July 31, 2019 - The Sierra Shadow Casters Motorcycle Club was pleased to present a $1,000.00 donation to the Children’s Museum of the Sierra. The funds were raised by the club’s recent motorcycle poker run through Yosemite known as the Sierra Memorial Run. The Annual fundraising event just completed its 9th year and garners support from Mountain and Valley motorcyclist who donate to go on a ride.
Members of the Sierra Shadow Casters Motorcycle Club present Jim Elliot, Dir. of the Children’s Museum with a check for $1,000.00 in support of the Museum
Each year the Shadow Casters select a different charitable organization as a benefactor. The Children’s Museum of the Sierra is an internationally known interactive museum located at 49269 Golden Oak Dr, Oakhurst, CA 93644. It is designed for kids 2 to 12 and features over 4000 square feet of hands-on learning activities. The museum is not only a local favorite Valley parents often bring their kids to enjoy the learning adventure not to mention visitors from over 50 countries.
The Museum’s Director Jim Elliot has personally constructed many of the exhibits and is well qualified to do so having been a part of the Disney team for many years. The museum is a non-profit organization and depends entirely on donations to exist.
A special thanks to the local business community and individuals generously contributed to this year’s Sierra Memorial Poker Run raffle: Ahwahnee quick mart, Auto Zone (Oakhurst), Kenny & Brenda Phillips (SSC), Brian & Kelly Hillman (SSC), Charley & Georgia (SSC), CostaLivos Mountain Gold Olive Oil, Michael & Joyce Dobson (SSC), Eagle Lube, G'ma and Poppa's Apparel, Happy Burger Diner, Herwaldt Motorsports, Lew Brown (SSC), Made in Mariposa, Mathews Harley Davidson, Met Cinema (Oakhurst), Mitchell's Modesto Harley-Davidson, Napa Oakhurst, Oakhurst Feed, Oakhurst Gift Works, Pete’s Place, Ridgeline Gallery & Gift, Russ Becker (SSC), Sierra Mercantile, Smoke House 41, Steve’s Sportsman Café (Mariposa), Steve Shermerhorn (SSC), True Value (Mariposa), Western Sierra Garden & Gifts, Westwoods BBQ.
The Shadow Casters are hosting a Motorcycle Poker Run on Saturday, September 7 to raise funds for the Madera County Volunteer Fire Department Station 10 in Yosemite Lakes Park. The event is open to the public. Doors open at 1:00 P.M. at the YLP Clubhouse. $15.00 at the door. Live Music, Raffles and Lunch provided by the Blue Herron Restaurant. Local motorcyclists are invited to ride in the morning poker run and can register at the YLP Clubhouse between 8:00 A.M. - 9:00 A.M. To learn more or pre-register visit SierraShadowCasters.com.
Source: Sierra Shadow Casters Motorcycle Club
