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The 32nd Annual Blessing
of the Motorcycles,
in Colebrook, NH

And the

11th Annual
Great North Woods Ride In,
Colebrook, NH

Friday, June 20th, 2008
Through
Sunday, June 22nd, 2008

Schedule of Events:




Friday, June 20th, 2008



11 A.M. to 5 P.M. "WELCOME"
Information Booth
T-Shirts, Pins, F.M.I. and Schedule of events
at The Shrine of Our Lady Of Grace Route 3 Colebrook, NH

5 P.M. to 7 P.M.
Kiwanis Club Of Colebrook Roast Beef Cookout

Kiwanis of Colebrook
Colebrook Academy Lawn
Corner Academy & Park Streets, Colebrook, NH

7 P.M.
Dinner and a Show
Dinner will include a Grand Buffet
and some of New England's Best Comedians
Brought to you by North Shore Comedy Connection
Colebrook Country Club Route 26, Colebrook

9:00 P.M. to 1:00 A.M.
Northland Restaurant and Lounge Dance
Dance to Live Music
Route 114, Canaan, Vermont

Saturday June 21st, 2008



11 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. "WELCOME & INFORMATION"
At Information Booth
T-Shirts, Pins, F.M.I. and Schedule of events
at The Shrine of Our Lady Of Grace Route 3 Colebrook, NH
11:00 A.M. - Mass
The Shrine of Our Lady Of Grace Route 3, Colebrook

11:00 A.M. to 3 P.M.
Pre-Registration for all events will be from 11:00 A.M. to Noon.
Motorcycle Rodeo - Vendors - Competitions
DJ Music By Kelly C.
Fun for all ages
Organized by the Cougars Motorcycle Association:
Remember this year we will have
our New Location - for the Rodeo
At the Shrine of Our Lady Of Grace

Motorcycle Rodeo Games will include:
Slow Ride (Timed Event - longest distance before putting feet down)
Board Ride
Frying Pan Toss (No Motorcycle Necessary)
Weight Toss(No Motorcycle Necessary)
New - Hoola Ride
Romp In The Hay
(Not Necessarily in this Order - Pre-registration Required before each event starts.)

2:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. - Motorcycle Poker Run
Organized by Kari of Pine Country Motel
YOU WILL NEED YOUR RIDING HELMETS FOR THIS EVENT
Starts and Ends at The Shrine of Our Lady Of Grace
Route 3, Colebrook

Lineup and Judging 5:30 P.M.
2008 Bike Show
In Honor of Claire Labretto
Prizes will go to:
Best Dressed
Best Customized
Best Over All
At The Shrine of Our Lady Of Grace
On The Lawn by the Vendors
Route 3, Colebrook

6:00 P.M. - Motorcycle Parade
Parade line up is at 5:30pm at the Shrine
THE PARADE LEAVES EXACTLY AT 6:00 PM SHARP
Parade Route Through the
Town of Colebrook and back to Shrine

9:00 P.M. to 1:00 A.M.
Colebrook House and Tavern
Dance With Live Music - Deza-Vu
Main Street, Colebrook, NH

Sunday, June 22nd, 2008



7:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. - Pancake Breakfast
Sponsored by: Luc Lambert and the Knights of Columbus
at The Shrine of Our Lady Of Grace
Route 3, Colebrook

8 A.M. to Close of Events "WELCOME & INFORMATION"
Information Booth
T-Shirts, Pins, Information, and Schedule of events
at The Shrine of Our Lady Of Grace Route 3 Colebrook, NH

11:00 A.M. - Mass
The Shrine of Our Lady Of Grace
Route 3, Colebrook

1:00 P.M. - Motorcycle Blessing
The Shrine of Our Lady Of Grace
Route 3, Colebrook


This event is made possible by the hard work Sponsorship and support of the following:

Gold Sponsor


D & L's House of Leather - www.houseofleather.com - 386-290-1643
Colebrook Country Club - www.colebrookcountryclub.com/ - 603-237-5566
Littleton Harley Davidson - www.littletonharley.com - 603-444-1300

Silver Sponsor


Northern Comfort Motel - 603-237-4440
Northland Restaurant and Lounge(Canaan Vermont) - 802-266-3988

Bronze Sponsor


Colebrook House of Pizza - 603-237-5256
Best Insurance www.bestinsurance.net - 1-800-794-5503

Other sponsors:


Cougars Motorcycle Association
Luc Lambert and the Knights of Columbus
Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate
Northland Restaurant and Dairy Bar (Berlin NH)
Town Of Colebrook

FMI Call
Father Levesque at the Shrine 603-237-5511
For Vendor Information, Contact Wayne at 603-237-5169 after 5:30pm or
E-mail Wayne at mtcougar5@verizon.net


The Area and the Event


Nestled amongst the back drop of the Great North Woods at the northern edge of New Hampshire's White Mountains is the small town of Colebrook. This wilderness area also includes New Hampshire's most northern town, Pittsburg. Our area is blessed with some of the most spectacular scenery and down home hospitality that can be found anywhere in North America.

For the motorcycle enthusiast, Colebrook, Pittsburg and the surrounding small towns, with our magnificent lakes and forests, is the ideal "Getaway Destination". The Great North Woods offers peace, tranquility, country roads, wildlife, and the opportunity for you to show your respect for Motorcycling with the Blessing of this great sport.

The "Annual Great North Woods Ride-in" gives the Motorcyclist a chance to relax, have fun and enjoy our spectacular region. Please join us for this wonderful and unique event. Make it your own personal getaway.

Places to Stay:



Bear Tree Cabins and Lodge 603-538-9995
Big Rock Campground & Store 603-922-3329
Blueberry Hill Inn and Cafe - www.blueberryhillinncafe.com - 603-636-1964
Colebrook Country Club Inc. - www.colebrookcountryclub.com/ - 603-237-5566
Colebrook House Motel & Restaurant - Under New Ownership - 1-603-237-5521
Connolly Cabins 603-636-2100
Conn. Lakes Lodge 603-538-6935
Coos Motor Inn 603-788-3079
Diamond Peaks Motel & Country Store 603-237-5104
Grand Ole Lodge 603-922-3838
Groveton Down Home Motel 603-636-2898
Ladd Pond Cabins 603-237-4136
Lancaster Motor Inn 603-788-4921
Magalloway 1ST Connecticut Lakes 603-538-6353
Maurice's Motel 802-266-3453
Metallak Shores Resort 888-538-9551 or 603-538-6335
Mohawk Cottages 603-237-4310
Mohawk Valley Camping Area 603-237-5756
Monadnock Bed & Breakfast 603-237-8216
Mountain View Cabins & Campground 603-538-6305
Northern Comfort Motel 603-237-4440
North Country Lodge and Back Lake Cabins 603-538-6521
Northern Nights Inn - Whitefield, NH - 603-837-3010 ph. 603-837-2788 Fax
Notch View Country Inn and R.V. Resort 603-237-4237
Pine Tree Motel 603-636-2479
Powderhorn Lodge and Cabins 603-538-6300
Pure Country Motel & cabins 802-266-3311
Ramblewood Cabins & Campground 603-538-6948
Robies Kitchenette Cabins 603-237-4924 or 603-538-6614
Rooms With A View B & B 800-499-5106
Sportsman's Lodge & Cabins 603-237-5211
Spruce Cone Cabins 603-538-6361
Tall Timber Lodge / Rainbow Grille 603-538-6651
The Balsams 800-255-0600
Trail Side Lodge 603-636-2188

Places to Serve You:


Arsenaults Repair 603-922-3359
Bessie's Diner 802-266-3310
Best Insurance - www.bestinsurance.net - 1-800-794-5503
Bond Auto-Parts 603-237-4981
Brooks Chevrolet Inc. - www.brookschevroletnh.com - 603-237-5050
Colebrook Country Club Inc. 603-237-5566
Colebrook Feeds 603-237-4430
Colebrook House of Pizza 603-237-5256
Coos Auto Supply 603-237-5504
DeBanville's General Store - www.allroutes.to/Debanvilles/ - 802-962-3311
Dotsies Furniture 603-237-8224
Ducret's Sporting Goods 803-237-4900
First Colebrook Bank 603-237-5551
Howards Restaurant 603-237-5081
Ideal Auto Supply Inc. 603-237-8187
LaPerle's IGA 603-237-4370
Lemieux's Garage 603-237-4377
Lewis Ford 603-237-5533
Littleton Harley Davidson 603-444-1300
Memo's of NH Inc. - www.memosinc.com - 603-237-5705
North Country Plumbing and Heating 603-237-5114
Northland Restaurant & Dairy Bar (Berlin NH) 603-752-6210
Northland Restaurant and Lounge (RT 114 Vermont)802--266-3988
P-A Hicks & Sons Hardware 603-237-5531 - Lumber 603-237-4431
P-A Hicks & Sons - Pittsburg 603-538-9991
Ray Davis Real Estate 603-237-4400
The Hair Company 603-237-5030
The Spa Restaurant 603-246-3039
Thibeault Real Estate & Ins. 802-266-8602
Towles Market 603-246-3447
White Wolf Realty - www.white-wolf-realty.com - 603-246-7720
Wilderness Restaurant 603-237-8779

For Emergency Services :


Colebrook Police Department 603-237-4487
Upper Conn. Valley Hospital 603-237-4971



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