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 September 2008
 
            AREA WEEKLY EVENTS!!!

 Mon.   Open Road Night 6-8pm at Overtime Sports Bar, Belmont Road Bettendorf, IA.
             Food and drink specials, Raffles for a Leather Jacket from Brenny's Motorcycle
             Clinic, a Leather Vest with embroidered Eagle/Flag donated by Stitches, Miller
             products and a Bucket of various items!  Raffle proceeds to benefit
             Marine Mom and Patriot Guard Riders.  Thanks Wayne.

 Tues.    2 Wheel Tuesdays 6-10pm with "G-Spot", Food & Beer Specials, Prizes, and
             a Bike Contest every week!  DESPERADOS Bar - Grill Wheatland, IA. 
 Tues.    Bike Appreciation Night at Lady Di's Parkview Inn, Parkview, IA.
             Specials on beer and Food!   563-285-6770
 Wed.    Jammers Roadhouse Wednesday Nights with Tracy & Looney Linda, 6-8pm. 
              Cash prizes, items from Jagermeister, Jack Daniels and a chance to win the
              Horse Bike River Ramble Harley.  Or a Custom Paint Job worth $1700 from
              Big River Customs and Vicki Racer in Port Byron, IL.   $1.50 Drinks and $4
              food baskets!  (New & Improved) Jammerz Roadhouse, Route 2 & 92  3729
              248th Street North Hillsdale, IL.  309-523-3940  
              www.jammerzroadhouse.com 
 Wed.    Bike Night with Beth Davis from Q106 at Blueport Junction.  6-8pm, $2.25
              Bud products cans and $5.50 Burger Baskets with fries and cole slaw. 
              Blues Jam at 8pm on the patio at Blueport Junction
 Hwy 61 and I-280
              Davenport, IA.  Always  ample dust free parking. 
  www.blueportjct.com
               www.myspace.com/blueportjunctionqc
 Thurs.    Ducky's Lagoon Bike Nite.  8 years of the Original Thursday Night 6pm.
              Weekly prizes from Miller Beer, $25 cash give a ways and a chance to win
              $5000.  $1 Draft Miller Lite and $2 Canned Miller Products.  Be a part of the
               Biggest gathering of motorcycles in the QC area!
               Ducky's Lagoon Hwy 92 West of Andalusia, IL.  On the Mississippi! 
               309-798-2423.    
www.duckyslagoon.com 
 Thurs.     Budweiser, Rock 104.9 and Chopper's Bar & Grill present
                The Original Bike Night.  Food and Bud specials, weekly prizes and
               sign-up for giveaways, along with Goose from 104.9.   Sign up to win a
               motorcycle from Brenny's Motorcycle Works Inc.   Chopper's Bar and Grill
               17228 Route 5 & 92  East Moline, IL. (across from Quad City Downs)
               309-496-1070.
 Thurs.     Bike Night at Bleacher Bums, 6-9pm 3811 Harrison Street Davenport, IA.
               $3.00 Alum Bud & Bud Lite products and one topping small pizza for $6.00.
               563-823-8370.
 Fri.         Friday Night Bike Night at Poopy's Pub & Grub.  Dj from 4-6pm, live
               music 6-10pm, Beer, Food and chances to win FREE sh#t at
               Poopy's, Illinois Route 84 Savanna, IL. 
 www.poopys.com
 Sun.       "Party on the Patio" at the Blueport Junction Hwy 61 and I-280
               Davenport, IA.  Always great made from scratch food and beer specials,
               fabulous live music, and ample dust free parking. 
  www.blueportjct.com
               www.myspace.com/blueportjunctionqc
 
 Happy 20th Anniversary to Illowa HOG Chapter 1348!


 Mon.
 01-02  Iowa ABATE District 15 members 2nd Annual Ride to Fulton County.
       This is a Sat, Sun, Mon, Tues. event!  http://www.abateiowa.org/districts/d15 

 Tues.
 02  Mighty Mississippi HOG Chapter members meeting 7pm at Wilwert's
       meeting room 145 North Crescent Ridge Dubuque, IA.  563-557-8040
       www.wilwerts.com   www.mightymississippihog.com
 02  Chief Blackhawk, Antique Motorcycle Club of America  members
       monthly meeting 7pm at Crooners 2326 16th Street Moline, IL. 
       http://www 
 02  GWTA River City Riders Chapter 'H' Dinner / Ride.  Meet at Culver's
       in Moline at 6:30pm.  All Riders are welcome to join.
       http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Rivercityriders/  

 Wed.
 03  Sauk Trail HOG Chapter 1034 members meeting 6pm.  Eat at Lakeside in Sauk
       Trails State Park 5pm     www.reimanshd.com
 03  GWRRA Region E IL. Chapter H2 "Highway Wingers" members 
       meeting 6:30pm at the Broadview Restaurant Galesburg, IL.
       gwrrailchapterh2.homestead.com    
 03  West Central Illinois HOG Chapter #2021 members meeting 7pm at
       Nees Harley-Davidson 131 Soangetaha Road Galesburg, IL. 
       www.neesharley-davidson.com .chiefblackhawk.org/   
 03  GWTA River City Riders Chapter 'H' Dinner / Ride.  Meet at Culver's
       in Moline at 6:30pm.  All Riders are welcome to join.
       http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Rivercityriders/ 

 Thurs.
 04  River Valley Lady Riders W.O.W. Chapter members meeting, 6pm at the
       Paddlewheel Pub in Fulton, IL.  For info crumbgrinder@iowatelecom.net
 04  Gold Wing Road Riders Association Chapter 'O' members Ice Cream Ride to the
       Muscatine, IA Dairy Queen.  Leave from West Lake Park at 6pm.
 
 Fri.
 05-07  30th Anniversary of the Davis Motorcycle Rally in New Hampton, Iowa.
       www.davismotorcyclerally.com/

 Sat.
 06  Free Ride Radio Show with host Gery Schemel. 
       Local and national motorcycle information, interviews and call-ins.  Listen up
       now, this program is for area Bikers. So tune your radio to WCCI 100.3 FM
       Savanna, IL at 8am.  www.wcciradio.com
 06  Fourth Annual Bocker / NICC Car Show, 801 E. South Street Freeport, IL. 
 06  Classic Cars for a Cause Rally & Charity Military Benefit.  10am-6pm at the
       Bettendorf Christian Church 3487 Towne Pointe Drive ( behind Lindquist Ford ).
       All proceeds raised will go to military families with needs. 
       For info call 563-441-1746.
 06  Black Hawk ABATE membership meeting, 6pm at the VFW Post
       1303, 3715 9th Street Rock Island, IL.  New date due to State Line Rally.
        www.abate-il.org/blackhawk   
 06  5th Annual Cleveland Rock the River!  Poker Run, FREE camping, Vendors, Kids
       activities, Live music til 1am.  Sign in 11am, gate fee $5.00, Poker Run $500.00
       First place, $10.00 per hand includes gate fee.  Cleveland, Illinois.  Two miles East
       of I-80 exit 7.    flyer
 06  2009 Model Year Open House 9am-5pm.  Demo Rides 10am-4pm, Free Lunch
      11:30am while it lasts and great savings on in stock helmets, shoes and leathers.
      Clinton Harley-Davidson 2519 Lincoln Way Clinton, IA.  563-242-1901
       www.clintonharleydavidson.com
 06  East Central Iowa Sidecar Rally 2008.  10am-4pm at the National Motorcycle
       Museum Downtown Anamosa, IA.  www.nationalmcmuseum.org
 06  Jammerz-Roadhouse "Last Bike Night Bash!"  Miller Girls, Hog Roast, Prizes,
       Games, Tracy and Loony Linda.  All qualifiers for the Big River Customs-Vickie
       Racer Paint job must be signed in between 6-7pm.  $2.00 Miller products and
       Jammerzs will be open until 3am!  Jammerz Roadhouse, Route 2 & 92  3729
       248th Street North Hillsdale, IL.  309-523-3940  
      
 Sun.
 07  Iowa Rough Riders Ride.  Leave from Vander Veer Park 215 East Central Park
       Avenue Davenport, IA at 1pm, weather permitting.  All riders welcome!
       www.iowaruffryders.com 
 07  River Riders Chapter of Women on Wheels Sunday Ride to Apple Canyon Lake.
       Meet at the Scottish Rite at 9am.  For more ride information, please contact the
       River Riders.   link  
 07  Gold Wing Road Riders Association Chapter 'O' members Ride to "Pies by My
       Sister" in Guttenberg, IA   Leave from the Flying J at 9am.
 07  Black Hawk ABATE members group ride to the Anamosa Hill Climb.  Sign in 8-
       9:30am at the Brothers Family Restaurant 1718 2nd Avenue (RTE 84) Port Byron,
       IL.  Hill Climb admission will be $10.00.  Rolling Poker Run Fee: $5.00 for ABATE
       members, $& for non.  Join ABATE for the first time and Ride the Run for FREE!
       All proceeds to benefit motorcyclists rights.  www.abate-il.org/blackhawk   
 07  59th Annual Motorcycle Hill Climb and Swap Meet.  10277 Shaw Rd., 1 mile South
       of Anamosa, ,IA. on Hwy 151.  Swap Meet starts at 10an, Hill Climb at noon.
       Admission is $10.00.  Rain date is Sept. 21st. 
       For more info see www.geocities.com/anamosahillclimb
      
 Thurs.
 11  River Riders Chapter of Women on Wheels Dinner Ride to Chopper's in Hillsdale.
       Meet at the Scottish Rite at 6pm.  For more ride information, please contact the
       River Riders.   link  
 11  Gold Wing Road Riders Association Chapter 'O' members Ice Cream Ride to the
       Kewanee, IL Dairy Queen.  Leave from the Coal Valley Get-N-Go at 5:30pm.
 11  Illowa HOG Chapter 1348 members meeting and officer nominations at
       Blueport Junction Davenport, IA.
       Eat at 6pm meet at 7pm.  http://www.perlgrammers.com/illowahog 

 Fri.
 12-14  19th Annual End of Summer Rally Presented by the State Line Rally Association.
       Van Buren County Fair Grounds Hwy 1 Keosauqua, IA.  Gates open at noon. 
       Lots to do including 1/2 mile Pro Flat Track Racing Sunday Sept.14th. 
       Absolutely NO ONE under  21 and NO PETS allowed.  flyer

 Sat.
 13  Gold Wing Road Riders Association Chapter 'O' members meeting 9am at
       the Davenport, IA Machine Shed.  Breakfast at 8am, ride to Wildlife Prairie Park
       afterwards.
 13  Central Illinois ABATE members meeting, 7pm at Club 21, 74 North Chambers
       Galesburg, IL.   www.centralilabate.org  
 13  Hatfield Motorsports.  Stop in for free donuts and coffee in the mornings.
       Hatfield Motorsports 1108 Grandview Avenue, Muscatine, IA. 
       563-263-0704.   www.hatfieldmotorsports.com
 13  Free Ride Radio Show with host Gery Schemel. 
       Local and national motorcycle information, interviews and call-ins.  Listen up
       now, this program is for area Bikers. So tune your radio to WCCI 100.3 FM
       Savanna, IL at 8am.  www.wcciradio.com
 13  Reiman's ALL Bike Poker Run!  Reiman's Harley-Davidson 623 North Main
       Street Kewanee, IL.  www.reimanshd.com  
 13  8th Annual 11th Street Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show. 
       11am-2pm at the Watch Tower Plaza 3800 11th Street Rock Island, IL. 
 13  5th Annual 9/11 Memorial Poker Run!  First Bike out at 10am, last out by Noon
        from the Le Claire, Iowa Riverfront Veterans Memorial.  Cost is $10.00 a hand.
        Participants will be riding to local Fire Depts. in support of the lives lost on 9/11.
        Last stop is the Riverview Roadhouse 701 North Cody Road Le Claire, IA.
        Raffles, $2.00 beers, Hog Roast / Potluck, and DJ at rides end.  All proceeds go
        to participating Fire Depts.  ALL vehicles welcome.  For info call 563-289-9969. 
 13   Jammers Roadhouse2nd Annual Linda Farber Memorial Run.  Sign up 11am-1pm,
        $10.00 per rider $15.00 includes Maid-Rite Dinner.  50/50 Drawing, Raffle  DJ
        Karaoke at 7pm.  All proceeds go to the Red Cross.  Come celebrate Linda's life
        in wanting to help others as we want to help them!
        Jammerz Roadhouse, Route 2 & 92  3729 248th Street North Hillsdale, IL. 
        309-523-3940        www.jammerzroadhouse.com 
 
13   Rob's Ride (Benefit Poker Run for MDA)  Sign in 11am-1pm at Scooter's in Aledo,
        IL.  $10.00 per person 2-3-4 wheels All are welcome!  Last in at Scooter's by 6pm
        for 50/50, Food Fun and Entertainment!    In memory of Robin Laughlin. 
 13   Illowa HOG Chapter 1348 members Day Ride to the Shanti Rest in Gunder, IA.
        8:30am.    http://www.perlgrammers.com/illowahog 

 Sun.
 14  American Legion Riders Iowa Chapter 154 members meeting, 6:30pm
       at the Bettendorf VFW 2814 State Street Bettendorf, Iowa.
       www.americanlegionrider.com
 14  Sauk Trail HOG members Rodeo.  Packee's Lake.  www.reimanshd.com
 14  Iowa Rough Riders Ride.  Leave from Vander Veer Park 215 East Central Park
       Avenue Davenport, IA at 1pm, weather permitting.  All riders welcome!
       www.iowaruffryders.com 

 Wed.
 17  Illowa HOG Chapter 1348 members Dinner Ride 6pm to Salvatore's in Muscatine,
       IA.   http://www.perlgrammers.com/illowahog 
 17  Heartland HOG Chapter 1355 Dinner meeting, 6pm at TC's Point After.
        www.clintonharleydavidson.com  

 Fri.
 19  Bike Down To I-Town, 6-10pm on the square in Indianola, IA 
       Claims to be the Midwest's Largest Bike Night!  www.bikedowntoitown.com/

 Sat.
 20  Free Ride Radio Show with host Gery Schemel. 
       Local and national motorcycle information, interviews and call-ins.  Listen up
       now, this program is for area Bikers. So tune your radio to WCCI 100.3 FM
       Savanna, IL at 8am.  www.wcciradio.com
 20  American Legion Riders Post 154 Long Haul Ride.  Sign in 10-12:30pm at
       Hollars Bar And Grill 4050 27th Street Moline, IL.  Last in by 6pm.  $10.00 per
       player, Door Prizes, 50?50 Silent Auction and Raffle.  Great Food provided after
       the run.  For more info call 563-271-1694 or 563-529-4922.  Thanks Rob.  
       www.americanlegionrider.com
 20  Wieblers Annual Open House.  Noon to 5pm.  Great Food, Cold Miller products,
       Live music from the Blue Collar Band, and someone will win a brand new 883
       Sportster.  The winners of Wieblers Destination Ride will also be announced.
        www.wieblers.com

 Sun.
 21  Iowa Rough Riders Ride.  Leave from Vander Veer Park 215 East Central Park
       Avenue Davenport, IA at 1pm, weather permitting.  All riders welcome!
       www.iowaruffryders.com 
 21  Iowa ABATE District 15 members meeting and election of officers, 1:30pm at the
       Rusty Nail Davenport, IA.   www.abateiowa.org/districts/d15/ 
 21  Biker's Breakfast & Ride to Cuba, IL.  Leave from Pugatory's Pub 2104 State
       Street Bettendorf, IA. at 12:30pm.  Breakfast available 10:30-noon for $4.00!
 21  Gold Wing Road Riders Association Chapter 'O' members Omelet Breakfast in
       Welton, IA.  Leave the Flying J at 8am.
 21  Heartland HOG Chapter 1355 "2008 D.A.R.E. Teddy Bear Ride"
       Sign up 12-1pm at Clinton Harley-Davidson,2519 Lincoln Way Clinton, IA  
       $10 per person or $5.00 and a 12 inch Teddy Bear.  This is an escorted ride to the
       court house in Morrison, IL.  D.A.R.E. Auction and Food / Drink to follow. 
       All motorcycles welcome!!!  All proceeds go to Clinton and Whiteside County
       D.A.R.E. programs.
        www.clintonharleydavidson.com    flyer

 Tues.
 23  CMA Quad-City Victory Riders meeting 6:30pm at Smokey's 709 1st
       Street Colona, IL.   for info call Bob at 309-764-1661,
       Don 309-792-0675 or Nancy griggs@netexpress.net 
 23  GWTA River City Riders Chapter 'H' Dinner / Ride.  Meet at Culver's
       in Moline at 6:30pm.  All Riders are welcome to join.
       http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Rivercityriders/ 
 23  Illowa HOG Chapter 1348 members Dinner Ride 6pm to the Lighthouse in Fairport,
       IA.   http://www.perlgrammers.com/illowahog 

 Thurs.
 25  River Riders Chapter of Women on Wheels Meeting & Chili Dump,6pm at
       Peterson Park Moline, IL. For more ride information, please contact the River
       Riders.   link  
 25  Gold Wing Road Riders Association Chapter 'O' members Ice Cream Ride to the
       Milk House in Viola, IL.  Leave the Save-A-Lot at 5:30pm.

 Fri.
 26  Heartland HOG Chapter 1355 members Big Uns Dinner Ride to somewhere!?
       Leave CHD at 6pm.   www.clintonharleydavidson.com  

 Sat.
 27   The Road Dogs Haney Benefit.  Colona American Legion Post 1233, 312
        Broadway Colona, IL.  Sign in 11am-1pm, $10.00 per person.  Bruce and Barb
        Haney were involved in a accident near Welton, IA on June 28th.  Barb died from
        her injuries and Bruce lost his left leg and incurred other injuries.  For more info call
        Heather at 309-716-9406.  This event is sponsored by the Road Dogs M/C
        (which Bruce founded) and the American Legion Post 1233.
 27   Black Hawk ABATE members Fun Run!  www.abate-il.org/blackhawk
 27  Gold Wing Road Riders Association Chapter 'O' members Omelet Breakfast in
       Welton, IA.  Leave the Flying J at 8am.
 27-28  Gold Wing Road Riders Association Chapter 'O' members overnighter to the
        "Octoberfest" in New Glarus, WI

 Sun.
 28  Iowa ABATE District 15 members Leaf Run!   www.abateiowa.org/districts/d15/
 28  Sauk Trail HOG members ride to October Fest in Bradford. www.reimanshd.com
 28  Iowa Rough Riders Ride.  Leave from Vander Veer Park 215 East Central Park
       Avenue Davenport, IA at 1pm, weather permitting.  All riders welcome!
       www.iowaruffryders.com 
 28  Wieblers Annual Fall Balltown Ride.  Three groups will leave Wieblers Harley-
      Davidson / Buell at 5320 Corporate Park Drive Davenport, Iowa for a scenic ride
      to Balltown, IA.  9am group will head up Hwy 61, the 9:30am group will use
      country roads and the 10am group will ride along the river. 
      Pick the group you'd like to ride with.    www.wieblers.com
 28 37th Annual Car Show hosted by the Quad-City's Vintage Rods. 
       9am-2pm at Black Hawk College 6600 34th Avenue Moline IL.  $2.00 admission.
       For info call 309-796-3080. 


 Funnies:

NEW DRUGS FOR WOMEN 
 
  DAMNITOL 
  Take 2 and the rest of the world can go to hell for up to 8 full hours. 
  EMPTYNESTROGEN 
  Suppository that eliminates melancholy and loneliness by reminding you of how awful they were as teenagers and how you couldn't wait till they moved out. 
  ST. MOMMA'S WORT 
  Plant extract that treats mom's depression by rendering preschoolers unconscious for up to two days. 
  PEPTOBIMBO 
  Liquid silicone drink for single women. Two full cups swallowed before an evening out increases breast size, decreases intelligence, and prevents conception. 
  DUMBEROL 
  When taken with Peptobimbo, can cause dangerously low IQ, resulting in enjoyment of country music and pickup trucks. 
  FLIPITOR 
  Increases life expectancy of commuters by controlling road rage and the urge to flip off other drivers. 
  MENICILLIN 
  Potent anti-boy-otic for older women. Increases resistance to such lethal lines as, 'You make me want to be a better person.' 
  BUYAGRA 
  Injectable stimulant taken prior to shopping. Increases potency, duration, and credit limit of spending spree. 
  JACKASSPIRIN 
  Relieves headache caused by a man who can't remember your birthday, anniversary, phone number, or to lift the toilet seat. 
  ANTI-TALKSIDENT 
  A spray carried in a purse or wallet to be used on anyone too eager to share their life stories with total strangers in elevators. 
  NAGAMENT 
  When administered to a boyfriend or husband, provides the same irritation level as nagging him.
 

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