National Motorcycle Travel: Dec. 5-Dec. 11 west

The month of December is Toy Run month for motorcyclists who want to help out children who would otherwise not receive a gift for Christmas. There are plenty of other events on the calendar as well.

Motorcycle events in the western United States for December 5 December 11 include:

ARIZONA:

Toy Run in Mesa Saturday 8 a.m. sponsored by East Valley Eagle Riders to benefit Cardon Childrens Medical Center. (480) 202-7537
Operation Toy Ride in Phoenix Saturday morning to benefit Operation Homefront Arizona and military families in need; sponsored by Schumacher European. (480) 991-1155

ARKANSAS:

Christmas Honor Ride at the National Cemetery in Fort Smith to place wreaths graveside Saturday 11 a.m.; sponsored by Old Fort HD. (479) 648-9004

CALIFORNIA:

Progressive International Motorcycle Show in Long Beach at the Long Beach Convention Center. Doors open Friday 4 p.m. and 9:30 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Activities include bike judging, exhibitors, demos, and stunt show. (800) 331-5706
Toy Store Invasion in San Marco Saturday, 7 a.m.; participants will ride to Walmart to purchase a toy then ride to Rady Childrens Hospital to deliver toys. Sponsored by Biggs H-D. (800) 442-7539
Emmaus House Coat-Toy Run in Hollister Saturday 9 a.m. to help end violence against women and children; sponsored by Hollister Sabbath Keepers Motorcycle Ministry. (831) 537-5052
El Rio Toy Run in Oxnard Saturday 8:30 p.m.; sponsored by Bikers for Christ. (805) 388-3996
ICE Racing Series in Fresno Saturday at Savemart Center
Bakersfield Toy Run & Food Drive in Bakersfield Sunday 10 a.m. to benefit The Salvation Army Toy and Food Drive. (661) 319-3666
Toy Run to San Francisco General Hospital in San Francisco Sunday 9 a.m. (650) 737-5467
Skid Row LA Toy Run in Glendale Sunday 9 a.m.; sponsored by Glendale HD. (818) 484-5389
Motorcycle Swap Meet at Dixon Fairgrounds Sunday 10 a.m. (916) 470-2938
David Mann Chopper Fest at Ventura County Fairgrounds Sunday 8 a.m. (805) 217-2113
Kiwanis Toys for Tots Run in Garberville Sunday 12 p.m.

LOUISIANA:

United States Marine Corps Toys for Tots in Pineville Saturday 10 a.m. "The important to budget travel is to approach ahead. When it happens to family trips, globetrotting, well-deserved holidays and/or going to see new spots we have never been before, the reality of expense and budgeting is generally in the back of our mind. Arranging and spending our travel budget correctly is a consideration for most families. Reducing expending and expenses, while still enjoying your vacation to its fullest, is the key to guaranteed accomplishment and fiscal responsibility. Your pocketbook and family will thank you! The thinking regarding economizing money while travelling is simple: Even if your personal budget is incredibly small, you can still take a break and enjoy life! Simply put, life is just too short to never step out of the door or departing the homestead! Also recalling that while traveling, no matter whether on a price range or not, even the smallest of things can all add op to a big vacation or travel expenses!..". sponsored by Best Bike Motorcycles. (318) 619-9782
Magnolia School Toy Run in New Orleans Sunday 12 p.m.; sponsored by ABATE of Louisiana. (985) 415-3468

MISSOURI:

Pomme De Terre Shrine Club Motorcycle Toy Run in Hermitage Missouri Sunday 1 p.m. to benefit St. Louis Shriners Hospital. (417) 745-2227

OKLAHOMA:

Motorcycle Swap Meet in Oklahoma City Monday 9 a.m. (816) 288-5811
ABATE Tulsa Toy Run in Tulsa Sunday 10 a.m. to benefit Marine Corps Toys for Tots program. (918) 949-4904
Oklahoma City Toy Ride in Oklahoma City Sunday 2 p.m. sponsored by Fellowship of Christian Bikers and ABATE-COD Chapter ( 405) 255-3498

TEXAS:

Butch Adkison Memorial Toy Run in Wills Point Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to benefit children and military families in Van Zandt County. (214) 676-7282
Mission Road Development Center Toy Run in San Antonio Saturday 8 a.m. sponsored by Blue Knights Texas Chapter XII and VFW Chapter 837. (210) 421-2450
Gruene HOG Chapter Toy Run in New Braunfels Saturday to benefit St. Judes Ranch and Comal Cops for Kids; sponsored by Gruene HD. (830) 624-2473
Toy Run for High Sky in Odessa Saturday 8 a.m. to benefit High Sky Childrens Ranch; sponsored by Legacy HD. (462) 561-8991

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