Kudzu Patch
Ministry
Calender of Events
Events of Interest
JANUARY

13         Booze Fighters 66 MC Chili Cook Off, Saline Memorial Hospital,
Benton Arkansas

17         Booze Fighters 99 Annual Robert E. Lee Historic Days.  BFMC-
66 Clubhouse Hwy 5 El Paso AR

24   Bonz Bar B Q and More Sign up 10:30- Noon 870-942-7311

25         3D Biker Bash Meeting Ron 982-9710 at M & M

31         John Bubba Butler Cancer Benefit Ride   Mac Daddy’s, 314 N.
Maple Street, North Little Rock.  Noon to Closing. Ozark Riders MC  
Contact: ORMC_Steve@ozarkriders.net
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FEBRUARY

14        Rolling Thunder  Valentine’ Day at Fort Roots Hospital in North
Little Rock.  Contact:  Kerry Gore: 501-749-5051

14         ABATE 13  VA Hospital Valentine Ride Ron:982-9710

21         ABATE 13 Ride to D-1 Swap Meet  Ron :982-9710

21-22     ABATE D-1 Swap Meet, Hall of Industry, Arkansas State
Fairgrounds, Little Rock, AR  9AM-5PM both days Contact Sherry: 501-
835-5145  Paul:501-888-7801 or Debbie  501-249-4851

27-March 8   Daytona Bike Week

28       7728 Hwy 5 Baptist Church  Jessica Hudson 501-231-8183
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MARCH

1          ABATE 13 3D Biker Bash Meeting,  Ron: 982-9710 at M & M

7          The 6th Annual Biker Appreciation Day  (B.A.D.) at Cedar Creek
Community Church, group ride departing DeSoto Park,  on Park Ave,
Hot Springs at 11:45a.m. Lunch is provided by Cedar Creek, Live music
by, Joe’s Garage. Antique automobiles and motorcycles on display.
Contact: Pastor Joe Fischer 501-623-5108  

14         Toilet Paper Ride Batesville AR  Leave Hogs Exxon at  10 AM,  
will provide toiletries for “Project New Start” Newport Arkansas.  Tracy
Bales 870-793-1954  Cell: 870-834-3913

14         3D Biker Bash  M&M Cycle Shop   Mary  796-7070  
Ron: 982-9710  Rain Date March 21st

21         Lonoke County Museum, 1st Annual Bike Show Poker Run 10:
AM- 5:PM Live Band, Hwy. 70 & 215.... Steve Miller: 501-676-2771,
Jackie Miller: 501-676-2464

21        District 14 Ride to Old Washington Jonquil Festival.  Leave VFW
@ 9:00 AM  contact:  Melli  Sandmon:  623-2797  or Calvin Minor:  760-
3215

21         2nd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Poker Run Sponsored by: Hog
Country Cycles/ABATE D-6 First bike out at 9 A.M.      Last bike out at
11 A.M. Last bike in at 2 P.M.  We will start at Hog Country Cycles  
Mena, AR March 28, 2009  will be the rain date....

21         March Madness. Poker Run, Old Fort Harley Davidson just off
I540 Ft. Smith. First out 11:00 last in 2:00. Info. Jerry 479 650-6809 or
Tommy 479 806-6010.

29         Biker Sunday-Christian Valley Christian Church in Jonesboro,
Arkansas, FMI Contact Thomas Graham at 870-219-1652

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APRIL

3-5        ABATE  D-13  Spring Thaw Ride to Calico Rock  Ron 982-9710

4          ABATE D-2  April 4- April Fool Poker Run starting time of 10.  
Call  870/238/9360 or 870/588/5350 (c) for info.
farmerwhog@yahoo.com

4          Southern Cross Riders Run for the Son Fundraiser, Wiggins
Cabin,Crossett, AR  contact     Randall Rial, rescue14@yahoo.com,
870-415-0168  

4          Rebels Poker Run.  End at 13 Rebels Club House  Contact:  
870-545-3418

14         ABATE D-14 Membership Drive and Poker Run  contact:  Melli
Sandmon, 623-2797  

12         CMA Easter Service 9 AM, Eldor Johnson Pavilion, Burns Park

17-19    Arkansas CMA State Rally/Seasons of Refreshing at the HUB
Convention Center,  Dogpatch AR (Located 8 miles South of Harrison
on Hwy 7).  Contact:  Danny Draper        501-888-3406

17-19   Highways and Hedges, Singing for Jesus. Adona AR Free
Admittance, Camping $10 per night.  Punkin:  501-804-1929

18-19    Motorcycle Mania, Clear Channel Metroplex, Little Rock Mary
796-7070  Ron:982-9710

19         VFW Riding Group Poker Run  Benefit.  VFW Post 2278 @
2231 East Grand Ave.   Hot Springs, AR  ABATE D-14  contact:  Bill:  
501-454-3463

23-26   Wild Hog Music Fest and Motorcycle Rally, Helena AR
WildHogMusic.org

25         Breakfast and Blessing of the Bikes Village United Methodist
Church Departing DeSoto Park, Hot Springs at 7:45 a.m. Contact: Bruce
Peterson 501- 922-1035  

25         ABATE D-14   Over night ride to Beale Street   Memphis TN.  
Meet at the VFW Post @ 2231 East Grand Ave., Hot Springs, AR  
contact:  Bill:  501-454-3463

26         ABATE D-4       Spring Poker Run Tiny: 479-751-0435
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MAY

1– 2      Spring Riders Annual Spring Picin’ Campout Denby Point near
Mt. Ida, AR  everyone welcome.  Contact:  David 501-538-5135 or Mike
501-282-3612

1-3        ABATE Arkansas State Rally, Hub Convention Center, Marble
Falls Arkansas. 800-597-9963

2          Booze Fighters MC 66 Anniversary Party at Clubhouse Hwy 5 El
Paso, AR  
Wolfman 501-908-0312

2          Endtime Warriors St. Jude Walkathon Poker Run  Contact:   Tim
Ritchie:  501-368-8737

2          CMA Run for the Son Ride Spring Riders Chapter riding to
Queen Wilhelmina State Park.  Departing Mt. Ida Exxon Station at 10:00
A.M. Contact:  David 501-538-5135 or Mike 501-282-3612

2          CMA 21st Run for the Son   Double D: 501-888-3406

2          Southern Cross Riders will host a booth at the World Famous
Armadillo Festival, Main Street Square, Hamburg, AR, contact Randall
Rial, rescue14@yahoo.com, 870-415-0168

3          Biker Sunday-First Baptist Church in Grubbs Arkansas-Meet at
T-Ricks on US 67 in Tuckerman, Arkansas, FMI contact: Warner Allen at
870-878-6136, or NoyalJones at 870-252-3836

9          ABATE D-18 Rough and Ready Days Poker Run/Bike Show,
Monticello AR   Dennis: 870-510-1605

9          NEA Clinic D.A.R.E. to  Ride Biker Classic-Jonesboro, Arkansas.
This is one of the largest rides in NE Arkansas, but I do not have any
details as of yet.

14-17      Cowskin Rally in Anderson, MO  www.cowskincanoe.com  

15-17    ABATE 26, The Best Lil’ Motorcycle Rally in Arkansas. Perry
County Fairgrounds, Perryville AR  Gene: 501-889-3577  
Kimmie  501-889-3577

16         Brittney Fagan Memorial Scholarship Poker Run  Glenwood,
AR    Contact:  David 501-538-5135

16         ABATE D-19  John Bubba Butler Benefit Poker Run  Meet at 9
AM Leave as group 10AM  Race Street motorsports, 1204 East Race
Street, Searcy, AR  Contact:  Greg: 501-827-8822 or Chuck: 501-207-
3093

16         Relay for Life, Berry Hill Park, 10Am - 5PM, Poker Run, Raffle,
Prizes, Free Drinks Hamburgers Hot Dogs. Live Christian Music. Bring
your own Chairs.Contact Michelle: 388-1379, Melissa: 281-2899, Tim:
368-8737, Linda: 305-9146

17         Booze Fighters MC 66  Car and Bike Show  VFW #2256
Benton, AR  Contact:  Pops         501-317-1446

18         Rolling Thunder Carry the Flame, Conway AR

20         Rolling Thunder, Ride to the Wall, Washington D.C
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21         Special Olympics Ride  Leave M&M at 6 PM 796-7070

22         Rolling Thunder, Place Flags at the NLR Veterans Cemetery

22-25    ABATE D-12 Backwoods Boogie, Malvern AR   Contact:  Bobby:
501-815-2676 or Mike: 501-326-0856

22-25    Loners MC Quapaw Biker Rally, Hog Breath

24         Rolling Thunder Memorial Day Ride, Little Rock  Contact:  Kerry
Gore:  501-749-5051

26         Rolling Thunder  Pick up flags at NLR Veteran’s Cemetery  
Contact:  Kerry Gore: 501-749-5051

28-31    17th Annual State HOG Rally at John Q Hammons/Pinnacle Hills
in Rogers, AR  www.arstatehogrally.com
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JUNE

6          Jimmy White Memorial Ride @ M&M  Matt or Mary796-7070

7          ABATE D-4 Bike Show and Poker Run, Springdale AR Tiny: 479-
751-0435

13         ABATE D-4 Veteran’s Home  Poker Run Benefit Fayetteville
Tiny: 479-751-0435

13         M&M Biker Appreciation Party  Mary 796-7070

13         6th Annual Roller Thunder/Vietnam Vets Poker Run  contact:  
Brett Johnson:  501-590-9534

13         Van Buren Old Town Bike Show in downtown Van Buren,
AR                                   contact Roger 479-474-0332

14         Biker Sunday-First Baptist Church in Oxford, Arkansas, FMI
Contact: Warner Allen at 870-878-6136

16-20     CMA Western National Rally, Chama New Mexico  Information:
870-389-6196

19-21    Fort Smith Riverfront Bikes Blues & BBQ at Harry E. Kelly Park
in Fort Smith, AR  www.riverfrontbluesfest.org

19- 21   Kudzu Patch Rally, 4865 HWY 545, DuBach LA. 71235   
Cowboy Church Band and others, Special Speakers each night. RV and
Tent Camping. $10.00 per night.      Mike Thompson: 318-777-0536
email: mtcomeonin@yahoo.com,kudzupatchministry.com

20         ABATE D-14 Ride to the Petit Jean Car Show and winery in
Alma AR- Leave VFW at 9:AM  contact:  Melli Sandmon  623-2797

20         Rolling Thunder/Vietnam Vets, 6th Annual Poker Run  Brett:501-
590-9534

20         Hillbilly Bike Show. Pig roast, poker run and street fair.
Courthouse square, Hwy 64  Ozark, AR.. First out 10:00 last in 1:00
Info. Jerry 479 650-6809 or Tommy 479 806-6010. Vendors contact
Dewey 479 209-1681.

20         Possum Dodger 09    Rone Valley at Ravenden, AR starting
time of 10.  Call 870/238/9360 or 870/588/5350 (c) for info.
farmerwhog@yahoo.com
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JULY

3-5        Booze Fighters MC 62  Mulberry River, Party Naked, Byrds
Landing   Contact:  E.T.: 479-   841-0274

3-5        ABATE  D-12  Campout at the Backwoods Boogie Site  
Contact:   Mike: 501-326-0856 or               Sonny: 501-467-1886

4          Drifters Annual Shootout and Fourth of July party, Clubhouse on
Vinson Road LR

8          The Blind Camp Ride at Camp Yorktown, Hot Springs, AR
Departing the Valero Station  on Hwy 270 West at 6:30 P.M.             
Contact:  David 501-538-5135 or Mike 501-282-3612

11         ABATE D-13  Family Bar-B0Que  Ron:982-9710

11         The Ken Black Memorial Ride to Mt. Magazine Departing at 8:
00 A.M. from the parking lot beside the Pizza  Hut on Hwy 70 West, Hot
Springs, AR Contact:  David 501-538-5135 or Bill 501-262-3108

17-19    ABATE D-4  Summer Bash, Mulberry Mountain Tiny: 479-751-
0435

21-25    CMA Eastern National Rally, Lewisburg, West Virginia  
Information: 870-389-6196

24-26    Booze Fighters MC 66 Boozefest, Clubhouse, Hwy 5, El Paso  
Contact:  Wolfman:  501-908-0312

28         Shady Grove General Baptist Church at Piggott, Arkansas, FMI
Contact: Warner Allen at 870-878-6136
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AUGUST

1          Project Back Pack for Kids River of Life Church in Hot Springs,
AR Contact: Pam Wiles      501-282-2125 or Mike 501-282-3612

3-9        Sturgis So. Dakota, 69th Annual Bike Rally

7-8        Bargains Galore on 64 Yard sale  @  M&M  Matt or Mary 796-
7070

8          The “Hope Watermelon Ride” group ride to the Hope  
Watermelon Festival, Hope,   Arkansas. Contact:  David 501-538-5135
or Bill 501-262-3108

8          White River Carnival, Batesville AR  ABATE D-11 Car/Bike Show
Tracy Bales 870-834-3913

15         ABATE D-2 Dice run starting time of 10. Call 870/238/9360 or
870/588/5350   For info. farmerwhog@yahoo.com

16         Biker Sunday-Rocky Point Church in Judsonia, Arkansas, FMI
contact: Warner Allen at 870-878-6136

22         Booze Fighters MC 66 Nasty Fest- Malvern (Site of the
Backwoods Boogie) Contact:  Buckskin:  501-517-7331

22         Bikers For Boobs AR, Inc. (poker run raising money for breast
cancer research)      www.bikersforboobsar.com Registration starts at
10:00 AM; Bikes out by 11:30am, back by 4:00pm Tentative starting
location Troy's Iron Horse Saloon (Mann Rd - Little Rock)  (formerly
Tom's Tavern) Contact Gina Andrews 501-590-5025 or
bikersforboobsar@yahoo.com

22-23    ABATE D-13 Overnight Trip  Ron:982-9710

29           3rd Annual AARSS Poker Run, Swap Meet and Bike Show  
@Terry Martins Lounge and Bike Shop, Hot Springs, 9AM-5PM  
Contact:  poker run ,Mac:  501-624-4411, bike show, Mike: 501-525-
9833, swap meet, Terry: 501-318-8858

??       Arkansas CMA Ladies Conference  Dates and Location
pending.  Contact Libby Draper:  501-888-3406  

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SEPTEMBER

10-13    Hot Springs Bike Rally, Hot Springs Convention Center
Contact:  www.wildboarpromotions.com

10-13    Cowskin Rally in Anderson, MO  www.cowskincanoe.com

11-13    Bobcat Biker Bash, HUB Convention Center, Marble Falls, AR

12         Loners Poker Run, Fayetteville, AR

12         Antique Motorcycles, Desoto Park, Hot Springs, AR

12         Bikers for Babies Pre-Registration at M&M  Ron 982-9710

13         Biker Sunday at Benton First Church of the Nazarene, 1203 W.
Sevier,  Benton, Arkansas, service

10:00a.m.   Pot luck lunch served after the morning service, plus a bike
ride and prizes. Contact: Pastor Nate 501-315-9600  or  Mike 501-939-
2067

19         March of Dimes, Bikers for Babies Ride.  Leaves Toad Suck
Park in Conway Arkansas at 10:30

19         2nd Annual Searcy Children’s Homes Motorcycle Fun Run  9:30
AM Registration at Searcy Lenny’s Sub Shop  10:30 AM Ride to Conway
Lenny’s Sub Shop  Contact:  501-268-3243

20         Biker Sunday-Eastside Baptist Church in Osceola, Arkansas,
FMI Contact: Warner Allen at 870-878-6136

24-27    Meeting of the Minds, Bloomington Il.

25-27    Kudzu 3rd Annual Road Kill Cook-Off.... Come join us for some
great fellowship and watch God show out. Contact: Mike Thompson:
318-777-0536  email:
mtcomeonin@yahoo.com

26         ABATE D-19, Fun Run Searcy Children’s Home

23-26   Bikes Blues and Bar-B-Que  Fayetteville AR   
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OCTOBER

2-4        ABATE 17   3rd Annual Rally In The Ozarks. Van Buren County
Fairgrounds, Clinton,  Ar. Gates open 12noon Friday.

3          ABATE D-19  Bike Show Benefit, Berryville Park, Berryville AR

3          2nd Annual Jacob’s Place Motorcycle Show, Berryhill Park,
Searcy, AR  Registration 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM  contact:  501-380-8283

9- 11     End Time Warriors 2nd Annual Focus Rally Camping, Poker
Run, Live Music, Fellowship, Food and Cold Drinks available. Tim
Ritchie: 368-8757, Linda Ritchie:305-9146

10         Old Fashioned Days, Benton AR  Contact Phillip: 501-681-7138

11         ABATE D-7  Bike Show Swap Meet Harrison AR

11         Bike Ride starting at Wilson's Town & Country in Mountain View.
Hamburgers, chips and drinks for everyone who rides. Cost is $20.00.  
Lee Ann Thomas 870-213-8224   www.srcelebration.com

13         ABATE D-13 Scavenger Hunt  Ron:982-9710

18         ABATE D-14  Children’s Fund  Poker Run, Hot Springs AR

16-17    Mid-South Mile, Wichita Kansas

16-19    Daytona Biketoberfest, Daytona Florida.

18         2nd Annual Ride for Children’s Miracle Network  Sponsored by
Antique Motorcycle Club Diamond Chapter of AR .  Poker Run, Bike
Show, Bike Games, Vendors, Drawings Food and More.  Wal-Mart @
1601 Albert Pike, Hot Springs, AR    Contact:  Virginia: 501-622-0176

21-25   CMA Changing of the Colors, Hatfield AR  870-389-6196

24         Wings and Wheels Abate Dist.6/support of C M A Home Front
Warriors  Time 9-6/ Date  Mena Airport Bike Game and Rides  lots of
action and lots of fun

31         Drifters Annual Haunted house Benefit, Little Rock, AR

31         ABATE 26  Fall Fest, Haunted House, Hay Ride, Bike Show  
www.abate26.com

31         Gurdon Forest Festival, We will be riding in the parade, please
contact Shane McBride for details 870-260-5185 or
sbmcbride03@att.net.
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NOVEMBER

5-8    CMA Carving the Ouachitas  V  Fast Lane Rally, Iron Mountain,
Hatfield Ar.  Information: 870-389-6196

7, 2009 Turkey Run. Poker run, Old Fort Harley Davidson just off I540
Ft. Smith. First out 11:00 Last in 2:00 Info. Jerry 479 650-6809 or
Tommy 479 806-6010.

7          ABATE D-4 Fall Poker Run  Tiny: 479-751-0435

7          Martyrs/Endtime Warriors Food Drive Poker Run Searcy, AR  
contact:  Tim Ritchie:  368-8757

8          Rolling Thunder, Feed the Vets,  Ride In , Ft. Roots Hospital,
North Little Rock, AR Kerry:501-749-5051

10         Rolling Thunder, Place the Flags at North Little Rock Cemetery  
Kerry:501-749-5051

11         VFW/Rolling Thunder Flag Run, Hot Springs to Burns Park  
Contact:  Kerry Gore:  501-749-5051

11         District 14 Flag Run., Leave Dodge Store @ 7:00 AM  contact:  
Melli Sandmon:  623-2797

12         Rolling Thunder, Pick up Flags at North Little Rock Cemetery  
Kerry:501-749-5051

21         Assn./Dist 2   25 Annual Toy Run H-D of Jonesboro starting
time of 10. Call 870/238/9360 or 870/588/5350 (c) for info.
farmerwhog@yahoo.com

28         BOST Toy Run at 50th & Grand in Fort Smith, AR, leave at 11
am to benefit BOST Children

29         ABATE D-7 Biker Buddy Toy Run Harrison AR  Dennis: 870-
577-4109

29         District 14 Toy Run Contact:  Melli Sandmon:  623-2797
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DECEMBER

1          Spring Riders Christmas Party, Hot Springs, Arkansas.  Contact:
Mike 501-282-3612 or Bill 501-262-3108

5          Diablo Lobos Toy Run at Fort Smith Park in Fort Smith, AR,
leave Noon - to benefit severely learning disabled

6          ABATE D-13  Toys for Tots Ride to LR Leave M&M @ 11 AM
Ron:982-9710

6          Toys for Tots Ride, Rodney’s Cycle house, Little Rock, AR

6          ABATE D-4 Toy Run, Springdale AR (Honda Shop) Tiny: 479-
751-0435

12         Drifters Annual Santa Run to Arkadelphia, AR

12         ABATE D-13  Polar Bear Plunge @ Noon  ABATE D-13
Christmas Party @ 630 PM VFW Ron:982-9710

19         ABATE D-17 Toy Run to Conway Regional hospital
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JANUARY 2010

1          Ole Three Toes Ride around Little Rock. Leave Wal-mart on
Baseline and I-30 at 1 PM

1          Iron Man Poker Run,  Tiny: 479-751-0435