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Text Box: Lakeshore Blessing of the Bikes www.blessingofthebikes.com Contact: Loraine Griffin Alternate: Dan Fitzpatrick P.O. Box 8184 P.O. Box 8184 Holland, MI 49424-8184 Holland, MI 49424-8184 Phone: 616-355-6366 Phone: 616-566-2092 Fax: 616-396-5356 Fax: 616-396-5356 Press Release 5th Annual Lakeshore Blessing of the Bikes. Sunday April 30, 2006. Ottawa County Fairgrounds. Holland, Michigan. Holland, MI March 27, 2006: The 5th annual Lakeshore Blessing of the Bikes will be held at the Ottawa County Fairgrounds in Holland, Michigan, Sunday April 30, 2006. Gates open at 10:00 a.m. Blessing at 2:00 p.m. Reverend Phil Nguyen will officiate. Donation: $5.00 per bike or vehicle. All gate proceeds from this charitable event will benefit Child & Family Services of Western Michigan and Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity. The event kicks off the 2006 riding season. The purpose: A gathering to start the riding season with a Blessing for a safe year, to promote a sense of community and fellowship among riders and to support local charities. Hundreds of motorcyclists and non-motorcyclists participate in the blessing. Live music, food and motorcycles of every color, size, shape, and brand make this event interesting for all attendees. Vendors sell leather goods, t-shirts, sunglasses and other “biker stuff”. The event includes awards sponsored by Hot Rod Harley Davidson of Muskegon for “Bikers Choice” bike and best vintage bike (1979 or earlier). For a $10 fee participants can enter their motorcycle. Winners will receive a trophy and cash prize. A pre-event hotcake breakfast will be held at H.D. Custom Finishes at 175 Manufacturer’s Drive, Holland (616.218.6397). Breakfast starts 9:00 a.m. More information, sponsors and photos from last year’s event are on www.blessingofthebikes.com. Contact: Loraine Griffin @ 616-355-6366 Directions: West from US 31 on Lakewood to Ottawa Beach Road. Follow the signs to the Ottawa County Fairgrounds. Donation: $5/vehicle