Registration open for Dominic Francis Memorial Bike & Jeep Run
FROM FACEBOOK__Online registration and t-shirt purchases are now open for the 3rd Annual Dominic Francis Memorial Bike & Jeep Run on August 8.
The event starts 12:00 p.m. at the Bluffton Police Department Fallen Officer Memorial, Main and Elm streets. In-person registration starts at 10:30 a.m.
The event is held in memory of Dominc Franics, Bluffton Police Officer and Southwestern Hancock Joint Fire Dept. Lieutenant, EOW March 31, 2022.
All proceeds will go towards the Dominic Francis Memorial scholarships.
STOPS
Stinky's, Gilboa, Ohio
Thirsty's, Beaverdam, Ohio
3rd stop TBA
Findlay Moose Lodge #698
All are welcome. The ride ends with a meal, raffle items and a live band, Graveyard Daisies, from 4:30-8:30 p.m.
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