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Chapter Events 2002
Chapter Events 2003
Event Categories
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Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
| Traditional Chapter activities calendar for January Oval shaped, shaded events are for points. The calendar may be difficult to read at first. Either enlarge it to about 200 or 300 percent or just print it out. It prints real well. | |
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Start your New Year out with our 1st Annual "Chilly Buns" Ride, weather permitting. Depart from the Swannanoa shop at 11:30 am. Return to the Swannanoa shop for Gene's Annual New Year's Day celebration. (NOON until 2:00 pm) |
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Re-Up Party - 6:00 pm, Swannanoa Shop. Pizza & Karoke Party (bring dessert). Come prepared to renew your Chapter membership. |
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HI-TEST Chapter Ride. Leave Burger King in Oakley at 11:00 am (Weather Permitting). |
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Road Captain meeting. Tentatively at 7:00 pm. Leah and David Rector's home. |
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Chapter Meeting at Swannanoa Shop at 3:00 pm "Soup & Swandwich" mixer. |
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HI-TEST Chapter Ride. Leave Burger King in Oakley at 11:00 am (Weather Permitting). |
| Traditional Chapter activities calendar for February Oval shaped, shaded events are for points. The calendar may be difficult to read at first. Either enlarge it to about 200 or 300 percent or just print it out. It prints real well. (Updated Feb 11th) | |
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Super Bowl Party - Time to be announced. Swannanoa Shop |
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Ladies Night Only - Swannanoa Shop at 7:00 - 9:00 pm Valentine photos will be taken too. |
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HI-TEST Chapter Ride. Leave Burger King in Oakley, across from River Ridge Shopping Center at 11:00 am (Weather Permitting). |
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Valentine's Day |
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Chapter meeting at 4:30 pm - Cook-out afterwards, please bring desserts! |
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HI-TEST Chapter Ride. Leave Burger King in Oakley, across from River Ridge Shopping Center at 11:00 am (Weather Permitting). Road Captain "RUSSMAN" leads the ride. |
| Traditional Chapter activities calendar for March Oval shaped, shaded events are for points. The calendar may be difficult to read at first. Either enlarge it to about 200 or 300 percent or just print it out. It prints real well. | |
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Daytona Bike Week |
| 1-3 | AHDRA, Gainsville, FL |
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Downed Riders of WNC Fund, 1st Annual Benefit Auction, 7 pm Mountain Coachworks..all proceeds go to the Charlie Hodge Downed Riders of WNC Fund. |
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"HI-TEST" Chapter Ride - Led by Head Road Captain Dan Weidenhammer. Leaves Burger King in Oakley at 11:00 am weather permitting. |
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Durham Harley-Davidson presents their annual bike show, Chili Cook-Off and bike raffle. |
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Chapter Meeting - 3:00 pm Swannanoa, 2nd Annual "Chili Cook-Off" afterwards.. All Proceeds benefit Ladies Of Harley.. call Antoinette Cordeiro at 274-1344 to enter. |
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AHDRA in Phoenix, AZ |
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"HI-TEST" Chapter Ride - Leaves Burger King in Oakley at 11:00 am weather permitting. |
| Traditional Chapter activities calendar for April Oval shaped, shaded events are for points. The calendar may be difficult to read at first. Either enlarge it to about 200 or 300 percent or just print it out. It prints real well. | |
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Gene Lummus Harley-Davidson cook-out. 6:00 pm at the Swannanoa shop. |
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Our semi-annual Roadside Clean-up. Smoky Mountain HOG sponsored portion of Hwy 9 in Black Mountain. Leave the Swannanoa shop at 10:00 am. Return for lunch at the shop (Participants only). Then depart Swannanoa for Waynesville immediately following the cookout. |
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Spring forward - Daylight savings time begins. |
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Rain date for Roadside Clean-up. |
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Easter - Ride to sunrise service at Chimney Rock. Depart Ingles parking lot near Fairview on Hwy 74 at 5:00 am. "HI-TEST" Chapter Ride - Depart Burger King across from River Ridge at 11:00 am. |
| 16-17 | Spring Rally in the Valley, Maggie Valley. Watch for more details on the Carolina Harley-Davidson Dealers Association web site at www.chdda.com |
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Special Olympics - Meet at Shoney's on Long Shoals Road at 8:00 am. Ride together to Roberson High School. |
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Rain date for Special Olympics |
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Spring Open House in Waynesville. Chapter ride departs Swannanoa at 10:30 am. |
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Chapter Meeting - 6:00 pm at the Swannanoa shop. "HI-TEST" Chapter Ride - Depart Burger King across from River Ridge at 11:00 am. Ride to Hooters in Johnson City, TN. Road Captain is Gary Aiken. Gene will ride this one too so plan to come along if you can. |
| Traditional Chapter activities calendar for May Oval shaped, shaded events are for points. The calendar may be difficult to read at first. Either enlarge it to about 200 or 300 percent or just print it out. It prints real well. | |
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Spring Open House - Swannanoa HOG Chapter Sponsored Panty Poker Run Cook-out in Waynesville at 4:00 pm AHDRA S&S Cycle Southern California Nationals |
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Cook-out Swannanoa at 6:00 pm |
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"HI-TEST" Chapter Ride - Depart Burger King in Oakley across from River Ridge at 11:00 am. weather permitting. |
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64th Annual Carolina Harley-Davidson Dealers Association Sponsored "Myrtle Beach Rally" - Myrtle Beach, SC |
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Chapter Meeting 5:00 pm at Swannanoa |
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Ladies of Harley Sponsored Ride - Everyone welcome to attend! Leave Swannanoa Shop at 10:00 am |
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Chapter Ride - Depart Burger King in Oakley across from River Ridge at 11:00 am. weather permitting. |
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Group departs Swannanoa Shop promptly at 9:30 am for ride to Rolling Thunder, Washington, DC .. First night stop off is in Culpepper, VA .. arrive Washington Saturday |
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AHDRA Stone Mountain Harley-Davidson Southern Nationals Atlanta, GA |
| Traditional Chapter activities calendar for June Oval shaped, shaded events are for points. The calendar may be difficult to read at first. Either enlarge it to about 200 or 300 percent or just print it out. It prints real well. | |
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Cook-out, Swannanoa at 6:00 pm |
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BULLSEYE RIDE - Depart Swannanoa for Waynesville Cook-Out |
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AHDRA - Norwalk, OH Closed Chapter ride to Ironhorse Campground led by Deke Kinser |
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Closed Chapter ride from Ironhorse led by Road Captain Deke
Kinser, ends back at Ironhorse Campground. Ladies of Harley sponsored ride led by Road Captain Pam Weidenhammer leaves Swannanoa Shop at 10:00 am |
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Chapter sponsored Experienced Rider Course - Lunch provided
by the Chapter. Chapter Ride - Depart Burger King across from River Ridge at 11:00 am |
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Fort Lauderdale HOG Chapter in Andrews. |
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Summer Party at Waynesville - Depart Swannanoa Shop at 11:00 am to ride to Waynesville and on to meet the Fort Lauderdale HOG Chapter in Andrews for those that want to visit with their Chapter. |
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Chapter Meeting - 5:00 pm at Swannanoa Shop Father's Day |
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AHDRA - Seattle, Washington |
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Chapter Ride - Depart Burger King across from River Ridge at 11:00 am |
| Traditional Chapter activities calendar for July Oval shaped, shaded events are for points. The calendar may be difficult to read at first. Either enlarge it to about 200 or 300 percent or just print it out. It prints real well. | |
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Cook-out at Swannanoa Shop and new Chapter members orientation. |
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Cook-out Waynesville |
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Chapter Picnic at Charles D. Owen Park. Click here for directions to the park. We'll be starting at 1:00 pm Please bring a desert dish if you can. The Chapter will provide the main dish and sides. Games for all, including the kids. Mystery auction to raise funds for LOH. |
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GENE LUMMUS HARLEY-DAVIDSON SUMMER LUAU - 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Swannanoa, NC. Come get "Lei'd" at the GLHD Luau. Live band "Caribbean Cowboys" 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., Cook-out 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Topless bike wash 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Hula Hoop Contest 2:00 p.m., prize for best and worst Hula Hooper. One of a kind souvenir T-shirts. Proceeds benefit the Abby Davies Heart Fund. |
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Chapter Ride - Depart Burger King across from River Ridge at 11:00 am |
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Ride to Franklin Public Library - Leave Swannanoa shop at 8:00 am then to Waynesville shop to pickup anyone meeting us there and on to Franklin. We need to be in Franklin around 10:00 am so we won't stop long in Waynesville. This is for the kids in the public library system to see our bikes and talk with them. This is a Monday ride. We did the ride last year to Sylva and had a great time. John Weakly will lead the ride weather permitting. We need riders, please let John know if you can ride. |
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AHDRA - Budds Creek, MD |
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Chapter Meeting 5:00 pm at Swannanoa. Ride to Sonic after the meeting. |
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Cut-N-Shoot Chapter from Conroe, TX visits WNC mountains. |
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ELIADA HOMES FOR CHILDREN POKER RUN - To benefit Eliada Homes for Children Athletic Programs. All makes & models of motorcycles welcome. Cost: $10 per hand, 2 for $15. First Bike Out at 10:00 a.m., Last Bike Out at Noon, Last Bike In at 2:00 p.m. Poker Run starts from Eliada Homes off Leicester Hwy (watch for signs) Asheville, NC. A Great Ride, Food, Music, Bike Show. |
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Chapter Ride - Depart Burger King across from River Ridge at 1:00 pm Click here for a map to Burger King. |
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Fairfax HOG Chapter visits WNC mountains. |
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AHDRA - Brainerd CAN/AM Nationals Brainerd, MN |
| Traditional Chapter activities calendar for August Oval shaped, shaded events are for points. The calendar may be difficult to read at first. Either enlarge it to about 200 or 300 percent or just print it out. It prints real well. | |
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Cook-out Swannanoa at 6:00 pm with ice cream ride afterwards. |
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Cook-out Waynesville at noon. |
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Chapter Ride - Depart Burger King across from River Ridge at 11:00 am John Bradway leads. Click here for a map to Burger King. |
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AHDRA Thunder in the Valley begins at Bristol |
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Experienced Rider Course (ERC). Contact John Bradway at johnbradway51@hotmail.com for more information. |
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Head Road Captain Dan Weidenhammer leads ride to Bristol. Depart Denny's on Patton Ave. at 9:30 am Come early if you want breakfast. |
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Ride to the Tail of the Dragon. Depart Swannanoa shop at 10:00 am. |
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Chapter Ride - Depart Burger
King across from River Ridge at 1:00 pm. Click here for
a map to Burger King. Chapter Meeting at 5:00 pm at Swannanoa shop. |
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Club HOG Richmond begins. AHDRA in Woodburn, OR |
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Ride for Kids. More to follow on this ride. Meet at Ryan's Steak House at Biltmore Mall at 7:45 am. |
| Traditional Chapter activities calendar for September Oval shaped, shaded events are for points. The calendar may be difficult to read at first. Either enlarge it to about 200 or 300 percent or just print it out. It prints real well. | |
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Cook-out in Swannanoa at 6:00 pm and "New Member Orientation". |
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National Open House - Waynesville |
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AHDRA - Indianapolis, IN |
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4th Annual "Calvin Taylor Toy Ride For Kids" - depart Swannanoa shop at 9:30 am to join the ride at the Waynesville shop. |
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Chapter Ride - departs Burger King in Oakley at 11:00 am. Click here for a map to Burger King. |
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Fall "Rally in the Valley" - Maggie Valley, NC. In the interest of public and personal safety, the Maggie Valley Police Department and the Carolina Harley-Davidson Dealers Association, have had to cancel the rally. For more details see the Carolina Harley-Davidson Dealers Association web site at www.chdda.com. |
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National Open House - Swannanoa shop. 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Cook-out from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Store wide sale. Gene Lummus Harley-Davidson and Rinehart Racing invite you to ride and play Biker Bingo to benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. All donations will stay in Buncombe County. Ride starts and ends at Gene Lummus Harley-Davidson, 2130 US 70 Hwy, Swannanoa, NC All makes of motorcycles welcome! First bike out at 10:00 a.m., Last bike out at noon, Last bike in by 2:00 p.m. First place is a choice between a Genuine Harley-Davidson Leather Jacket worth $400 or a set of Rinehart pipes. $10 per bingo card or $15 for two cards. Sponsored by Smoky Mountain HOG. |
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Chapter Ride - departs Burger King in Oakley at 1:00 pm. Click here for a map to Burger King. Chapter meeting at the Swannanoa Shop at 5:00 pm. Experienced Rider Course (ERC). Contact John Bradway at johnbradway51@hotmail.com for more information. |
Traditional Chapter activities calendar for October Oval shaped, shaded events are for points. The calendar may be difficult to read at first. Either enlarge it to about 200 or 300 percent or just print it out. It prints real well. |
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AHDRA - Rockingham, NC |
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Our semi-annual Roadside Clean-up.
Smoky Mountain HOG sponsored portion of Hwy 9 in Black Mountain. Leave
the Swannanoa shop at 10:00 am. Lunch when we return. 3RD ANNUAL MT MITCHELL TOY RUN - Toy run departs Mountain Heritage High at 1:00 p.m. |
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Annual ride to Shatley Springs at Crumpler, NC. Reservations Required! Country Style Meal. Leave Swannanoa shop promptly at 9:00 am |
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Rain date for Roadside clean-up. Depart Swannanoa shop at 10:00 am |
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Chapter Meeting at Swannanoa Shop at 5:00 pm Dinner ride or ice cream afterwards. |
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Closed Chapter ride to Ironhorse Campground. Depart Swannanoa shop at 5:30 pm. Stop in Waynesville & eat dinner at Clyde's. Ride ends at Ironhorse. Reservations Required for lodge & cabins. Link to IronHorse web site. 22nd - AHDRA - Las Vegas, NV 23rd - Dan Weidenhammer leads ride to Ironhorse, leave Swannanoa shop at 9:00 am. Destination Chapter ride from Ironhorse to scenic routes in area. |
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Chapter ride from Ironhorse through Smokies and return to Asheville. Chapter ride for those who didn't go to Ironhorse. Departs from Burger King in Oakley at 11:00 am. Dan Weidenhammer leads ride. Click here for a map to Burger King. |
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Full Moon and Lunar Eclipse Ride departs Swannanoa Shop at 6:00 pm to ride to the new Asheville Hooter's and then to view the Lunar Eclipse. |
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4th Annual Leicester Fire Department Toy Run/Poker Run - Ride as a Chapter - Leave Swannanoa Shop at 10:00 am (Deke Kinser leads ride) Cost $10 or toy worth $10. |
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Halloween - Daylight savings time ends - Fall back |
| Traditional Chapter activities calendar for November Oval shaped, shaded events are for points. The calendar may be difficult to read at first. Either enlarge it to about 200 or 300 percent or just print it out. It prints real well. | |
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Election Day - Get out and vote! |
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Madison County Toy Run - Ride together as a Chapter. Leave Swannanoa Shop at 9:30 am and travel to start location. |
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Guys night out & Ladies night out - both depart Swannanoa Shop at 6:00 pm and go shopping for Christmas items for Shoe boxes and Christmas giving. Dinner afterwards. |
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Waynesville Shop Christmas open house. Haywood County Toy Run - depart Swannanoa Shop at 9:00 am or meet at the Buckhorn Restaurant at exit 37 on I-40 at 9:30 am for breakfast. Ride together as a Chapter. |
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Chapter ride departs from Burger King in Oakley at 11:00 am Head Road Captain Dan Weidenhammer leads ride. Click here for a map to Burger King. |
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Turn-in Shoeboxes at the Swannanoa Shop 6:00 pm until 7:00 pm. |
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Swannanoa Christmas open house. Henderson County toy run - Leave Swannanoa Shop at noon and return to Swannanoa Shop for bike raffle after the toy run. Fletcher Community Park, Howard Gap Road, Fletcher, NC Registration is from 11:00 am to 1:45 pm Parade will leave park at 2:00 pm |
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Chapter meeting at 3:30 pm Ryan's Family Steak House, 1000 Brevard Road (Hwy 191) near Biltmore Square Mall. Meeting and then eating. Phone 665-9963 |
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Thanksgiving |
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Moonlight Ride - enjoy the Full Moon as we ride to Fatz Cafe in Hendersonville. Departs Swannanoa Shop at 6:00 pm |
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Polk County toy run - Ride as a Chapter Leave Swannanoa Shop at time to be determined and stop in Hendersonville to meet other chapter members. |
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Chapter ride departs from Burger King in Oakley at 11:00 am Gary and Deke lead. Click here for a map to Burger King. |
| Traditional Chapter activities calendar for December [Updated 17 Nov]Oval shaped, shaded events are for points. The calendar may be difficult to read at first. Either enlarge it to about 200 or 300 percent or just print it out. It prints real well. | |
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Toy run meeting Swannanoa Shop 7:00 pm All volunteers should be there for assignments. |
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Smoky Mountain Toy Run - Meet at Swannanoa Shop at 9:00 am Gates open at 10:00 am and parade starts at 1:00 pm at Kearfott parking lot, US 70 between Swannanoa and Black Mountain. |
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Black Mountain Center Christmas Parade - Meet at Swannanoa Shop at 2:30 pm, leave for parade at 2:50 pm. Parade begins at 3:30 pm. Center is home to Developmentally Disabled Persons & Persons with Alzheimer's Disease. |
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"Fun"ference at Ironhorse Motorcycle Lodge. Starts at 11:00am Plan for 2005 and have "Fun" doing it. |
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Chapter ride departs from Burger King in Oakley at 11:00 am Weather permitting. Click here for a map to Burger King. |
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Smoky Mountain HOG Appreciation Night at Swannanoa Shop 7-9 pm |
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Chapter Christmas Party at Swannanoa shop 7:00 pm to midnight. The Chapter will supply most of the food and beverages, but would ask members to bring either an appetizer or a dessert. There will be fun, food, music and more. Plan now for this event, and sign up so we can make plans for the event. RSVP to any Officer or at the November meeting. |
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Chapter Meeting at 5:00 pm at Moose Cafe on Brevard Road near the Farmer's Market. |
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Merry Christmas! |
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Chapter ride departs from Burger King in Oakley at 11:00 am Weather permitting. Click here for a map to Burger King. |
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New Year's Eve |
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January 2005
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| Traditional Chapter activities calendar for January Oval shaped, shaded events are for points. The calendar may be difficult to read at first. Either enlarge it to about 200 or 300 percent or just print it out. It prints real well. (Updated December 21st) | |
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It's a tradition. Start the New Year and the new riding season off with a ride. Join us as we ride and celebrate on our 2nd Annual "Chilly Bun's" Ride! Departs Swannanoa Shop at 11:00 am and returns to Gene's Famous New Year's Day Feast of Blackeyed Peas & Collard Greens. Feast starts at noon until 2:00pm. Bring a desert! |
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Our Annual Chapter Re-Up Party starts at 6:00pm at the Swannanoa Shop. Pizza and fun mark the evening as we sign-up for a new year of Riding and Having Fun! Bring a desert! |
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Chapter ride departs from Burger King in Oakley at 11:00 am Weather permitting. Click here for a map to Burger King. |
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Chapter Bowling Challenge - Starlanes Bowling, Kenilworth Road, Asheville 9:00pm - 11:00pm. |
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Chapter ride departs from Burger King in Oakley at 11:00 am Weather permitting. Click here for a map to Burger King. |
Event Categories
Chapter activities are conducted primarily for the benefit of H.O.G. chapter members. There are three categories of activities, all activities are identified as follows:
Closed events are those chapter events which are open to chapter members and one guest per member.
Member events are events that are open only to H.O.G. members.
Open events are those chapter events which are open to chapter members, national H.O.G. members and other guests as desired.
If you are interested in becoming a H.O.G. chapter member, come to one of our monthly meetings. We'll be glad to answer your questions. You may also check at the Gene Lummus Harley-Davidson dealership for more information.
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