Hogs & Rags Preregistration Party: You're Invited
by JIM JONES
The Fayetteville Hogs and Rags fundraising machine is in high gear. The 7th Annual Hogs & Rags committee is hard at work to make this year even better than last year's event. The committee has added a pre-registration party this year. Hosted by M&M Leather & Custom Cycles and Speed Demon Bar and Grill located at 4400 Bragg Boulevard, Fayetteville N.C., the party is slated for Saturday, March 31.
Hogs and Rags is an annual event for motorcycles of all kinds, convertibles, classic cars and any other vehicles out there. Last year was the biggest event ever, and event organizers aim to make this year bigger still. The event raises money for a variety of charities. This year the proceeds will go to the Shriners Hospital for Children, the American Cancer Society and Kidsville News!. The preregistration event runs from noon until 8 p.m. There will be live band performances starting at 2 p.m., running through the end of the party. Bands scheduled to play include Fahrenheit, Several Devils Band and the Crush and Run Band. Speed Demon Bar and Grill will have all day food and drink specials, so come hungry. The 7th Annual Hogs & Rags ride is on the April 27 and kicks off the begin- ning of Fayetteville's Dogwood Festival. The ride is a nice route from the Airborne and Special Operations Museum and includes a breakfast stop at the Rocking "A" Ranch in White Oak. It ends at Landry's Seafood at Boardwalk on the Beach in Myrtle Beach, where participants are invited to share a wonderful meal. At Landry's riders have the opportunity to enter their bike in a bike show. During the meal, there will be door prizes and a raffle for $2,500.00. The ride is $50 per entry and an additional $30 each additional passenger. Each person also receives a Hogs and Rags T-Shirt. All of this plus a great ride is included in the price.
Both of these events are going to be a great time and an opportunity to meet new people. Mark your calendars, bring your friends out for a good time and help make this the best year ever. You can also pre-register or make donations online at www. hogsandrags.com. If you have questions about the pre-registra- tion event, contact John at 536-8969.
JAMES JONES, Contributing Writer COMMENTS? editor@upandcomin- gweekly.com
MARCH 31 • PREREGISTRATION PARTY FOR HOGS & RAGS at M&M Leather & Custom Cycles. 12-8 p.m. Call 536-8969 for more information.
MARCH 31 • BIKERS FOR CHRIST ANTIS-MS RUN at Something's Brewing Coffee Shop in Raeford. Registration 9-10 a.m., $15 per rider, $5 lunch. Call 850-6799 for more information.
APRIL 7 • CAPE FEAR HARLEY- DAVIDSON Annual Swap Meet. Come and set up in the parking lot and sell, swap or trade parts with your fellow bikers. This is a free event. www.capefearhd.com/ calendar.
APRIL 13-15 • GYPSY WOMEN SPRING FLING at Legends Pub. Pre-party on Friday, Scott Sather Memorial poker run on Saturday, bike show on Sunday. Proceeds benefit Tammy Sellers. For more information call 867-2364.
APRIL 21 • 7TH ANNUAL SPECIAL OLYMPICS TORCH RUN CHARITY RIDE at the retired military association building parking lot in Fayetteville. Registration 8 a.m., kickstands up 9:30 a.m. $15 per rider (covers breakfast and lunch). For more information contact Sgt. Lowe at 677-5595.
MAY 11-20 • MYRTLE BEACH BIKE WEEK SPRING RALLY. Visit www. myrtlebeachbikeweek.com for more information.
MAY 18-20 • BIKERS FOR BIKERS FOUNDATION 2ND ANNUAL SPRING RALLY at Shakori Farm, Pittsboro, N.C. Features battle of the bands, winner takes all. Camping and music all weekend. All proceeds benefit injured bikers and needy children. Email roadkill28371@ bikersforbikdersfoundation.com.
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