Lakeshore Blessing of the Bikes

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P.O. Box 8184
Holland, MI 49422-8184
616-283-1598

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Lakeshore Blessing of the Bikes
www.blessingofthebikes.com
Ottawa County Fairgrounds. Holland, Michigan.


Contact: John Gutierrez, Chair, P.O. Box 8184, Holland, MI 49422-8184
Phone: 616-283-0591 Email: bikes@blessingofthebikes.com

Submitted by: Diana Mavis, Publicity Chair, cell 616-283-1598. dmavis@charter.net

The 9th Annual Lakeshore Blessing of the Bikes will be held at the Ottawa County Fairgrounds in Holland, Michigan, Sunday, April 25, 2010. Gates open at 10:00 am Prizes and drawings begin after 1:15 pm with the blessing promptly at 2:00 pm.

A donation of $5.00 per bike or vehicle is required. All gate proceeds from this charitable event will benefit Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity and Harbor House Ministries.

The purpose: A gathering to start the 2010 riding season with a blessing for the riders to have a safe year, to promote a sense of community and fellowship among riders and to support local charities.

Hundreds of motorcyclists and non-motorcyclists attend the blessing. The event features live classic rock music by Chaos and motorcycles of all makes and models. New this year classic cars will be on display and a silent auction, which makes this event interesting for all attendees. Food vendors are on-site and merchandise vendors are invited to sell leather goods, t-shirts, jewelry and other biker stuff. For a $10 fee, participants can enter their motorcycle for a chance to win the Bikers Choice and Best Vintage Bike (25 years or older). Winners receive a trophy and cash prize.

Visit www.blessingofthebikes.com for more information, to see our sponsors and to view photos from last years event.

Directions: West from US 31 take Lakewood Boulevard to Ottawa Beach Road. Follow the signs to the Ottawa County Fairgrounds.


Harbor House Ministries
www.harborhouseministries.org
919 44th Street Southwest, Jenison, MI 49428-9193 (616) 662-4113


Lakeshore Habitat Humanity
www.lakeshorehabitat.org
12727 Riley St, Holland, MI 49424-9202 (616) 399-7006