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Posted by that Geoff… on 2012-06-05 18:38:55
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Occasionally, Santa Claus requires the help of his motorcycle crew to deliver festive joy.
This year, the joyful occasion took place early at Children’s Hospital Colorado located at Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, where thousands of Harley-Davidson enthusiasts flocked in, donating countless toys throughout Sunday morning and early afternoon.
Hospital officials reported that between 1,500 and 2,000 motorcycle riders participated in the 39th annual Harley Toy Run, organized by Mile High Harley.
No rider on two wheels arrived empty-handed; even local first responders contributed bags of toys.
The toys will be utilized by patients through the hospital’s child life specialist team program across the Children’s Hospital Colorado network.
“Watching the smiles on the children’s faces as they line up is just amazing,” expressed Janet Cook, a Harley-Davidson rider, organizer, and CEO of Big Iron Sports, which owns Mile High Harley.
“Giving back to the community, especially to children who are in need or ill, feels incredibly rewarding—especially around Christmas and the holiday season.”
Numerous families, children, and even a Captain America stood outside as thousands of motorcycle riders, toys on their bikes, waved to the crowd while the children waved back from the hospital windows.
“Often, Harley riders and bikers get a bad reputation,” Cook remarked. “However, the riders here are incredibly generous. They deeply value their community and their shared passion for riding. This is a brotherhood—we collectively aim to do good for our community.”
Leeta Davis, a Harley-Davidson rider who contributed two sets of toys and action figures, shared that participating in the toy drive felt significant, calling it “the best of the best.”
Bob Cuculich, a fellow rider and organizer, mentioned, “The entire motorcycle community rallies for this cause.
“We appreciate what the children’s hospital does for our kids; they perform miracles here daily,” he expressed.
Each rider brings at least one toy, but many contribute more, often arriving with bags brimming with toys, according to Blayke Roznowski, a spokesperson for Children’s Hospital Colorado.
“This extraordinarily generous donation will supply thousands of toys to the patients at Children’s Colorado across all campuses throughout the year,” she conveyed.
“We are immensely thankful.”
The toys will be distributed among a network of volunteers alongside child life specialists within the hospital system. The substantial number of toys donated on Sunday is expected to last until at least mid-next year, Roznowski noted.
Cook, now in her first year not riding in the toy drive, concluded, “There is something truly fulfilling about giving rather than receiving, and I believe that’s the essence of this initiative.”
The Planning Board is scheduled to convene on Thursday, December 5 at 6 p.m. to review the following applications. Should you be unable to attend the meeting in person, it will be streamed live on Manchester Public Television, Channel 22. The agenda can be accessed here.
CU2024-025: 1279 South Willow Street, General Business District, Ward 9
This is a continuation of a public hearing initiated on Thursday, November 7. The applicant has proposed a conditional use permit application to decrease the required on-site parking associated with the redevelopment of the Charitable Gaming Facility.
SP2024-019: 1279 South Willow Street, General Business District, Ward 9
This is a continuation of a public hearing that started on Thursday, November 7. The applicant has submitted a site plan application to consolidate three lots into a single record lot for a new 63,175 square foot Charitable Gaming Facility, along with the required site improvements.
S2024-009: Salem Street (Tax Map 449, Lot 19A), Residential One Family High Density District, Ward 10
The applicant has filed an application for subdividing an existing lot of 17,933 sq. ft. into two new buildable lots.
CU2024-026: 1 Bouchard Street, General Industrial / Industrial Park District, Ward 8
The applicant has proposed a conditional use permit application to reduce the required parking for a temporary dealership for Harley Davidson motorcycles.
SP2024-020: 1 Bouchard Street, General Industrial / Industrial Park District, Ward 8
The applicant has submitted a site plan application for the establishment of a temporary Manchester Harley Davidson dealership.
CU2024-027: 302 Lake Avenue, Urban Multifamily District, Ward 5
The applicant has submitted a conditional use permit application to expand the existing convenience store by adding a 1,632 square foot basement for storage.
CU2024-028: 302 Lake Avenue, Urban Multifamily District, Ward 5
The applicant has also proposed a conditional use permit application to decrease the required parking from 17 spaces to 7 spaces in conjunction with the expansion of the convenience store.
SP-15-2013 & SP-17-2016: 270 Granite Street, General Business District, Ward 10
The applicant has requested a compliance hearing for a previously authorized site plan to discuss changes in building signage.
SP2023-011: 324 Hanover Street, Urban Multifamily District, Ward 4
The applicant has requested a one-year extension for a previously granted site plan approval.
SP2024-021: 915 Holt Avenue, General Industrial / Industrial Park District, Ward 6
The applicant has filed a site plan application for establishing a tow lot.
The following applications will be reviewed during a limited business meeting:
The Planning Board convened on Thursday, November 21 and the following applications were addressed. If you missed the meeting, you can view it on-demand via Manchester Public Television.
In the land of the scooter, the Hog is king . . .
*Apparently it’s not a Harley after all (a pedant tells me) — but it’s a good imitation and I was rather pleased with the title, so that’s not going to change!
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Posted by verner_oscar™ on 2008-12-20 20:25:46
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Posted by verner_oscar™ on 2008-12-20 20:26:28
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Two Harley-Davidson locations are competing in a heartwarming contest this holiday season.
Motorcycle enthusiasts will have the final say in determining which Harley-Davidson dealership in Indiana will emerge victorious in a friendly food drive challenge.
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The motorcycle shops in Valparaiso and Michigan City are organizing a food drive to benefit local nonprofits and assist the community during the Thanksgiving and Christmas season.
Participants will choose a side, and the dealership that collects the most donations will be declared the winner.
Donors will select either Team Valparaiso or Team Michigan City when making their contributions of nonperishable goods or cash.
“We always strive to make a positive impact, especially during Thanksgiving,” stated Harley-Davidson Sales and Motorclothes Specialist Ginger Misch, as reported by LaPorteCounty.Life.
“While living expenses have increased, many are still feeling the squeeze on their income, making extra assistance crucial.”
Harley-Davidson customers are encouraged to choose a location and donate as soon as they can.
Contributions to Team Valparaiso will be directed to Hilltop Neighborhood House, a community center that offers early childhood education and food pantry services.
Donors who choose the Michigan City location will support Arise and Shine, a food assistance and outreach organization.
Misch emphasized that these drives are a meaningful way for people to care for one another.
“We want everyone to have enjoyable meals during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and throughout the year,” the specialist remarked.
“Events like this ensure that others have food to eat, alleviating one worry from their lives.”
Both Harley-Davidson locations are accepting nonperishable food items and monetary donations for the food drive.
Food contributions will be delivered directly to the respective nonprofits.
Additionally, monetary donations will be utilized to purchase groceries for each nonprofit before Thanksgiving.
There are over 650 Harley-Davidson dealerships across the United States.
However, several stores have closed for various reasons throughout 2024, often without explanation.
Here’s a list of some Harley-Davidson locations that have closed this year along with their reasons:
The San Francisco location shuttered in June after 110 years due to “chaos” caused by new management.
Miracle City Harley-Davidson in Titusville, Florida, closed in September with no reasoning given.
Harley-Davidson’s legacy location in New York City closed its doors on September 28, with the owner citing economic issues.
Reiman’s Harley-Davidson in Kewanee, Illinois, closed in October after the owners sold the business to Walter Brothers Harley Davidson in Peoria, Illinois.
Additionally, the dealership in West Bend, Wisconsin, is temporarily closing for the season from November 2 until April 1, 2024.
This friendly rivalry marks a first for both establishments.
“We have conducted food drives before, but this is the first time we’ve turned it into a competition between the locations,” Misch shared.
“We thought this would add a fun element for both staff and customers.”
Donations can be made directly at the Harley-Davidson dealerships, which are situated approximately 20 miles apart.
Both locations are fully committed to achieving victory.
Harley-Davidson General Manager Jeff Haggerty noted that the brand’s customers are the ideal participants for this cause.
“Initiatives like this help unite the community,” Haggerty remarked.
“Our motorcycle community shares strong bonds; they look out for one another and exhibit kindness towards animals, children, and veterans.
“It truly warms the heart.”
The winning dealership will earn bragging rights for the coming year.
As this contest unfolds, other Harley-Davidson locations are closing permanently.
Recently, Taboo Harley-Davidson in Alexandria, Louisiana, closed without prior notice.
Customers were left in uncertainty, with some reporting that their motorcycles were still at the shop when it abruptly shut down.
