Saturday, April 27: 6th Annual Fort Blackmore Methodist Camp “Thunder on the Creek” Benefit Ride.  Registrations begins at 10:00 am at the Food Lion parking lot in Gate City.  Kickstands up at 11:00 am.  $15 per bike, $5 for passenger.  $15 per automobile and $5 per passenger.  Ride ends at Ft. Blackmore Methodist Camp on Stoney Creek for food, music and fellowship.

Saturday, May 4: Telford United Methodist Church sponsors its 2nd annual Ride for Camp Bays Mountain.  Registration begins at 9:00 am at Ingle’s parking lot on Highway 11E in Jonesborough.  $15/rider.  Kickstands up at 10:00 am and ride to David Crockett Birthplace pavilion #1 for a hamburger lunch.  All proceeds go to send local children to a week-long summer camp.

Saturday, May 18: 2nd annual Bikers Helping the Homeless, Haven of Rest Thrift Store parking lot, 124 Pennsylvania Avenue in Bristol.  The event is from noon to 4:00 pm, with free food and drinks with the donation of household items, canned goods, hygiene products and blankets.  Call 423.416.1878 for information.