Aim far and go serve big this month
As the echo of last month’s motorcycles fades away, we look forward to rustling leaves, fewer bugs and the chorus of migrating waterfowl.
It’s an abrupt transition that makes us cling to waning summer days, yet we charge into the brisk autumn wind with reminders of the great things fall provides. For some, that means hunting season, quiet time in the woods, Halloween parties or pumpkin-spice everything. But before we look to the end of the month and our upcoming worthy-cause events, let’s look back one last time and imagine the open, summer road.
September motorcycle ride raises $8,700 for veterans
They rode through rain to see the sunshine on what became a late-summer afternoon beauty.
More than 40 riders convoyed their efforts and their bikes last month for the 21st annual Motorcycle Ride supporting Homeless & Wounded Warriors – MN. After making several stops from the Crosslake registration point, riders returned to the Crosslake American Legion for an official welcome from the Color Guard and Crosslake Fire Department. After a few burnouts, proper announcements and a community meal, participants raised a total of $8,700 for HWW – MN.
Refelections from the ride …
21st annual motorcycle ride for Homeless & Wounded Warriors – MN
Gun raffle locked & loaded for Oct. 25
Hunting season is here, and appropriately, so is one of the most anticipated fundraisers of the year for Homeless & Wounded Warriors – MN. Don’t miss your “shot” to be a winner!
The annual firearms raffle for HWW–MN is on the calendar for Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Woodtick Inn of Cuyuna. And this raffle isn’t your run-of-the-mill selection. An impressive assortment of pistols, shotguns and rifles are available — 15 total firearms are on the prize list. Tickets are $20 each, and the drawing is at 5 p.m. Last year’s event was wildly successful, with all 1,500 tickets selling out and raising $30,000 for HWW – MN.
Contact Russ Philstrom for tickets. 651-329-1373.
Halloween at the Eagle’s Healing Nest
The Eagle’s Healing Nest of Sauk Centre will hold its annual Halloween Bash on Saturday, Sept. 25, from 6 to 10 p.m.
Eagle’s Healing Nest is a renowned facility and home for veterans struggling with PTSD, addiction and more. Find out more at www.eagleshealingnest.org/
