A spring bazaar and motorcycle ride hosted by Star Touring & Riding Association will be held Saturday, May 12 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Polk County Middle School, located at 1681 N.C. Hwy 108 in Mill Spring.
The event will raise funds to help pay for Mill Spring Cub Scouts to attend summer day camp at Cub Scout Camp in Rutherfordton, N.C. June 18-22.
Star Touring & Riding (STAR), chapter No. 468 is the local chapter of STAR, an international family riding organization. As the “official riding organization of Star Motorcycles,” STAR is a non-political, non-confrontational association. Its main focus is on family, fun, camaraderie and riding. All brands of motorcycles are welcome. Comprising over 65,000 members and more than 285 chapters, STAR recognizes safety as a first priority.
STAR Chapter No. 468 has offered to host this event for the benefit of Mill Spring Cub Scouts to ensure each boy has the opportunity to attend summer day camp. To support the children in an area that has been hard-hit by economic forces, STAR organizers said they are happy to host an event that brings family-oriented motorcyclists and Cub Scout families together for the enhancement of future leaders, the Cub Scouts.
Visitors at the spring bazaar and motorcycle ride will be able to shop from local vendors, hear live music by the Olde Tyme Pickers, enjoy hotdogs and hamburgers with sides, visit with friends and neighbors and see displays and demonstrations by local organizations (including Cub Scouts). There will be games and fun for children of all ages throughout the day.
Tables and booths are available for rent. Contact Keith Mistler, 828-817-5050 or timeless.woodworking@hotmail.com, or Elizabeth DeChant, 828-429-9896 or edechant007@gmail.com.
Motorcycle ride information: registration for the motorcycle ride will be from 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. For more information, contact Raymond Thompson at 828-899-3650 or Gail Thompson at 828-899-2856 or stargroup468@msn.com
– article submitted by Mary Edwards