Here are poker runs and motorcycle shows being held by local clubs:
4th annual Poker Run
Sponsor: Duneland Harley Owners Group
Signup time/date: 9 a.m. Saturday
Where: Harley-Davidson Valparaiso, 1151 U.S. Highway 30, Valparaiso, Ind.
Cost: $10 per person
Beneficiary: Muscular Dystrophy Association
Contact: John Kelley, 219-873-1884, eringobragh2@attbi.com
Triumph Across America
A cross-country ride in celebration of Triumph’s 100th anniversary
Date: 5-10 p.m. June 21
Where: Park Place of Countryside, 6240 Joliet Rd.; motorcycle display and festival
Ride: 8:30 a.m. June 22 $10 per rider
Contact: www.triumph.co.uk
Christmas in July
Sponsor: American Gold Wing Association Illinois Chapter H
Signup time/date: 9 a.m. July 28
Where: Southwest corner of Army Trail and County Farm Roads, Carol Stream
Cost: $10 single; $15 two-Up
Beneficiaries: Bobbi Burrow Foundation, Renz Addiction Center, Marklund Home, Girl Scouts, Westbrook School, Love Letters and Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation
Contact: www.christmasinjuly.org.
Pledge Run for the Children of La Rabida Hospital
Sponsor: Teamster Horsemen Motorcycle Association
Signup time/date: 8 a.m. June 30
Where: V.F.W. Hall, 400 E. Devon, Elk Grove Village
Cost: $10 by June 30; $15 day of run
Beneficiary: La Rabida Hospital
Contact: 630-833-5718
Poker Run
Sponsor: American Veterans Motorcycle Association Chapter 5 Pathfinders
Signup time/date: 11 a.m. July 20
Where: VFW Post 6841, 17401 Morse St., Lowell, Ind.
Cost: $12 ($2 discount with item to donate to Soldiers Home)
Contact: 219-696-0252, 219-662-0188
23rd Annual Midnight Tour
Sponsor: Jerseypine Cruisers Motorcycle Touring Club
Signup time/date: 5-9:30 p.m. July 13
Where: Maryville Academy, Central and River Roads, Des Plaines
Cost: $10 for rider; $5 for passenger
Beneficiary: Maryville Academy
Contact: 847-298-9919
The Mary Jane Balaja MS Run
Sponsor: Teamster Horsemen Motorcycle Association
Signup time/date: 9 a.m. Aug. 4
Where: Wildfire Harley-Davidson, 120 W. North Ave., Villa Park
Cost: $15
Beneficiary: Mary Jane Balaja Multiple Sclerosis fund
Contact: 630-833-5718
11th Annual Chicagoland Vintage and Antique Motorcycle Show
Sponsor: Chicago Norton Owners Club
Time/date: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 11
Where: College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn
Cost: Admission is free; $10 to show a bike
Contact: 630-858-8192; info@cnoc.org
5th Annual Poker Run
Sponsor: Blue Knights–Illinois XX
Signup time/date: 9 a.m. Aug. 25
Where: Plano American Legion, 510 E. Dearborn St., Plano
Cost: $10 per participant
Contact: 630-476-2798; secretary@bkilxx.com;www.bkilxx.com/
Fall Charity Ride
Sponsor: Illinois Top Cats
Signup time/date: 8 a.m., Sept. 29
Where: Country Lakes Resort, Round Lake
Cost: $20 per rider; $10 per passenger
Beneficiary: Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association
Contact: 847-622-3501; www.topcats.org
Poker Run
Sponsor: Shadow Riders Inc.
Signup time/date: 10 a.m. Oct. 27
Where: Midlothian Sports and Cycle, 14723 S. Pulaski Rd., Midlothian
Cost: To be determined
Beneficiary: To be determined
Contact: 708-756-3262; shotgnz@yahoo.com
Chicagoland Toys for Tots Motorcycle Parade
Sponsor: Chicagoland TFT
Signup time/date: 8 a.m. Dec. 1
Where: Dan Ryan Woods, 85th St. and Western Ave., Chicago
Cost: New toys and games (no stuffed animals, please)
Beneficiaries: Marine Corps Toys for Tots
Contact: 773-866-TOYS (8697), www.chicagolandTFT.org
