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Harley's Heroes Raises Funds to Help Vets by STEPHANIE CRIDER SEPT. 24 • CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY AT LEGENDS. Enjoy a poker run, drink specials, door prizes and free food. Find out more at 867-2364. SEPT. 24 • HUNGRY ANGELZ POKER RUN to benefit homeless Cumberland County school children. Find out more at www.hungryangelz.org. SEPT. 25 • PINK HEALS TOUR AT CAPE FEAR HARLEY DAVIDSON. The tour consists of firefighters dressed in pink turnout gear driving pink fire trucks in support of women and their battle against cancer. 864-1200. OCT. 8 • HARLEYS HERO DAY AT CAPE FEAR HARLEY DAVIDSON We will be raffling off lap blankets made from old Harley-Davidson t-shirts to raise money. There will be an auction and a ride. 864- 1200. By now it is no secret that bikers have big hearts — especially our local bikers. On Oct. 8, come out to Cape Fear Harley-Davidson and help support Harley's Heroes, an event sponsored by the Harley Davidson Foundation and the Disabled American Veterans. The connection between the two groups makes perfect sense when you take into consideration the number of military members who ride. Throw in the fact that Harley's are about as American as apple pie and the flag that our service men and women so selflessly protect, and it's a no-brainer. In 2010 a $1 million grant was made by the Harley-Davidson n Foundation to the DAV. Via a mobile service office, Harley's Heroes brings benefits, education and counseling to veterans across the country. The mobile offices are able to visit thousands of locations each year and provide counseling and assis- tance to veterans and their families. The organization helps make sure that these veteran's are receiv- ing benefits owed to them by the Department of Veteran's Affairs, the Department of Defense and other agencies. "The MSOs are staffed by highly trained professional DAV counselors who are skilled experts in developing and prosecuting veterans' claims," said Duke Durham, event spokesman. "Both Harley-Davidson and DAV have a rich history and long legacy of working with our nation's military and veterans," he continued. Harley-Davidson's commitment to the U.S. military dates back almost 100 years. After use in the Mexican Expedition, the U.S. military commis- sioned nearly one-third of all Harley-Davidson motorcycles produced in 1917 to support efforts during World War I, and nearly half of the motor company's production in 1918. Proceeds raised throughout the day will benefit Harley's Heroes. The day will be packed with fun events including a ride and an auction. There will also be a raffle of lap blankets made from Harley-Davidson T-shirts. Stick around for the free cook-out and enjoy some food and fellwoship. Local veterans are invited to come and speak with the DAV representatives who will be at the event, too. The event begins at 9 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m. Find out more at the Harley's Heroes website www.dav.org/HarleysHeroes or the Cape Fear Harley site www.capefearhd.com STEPHANIE CRIDER, Associate Editor. COMMENTS? Stephanie@ upandcomingweekly.com 28 UCW SEPTEMBER 21-27, 2011 OCT. 22 • FANTASTIC SAM'S 3RD ANNUAL SAVE THE TA TA'S POKER RUN Registration 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 3503 North Main St., Hope Mills, N.C. First rider $15, passengers $10. Proceeds benefit the Karen Chandler Foundation. Contact angelofjustice06@yahoo.com for more info. PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS The Patriot Guard Riders is a diverse group of patriots from every state that come together to honor fallen soldiers at funeral services across the country. Visit www. patriotguard.org for more info. TUESDAYS BIKE NIGHT at Chili's Grill and Bar in Southern Pines. Happy hour, drink and food specials. All bikes welcome. 4 p.m. to close. Prizes, food, drinks & awards. APPRECIATION September 24th Party Starts at 7:30 p.m. CUSTOMER For more information call LEGENDS at CALLING ALL LOCAL BANDS Fayetteville wants to know you! So here's your opportunity. • E-mail Stephanie@upandcomingweekly. com for our Q&A. • Fill it out and e-mail it back to us. • Send a recent, high-resolution photo of your band. • Look for your article in an upcoming issue. WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM