The Chattanooga Chapter of the Christian Motorcyclists Association will hold the annual Blessing of the Bikes at the River Park beginning at 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday. Each bike and rider that is blessed will receive a 2008 Blessing sticker and pin and no registration is required.
Anyone on a motorcycle is welcome. "It's simple, if you have a motorcycle or ride on one you are welcome," said Al Kaschimer, chaplain for the CMA chapter.
Hundreds attend Blessing of the Bikes and each year more are expected.
"The event is very popular and it is the beginning of the riding season for many. We have had calls from bikers as far away as Tampa, Fl.," said chapter President Harry T. Stone. "We hope those in the motorcycle community will come and enjoy Blessing of the Bikes as much as we enjoy putting it on for everyone."
A free lunch is provided to bikers in attendance and BBQ ribs and chicken are on the menu this year.
The River Park is located on Amnicola Highway between Chattanooga State and Dupont Parkway. Look for the Blessing of the Bikes signs.
CMA will have an Easter sunrise service at the Chickamauga Dam boat ramp starting at 6 a.m. on Sunday. The sunrise service is inter-denominational and open to everyone. The annual service has been attended by area bikers and will be conducted by Cowboy Al Kaschimer. The boat ramp is located in the Chickamauga Dam reservation area at the end of Amnicola Highway. Look for the CMA signs. For more information call Cowboy Al at (423) 332-4544.
CMA is an inter-denominational outreach ministry of over 128,000 members and
925 chapters internationally. Locally, the Chattanooga chapter (Choo-Choo Wheels of Worship) has over 50 members in and around Chattanooga. There are also area chapters in Cleveland, Dayton, Dalton, and LaFayette.
For more information contact Harry T. Stone at (423) 313-1663, or visit
http://www.cmachattanooga.com.