July

11-12: Seaside, OR – Bikefest at Seaside

Bike show, poker run, vendors, entertainment and more. More info at www.flashbackinseaside.com.

12: Silverdale, WA – Ride & Rally For a Cure

To raise awareness and money for research. Benefiting: Alzheimer’s Association of WA, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and the American Cancer Society/Relay for Life. More info at www.rideandrallyforacure.org.

13: Tacoma, WA – Rally for the Troops V

Supporting America’s military in their time of need, the Fisher House provides “a home away from home” that enables family members to be close to a loved one at the most stressful time — during hospitalization for an illness, disease or injury. More info at www.rallyforthetroops.com.

16: National – Ride To Work Day

“Riding to work on this day shows the positive value of motorcycles and scooters for transportation. For many people, riding is an economical, efficient and socially responsible form of mobility that saves energy, helps the environment and provides a broad range of other public benefits,” states Andy Goldfine, the event organizer. Motorcycle and scooter enthusiasts and rider organizations worldwide encourage their members to ride to work on this day. More info at www.ridetowork.org.

18-19: Vancouver, WA – Baby Boomer Bikers Rally

The Baby Boomer Bikers Rally will be held in Vancouver, WA in conjunction with Hot July Nights, featuring Peter Frampton and the Beach Boys. It is going to be an exciting weekend in Vancouver. Approximately 3-5,000 people will attend Hot July Nights each night at Esther Short Park.

Our bike event is sited ½ block south of the Park. We are planning on having 500 bikes, but have space for 1,000. And, the vibrant Farmers Market is also taking place on Saturday next to the Park and ½ block from the bike event.

There will be lots to see (and be seen) that weekend. The web address is: www.usa-babyboomerbikers.com for additional information and registration. For questions, send email to: info@usa-babyboomerbikers.com

18-19: Rosalia, WA – The Rosalia Rally

The bikers, builders and vendors have spoken and we listened. The Rosalia Motorcycle Association has done a complete overhaul of “The 100 Years of Motorcycle rally”. The event has been given a complete face lift, including a new promoter, a new date, and even a new name; “The Rosalia Rally”. This year promises to be our best event ever, with even more hot bikes, great music, games, and all the events bikers want. More info at www.rosaliarally.com.

18-20: Soap Lake, WA – Run to the Sun

Bike rodeo, live music. More info at www.myspace.com/soaplakeruntothesun.

Don’t see your event listed? Send the details to events@washingtonmotorcyclist.com

June

7: Park, WA – Who’s Your Daddy Now? In Memory of Bob Van Houten

From 12pm – 6pm at Scooter Stuff. Music by Stillborn Unicorn, Dyno Shoot-Out, food, raffles, vendors. This is a celebration of Bob’s life, so stop in and have a little fun – he would have loved it. For more information contact shell@scooterstuff.com.

P.S. I’m looking for vendors, volunteers, food service, or just some plain old help. Please contact me at the address above.

14: 2nd Annual Poker Run Against Cancer

Starts @ Bellingham Harley Davidson, Registration @ 9am, First bike out @ 11am, Registration Fee $25.00/person, Proceeds benefit St. Joseph Cancer Center Patient Support Programs and Services.

21: Marysville, WA – Puppy Putt 6

Please join us in helping to make a difference in the life of a blind individual in the form of a loving, four pawed partner today.

Puppy Putt 6 Registration! Puppy Putt 6 for 2008 will once again start at the spectacular new Sound Harley Davidson in Marysville and ended up at RMC Motorcycles huge facility in Renton.

Register before June 6th and receive a Puppy Putt T-Shirt, and a Guide Dogs of America Pin (one per registration)

Registration postmarked after June 6th and receive a Guide Dogs of America Pin (one per registration)

Registration price before June 6th is $25.00 per person ($10.00 for passenger), day of the event is $30.00 per person ($10.00 for passenger).

21: Lakewood, WA – Lakewood P.D. 2nd Annual Motorcycle Safety Rally and Ride

Sign up at 8 am at the Lakewood City Hall Parking Lot. After a pep talk from the Chief of Police, the Lakewood Police Motor Officers will lead the group from LAkewood through University Place then to the Tacoma waterfront, into Fife and Puyallup, eventually leading bake to Lakewood’s Fort Steilacoom Park for the City of Lakewood’s Summerfest where there will be a motorcycle safety display. Prize drawing after registration priot to ride!

For more info, call 253-830-5000.

29: Seattle, WA – Children’s Ride 13 Rock ‘n Ride Concert

Children’s Ride has a new destination! Our traditional WSP escorted ride starting from Qwest Field in Seattle will end at the White River Amphitheater (WRA) in Auburn for the first annual Rock ‘n Ride Concert! Join Paul Yaffe and Keith Wong for a great day of riding, music, food and vendors.

Children’s Ride 13 offers three registration levels this year. All ride registration levels include the WSP escorted ride, catered lunch, pin (while supplies last) and admission to the Rock ‘N Ride Concert. Pre-register by June 12 and receive a T-shirt and patch. Since the concert is not festival seating, we encourage riders to register as a group if they want to sit together.

For more information, visit http://www.childrens-ride.com/

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

9:30 am – 2:00 pm; short ride follows.