Ready for a Halloween Ride? Decorate your scooter, get in costume, and lets go for a wild ride! Friday, Oct 31. Meet at Beer Island at 8:00, Ride at 9:00. More details to follow via e-mail.

Please help Mr. Projector!

We are raising money for our friend and Battalion member who was injured during the hurricane. Aaron (some of you might know him as Mr. Projector) had a 1 vehicle incident, obtained some nasty road rash, and was released from the emergency room on crutches. One week later, Aaron was unable to move and was back in the hospital with crippling pain. He developed a rare and very serious Staphylococcus infection that spread to his kidneys, heart, and brain. The doctors performed a risky open heart surgery to remove as much of the bacteria as possible. He has now been in the hospital for over three weeks and is expected to be there at least another month. Aaron's hospital bills are already piling up at an outrageous rate (close to $500,000). Aaron has no medical insurance. We are asking for any assistance you are able to give, if that be money (check or cash), fundraising ideas, or expert advice on the medical system/billing process. We will be passing around a donation bucket at this Sunday's ride. Please help if you can.

Not going to the rally this weekend?

The Flower Man Needs Our Help Saturday, October 4th 10am to 5pm 2305 Francis Street (two blocks south of Dowling & Alabama)

Unfortunately, Hurricane Ike did a number on The Flower Man's house and we need help putting it back together! Please join us Saturday, October 4th starting at 10am as we work to help Cleveland "The Flower Man" Turner restore his wonderful Third Ward landmark.

Some of the tasks include: staking up the fences, removing a large dead tree, fixing the leaking roof, repairing the front room ceiling and clearing debris from the yard. The Orange Show will provide materials for general clean-up and restoration but please bring tools and work gloves, if you have them. In particular, we need pruning shears, at least one chain saw and a shop vac. If you have any additional tools that may be helpful please let us know. We will also have plenty of cold drinks and water available.