October 11th The 5th annual "Kindness Caring Kids" Toy Run pulls out of the American Legion Marine Post #13, 24741 W. Renwick Rd in Plainfield. Line up starts at 10am with bikes rollint 11, $15 per bike - $5 with passenger + a new, unwrapped toy to participate. Afterparty is at the post with food, drinks, and live music from The Sundance Band. All toys will be distributed locally. For more info go here: www.KindnessCaring.com
October 12th
The 3rd annual Kankakee Marine Corps League "Toys for Tots Motorcycle Parade" will pull out of the Super Wal-Mart 0n Rt. 45/52 & I-57 at Noon. (Exit #308) Line up starts at 10 am and it's open to bikes, cars & trucks of all sizes. Please bring a new, unwrapped toy (no stuffed animals) to participate. The Parade ends at the Manteno Sportsmans Club with food, drinks, and prizes. Volunteers are always needed. . . . for more information call Dennis at (815) 468-3273
October 18th
South Suburban A.B.A.T.E.'s Annual Halloween Charity Bash benefitting 12-year old Riley Lyn Spreadbury is going down at the Glen Makers American Legion Post #1160, 10739 S Ridgeland in Chicago Ridge from 7pm till MIdnight. The event features live music from Shotgun Boogie as well as raffles and a pot luck dinner. Admission is $10. For more info go to: www.ssabate.org
October 19th
The Gold Wing Road Riders Association, Chapter P2, will hold their monthly get together at Bean Encounters… 859 S. Ridge Rd in Minooka. Breakfast is at 9:30 and is open to all. For more info e-mail Redwing932003@Yahoo.com
October 26th
American Legion Riders Chapter 1080 annual Pancake Breakfast is at the Joliet American Legion Post, 2625 Ingalls Ave in Joliet. Breakfast includes pancakes, B & G, bacon, etc . . . . For more info call (815) 729-2254.
November 2nd
The 10th annual Manteno Veterans Ride supporting the Manteno Veterans Home pulls out of the Oak Lawn Harley Davidson dealership, 111th & Cicero at 10am. The escorted ride leaves promptly for the Manteno Home for a bash later that afternoon.
November 15th
South Suburban A.B.A.T.E.'s Candelight Bowl. For more info go to: www.ssabate.org
November 16th
The Gold Wing Road Riders Association, Chapter P2, will hold their monthly get together at Bean Encounters… 859 S. Ridge Rd in Minooka. Breakfast is at 9:30 and is open to all. For more info e-mail Redwing932003@Yahoo.com
December 7th
The 31st annual Chicagoland Toys For Tots Motorcycle Parade leaves out of the Dan Ryan Woods. www.Chicagolandtft.org
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January 10th - 11th Black Magic Customs' 1st annual Wicked Wheels Weekend will be held at the Best Western Timber Creek Inn, 3300 Drew Ave (Rt. 34) in Sandwich. The event, featuring cars, bikes, & vendors, will run Saturday from 11a-9p and Sunday from 10a-4p with the winner of the bike show getting a feature in Biker Magazine. Tix are $10, kids under 12 are free. For more information call (815) 786-1977... to make a reservation call (630) 273-6000.
February 6th-9th
The 28th Annual Cycle World International Motorcycle Show returns to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont. For more info go here: www.MotorcycleShows.com
