DALLAS, TEXAS (July 12, 2006)... On Saturday, July 29, 2006, the second annual BooBash Ride & Remembrance Charity Fundraiser will take place. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Brett Bekken Memorial Fund within the Dallas Margarita Society/Dallas Children's Charities. This event produced by the BooBash Ride Group, a Texas Unincorporated Non-Profit Association organized in 2005.
"Lt. Col. Brett ("Boo Boo") Bekken was an American Airlines first officer and a Marine Reserve fighter pilot. Lt. Col. Bekken was killed when his jet crashed in the California desert on April 21, 2004 during a training mission. His friends continue to celebrate his life and legacy of friendship and community service through the annual BooBash Ride & Remembrance Charity Fundraiser," commented Michael Vernone, President of BooBash Ride Group and a Director of the Dallas Margarita Society.
The motorcycle Fun Ride will begin at The Hole In The Wall (11654 Harry Hines Blvd. at Forest Lane/635, Dallas), which will be open for breakfast with food and drink specials beginning at 9:30 AM. First bike out at 10 AM, and last bike out at 1:30 PM. Intermediate stops include Reno's Chop Shop Saloon (210 N. Crowdus, Deep Ellum) and 4050 Chophouse (4050 Beltline Road, Addison) with other stops TBA. Riders can go to the intermediate stops in any order; all intermediate Dallas stops will be open from 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM. All riders must end up at The Hole In The Wall, with last bike in at 4:30 PM. Fun Ride prizes will be awarded after the first band's set, about 6-6:30 PM. Entry fee for the Fun Ride is $25, and if you have a passenger you can get a second entry for $15. The Fun Ride entry fee includes admission to BooBash at The Hole In The Wall immediately following the Ride.
Following the ride, BooBash will continue with a full line up of music The Hole In The Wall. Christian Brooks will open and play from 4-6 PM; Mouse Mays will take over at 6:30 PM and play until 8:30 PM. Maylee Thomas comes on stage to play from 9 PM - 1 AM. In addition to musical entertainment, BooBash will feature a live auction, a raffle and sales of commemorative t-shirts. Entry fee for BooBash is $10; Entry fee for the BooBash is included in the Fun Ride entry fee.
BooBash Ride & Remembrance charity sponsors include: The Hole In The Wall, Reno's Chop Shop Saloon, 4050 Chophouse, Cartel Customs and Anderson-Drake Partners, Inc.
For more information contact Michael Vernone (mvernone@earthlink.net) or log onto http://www.boobashride.org.
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