Two local fundraisers and one special event involve the local Biker Strong Association, according to Keara Downing.

April 14 Blessing of the bikes
The first-ever blessing of the bikes is at noon, Sunday, April 14, at 701 N. Main St., Alger. Smoking Joe Carl will officiate. All bikes receive a free memorabilia decal.

April  14 benefit for Rowen
Following this is an event at The Roadhouse, 19570 County Road 230, Mt. Victory, to benefit Rowen, a 3-year-old who is battling cancer.

All of the proceeds from the event go to Rowen and his family. A non-rider dinner starts the event and a 4 p.m. Easter egg hunt follows.

May 18  Noise of Thunder for Noah
The  association plans a “Noise of Thunder for Noah,” fundraiser  on Saturday, May 18, in Mt. Victory. All proceeds go to Noah.

Noah is a 10-year-old boy battling cancer. A fundraiser starts with registration at 10 a.m. at The Roadhouse, Mt. Victory. The first bikes will go out at noon.

The cost is $10 per rider and $15 with a passenger. The cost includes a meal for riders, (meal donation required for passengers).

The event includes 50/50 drawing, raffles, pull tabs, music and free giveaways at each stop.

Biker games include Biker Strong basketball, animal pick-up, slow race and weenie bite. Plaques go the first place in these events.

There is also a corn hole tournament and tent camping is available.