12-14: Seattle, WA – 28th annual Cycle World International Motorcycle Show^® – Presented by Toyota. This nationwide show series allows motorcycle fans from California to New York to get an up-close look at more than 600 new model motorcycles including street bikes, dirt bikes, fuel efficient bikes, cruisers, scooters, ATVs and watercraft from 19 major manufacturers; check out the latest gear and aftermarket accessories; and enjoy demo rides, new rider programs, interactive entertainment for all ages and much more.

29: Burlington, WA – Skagit Powersports Ladies Night – Tech seminars for women, ladies motorcycle apparel fashion show, food and lots of FREE stuff plus fabulous sales on many items. 4 – 9 pm. More info at SkagitPowersports.com.

11 – Anacortes, WA – The Anacortes Elks Club # 1204 proudly presents the 2nd Annual
TOY RUN BEFORE THE RAINS

http://www.toyrunbeforetherains.com

Serving Whatcom and Skagit Counties. Proceeds to:Salvation Army (Anacortes), Pregnancy Choices (Mount Vernon), Lydia Place (Bellingham, domestic violence shelter)

This 7 stop poker ride begins with a breakfast at 8 am for $5.00

Registration begins at 9 am, leave Anacortes by 11 am. Return by 4 pm for hi-low poker results, raffle, entertainment, and more food!

PRE-REGISTER at the OYSTER RUN on September 28, 2008, for a $5.00 discount!

Barrels and boxes will be distributed throughout Whatcom and Skagit counties for toy donations. Financial contributions to benefit the above charities gladly accepted, as are prize donations for the raffle.

For more info email beadnest@verizon.net.

You may also write the Elks at:

Anacortes Elks #1204
TOY RUN BEFORE THE RAINS COMMITTEE
1009 – 7th Street
Anacortes, WA 98221-4105

Let us know if you want a box or barrel, or have a donation we need to pick up. PLEASE PASS IT ON.

11 – Tacoma, WA – VIETNAM / LEGACY VETS MC OCTOBERFEST PARTY – Open to the public. Come
out and party with the Vietnam / Legacy Vets, with Dancing, Food and Fun. Featuring, the rock ‘n roll sounds of “KNUCKLEHEAD”. Open to the public. Authentic German dinner included: $12 in advance $15 at the door. 7pm at the VFW Hall, 3510 Mckinley Ave,Tacoma, WA 98404. For info call 360-539-8386 or VNVLVMCoctoberfest@yahoo.com http://vnvmc-waa.com/events/

6 – Lakewood, WA – Biker’s Against Child Abuse - BACA’s 2nd Annual Kids BACA Bash, from 10am-6pm at Fort Steilacoom Park in Lakewood. Bring your kids, family, or just yourself if you want. There is something for everybody! This is BACA’s annual fund raiser to help abused children. This year our goal is to raise a fund to start counseling services for our “adopted children.

7 – Carnation, WA – Puget Sound Ride For Kids - The Ride for Kids is a vehicle for raising money for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation of the United States. We have local patient families and surviors who have benefited from the research funded by the foundation. The foundation has created a survivor scholarship fund which there was a recipiant from Monroe high school to WSU.  More info: http://www.rideforkids.org/

7 – Vashon Island, WA – VME Isle of Vashon TT - A little bird told me this unpublicized annual event is going down on September 7. Find a VME member and maybe they’ll tell you the details.

13 – Shelton, WA – Run With The Wolves – Who will have the best hand? It’s time to polish up that motorcycle and hit the road for our annual Poker Run. Enjoy a great scenic route, followed by entertainment, dinner, cash prizes and tons of other giveaways. Ride begins at Little Creek Casino. Take I-5 to Hwy 101 towards Shelton, WA. Located off Hwy 101 on State Route 108. More info: http://www.wolfhaven.org/pokerRun.php

28 – Anacortes, WA – Oyster Run - The grand-daddy of Northwest motorcycle events. This is the don’t miss event of the year. More info: http://www.oysterrun.org

3: Burlington, WA – Assfire 400 (formerly Das Bavarian Kruse) – Presented by Skagit Powersports. Joins us for a leisurely 400 mile loop of highways 9, 2, and 20. Registration at Skagit Powersports at 9; ride departs at 10. Lunch stop in Leavenworth. All bikes welcome.

10: Sedro-Woolley, WA – Rally In The Valley (formerly The Just for Fun Run) – Benefiting Skagit Hospice. Register at the Hometown Cafe in downtown Sedro-Woolley between 8 and 11 am. $15 per motorcycle or car.

16-17: Forks, WA – Rainforest Run Motorcycle Event – All motorcycles welcome! Pre-registration is open until July 11,2008 and is $30.00 or $35.00 the day of the event. The run is 50+ miles of great winding roads, pristine beaches, rivers, parks and The Rainforest. For more information call 360-374-0792 or e-mail dtmwtdp@yahoo.com. Visit www.rainforestrun.com.

17: Burlington, WA – 16th Annual Monkey Butt 300 – Presented by Skagit Powersports. Join us for a 300-mile ride to Winthrop and back. Register at 9 am at Skagit Powersports. $15 registration includes catered lunch in Winthrop.

If you know of other events this month, enter them as comments below.