Momentum continues with 7th annual Lakeshore Harvest Ride fundraiser!
This past September 15th, over 400 cyclists took part in the annual ride through the countryside between Saugatuck and South Haven. Cyclists were treated to spectacular weather, the chance to visit and shop at a number of local attractions including wineries, cider mills, orchards, maple syrup, berry farms, art, and more. As a special feature of the Lakeshore Harvest Ride – cyclists could make purchases at any of the locations along the way and the volunteer shopping concierge service then transported the packages for the participants back to their original starting location for pick-up.
In total, thanks to the sponsors and participants, the Lakeshore Harvest Ride generated more than $17,000 to support engineering and construction of the Blue Star Trail.
The Ride had two starting locations – the Kal-Haven trailhead in South Haven and Schultz Park in Douglas. Riders enjoyed snacks and water at various points of interest along the way (all staffed by volunteers from Friends of the Blue Star Trail) as well as lunch at the Glenn Community Center, Schultz Park, and South Haven.
Clark Carmichael, Vice President of Friends of the Blue Star Trail and Chair of the Lakeshore Harvest Ride said “We had a number of participants from Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio as well as all over Michigan visit us. This continues to demonstrate the strong appeal of our area and the ongoing need for safe bicycling opportunities.”
John Adams, President of Friends of the Blue Star Trail added “The generous support of our sponsors, participants, and volunteers enables us to continue building momentum towards completion of the Blue Star Trail which will not only serve current residents and visitors, but also our children and their children.”
Please scroll down to view pictures of the event.
We wish to give special thanks and recognition to the following corporate sponsors, tour stops, dedicated committee members and our many welcoming volunteers:
Sponsors (click on www.lhride.com/sponsors for more information):
Lead: Meijer Platinum: Nulty Insurance Gold: Cogdal Vineyards, Cottage Home, Kai Steele Dentistry, Re/Max Saugatuck-Douglas, Rock 'n' Road of South Haven Silver: Historic Hotel Nichols, Kramer Services, North Shore Garden Center, Sold by Amy O, Sturgis Bank & Trust Company of South Haven, The Depot, Velo City Cycles Bronze: At Last, Bayberry Cottage, Berkshire Hathaway, Biggby Coffee, Chantal Fashion, Conklin Real Estate, Crescent Moon, Dellavecchia Dental Services, Hardt Insurance, Huntree Nursery, Jaqua Realtors, Lake Vista Supervalu, Landsharks, Orthopedic Physical Therapy Specialists, Uncommon Grounds
Tour Stops (click on www.lhride.com/tour-stops for more information): Aspen Glenn Studio, Blue Star Studio of Wood & Glass, Bumbleberry Acres, Cogdal Vineyards, Dee's Lakeshore Farm, Fenn Valley Vineyards & Winery, Khnemu Studio, Lakeshore Drive Arts, McIntosh Apple Orchards & Winery, Overhiser Orchards, Ridley Family Sugar Farm, Riverbend Farms, The Peachbelt Studio Gallery, Virtue Cider
Lakeshore Harvest Ride Committee: John Adams, Denise Adams, Jeffrey Bianchi, Clark Carmichael, Jane Dreyer, Drew Durand, Jack Eisinger, Grace Gilmore, Sue Hermenitt-Cooper, Laura Jager, Sunny Hill, Janet Ryskamp
Event Volunteers: Denise Adams, John Adams, Bud Baty, Jeffrey Bianchi, Jim Birkes, Patti Birkes, Jan Blaising, Ellie Bremer, Rosie Burke, Cathy Carmichael, Clark Carmichael, Stuart Comiskey, Maury Decoster, Carol Dierkes, Ellen Donovan, Richard Donovan, Helene Dubin, Katherine Economos, Mike Economos, Jack Eisinger, Roberta Eisinger, Grace Gilmore, Tony Gilmore, Sue Hermenitt-Cooper, Sunny Hill, Laura Jager, Lyn Kasper, Barb Keller, Dan Keller, Jerry Kleinert, Ann Longerot, Jerry Longerot, John Ludlow, Kevin Martin, Max Matteson, Jim Motiff, Marci McCarthy, Carol McIlwayne, Roy McIlwayne, Char McKenzie, Hugh McKenzie, Denny Mead, Eileen Mead, Jim Muir, Janet Ryskamp, John Ryskamp, Ann Shaw, Greg Shaw, Tanya Sheridan, Celeste Teters, Leslie Thompson, Jerry Tremaine, Sally Tyler, Janet Walsh, Barb Welk, Kae Whale, George Winterheimer, Kathleen Winterheimer, Bill Woods, Nancy Woods, Fran VanHowe, Char Vanneck, Jeanne VanZoeren, Max VanZoeren, Mary Voss, Jeanne Zerbe
Click on thumbnail pictures (below) to view close-up
This past September 15th, over 400 cyclists took part in the annual ride through the countryside between Saugatuck and South Haven. Cyclists were treated to spectacular weather, the chance to visit and shop at a number of local attractions including wineries, cider mills, orchards, maple syrup, berry farms, art, and more. As a special feature of the Lakeshore Harvest Ride – cyclists could make purchases at any of the locations along the way and the volunteer shopping concierge service then transported the packages for the participants back to their original starting location for pick-up.
In total, thanks to the sponsors and participants, the Lakeshore Harvest Ride generated more than $17,000 to support engineering and construction of the Blue Star Trail.
The Ride had two starting locations – the Kal-Haven trailhead in South Haven and Schultz Park in Douglas. Riders enjoyed snacks and water at various points of interest along the way (all staffed by volunteers from Friends of the Blue Star Trail) as well as lunch at the Glenn Community Center, Schultz Park, and South Haven.
Clark Carmichael, Vice President of Friends of the Blue Star Trail and Chair of the Lakeshore Harvest Ride said “We had a number of participants from Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio as well as all over Michigan visit us. This continues to demonstrate the strong appeal of our area and the ongoing need for safe bicycling opportunities.”
John Adams, President of Friends of the Blue Star Trail added “The generous support of our sponsors, participants, and volunteers enables us to continue building momentum towards completion of the Blue Star Trail which will not only serve current residents and visitors, but also our children and their children.”
Please scroll down to view pictures of the event.
We wish to give special thanks and recognition to the following corporate sponsors, tour stops, dedicated committee members and our many welcoming volunteers:
Sponsors (click on www.lhride.com/sponsors for more information):
Lead: Meijer Platinum: Nulty Insurance Gold: Cogdal Vineyards, Cottage Home, Kai Steele Dentistry, Re/Max Saugatuck-Douglas, Rock 'n' Road of South Haven Silver: Historic Hotel Nichols, Kramer Services, North Shore Garden Center, Sold by Amy O, Sturgis Bank & Trust Company of South Haven, The Depot, Velo City Cycles Bronze: At Last, Bayberry Cottage, Berkshire Hathaway, Biggby Coffee, Chantal Fashion, Conklin Real Estate, Crescent Moon, Dellavecchia Dental Services, Hardt Insurance, Huntree Nursery, Jaqua Realtors, Lake Vista Supervalu, Landsharks, Orthopedic Physical Therapy Specialists, Uncommon Grounds
Tour Stops (click on www.lhride.com/tour-stops for more information): Aspen Glenn Studio, Blue Star Studio of Wood & Glass, Bumbleberry Acres, Cogdal Vineyards, Dee's Lakeshore Farm, Fenn Valley Vineyards & Winery, Khnemu Studio, Lakeshore Drive Arts, McIntosh Apple Orchards & Winery, Overhiser Orchards, Ridley Family Sugar Farm, Riverbend Farms, The Peachbelt Studio Gallery, Virtue Cider
Lakeshore Harvest Ride Committee: John Adams, Denise Adams, Jeffrey Bianchi, Clark Carmichael, Jane Dreyer, Drew Durand, Jack Eisinger, Grace Gilmore, Sue Hermenitt-Cooper, Laura Jager, Sunny Hill, Janet Ryskamp
Event Volunteers: Denise Adams, John Adams, Bud Baty, Jeffrey Bianchi, Jim Birkes, Patti Birkes, Jan Blaising, Ellie Bremer, Rosie Burke, Cathy Carmichael, Clark Carmichael, Stuart Comiskey, Maury Decoster, Carol Dierkes, Ellen Donovan, Richard Donovan, Helene Dubin, Katherine Economos, Mike Economos, Jack Eisinger, Roberta Eisinger, Grace Gilmore, Tony Gilmore, Sue Hermenitt-Cooper, Sunny Hill, Laura Jager, Lyn Kasper, Barb Keller, Dan Keller, Jerry Kleinert, Ann Longerot, Jerry Longerot, John Ludlow, Kevin Martin, Max Matteson, Jim Motiff, Marci McCarthy, Carol McIlwayne, Roy McIlwayne, Char McKenzie, Hugh McKenzie, Denny Mead, Eileen Mead, Jim Muir, Janet Ryskamp, John Ryskamp, Ann Shaw, Greg Shaw, Tanya Sheridan, Celeste Teters, Leslie Thompson, Jerry Tremaine, Sally Tyler, Janet Walsh, Barb Welk, Kae Whale, George Winterheimer, Kathleen Winterheimer, Bill Woods, Nancy Woods, Fran VanHowe, Char Vanneck, Jeanne VanZoeren, Max VanZoeren, Mary Voss, Jeanne Zerbe
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