Welcome to Live the Dream, the official e-newsletter of A.D. Farrow Co. Harley-Davidson & Buell in Downtown Columbus, A.D. Farrow Co. Harley-Davidson Shop at NorthStar in Sunbury, and Centennial Park Harley-Davidson In Pataskala.

Arlen Ness At Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum TONIGHT!
Arlen Ness visits the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum in Pickerington tonight, July 24, to open “Awesome-Ness,” a new exhibit honoring his legendary career and featuring 11 of his custom motorcycles. Ness will sign autographs and cut the ribbon to “Awesome-Ness” at 6 p.m. “Awesome-Ness” joins the just-opened “MotoStars: Celebrities + Motorcycles” installation as a major Museum exhibit. At 5 p.m., immediately preceding the “Awesome-Ness” ribbon-cutting, the Museum will dedicate the photography exhibit “Red Bikes,” featuring large photographic prints. The “Awesome-Ness” ribbon-cutting and “Red Bikes” dedication are open to the public. Log on to www.motorcyclemuseum.org for more details.

USA Spelled Out In Bikes – THIS Saturday at NorthStar!
We’re doing this again at the A.D. Farrow Co. Shop at NorthStar to benefit the Blue Star Mothers and to tell the Troops we appreciate them! ONLY $10!  Register FIRST at Quaker Steak & Lube and get $5 all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet from 8:30 to 10 a.m.  Bikes leave The ‘Lube at 11 a.m. for NorthStar; photo will be taken just after Noon. Scavenger hunt ride, then back to The ‘Lube at 3:30 p.m. for party and auction! On site at A.D. Farrow Co. Shop at NorthStar - Cogs Leather Works sewing patches, and a mechanical bull! Woo hoo! Click here for the flier.

H-D Traveling Museum – THIS Sunday at NorthStar!
Free tours of this cool exhibit, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.! Also on site - Cogs Leather Works sewing patches!

Let’s Go To Amish Country – Saturday, Aug. 9!
Join the A.D. Farrow Co. HOG Chapter on a visit to Holmes County! Here’s the scoop: Meet at A.D. Farrow Co. in Downtown Columbus at 8:30 a.m., leave at 9 a.m. for A.D. Farrow Co. Shop at NorthStar. Or simply meet at the A.D. Farrow Co. Shop at NorthStar 9:30 a.m., leave at 10 a.m. and head to Amish Country. Enjoy lunch and tasty treats, come home at your leisure! Ride is free, lunch and tasty treats are on your own.

Buell Rally in Nearby West Virginia!
It’s happening again! The Buell Rally at North Bend State Park, Harrisville, West Virginia! Friday night, Aug. 15, through Sunday, Aug. 17! Mark Gainer is your fearless leader! Local hotel is Heritage Inn, 304-643-2938, or camping info. at North Bend State Park, 304-643-2931 (www.northbendsp.com) Even more information at www.badweatherbikers.com, or from markgainer@yahoo.com
 
Celebrate Pataskala Day at Centennial Park H-D, Aug. 16!
It’s homecoming weekend in the fair land of Pataskala, so Centennial Park Harley-Davidson is having a party! We’ll have food, music, vendors and a good time, and maybe even get a big group together to go roar through town or something! Stay tuned for more details!

Rebels For A Cause Poker Run – Aug. 16!
Benefits Disabled American Veterans & Loving Care Hospice! Register between 10 a.m. and Noon, A. D. Farrow Co., Downtown Columbus. Cost ONLY $20 per person. Great prizes, raffles, fun! Call 614-206-0147 or 614-783-9782 for more information.

Harley Island Boat Party at NorthStar - Sunday, August 17!
We’re holding a party at the ol’ swimming hole behind A.D. Farrow Co. Shop at NorthStar! 3 to 9 p.m.!

• “Boat” Bash – Build a water-worthy craft from anything except a boat! We’ll judge on looks, water-worthiness, and hold a race! Only rule: Must be human-powered. How many humans is up to you! Start building your boat TODAY!
• Beach party with live music, refreshments, adult beverages!
• Sprinklers, wading pools, slip-n-slide!
• Swimwear, bikinis, etc.? YES!
• Stay tuned for further instructions …

More Motorcycling!

* July 26 – Victory for Vincent Poker Run. Oak Grove Tavern, 8340 Alkire Rd., Galloway. Registration begins at  10:30 a.m., first bike out at Noon. $15 per ride, $5 more with passenger, includes one poker hand and hog roast! Auction, live music other fun planned! Vincent survived a Sudden Infant Death Syndrome episode and continues to need help. Info. at  614-878-9740 and also at http://victories4vincent.googlepages.com/home

* Mansfield Bike Rally – Friday and Saturday, Aug. 1 & 2, Downtown Mansfield. 5 p.m. to midnight! Bike/Stunt shows, music, food, a good time WILL be had by all! www.mansfieldbikerrally.com for details.

* Aug. 7-9 – Motorcycle Rally, Buffalo Hollow, Petersburg (Columbiana County, Ohio). Ride together from A.D. Farrow Co. Shop at NorthStar! Why are we supporting this? Because a portion of ticket sales made through www.americansacrifice.org help support this worthy organization that offers housing, job training and placement and various services to homeless veterans in Ohio.  Go to www.buffalohollow.net for more information, but buy your tickets through www.americansacrifice.org! 

* August 13 – Bike Night fundraiser benefiting Central Ohio Technical College, Knox Campus. Flappers Bar & Grille, 15 W. High St., Mt. Vernon. 6 to 10 p.m. Live music, food, bike show with CASH prizes and trophies! Show entry ONLY $15! Information at 740-397-1332 or jcalhoun@cotc.edu.

* August 16 - All About Autism Car, Truck, Motorcycle Show & Cruise-In, benefits Oakstone Acedemy. Registration starts at 11 a.m., event 1 to 5 p.m., Quaker Steak & Lube. Cost ONLY $15. Awards, raffles, auction, food and drinks, kids activities and more! Questions or to be a sponsor: 614-580-7300 or boydsgoodyear@aol.com

Pencil In, PLEASE!

* September 13 – Bikers For Babies Ride benefiting the March of Dimes, A.D. Farrow Co. Shop at NorthStar. Information at 614-231-7935, or RRoeder@marchofdimes.com

* September 21 – Leather & Leaves Poker Run, benefiting the Arthritis Foundation, starts and ends at Quaker Steak & Lube. Information at 614-876-8200, or sdelgado@arthritis.org 

* September 28 - Helping Hands Charity Ride To Support Columbus Children’s Hospital and Flying Horse Farms, A.D. Farrow Co. Shop at NorthStar. Information at redknightsoh5@yahoo.com and www.redknightsoh5.com