, kids activity table, beer garden, and more. This Rally and Ride will be filmed for distribution to our military overseas. Please join us to show our support for our military men and women.
Call: 253-922-3700 Or e-mail: ridefortroops@yahoo.com For more info see: http://www.ridefortroops.com/

Jul 11 - Mon - Board Meeting
7:00 PM - Elmer’s restaurant, 3411 184th St SW, Lynnwood (located northwest of Alderwood Mall, by Mervyn's, Alderwood 7 Theatres). If chapter member has an interest to attend a board meeting for observation purposes only, please inform any chapter officer prior to doing so. If you have an issue that you would like to address the board, please contact any of the primary officers (director, asst.director, secretary, treasurer) prior to the meeting so that an agenda item can be added.

Jul 13 - Wed - Run What Ya Brung - Wednesdays @ the Strip
4PM-10PM Pacific Raceways in Kent, WA. Run what ya brung bike drags for $20 all night. Road course $5 per lap. Food & beer garden. Bikini contests. Live Music. Burnout contests. Free admission if you show up on two wheels. All bikes welcome.

Jul 14 - Thu - GNWHOG Meeting
7:00PM - Alfy's Pizza at 4820 196th SW, Lynnwood. Come early and get dinner before the meeting. Alfy's offers half price pizza for GNWHOG members.

Jul 15-17 - Hawgs & Paws Rally
Troy, Montana. Come party Montana style! 40 acres of private timbered mountain area. Friday: gourmet spaghetti feed, live music, brews, raffles, prizes. On site camping included. RV spots and nearby lodging available with reservation. Saturday: huckleberry pancake breakfast. Bike show at historic Home Bar in downtown Troy. Poker run. Lakeside party in evening. Sunday: more of the same. Monday: continental breakfast. $50donation. All monies from donations go to Kootenai Pets for Life, Inc, a 100% volunteer no-kill shelter committed to the rescue and care of abandoned and unwanted animals in Lincoln County, Montana. They are in need of a better facilities. Their info: http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/kpfl.html For more rally info: http://www.hawgsandpaws.org

Jul 16 - Sat - Angel Ride for Hospice
Poker Run, 50/50 Raffle. Breakfast 10am at Pounders Steakhouse- 18001 Bothell-Everett Hwy. Event sponsored by Kimberly-Clark, Cycle Barn, Cactus Moon Saloon and Monroe Eagles Club. Last bike out 12noon. Music by Snakebite with Rishi's Egypt Belly Dancers. Maddog: 425-347-7078. md53@bikerider.com

Jul 16 - Sat - The "Classic"
Old Fashioned road run to Packwood. Benefit run for senior services "Meals on Wheels" program. 2 location start point: Renton Motorcycle, 3701 E.Valley Road, Renton, WA. Sunnyside Honda Polaris, 508 Yakima Valley Hwy, Sunnyside, WA. First bike out 9am. Last bike out 11am. Free BBQ 12noon-2pm. $12 registration per person. Info: 425-868-0279

Jul 16 - Sat - Hot bikes & Fast Cars
Evergreen Speedway, Monroe Wa.9am-12pm.Custom bike show.Public show and shine bike show open to all.Nascar racing.Open track to public for opening up the throttle legally. .Live bands, beer gardens, extreme motorcycle show, awards, trophies, 50/50 raffles, ride pins, food, vendors and swap meet custom car show, fashion show. vendors or swap meet vendors contact thru e-mail or phone. Contact: Kim Jackson Phone: 425-316-7971 Email: kimberlyljackson@comcast.net

Jul 16 - Sat - 8th Annual Algona Show & Shine 2005
Alsona, WA. Show off your "HOT ROD" whether it's a car, truck or motorcycle. We have trophies for all. Registration until 2pm. Award presentation 3:30pm.

Jul 17 - Sun - Three Pass Ride
9:00AM - Cycle Barn. Please join RC's Jeff and Hog Head as they lead you on this year's Three Pass Blast, The Southern Route. Spend a leisurely 450 mile day in the saddle as we cross Stevens, Blewett, and Chinook passes on one of Jeff's favorite after work routes. If you are new to group riding, don't miss this opportunity to explore the nuances of traveling at high speeds on twisty mountain roads in the middle of a pack of thundering Harleys. Pirates' Code applies - fall behind, you're left behind. (Actually, "they're more like guidlines...") Just kidding; would I do that to you? Seriously, this will be a long day in the saddle for the hard-core riders in the chapter. Guaranteed great scenery, great friends, and a great time. Don't miss it.

Jul 22-24 - Tumbleweed Run 3
Winthrop, WA. Open to all bikes. Come spend the weekend at this western style resort town and have some fun with fellow chapter members. Poker run, observation run, poker walk, scavenger hunt, live music/dancing (Saturday night), bbq. To register, click here.

Jul 23 - Sat - 18th Annual Harley Night at Hannegan Speedway
Bellingham, WA. Flattrack motorcycle racing at it's best. Free bike show (all bikes in by 7:30pm). Gates open 4pm. Racing starts at 7Pm. $9/adult. $7/students&seniors. Kids under 6 free with adult. Ride your bike and get $1.00 off. http://www.mbmc.us

Jul 28 - Thu - Ladies of Harley Meeting
Lake Washington- boat ride compliments of Cathi Sears. There will be 3 boats ready to take you for a ride on the lake, or waterski. This meeting is open to everybody. Potluck. Main entrees will be provided, bring salads, desserts, and other. Any time after 5pm, meet at the park. Directions to Stan Sayres Memorial Park, located in Seattle: From either I-5 or I-405, get onto I-90. In Seattle, take exit 3A to head south on Rainer Ave South (map below)

head south till you pass Dairygold Plant -take left on S Genesse Ave --then take left on 43rd Ave S go 4 blocks till you get to Lake Washington Blvd take right then left into Park

Jul 28-31 - Sun & Surf Run
Annual Washington state HOG event in Ocean Shores, WA. Field events, poker run, bike show, dance, vendors and more. Come to where the sun goes down in the beautiful Pacific Northwest! The Sun & Surf Run returns to the coastal city of Ocean Shores Washington again this year. The Sun & Surf Run allows you to cruise the Washington coast on some of the best motorcycle destinations America has to offer. If you've been to the Northwest before, then you know the splendor and enchantment the Washington coast has to offer. If you haven't been here before, then you need a trip through the lush rain forests and remote roads of western Washington during the summer season. The Sun & Surf Run is 16 this year, and is the longest continuing, annual Harley Davidson motorcycle weekend event in Washington State. Sun & Surf Run is sponsored by multiple participating HOG Chapters and Harley Davidson groups of Washington State. Don't forget the chapter challenge: HOG groups with most registered members will receive a plaque from the Sun&Surf Committee. Contact: Hot Line Phone: 206-768-9653 Email: ssrstaff@sunandsurfrun.com Website: http://sunandsurfevent.com/

Aug 1 - Mon - Board Meeting
7:00 PM - Elmer’s restaurant, 3411 184th St SW, Lynnwood (located northwest of Alderwood Mall, by Mervyn's, Alderwood 7 Theatres). If chapter member has an interest to attend a board meeting for observation purposes only, please inform any chapter officer prior to doing so. If you have an issue that you would like to address the board, please contact any of the primary officers (director, asst.director, secretary, treasurer) prior to the meeting so that an agenda item can be added.

Aug 3 - Wed - Run What Ya Brung - Wednesdays @ the Strip
4PM-10PM Pacific Raceways in Kent, WA. Run what ya brung bike drags for $20 all night. Road course $5 per lap. Food & beer garden. Bikini contests. Live Music. Burnout contests. Free admission if you show up on two wheels. All bikes welcome.

Aug 5-7 - Darrington Classic Rock Festival
Darrington, WA. Starring Ted Nugent, Ronnie Montrose, Rick Derringer, Edgar Winter, Night Ranger, the Fixx, John Waite, Greg Rolie, Mickey Thomas & Starship, Howard Leese, Rail, Randy Hansen (Jimi Hendrix tribute), Whiskey Creek (Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute), El Loco (ZZ Top tribute), and Shades of Purple (Deep Purple tribute). Aug. 5-7, White Horse Amphitheatre. Tix and info 1-877-215-5657, www.darringtonclassicrockfestival.com/

Aug 6 - Lake City Bike Show
Lake City, WA: Registration 9:00 a.m., show runs 9:00-4:00 $10.00 entry fee Trophies in these categories:
Classic/Vintage (pre-1974); American; Japanese; European; Custom; Sport Bike; Best of Show. Participant ribbons for first 30 entries In conjunction with the Lake City Summer Festival, link below: http://www.lakecityfestival.com/ Bike Show Link: http://www.lakecityfestival.com/motorcycle.htm Questions for Mary Cooke to mcooke@path.org

Aug 3-14 - GNWHOG Posse Ride to Sturgis
This is a special Posse ride to the Sturgis Rally in South Dakota. It wont be a big group but it will be a fun group that will build bonds and memories. There will be stories to tell and bugs to eat, hail to endure and a sore butt to make every pothole a delicate glimpse into what makes the Sturgis Rally what it is.

Plans are have taken shape and will be subject to change up until the time we hit the highway. Right now we will leave Wednesday morning on August 3^rd and take 3 days to get to Sturgis. We will travel the northern leg of the route going through Glacier park on the way to Sturgis. That is the Chapter part of the rally. On Friday morning the 12^th of August we will take the Southern route through Cody Wyoming, Yellowstone Park and Grand Teton Park. Those folks returning together will be friends riding the American adventure on the way home, not everyone will be traveling together on the way back.

Going and coming we intend to motel it at the most appropriate place for the night. We may share rooms or we may not so be prepared. Each days ride will be the chapter ride and when we stop for the night we will be on our own till the next ride starts again the following morning. As far as beverages, I expect everyone to have a clear head and be ready to go every morning. The same is expected on the return trip. The return trip is not part of any chapter ride or event. Chapter rides are always concluded when the destination is achieved. While at Sturgis we can use cell phones to coordinate rides to what ever location we wish. We are open and the week at Sturgis is not part of the ride. Just part of out independent fun. Camaraderie is welcomed but not required.

Emergency services (flat tires ect) will be handled on a case by case basis. I expect everyone on the trip to carry their own towing or emergency services policy and be prepared to use it if needed. If you bike has a major breakdown you may have it towed to the nearest/best repair facility and you may need to catch back up with the group or meet a day or two later in Sturgis.

If you plan on joining this trip also plan on joining in on several road trips beforehand just to make sure you are up to it. Patt and I have a Cascade loop scheduled and it will be a 400 miler and is a perfect get to know each other ride. Every rider on this trip will have to contact me and ride with me sometime before the Sturgis Posse Run. Drive up last minute folks will not be accepter on this ride. One more thing, if for some reason, weather, medical, logistical or any other reason the ride may be cancelled. Since this is a big trip and not just a afternoon lunch ride I want to be upfront about all that can possibly happen since most of us will be taking special vacation time that may be hard to reschedule or change.

Aug 7 - Sun - Special Road Captain In Training Day
9:00AM - Cycle Barn. If your application has been submitted to the Road Captain Training Program, today is the day to show up for in-depth training, and evaluation ride. You will find out first hand why we get paid the big bucks we do!!

Aug 11 - Thu - GNWHOG Meeting
7:00PM - Alfy's Pizza at 4820 196th SW, Lynnwood. Come early and get dinner before the meeting. Alfy's offers half price pizza for GNWHOG members.

Aug 14 - MDA Park & Ride Charity Run
Lake Sammamish Park, Issaquah, WA. A Poker Run benefitting MDA. Starting at various locations in Puget Sound. The Ride takes the backroads to State Parks to receive your cards and ends at MDA youth camp to see the kids in North Bend. Lots of great prizes! http://www.parknride.org

Aug 20 - Sat - Ride to support Child Safety Programs - Lynnwood Police Department
8AM. Meet at Stricker's Restaurant. First 200 riders to show up get free breakfast. 9AM. Ride departure- join Lynnwood Mayor Mike McKinnon to ride parade style to Mt.Vernon with police escort. Lunch at destination included. $15 donation per rider, or $20 for rider and passenger. Ride benefits child safety programs.

Aug 21 - Sun - Scavenger Hunt & Luau
9:00AM - Cycle Barn. Arrive at Cycle Barn at 9:00 to pick up your Scavenger Hunt list and directions to Patt's house for his 3^rd annual Luau. This will be an own your own ride to gather items from the scavenger list which will end at Patt's house for a Luau with fun and good food beginning at noon.

Aug 24 - Wed - Run What Ya Brung - Wednesdays @ the Strip
4PM-10PM Pacific Raceways in Kent, WA. Run what ya brung bike drags for $20 all night. Road course $5 per lap. Food & beer garden. Bikini contests. Live Music. Burnout contests. Free admission if you show up on two wheels. All bikes welcome.

Aug 24-27 - Wed-Sat - Ride "N" Time - Washington State HOG Rally
Bellevue to Bellingham http://www.wastatehogrally.com/

Aug 25 - Thu - Ladies of Harley Meeting
7:00 PM - Elmer’s restaurant, 3411 184th St SW, Lynnwood (located northwest of Alderwood Mall, by Mervyn's, Alderwood 7 Theatres).

Aug 26-28 - Run for the Wind
Lincoln City, OR. The Northwest's #1 motorcycle festival on the Oregon Coast. 3 day bike competition. Bike show, Vendors, star showroom entertainment. Afternoon free coastal tour ride, poker walk. Pancake breakfast, bbq, live music: Creedence Clearwater Revisited (tickets: $25-35). Bikers Ball with Big Brother & the Holding Company- $5 cover. Info: 1-888-chinook, http://www.chinookwindcasino.com

Sep 3 - Sat - Enumclaw Ride
9:00AM - Cycle Barn. Over the hills and through the woods of Issaquah with Patt & Yukon. Patt leads you into the sun as the first cool weather sets in. Enjoy a bowl or two of chili and cheese or a steak sandwich at the sports bar & eatery at the end.

Sep 5 - Mon - Board Meeting
7:00 PM - Elmer’s restaurant, 3411 184th St SW, Lynnwood (located northwest of Alderwood Mall, by Mervyn's, Alderwood 7 Theatres). If chapter member has an interest to attend a board meeting for observation purposes only, please inform any chapter officer prior to doing so. If you have an issue that you would like to address the board, please contact any of the primary officers (director, asst.director, secretary, treasurer) prior to the meeting so that an agenda item can be added.

Sep 8 - Thu - GNWHOG Meeting
7:00PM - Alfy's Pizza at 4820 196th SW, Lynnwood. Come early and get dinner before the meeting. Alfy's offers half price pizza for GNWHOG members.

Sept 10 - Sat - Chromecoming 06 Open House at HD of Seattle
Harley-Davidson of Seattle presents "Chromecoming," an open house to celebrate the arrival of the new models. Come in and enjoy the bikes, the BBQ, the, music, and perhaps take part in some games of skill and chance to win prizes!

Sept 10 - Sat - 5th Annual Hot Autumn Nights
Edmonds, WA. Its the 5th Annual Hot Autumn Nites - which inextricably takes place from 9 - 5 during the day. All sorts of pre-1972 cars, rods, trucks, and... this year... a class for pre-1972 motorcycles.Want to enter?

Sept 10 - Sat - Remembrance Run
The proceeds from this event go towards the American Legacy Scholarship Fund helping to provide educational money for the many children that have lost aparent as an unfortunate consequence of Operation Iraqi Freedom and America's war on terrorism. These parents lost out on the opportunity to see their children through school and into adulthood. Providing for the children our military personnel left behind is our civic duty. Ride with the American Legion Riders from Vancouver, Wa to Blaine, Wa on the 10th of Sept. Stops include NW Harley-Davidson, Renton Motorcycle, and Smokey Point Cycle Barn Contact: Dan Jewell Phone: 360 874-0120 Email: daniel.jewell@ptk.org Website: http://www.remembrancerun.com

Sept 11 - Sun - Ride for Kids
Benefits Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. Come join thousands of your motorcyclist friends and help us help the medical research community find the cause and the cure of childhood brain tumors. When you ride with us side by side in that endless column of bikes, people waving at you a every turn, you know you're making a positive statement for our sport at the same time. The Ride for Kids is all about caring, and we have placed all the information you need on this site to help you raise funds, and have fun... in this unforgettable event. Start location: Remlinger Farms, Carnation, WA. Registration opens: 8AM, closes: 9:45AM. Fee: $35 and up. Start point is Remlinger Farms in Carnation. Ride is escorted through the Duvall, Fall City countryside. Many items raffled off including the Grand Prize - A Honda Rebel 250. Free coffee, donuts, and lunch for all ridersFor more info: http://www.rideforkids.org

Sept 15-18 Bikefest Las Vegas
Leave civilization behind and head to Las Vegas for the fastest growing rally in the West! Custom bike show, poker runs, entertainment, prizes, competitions, vendor village. http://www.lasvegasbikefest.com/

Sep 17 - Sat - Chapter Picnic
1:00 - 5:00PM. Eagle Park in Monroe. The Chapter will be providing all the food! You don’t need to bring anything except a blanket or lawn chair. There are picnic tables, some chairs and tables for our use. Lots of green grass under shady trees for your enjoyment. Lunch will be hamburgers, Costco Polish hot dogs, salads, beans, chips and dessert along with assorted pops and water. If you want anything else feel free to bring it. The location has a volleyball net, horse shoe pit and we will have games, door prize drawing, and a 50/50 raffle. We have the park reserved for the entire day so if you want to stay past 5:00 pm you can do that. Camping is available also. Questions? Contact Maria. This event is open to all chapter members and their families, HD of Seattle employees and their families. Download the flyer for more info: click here.
You must RSVP by Sept 8 if you want to attend. Please indicate number of adults and children. Send email to Maria Beebe. hogpicnic@hotmail.com or springer02@comcast.net or call 206-595-4421.
Hope to see you there!

Sept 17 DOCS Ride & Cure 6 to the Gorge
Benefits research for the cure of Diabetes, and Children's Hospital-Diabetes Research and The Imagine Guild. $55 Registration includes pin, tshirt, and entry to House of Blues & KZOK's Grand Slam Summer Jam: Styx, REO Speedwagon, Foreigner. For info: rideandcure@docsfoundation.org

Sep 18 - Sun - Peninsula Ride
9:00AM - Cycle Barn. Jeff will lead and Yukon will laugh as the wind blows through the jasmine of your mind. They will weave you passed the windmills of your mind along rolling hills and curvaceous roads all the way from here to there.

Sept 21 - Wed- ZZTop at Puyallup Fairgounds
7PM. Blues-rock trio from Texas (“Beer Drinkers and Hell Raisers”), featuring guitarist Billy Gibbons, Puyallup Fairgrounds (Puyallup, Wash.). Tix US$46.50 (plus service charges and fees) at Ticketmaster Northwest, (206) 628-0888

Sep 22 - Thu - Ladies of Harley Meeting
7:00 PM - Elmer’s restaurant, 3411 184th St SW, Lynnwood (located northwest of Alderwood Mall, by Mervyn's, Alderwood 7 Theatres). Come early and get dinner before the meeting.

Sept 25 - Sun - Oyster Run
No chapter ride is planned, but you can meet up with friends and ride up together. Stop by Evelyn’s in Clear Lake on Hwy. 9 for oysters and a whole lot of bikes, swing by the Longhorn in Bow-Edison for oysters and chili, or just meet and eat in Anacortes.

Oct 1 - Sat - Nooksack Falls Ride
9:00 AM HD of Seattle. The RC's are Cruise and Hoghead. They constantly are cracking jokes at their own comments(which I think is good, I do it too). Our destination is Nooksack Falls on SR 542(Mt. Baker hwy) heading NE out of Bellingham with a side of Stanwood, Conway and Burlington. There will be Hwy speeds, country roads, curvasous roads and H2O Falls; we may see more than 1. I hope there is a good turnout for the Oct. 1st ride; it will be 2nd RCIT evaluation. I've been watching the leaves and they have started changing colors. It should be a gorgeuos ride. There is also a Krispy Cream Doughnut Shop on the route to fix all the sweet tooths in the group.

Oct 1 & 2 - Sat/Sun - Strait Thunder meets Street Thunder
Port Angeles, WA. Exclusive motorcycle rider package includes: free admission to hydroplane races, two day pit pass, meet the drivers and crew, Saturday night dinner, live band, vendors, beer garden, reserved motorcycle parking. Hotel discounts. Fairgrounds camping at $2.50/night. Scenic rides. Pre-reg ends Sept 10. $40 registration. Charity benefits the Boys & Girls Club of Port Angeles. Reg form: http://www.ulhra.org More info: http://www.straitthunder.com

Oct 3 - Mon - Board Meeting
7:00 PM - Elmer’s restaurant, 3411 184th St SW, Lynnwood (located northwest of Alderwood Mall, by Mervyn's, Alderwood 7 Theatres). If chapter member has an interest to attend a board meeting for observation purposes only, please inform any chapter officer prior to doing so. If you have an issue that you would like to address the board, please contact any of the primary officers (director, asst.director, secretary, treasurer) prior to the meeting so that an agenda item can be added.

Oct 13 - Thu - GNWHOG Meeting
7:00PM - Alfy's Pizza at 4820 196th SW, Lynnwood. Come early and get dinner before the meeting. Alfy's offers half price pizza for GNWHOG members.

Oct 16 - Sun - Crazy Helmet Ride
9:00AM - HD of Seattle - Celebrate this Sunday, October 16th, with the Crazy Helmet Ride. It leaves the Barn at 10:00 AM. Decorate your helmet and bike with your wackiest creation, because Eric, Yukon and Patt will be taking your wacky-yasses on a pre-Halloween extravaganza ride to wherever we can inspire the most people to enjoy life. This ride is in honor and memory of Sue Ames, dearly beloved chapter member who inspired this ride. Visit the GNW-Hog Website to see pictures from previous year's creations (last year got a bit rained out, though). Let's make this year a spectacle to remember!

Oct 16 - Sun - Sound RIDER! Presents the MOTORCYCLE MARKETPLACE
A two wheel extravaganza featuring a swap meet, many exhibitors and club corner. Show runs 10-3 today only. Event takes place in Hanger 30 at Sand Point/Magnusson Park in Seattle. Visit the website for more details. http://www.soundrider.com/marketplace

Oct 16 - Sun - 1st Annual Toy Run Benefiting " The Christmas house of Snohomish County"
A Rain or Shine, Ride or Drive. New un-wrapped toys or $5.00 at the door. (Please no stuff animals, please) Leaving from 2 locations (north end, south end,). North End Location: Closed Food Pavilion at Smokey Point. South End Location: Renegade Classics 620 SE Everett Mall Way. Leaving both locations at 10:00am promptly and joining up at Granite Falls Eagles for Late Breakfast for a small nominal fee ( Have a Black Sheep Omelet).
50/50 drawing. Silent Auction. For more information: Please call 425-327-6494 or email Bunnybike@comcast.net

Oct 27 - Thu - Ladies of Harley Meeting
7:00 PM - Elmer’s restaurant, 3411 184th St SW, Lynnwood (located northwest of Alderwood Mall, by Mervyn's, Alderwood 7 Theatres). Come early and get dinner before the meeting.

Oct 30. THE ROLLING STONES
British rock legends (“Jumpin’ Jack Flash”), featuring vocalist Mick Jagger, guitarists Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood, and drummer Charlie Watts. Key Arena (Seattle, WA). Tix on sale June 11, 10 am, from US$60 to US$350 (plus service charges and fees) at Ticketmaster Northwest, (206) 628-0888

Oct 31. (info only) Daylight Savings. regular morning chapter rides originating at the Cycle Barn depart at 10:00 am from this date on.

Nov 5 - Sat - Search for Chocolate Ride
10:00 AM HD of Seattle. RCIT Dee is taking the chapter on a hut for Chocolate with Joyce and Linda. The destination is Poulsbo. This is a ferry ride (bring $) and a short land ride. If the weather holds there may be an “after” ride to Silverdale Harley. We’ll eat dessert first and lunch afterwards. Remember the ride starts at 10:00 from Harley Davidson of Seattle . NOT 9:00.

Nov 5 - Sat - Auburn Veteran's Day Parade
Calling all Veterans, and supporters of Veterans who are not going on the "In Search of Chocolate" Chapter ride, Saturday, November 5th. There is a group of riders leaving H-D of Seattle (formerly, Cycle Barn) at 9 AM to the Auburn Veterans Day Celebration Parade, to not only honor our Vets, but to escort them in the parade. The Auburn Veterans Day Celebration is not only nationally recognized as the biggest and best observance west of the Mississippi, but our own nationally recognized HOG member, Darcy, who served in the Special Forces in Viet Nam and recently walked the streets of downtown Bagdahd to fight for our freedom, will be leading us in the parade with both his Special Forces Alumni and the boys he fought with and helped keep alive in Iraq. Even if you don't make the parade, come meet them at a pre-parade get-together at Jimmy Jack's, about 1/2 mile north of Mukelteo Speedway, on Hwy. 99 (west side of street), on Friday night (11/4). Band starts to play at 9pm. This is not a Chapter Ride, and will probably ride down I-5 at freeway speeds. Also note that it leaves at 9:00 AM, one hour before the Chapter Ride to Poulsbo, in search of chocolate, which leaves H-D of Seattle at 10:00 AM.

Nov 7 - Mon - Board Meeting
7:00 PM - Elmer’s restaurant, 3411 184th St SW, Lynnwood (located northwest of Alderwood Mall, by Mervyn's, Alderwood 7 Theatres). If chapter member has an interest to attend a board meeting for observation purposes only, please inform any chapter officer prior to doing so. If you have an issue that you would like to address the board, please contact any of the primary officers (director, asst.director, secretary, treasurer) prior to the meeting so that an agenda item can be added.

Nov 10 - Thu - GNWHOG Meeting
7:00PM - Alfy's Pizza at 4820 196th SW, Lynnwood. Come early and get dinner before the meeting. Alfy's offers half price pizza for GNWHOG members.

Nov 17 - Thu - Ladies of Harley Meeting
7:00 PM - Elmer’s restaurant, 3411 184th St SW, Lynnwood (located northwest of Alderwood Mall, by Mervyn's, Alderwood 7 Theatres). Come early and get dinner before the meeting.

Nov 20 - Sun - Member Options Ride - Two rides to choose from:
10:00 AM HD of Seattle.
Ride option 1: Cruise and Hoghead are the RC's on this one, along with Tim as the designated RCIT (does Tim know what he's getting into?). Direction of travel: unknown. Destination: to be determined. Level of fun and excitement: are you kidding??? it's the Cruise and Hoghead ride show, always lotsa fun!
Ride option 2: Turkey Ride: Linda will be leading this one as RC along with Kurt as Sweep, and also Duck & Russ as the designated RCIT’s. Linda has this to say: "This will be a rain or shine ride just to see who is the biggest “turkey” to ride at this time of the year! If it’s really nasty, the ride maybe shortened since I’m only part Turkey! Depending on the weather, it could be a 4 hr or 6 hr ride but either way, we’ll go have lunch somewhere."

Nov 24 - DEADLINE TO PURCHASE CHAPTER HOLIDAY PARTY TICKETS! For more info, click here for the flyer

Dec 1 - Sat - Ladies Night at HD of Seattle
7:00-10:00PM HD of Seattle - That's right ladies, it's the annual Ladies Night at HD of Seattle. Lots of extras and special treatment- especially from the Motor Clothes department to all of you women out there in HD land. There's bound to be food and entertainment (do the firemen need to put out any fires again this year?). So bring your credit cards and leave your man at home, this is your night to help you get ready for the holiday cheer.

Dec 2 - 4 - International Motorcycle Show
The largest motorcycle show in the Northwest, see all the newest models, enjoy the Sound RIDER! Northwest Motorcycle display and get some great deals on gear. Qwest Center in Seattle. Free parking for all motorcycles. http://www.motorcycleshows.com leshows.com

Dec 3 - Sat - Captain's Choice ride
10:00 AM HD of Seattle - Join Jeff on on what is sure to be an unusually balmy 3rd of December for some truly aimless wandering of our local backroads. Of course knowing Jeff, "local" can mean anything in the western United States... Given the shorter daylight hours, and our winter 10:00 start time, however, we will try to keep this one a little shorter. Somewhere this side of 300 miles... There will be no plan, no destination; every rest stop will find us lighting out in a different direction. Suggestions will be welcome; if we find ouselves near somewhere you have always wanted to go, something you have always wanted to see, don't be shy - speak up and thou shalt be heard! Maybe not heeded, but certainly heard. Let's see just how lost we can get. Prizes, glory, and the satisfaction of accomplishment for anyone that can make it home without calling Search and Rescue. As always, Pirates' Code applies - fall behind, and you're left behind. "Actually, they're more like guidlines..."

Dec 4 - Sun - GNW-HOG Holiday Party
Embassy Suites Hotel – Lynnwood
20610 44^thAve W
2:30 – 10:00 pm
This event is only open to chapter members and their families. You may bring one guest per valid membership. Ticket cost is: Adult - $15.00, Children under 12 - $8.00. NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR! If you plan to attend you must purchase your tickets by November 24, 2005 . You may purchase your tickets at chapter meetings or mail your check (payable to GNWHOG) with the number of adults/children attending to: Maria Beebe, 15920 183^rd Place NE , Woodinville , WA . 98072. You may also contact Darlene at the Barn. You will receive your ticket in the mail.
For more info, click here for the flyer

Dec 11 - Sun - LOH Christmas Tea Party
1PM-5PM. Marlynn's house. This is to all you ladies out there who b

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