2009 Calendar of Events
This is not FIRM.. I need you to verify your events - this will be used for the
Nova Scotia Motorcycle Tour Guide, and will need to be in by the middle of
February.. which is not far off.  

Check and see if your event has been listed on the correct date - if not send me an
email to clarify all the information required for your event !  Thank you..

janice@novascotiabikers.com
Feb 9th - ARL is the promoter of all Atlantic Motorcycle Road Racing
Action at Atlantic Motorsport Park.  The ARL series consists of five
rounds of racing that include classes from Superbike to Vintage and
everything in between.  Check out the early bird promotion. For more
information go to
atlanticroadracing.com  

Feb 13th - 15th - Atlantic Motorcycle and ATV Show.  Its in Moncton,
not Nova Scotia but thought I would post this in case there is anyone
that is interested.  Website is  
www.AtlanticBikeandATVShow.ca

Feb 14th -  Road Dawg 6th Annual Winter Bash, 8:00 pm,
Springfield Lake Rec. Ctr., Middle Sackville,  Live band "Silent
Thunder" $10.  

March 21st - Bikers Down Society, $20 will get you a fantastic
evening with 5 bands, A memorial T-shirt and lots of memories.  
The evening will start at  - 8 pm   8 pm to 2 am will be music and
dancing.  Tickets will go fast so please make sure you pick up your
tickets asap.  Proceeds go to Toad Memorial Fund - Bikers Down
Society... so this one is for YOU!  

Mar 14th -  East Coast Riders 6th Anniversary (by invitation only)

Mar 28th - 16th Annual Amherst Bike Swap Meet, Teasers Pub,
Gerard Ave., Amherst, NS 9 am - 3 pm. $20 table (must be booked in
advance) . Proceeds to Ride for Sight. For info on tables phone 902-
667-9542.  Meals available Something for everyone!    Proceeds from
Swap Meet go to Maritime Ride for Sight To help pay for Celebration
event on June 5th,6th & 7th Fox Mountain Camping Park 6128
Aylesford Rd, N.S.

Mar 28th - Central Hog Chapter - Bowling night - Beazley's Bowling
Lane on Main Street Dartmouth.  

Apr 4th -  Valley Shifters Swap Meet, New Minas Fire Hall,  New
Minas, NS 10 am - 3 pm Parts, Accessories, Chrome, Leather
Goods, Tattoo Artist, Crafts, Trinkets, Canteen &  more. A
Donation will be made to the Kidney Foundation. Contact Wade
902 461-8187, Mike 902 840-0529 George  902 679-0728
http://www.valleyshifters.com or president@valleyshifters.com

April 18 - 19th  (2 day show)..Halifax Biker Bash 2009
Location:  Exhibition Park, open to public  April 18th    8:30 am - 5:30
pm - April 19th    8:30 am - 4:00 pm. Band for the dance is "Under
The Sun" Dance to be held at Exhibition Park....April 18th 2100-
0100    
www.halifaxbikerbash.com

May 2nd  20th Annual Blessing of the Bikes, Victoria Park, Truro,
NS. Starts at 12 noon, Metro Halifax Riders Meet at Big Stop Irving,
Enfield at 9am. Leave 10:15am.  Lloyd_rector@hotmail.com  902
843-0152 - Please bring a food bank item.

May 2nd ARRC Spring Meeting, The Real Atlantic Superstore
Meeting Room in Elmsdale at 2:30 pm. Christian Surette
902 663-4462 cmsurette@eastlink.ca    
All clubs are invited to
attend
 For more information check out web site at www.arrc-info.ca

May  16th -  East Coast Riders 4th Annual Motorcycle Pairs Pool
Tournament, ECR Clubhouse, 2758 Hwy. #2 Waverley, NS. $10
per team. Everyone Welcome. Registration can be done in
advance at the Clubhouse or Register 12-1 pm on event day.
Begins at 1pm. 902 576-5042 for more info.  

May 23rd - 74th Crusaders Casino Night, Mochelle, NS 902 532-
7269 - Starts 1:00 pm at the 74th Crusaders club house. Games in
the afternoon, canteen open, prizes and auction, dance in the
evening.

May 23rd -   Christian Motorcyclists Association Mainland NS
Chapters’ Run for the Son, Meets at 9:30 am at Arby’s, Bedford,
NS, Run Leaves at 10am. Joining MMTA III Pet Food Run, Mahone
Bay - contact Doug Beattie 902 835-5136 or dougbeattie@hotmail.
com.  Any donation over $20 is tax deductible.

All BIKERS WELCOME

Christian Motorcyclists Association’s Annual
Run for the Son

Saturday, May 23
Registration starts 9:30 a.m.
Leaving:  10 a.m.
From Arby’s, Bedford
For a two-hour scenic ride
Ending at Mahone Bay*

Donations $20 & up are tax deductible

See any CMA participant prior to the run

Inquiries: Doug at 240-5136
or dougbeattie@hotmail.com

*option to participate in SHAID Pet Food Run at 1 p.m.

May 23rd - MMTA SS III - Shaid pet food run. Starting at the three
churches parking lot, Mahone Bay, leaving at 1 pm sharp. No
registration required. For more information contact Steve Brown at
seavistas@eastlink.ca

May 24th - MMTA SS III - Memorial run. Happy Cooker Restaurant
(new name) Exit 11, Hwy 103 Blockhouse, leaving at 1:00 pm. No
registration required. For more information contact Steve Brown at
seavistas@eastlink.ca

May 24th - 9th Annual Safety Run, Sydney Mines Community Rink.  
Registration is at 10:30am - 11:45am -  BBQ to follow.  For further
information  contact  
bernielee@seascape.ns.ca, Phone  849-0023
or ike at  902-577-6337
ipaul@syd.eastlink.ca

May 30th Ride FOR DAD Poker Run- Registration is FREE with
$100.00 in pledges. Otherwise the fee is $25.00 - Starting at the
Dartmouth Crossing Walmart at 9 am for more information see
http:
//www.motorcycleridefordad.org/hal/
Ride-Day registration Saturday May 30th, 2009. Walmart Dartmouth
Crossing 8:00-10:30 a.m. Parade ride thru the city TBA- Poker Run
will commence approximately 11:00 am Route TBA . First 200 riders
to register will receive complimentary gift kit and lunch ticket. for more
information you can contact
sampsow@halifax.ca

May 31st -   Pictou County Cruisers 7th Annual Awareness Ride,
Vulcan_Indian@hotmail.com Meet at RCMP Parking Lot in Pictou,
Reg 12pm, Departs 1pm.Ends at Summer St. Industries, New
Glasgow, NS Adventure Motors 902 928-1015 www.adventuremotors.
com. Rick Welbourn , Pictou County Cruisers

May 31st - Sou’West Nova Bikers Assoc. 8th Annual Show & Shine,
Red   Knight, Yarmouth (Starrs Rd) Registration 11:00am  $ 5.00 per
bike   Small ride will follow.  Contact Christian
cmsurette@eastlink.ca
(Rain date June 14th , 2009)

June 5 - 7th - Ride for Sight - will be held at Fox Mountain Camp
Ground,  Nova Scotia.  When; 5th, 6th, 7th June 2009
Where; Fox Mountian Campground, Alyesford NS     http://www.
foxmountaincampingpark.com/campgrounds.htm
Weekend Details:
Friday, 5th June 2009
5pm - 8pm   Registrationat campsite
9pm - 1am   Live entertianment - SILENT THUNDER

Saturday, 6th June 2009
9am - 11:30am    Registration at Wandlyn Inn, Coldbrook
12 noon Sharp     Parade departs from Wandlyn to campsite
1 pm - 5pm          Registration will open at campsite
1:30 pm - 2pm      Announcements
2:30 pm - 4pm     Motorcycle games
4:45 pm - 6pm     Show n' Shine
7 pm - 8:30pm     Live Auction
9 pm - 1am          Live entertianment - SILENT THUNDER

Sunday, 7th June 2009
Breakfast goodbyes until next Ride For Sight 2010.

Note: Meals will be available for the weekend at the low cost of $22
dollars this will include breakfast Saturday & Sunday and supper
Saturday. Meals also available separately. Breakfast will be $6 and
supper will be $10 each.
....You can  contact  Tracy Gauvreau, Secretary~Maritime Ride for
Sight Committee   email address:
trace_g157@hotmail.com. if you are
interested.
http://www.rideforsight.org/maritimes.php.

Jun 6th -  20th Annual HOG Central Chapter Show & Shine,
9:30 am-12 pm, Privateers Harley-Davidson, 100 Susie Lake
Crescent, Ste. 10, Bayers Lake, Halifax, NS   Open to all Harley's  
There will also be a Poker Run.. for all makes and models leaving
Privateers and doing the South Side.

June 6th - DC Riders Poker Run on Saturday June 6th, $10 entry
fee Begins at 9:00 am at Conway Shell in Digby.  For more
information please contact Andrew Maves  
acmaves@digbywesleyan.
com

June 6th - First Annual Gateway Biker Blessing,  222 Sackville Drive
in the Rock Church Parking lot.  Reg 12:00 til 1:30, Free registration,
Free coffee, Free BBQ.  Bike blessing 2 pm - 2:15 pm.  Four
categories with awards, Best Show, Best Custom, Peoples Choice (
open to the public) best Rat Bike.  Awards at 2:30.

June 7th - Rally for Hope - reg: 8:30am - 10:00am WHERE: Kentville
Centennial Arena START TIME: 10:30 am ROUTE: Kentville to New
Minas to Wolfville to 101 then to Sackville Nova Scotia END OF
ROUTE: BBQ, display of bikes and closing ceremonies PRIMARY
CONTACT: Dennis Wilson: (902) 679-1152 LIFE IS A HIGHWAY...
Join us as we ride for a cure! Every turn on the highway brings us
closer to new research. Each hill reminds us of the daily uphill battle
children and young adults with CF endure. As you hit the open
highway with the wind in your face, meet the challenge... the Breath of
Life challenge.
www.rallyforhope.ca For more information, please
contact: Dennis Wilson: dwilson@xcountry.tv, Pamela Barnes:
pamela@cfnovascotia.ca

June 8th - 15th - Atlantic Bike Week will take place in Halifax Nova
Scotia, June 8-15, 2009. The Mission of Atlantic Bike Week is to
Promote the Recreational, Social and Environmental benefits of
Motorcycle and Scooter Riding.

Atlantic Bike Week will host a series of High Profile, Exciting,
Interactive events to celebrate Motorcycles/Scooters, Riders and Bike
Fans. Atlantic Bike Week is also the Host of 'Ride To Work Day'
Halifax - June 15,2009.

For more information see www.atlanticbikeweek.com

Jun 13 - 21 - 86th Annual Bike Week,  Weirs Beach, Laconia, New
Hampshire, www.laconiabikeweek.net/ or laconiamcweek.co

June 15th - The annual Ride to Work Day moves to the ‘third
Monday in June.’ check out all the details at ridetowork.org

June 16th - Harley Davidson Demo Days  will be held at  Ramsay's
Cycle & Sport, 616 Keltic Drive Sydney NS. You can contact Kim at
902-539-1730 x 6 for more information.
 kim@ramsays-online.com

June 18th -  Privateers Harley-Davidson Demo Rides, 100 Susie
Lake Crescent, Chain Lake, Halifax. NS. 902 444-HOGS (4647)

Jun 19 - 21 Atlantic Long Distance Endurance Riders (ALDERS)
Cancelled this year.

Jun 20th -  East Coast Riders 6th Annual Poker Run , in
support of Feed Nova Scotia, Reg. $10  Reg. from 11:30-1 pm. Starts
and ends at Wellington Fire Hall, 4132 Hwy #2 Wellington, NS. All
Makes & Models of Bikes & Clubs Welcome. Draws & prizes for best &
worst hand.  Please bring a canned food item for Registration. For
more information please call 902-576-5042.

June 20th - Ronald McDonald House 14th Annual Poker Run,
Yarmouth,   sponsored by  SOU’WEST NOVA BIKERS ASSOC.  
$10.00       REGISTRATION PER POKER HAND, Yarmouth to
Barrington - Registration 10:00 -11:30 Yarmouth, finishing in
Barrington by  2:30 pm. Prizes 2:30-3:30pm - Rain Date June 21st ,
2008  www.ronaldmcdonaldhouse.ca

June 20th - The Defenders Chapter 11 Amherst N.S.,2nd Annual
Poker Run at The Old Warehouse Cafe, 4 Havelock St. behind The
Royal Bank Amherst N.S. Registration from 9:30am-12 Noon
$10.00 per bike All day BBQ
For info call Gregg @902-667-2467

June 21st  - Tribe of Judah are having a Biker Friendly service at
New Covenant Ministries. Every one is invited and more then
welcomed to come. The service begins at 10:30 am and come as
you are. New Covenant Ministries is in Burnside Industrial Park.
Ride to follow to Halls Harbour .

Jun 24th Bikers Against Diabetes B.A.D. Run, Atlantic Superstore
Parking Lot, Port Hawkesbury, Cape Breton, NS. Reg. 11-12pm, Run
starts at 1pm. $10 person. Shane MacDougall 902 631-0069
shanemacdougall@hotmail.com or www.shanemacdougall.ca then
click on BAD Run link.

June 26 - 27th - Cape Breton HOG Chapter 9044 Bike Draw, 20th
Anniversary this year!  Contact is Wilfred Ramsay at
wilf@ramsays-
online.com - see here for schedule of events for the weekend. click
here

June 24th - 28th  -   Atlanticade in Moncton   -  IMBBA North Eastern
Custom Bike Building Championship, poker runs, street party, support
the troops rally, vendors village, motorcycle displays, veterans honor
parade and much more. Contact Dale for more information at  
hicksd1@nbnet.nb.ca  or
atlanticade.ca

Jun 27th  HOG Cape Breton, Bike Draw and Run, Margaree, Cape
Breton, NS  jbsturgis@hotmail.com.  The cape Breton HOG Harley
draw will be held at Keltic Lodge & Spa June 26-27/09
Contact Bret mention Harley draw 902-285-2880 Rate $125.00 for (2)
includes full buffet breakfast and national park pass.

Jun 27th  - Road Dawgs Poker Run, Reg. Starts at 11:30am, $10
hand, Springfield Lake Rec. Ctr., 226 Lakeview Ave., Middle
Sackville, NS. Canteen, 50/50 draw.  Prizes awarded at 4 pm.
Everyone Welcome. Contact Wayne 865-1250  
Tattoo Artist, John
Newcombe, from Cycles Ink will be on site at our Poker Run

June 28th - Walmart Show and Shine, Yarmouth Walmart.
11:00am -2:00pm. All makes of Motorcycles  and Antique cars.
Registration $5.00. Prizes, 50/50, door prizes. Money  raised will go to
IWK Children Hospital.     Contact Pat Crowell (902)749-2306

June 28th - South Shore NS Chapter of H.O.G.® is hosting
Privateers Run (a H.O.G.® poker run from Halifax to Liverpool)
Sponsored by Privateers Harley Davidson Sunday June 28, 2009  
Contact Roy Gordon director South Shore HOG for details. Phone
902-354-4558
e-mail rhgfs@eastlink.ca

Jul 3 - 5    38th Annual Bluenose Rally, Billtown, NS, by Apple
Valley Riders (Kentville)  http://bluenoserally.com/  

July 4th - Biking for Bone Marrow - Its on again!  Bike Run through
Amherst... Advocate and Parrsboro Shore.  $25 per bike. See poster
for $10,000 draw being drawn that day!  Lots of great prizes - If you
have not rode through the Advocate  - you will be pleasantly
surprised at the breathtaking ride.  for further info contact Debbie
Chase at
chasedeb@hotmail.com or 902-667-7634.

Jul 11 -  Waverly Riders Poker Run,  (Matt Ferguson Memorial Poker
Run.) Saturday 11th. July 2009. Boston Pizza & Sports Bar, 710
Sackville Drive, Lr Sackville  NS. Across from the Super Store.
Reg. 11 AM. to 12 PM. $5.00 EA. Hand. Any questions contact
Randel at 864 2145.

Jul 12th -  6th Annual Cruise for Crohn’s, Reg 11am Starts 1pm,
Sobey’s Fall River, NS  Rain or Shine. Participants who raise more
than $50 in pledges will qualify for a commemorative “Cruise for
Crohn’s Pin.  For pledge sheets -  Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation
of Canada 1-800-265-1101  tdurkee@ccfc.ca

Jul 18th -  5th Annual Jokers Wild Poker Run, will start at Parkside
Pub, 14 Highfield Park,  Reg 11 am -12 pm, $5 hand.  All welcome.
For more information contact Chris Jennings at sun_b76@yahoo.com
or Margaret MacKenzie at mackaya@halifax.ca

Jul 18th -  Highlanders  Annual Roast...  No pig roast this year!

July 18th - Road Kill Meet, Queens County Fair Grounds in
Caledonia - Directions are the old #8 Highway, 50 kms from
Bridgewater or Liverpool, 70 kms from Annapolis or the 101.  Show n
Shine, Burn out Competition, Loud Pipes Competition and Lawn
Tractor Competion.  Contact David Freemen at 682-7208 or email
freemandh1965@yahoo.ca

Jul 19th - Ring of Fire 4 Feel the Heat - We are thinking of changing
it up a bit so I will keep you posted on the Route and a few special
surprises along the way.  In support of their Children’s Safety Trailer
that teaches kids throughout the valley & supporting areas about Fire
Safety. Reg. 9am, Starts 10am. Bikes meet at Windsor Fire Dept, 100
King St., Windsor, NS .  Open to all makes & models of bikes and we
encourage Bike Club participation. Best poker hand $100. cash.
Many prizes & draws at end of run. Liet. Chris Sullivan at cd.
sullivan@ns.sympatico.ca

Jul 23rd - 26th -  19th Annual Atlantic Regional HOG® Rally will be
held in Halifax Hosted by Central HOG Chapter -
click here for more
exciting news on this rally . Lots of action that weekend.. so book your
time off now!

July 24 - 26 Sou'Wester International Bike Rally, Yarmouth. Check
Website for more  info info@souwestbikers.com or go to www.
souwestbikers.com

Jul 25 -  Saints & Sinners Toy Run & Poker Run.  Staples Parking
Lot, New Minas, NS. Parade will start at the Staples Parking lot and
WILL BE LEAVING AT 10:30 SHARP and will head to Kentville, (via
highway #1 to the Salvation Army Citadel (Sally Ann’s) 7 Nichols Ave.,
for 11:00 am   (Please bring a gently used or new toy).
Registration for Poker Run will be at Sally Ann’s. Hands are $10.00
per hand.  Contact -  Patrick Kadey at  1 902 847-0589.
email is
patrick.kadey@saintsandsinnersmc.ca  

July 31st - Aug 2nd  31st Annual 74th Crusaders River Side Rally,
Mochelle, near Annapolis Royal, NS. 12:00 pm Registration
desk/grounds open. 902 532-7269 or see web page for full details of
the whole weekend rally at  
www.74thcrusaders.ca/

July 31st - Aug 2nd - Bikerfest 2009 "Thunder in the Highlands"
Sydney Cape Breton.  
capebretonbikefest.ca for more information.

Aug 1 -  5th Annual Truro Charity Poker Run, Reg. 10 am -12 pm,
Air Force Wing 102, Cottage Street, Truro,  If you go straight up
Prince Street, past DQ over the train tracks you take your first right
and there you will find the Air Force Wing Building - They will be
serving breakfast - at the end of the run will be a BBQ and a Band -  
Prizes for Best Hand, Worst Hand, Oldest Bike and Longest Distance
traveled.  Info: Tony Hamilton,  902 897-7684 $10 a hand - T-shirts
will be again available at the event.  Contact is Tony at
harleyhound@hotmail.com

Aug 2 - Wendell Lewis Memorial Run for Fallen Members
Sponsored by South Shore Nova Scotia Chapter of H.O.G. and open
to all bikers. This is an annual poker run is support of the Canadian
Cancer Society stating in the Sobeys/Tim's parking lot in Liverpool.
Registration at 10 am. Run leaves at 11
For further information please contact Roy Gordon at 902-354-4558

Aug 7 - 9th  10th Annual Halifax Scooter Council Rally in the Valley,
Mochelle, NS near Annapolis Royal at the 74th Crusaders
Clubhouse, Justin 902 422-1443 www.halifaxscootercouncil.com or
justinrgrant@hotmail.com

August 7th - 9th - Bikes Blues and Camping..... 5th Annual Dutch
Mason Blues Festival is coming again to the Truro Raceway and
Exhibition Grounds, BIble Hill, NS.  Three days of Bikes, Blues and
BBQ.  Outdoor concerts, Custom Motorcycle Show, Onsite
campground,etc.  All a great time!  Future updates coming at  
dutchmason.com soon!

Aug 8th 2009 - Truro Defenders Poker Run, Chapter 15 will be held
in Truro. At the Bible Hill Fire Dept. For More Info Go To:
www.
defenders15.com

Aug 9th - 74th Crusaders Pet Food Run, Leaving the Annapolis
Royal Fire Dept at 1 pm, Ride to the Animal Shelter in  Digby
County, NS.  

August 9th - Coastal Drifters Memorial Toy Run.  Leaving the
Barrington Lion’s Hall at 1 o’clock then the run will end back at the
Barrington Lion’s Hall where fish chowder will be served. Admission is
free but a new unwrapped toy or donation would be greatly
appreciated. All donations from the public will be appreciated and can
be dropped off at the Lion’s Hall in Barrington. This event will be held
rain or shine. Contact numbers are Lori Stewart 637-3654
greyjay@ss.eastlink.ca or Dougie Peterson   745-2061.

Aug 14 - 16th -  10th Annual Valley Shifters Motorcycle Rally, Fox
Mountain Camp Park, (near Aylesford,  NS) With a Live Band and
lots of games, rides, awards, meals, vendors, socializing, laughs,
raffles and a “Best Buns” contest with donations raised for the
Multiple Sclerosis Society. George 902 679-0728, Mike 902 840-
0529, Wade 902 461-8187 for more information.  http://www.
valleyshifters.com or president@valleyshifters.com

Aug 16th -  Ride 4 Rescue and the proceeds will be going to the
Litters 'n Critters Animal Rescue. This is through the Red Knights
Motorcycle Club Chapter 1 NS. BBQ to follow ride. Everyone
welcome, including dogs on leashes. Contact Shelley at  
ridecaptain@redknightsns.org - Location - Sackville Fire Dept Station
9 on the corner of Metropolitan Ave and Glendale Ave.

Aug  22nd   GWRRA Chapter A Halifax 5th Annual Poker Run &
BBQ. Registration 10:30 - 12 noon at Arby's Bedford. This year our
proceeds will go equally to Biker's Down Fund & Children's Trust
Fund, Contact - Don Spence at spence1@ns.sympatico.ca

Aug 22nd -  Toad Memorial Ride - Registration at Toad's Cycle
Works, Lake Major Road from 1 - 3,  More information to come.

Aug 22 - THE SHELBURNE SHOW SHINE  - This has been cancelled
as of June 1st.

Aug  28th - 29th  HOG Road Captain’s Romp, Annapolis Royal, NS.
Details TBA

Aug 23rd  DEFENDERS ANNUAL POKER RUN FOR CHAMP
Registration at Enfield Big Stop 9:00 - 10:30AM Price $5.00 per
hand All welcome Rain/Shine Bike or Car Ending at the
Centennial Legion 160 Main Street Dartmouth; Prizes for Best
Hand,  Worst Hand and Best club attendance; Come out and have a
great day for a good cause.

Aug 23rd  Meteghan Lions Club, Annual Poker Run, sponsored by,   
Sou’West Nova Bikers Assoc. Registration 11:00 am   Contact:
Christian Surette (902) 663-4462

August 27th  - Test Drive days at Privateers Harley Davidson -
Halifax  100 Susie Lake Crescent Suite 10 Halifax, Nova Scotia
Canada, B3S 1C7 902.444.HOGS (4647)

Aug 29th -  Carvers Pub Kilted M/C Fun Ride,Saturday August 29,
2009 beginning at 8:00 am with a pre-ride breakfast on the lawn
adjacent to Carvers Pub -  Caladh Avenue on the Waterfront in
Pictou, NS
Rain Date:  Sunday August 30, 2009
Registration Fee of $10.00 per bike is payable by cash on August 29
prior to breakfast or by telephone contact for use of VISA or
Mastercard (902-382-3332).  However, an Expression of Interest to
participate would be appreciated prior to August 22 by email to:  
info@carvers.ca <mailto:info@carvers.ca

Proceeds from the ride will go to cover basic food & ride costs with
the balance being donated to the Nova Scotia/ Halifax Lodge that
Gives. Contact Persons:  Keith or Anne Matheson at 902-382-3332
or info@carvers.ca mailto:info@carvers.ca

Aug 30th , Yarmouth Lions Club 10th Annual Toy Run, sponsored
by: Sou’West Nova Bikers Assoc.   11:00 am Parade St.
Contact: Christian Surette (902) 663-4462

August 28 to  August 30- SHERBROOKE VILLAGE RALLY THAT
GIVES  –  Motorcycle Rally fundraiser in aid of the Lodge That Gives
which offers a home away from home for cancer patients and their
families living more than 50 km away from the cancer treatment
centre in Halifax. The event will feature a poker run, music at the
Performance Centre, a dance, field games, show & shine and
dinner. For more information please call Lynn at 1-888-743-7845 or
visit our website
rallythatgives.ca

Sept 4th - 6th  26th Annual PEI Motorcycle Touring Club’s Prince
Edward Island Rally, Vacationland RV Park, Brackley Beach, PEI,
East, off Rte. 15, 16 kms from Charlottetown, PEI.  Sharon 902 629-
1320, Cecil 902 892-6135, Michelle r.m.neill@pei.sympatico.ca, Blair
underthesun@pei.sympatico.ca.  www.angelfire.com\pe\peimtc.
Limited to 500 Rallyists.  

Sept 3rd - Privateers Harley-Davidson Demo Rides, 100 Susie
Lake Crescent, Chain Lake, Halifax. NS. 902 444-HOGS (4647)

Sept 2 - 7th -  Bike Expo from Sept 2 - 7, 2009.  It will be held at the
Digby Area Arena during the week the Wharf Rat Rally Contact
Andrew Maves with DC Riders at  acmaves@hotmail.com for more
information.

Sept 2nd - 7th  5th  Annual Wharf Rat Rally with Show & Shine, Bike
Parade, Pool Tournament, Tattoo Competition, Concerts, Blessing
of the Bikes Service, Strong Man Competition, Vendors, Fireworks,
Sound off Competition, Loud Pipes Competition, Max Speed, Burn
Out Competition, Street Punishment and much more. Digby, NS.
Reg. Fri. 4-9pm, Sat 9am-9pm, Sun 9am-10pm. Peter 902 245-
4588 www.wharfratrally.com or Alex Joannides 902 245-2527
alex@ajholdings.ca , www.ajholdings.com


Sept 11th  - will mark the 8th anniversary of what is known as 9/11.
Weather permitting; The Red Knights Chapter 1 will be having a
memorial ride on that day. We will be leaving the Bedford Place Mall
parking lot at 6:00 PM sharp and travelling down the Bedford Hwy ,
through the city and back to the Bedford Place Mall. We are hoping to
see many bikes show up for this event, as it will always be a very
emotional piece of history.

Sept 12th -   21st Annual Tantramar Toys for Tots Motorcycle Run
and Dance/Party with Matt Minglewood. MC Run at McDonald’s
Sackville, New Brunswick, (free ¼ pounder). Meet & eat 12pm.
Leave 2pm. Go to Dorchester. Ends at The Civic Centre  
(Sackville Rink) where Draws & Prizes are drawn. Dance/Party with
Matt Minglewood, Civic Centre 8 pm-1 am Tickets $15 at the door,
$12 when purchased in advance, in groups of 10. Some tickets
available for dance at the Toy Run for Toy Run participants.
Please bring new toys or cash donations for the kids.
toyrun@auracom.com

Sept 12th - 13th - South Shore NS Chapter of H.O.G.® is hosting
End of Season Barbeque and Events day September 12th and 13th,
Location to be determined.Contact Roy Gordon director South Shore
HOG for details.Phone 902-354-4558  e-mail rhgfs@eastlink.ca

Sept 12th 74th Crusaders Big Brother/Big Sister Kid’s Ride,
Mochelle, NS 902 532-7269. The Big Brothers/Big Sisters ride starts
at the 74th Crusaders Club House in Mochelle, NS at 1:30 pm. Please
come join in on the fun by taking the kids for a scenic ride on your
bike. Once back at the Club House there will be hotdogs and pop for
everyone. Its a great event and the kids really appreciate it as most
have never been on a motorcycle.

September 12th - MMTA SS III - Toy Run. Starting at the three
churches parking lot, Mahone Bay, leaving at 1 pm. No registration
required. for more information contact Steve Brown at
seavistas@eastlink.ca

Sept 12th -   Waverley Riders challenging needs Kids Toy Run. 12
th. Sept 2009. Bikers to meet at  the Bounce Pub & Grill, 552
Sackville Dr.Lr Sackville beside Swiss Chalet for a 12 PM. departure.  
Fee : A new toy or a donation to charity. We will all ride together and
return to the Bounce Pub & Grill.

Sept 13th, 5th  Annual Glen Allen Memorial Poker Run, sponsored
by:     Sou’West Nova Bikers Assoc. Yarmouth Lions Club,
Parade          Street,11:00am, $10.00 per hand, Money raised to help
Big Brothers/Big   Sisters. Contact:  Christian Surette (902)663-4462

Sept 13th -  13th Annual Biker Church Services, Aylesford Baptist
Church, 2543 Hwy.#1 Aylesford, NS. Free dinner for those arriving
on bikes Service starts at 10:30 am.  Meal after at the Firehall.  
Everyone welcome, any further info you can contact Mel at
mmwalker@eastlink.ca

Sept 13th 22th Annual Cape Breton FreeWheelin Toy Run, Reg
10:30 am -11:45am, Sydney Mines Community Rink, Sydney Mines,
Cape Breton, NS. Admission is one toy or a donation.  Drop off is at
the Salvation Army in New Waterford.  For more information contact

bernielee@seascape.ns.ca
, Phone  849-0023 or ike at
902-577-6337
ipaul@syd.eastlink.ca

Sept 17th - 20th - Shediac Motorcycle Lobster Rally.   We are
having poker runs, Harvest Run, Ladies only run, burn outs, slow
races,  Downtown street party "Meet & Greet", Dance,  Lobster or
Steak supper (Maybe a dinner theatre) Casino Night and much much
more.......All monies go to the Lions Sick Children's Fund.  To date we
have raised $50,100.00 for kids with rare diseases.  This keeps
getting bigger and better every year.....  for more information contact
Helen at ShediacBikeRally@hotmail.com

Sept 19th - 3rd Debert Bikers Barbeque   - Rain Date
Sept 20th.  For any further information contact Reg or Bev at 662-
3885  174 East Folly Mountain,   hamburgers hot dogs chili salad,
some pop, live music all free as long as it lasts.  Everyone welcome!

Sept 19th-20th - Ride 4 The Cure, hosted by Gord¹s Sport Racing,
Sydney in support of Canadian Cancer Society. Friday 6-10pm:
Pre-ride Supper & live entertainment. Saturday: Biker Breakfast at
8am and Ride departing at 9am and returning for closing
ceremonies 6-7pm. All activities take place at Membertou Trade &
Convention Centre. You must pre-register on-line at www.
ride4thecure.ca  or call 902-539-4673.
- not confirmed

Sept 26th - Cruise for Kids - Wellington Firehall, Waverley.  This
poker run is put on by all the clubs throughout Nova Scotia.  $10
will get you a poker hand - and there will also be a silent auction in
the Wellington Fire Hall - hosted by Q104.  More details will come
further into the season.

Sept 27th  Valley Shifters McDonald’s IWK Toy Run, Digby to IWK,
Leaves McDonald’s in Digby at 9am, with stops at McDonald’s in
Greenwood,    Coldbrook, Windsor, NS and ending TBA where
toys and donations will be collected. Wade 902 461-8187

Oct 3 - there will be a fundraiser bike rally for the Lemoine Vol.  
Fire Dept. It will start at the Lemoine Fire Hall In St.Joseph de
moine ( near  Cheticamp ) For more info call
1-902-224-0044 or 902-258-5058

Oct 3rd - Buffalo Soldiers host "The Larry Patterson Memorial Ride"
All ride together from the Big Stop in Enfield to the Preston
Community Center.  Stay tuned for more details

Oct 10th Cape Breton FreeWheelin IWK Bash Rock & Roll, New
Waterford, NS Lynn 902 371-0882

Oct 10th - Changed to October 3rd Buffalo Soldiers host "The
Larry Patterson Memorial Ride" All ride together from the Big Stop in
Enfield to the Preston Community Center.  Stay tuned for more details.

Oct 24th - Valley Shifters Christmas Daddies fun day at Greenwood
Zellers Saturday  October 24 -  Pancake breakfast October 25th   For
more info contact George 679-0728  http://www.valleyshifters.com or
president@valleyshifters.com

Nov 13th  3rd Annual Yarmouth and Area Prostate Cancer   Support
Group Fundraiser Dance sponsored by, Sou’West Nova Bikers            
Assoc., Red Knight, Yarmouth 9:30 pm, Auction/Supper -   Band TBA
Contact:  Christian Surette (902)663-4462

Dec 3rd Arby’s Christmas Party for Beacon House, 6 pm, Arby’s
Bedford, NS, Everyone welcome. Please bring non-perishable
food item for Food Bank.
Plan your vacation ahead - More
events will be added as we get
closer to the Motorcycle Season.  
Stay tuned for the revised list.  For
now this will give you a good idea
on what is going on within the
Motorcycle Community for 2009