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GOLD WING ROAD RIDERS ASSOCIATION
BIG SKY REGION I - IDAHO DISTRICT
CHAPTER ID-B
MARCH 2015
Chapter Newsletter
GWRRA
DEPUTY DIRECTOR
BIG SKY (I) REGION DIRECTORS
REGION I WEB SITE
ID DISTRICT DIRECTORS
ID DISTRICT WEB SITE
REGION & ID WEB MASTER
USA & CANADA
Anita Alkire
Terry & Cheri Huffman
Don & Sharon Weber
Mark Bridge
http://www.gwrra.org
[email protected]
[email protected]
http://www.bigskyregioni.org
[email protected]
http://www.gwrra-id.us
[email protected]
800-843-9460
619-741-8893
503-648-0343
208-660-7836
541-571-3880
QUAD CITIES CHAPTER ID-B
DIRECTORS
ASSISTANT DIRECTORS
NEWSLETTER
TREASURER
COUPLE OF THE YEAR
RIDER ED/SAFETY COORDINATOR
ID-B Web Site
GWRRA ID-B Facebook
Jack & Gayle Turner
Rockey & Shirley Davis
Laurie Stemmene
Debra Mitchell
Rockey & Shirley Davis
Bob & Karen Cooper
[email protected]
509-843-2393
[email protected]
208-413-6253
[email protected]
509-758-7654
[email protected]
509-432-3371
[email protected]
208-413-6253
[email protected]
208-816-3168
http://gwrra-id.us/?page_id=52
https://www.facebook.com/gwrraidb?ref=hl
CALENDAR OF GWRRA EVENTS & ACTIVITIES:
MARCH-APRIL
03/07
GWRRA ID-B Gathering – 8:30 a.m.
03/18
Matt’s Grill, Asotin
03/20
ID-B Evening Ride – Depart 5:30 p.m. from Sinclair boat
ramp. Dinner at Drover’s Run (weather permitting).
WA-E Surf Watch 2015, http://gwrra-wae.com/
Drover’s Run, Jacques
Spur
Ocean Shores, WA
03/21
WA Rider Education Workshop 2015, 8am-5pm
Pasco, WA
http://www.gwrrawa.org/Flyers/2015/2015_Eastside_Rider_Education.pdf
04/07
GWRRA ID-B Gathering – 6:30 p.m.
04/11
WA-E Early Spring Fun Run, http://www.gwrra-wae.com/
Zone 208, 301 2nd St,
Lewiston, ID
Everett, WA
04/15
ID-B Evening Ride – Depart 5:30 p.m.
TBD
BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
MARCH
8
17
23
APRIL
4
18
21
27
Happy Birthday
Happy Anniversary
Happy Birthday
Debra Mitchell
Jim & Laurie Stemmene
Elaine Russell
Happy Anniversary
Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday (month)
Happy Birthday
Lance & Debra Mitchell
Bob Cooper
Eileen Henry
Nini Welch
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CHAPTER NEWS, DISCUSSIONS, RIDE REPORTS, AND OTHER BUSINESS:
March greetings to all of our Gold Wing friends! How rewarding to have four of us arrive
on our "Wings" and better yet when several of us went for rides after the meeting. It's
hard to suppress that "spring fever itch" isn't it? Fourteen in all welcomed two new
members on Saturday, March 7th. Welcome Robert and Alan. Our newest members
have work schedules that keep them very busy. Let's all be sure to remember them on
our "spontaneous" rides. We look forward to seeing these new members at any
meetings and rides that work out with their work schedule.
After the gathering the Turner's rode to Richland and home. Robert, Butch, Joyce, Jim,
and Laurie rode to Deary and home. All returned safely and enthusiastic for further
rides. Hope others were able to get out and enjoy the beautiful weekend.
Our officers continue to do a fantastic job in their new positions. With riding season
kicking in, let's all remember to be safe and have fun!
- Jack and Gayle
The March gathering was held on March 7th at Matt’s Grill in Asotin. Fourteen members were present.
Jack acknowledged birthdays and anniversaries, old and new business. Jim won the 50/50.
We will have a monthly ride in 2015. If you are interested in planning a ride (day, evening,
overnight…….), choose a month and let Laurie know.
April – Stemmene’s
May – Davis’
June – Mitchell’s
July –
August – Stark’s
September – Turner’s
October –
Gayle will be ordering our ‘famous’ (or should it be infamous) tie-dyed t-shirts for those
that are interested. $18. Also, we will be placing an order for patches and rockers. If you
need/want patches/rockers for your vest, let Jack or Gayle know.
February 12 – Jack went to the Death Valley Ride….. good weather, fun rides,
and lots of ‘conversation’
March 4 – Jack and Gayle attended the Idaho District Staff meeting over Fuze. Discussion on the Riders
Education in Pasco (March 21), District Rally (July), and Chapter updates. Next meeting April 1st.
March 18 – Evening ride. Depart Sinclair boat ramp at 5:30 p.m. Ride to Drover’s Run at Jacques Spur
for dinner.
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March 21 – WA Riders Education East. Pasco, WA. Registration opens at 8:00am, classes start at
8:30am, finish at 5:00pm. Information and Registration form - Rider Education Flyer. Bob and Karen
are registered. Contact Bob regarding details.
March 31 – Get your District Rally registration sent in!!!!! http://gwrra-id.us/?ai1ec_event=idahodistrict-convention&instance_id=1538 Don & Sharon, ID District Directors – “We’re challenging you
to be the best, most active chapter in the District and we’re putting our money on the line to prove it. Be
the chapter who has the highest percentage of membership pre-registered to attend the District Rally in
Kamiah July 2-4 by March 31st. The winning Chapter will receive a free Charter Fee for 2016. We will
tally up the registration forms on April 1st, determine who has the most pre-registrations submitted
based on the percentage of overall registered membership on you chapter, and announce the winner in
our April Newsletter (the winner will be notified immediately). Are your chapter the most active? The
most fun? The most competitive? We dare you to be the winners!
April 7 – ID-B chapter gathering. We are moving to evening gatherings during the riding season (first
Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m.). April gathering will be April 7, 6:30 p.m., at Zone 208, 301 2nd St,
Lewiston.
May 15-18 – Victoria Days, BC-G. Jim and Laurie are planning on going. Contact Jim & Laurie if
interested in coordinating. http://vwh.ca/bc-g/events.html
May 22-25 – Desert Spring Fling, WA-L. Fun event and not far away. http://www.gwrra-wa-l.org/
June 5-7 – Blue Mountain Rendezvous, WA-R. FUN event and not far away.
Don’t forget we need pictures of ID-B events, activities, rides, etc. We are putting together a slide
show for the district rally in July. Also, we need to decorate our ‘wing’. We decided on a theme at the
meeting. We will have a work party in the near future.
July 2-4 - Idaho District Rally 2015, Kamiah, Lewis and Clark Resort. Make
reservations for rooms, cabins and camping by calling 208-935-2556 (tent
campers $12, RV’s $25, king room $65, 2 queen room $72, cabin $95).
There is a prize for the chapter with the most pre-registered members
(by March 31st) ….. registration forms at http://gwrraid.us/?ai1ec_event=idaho-district-convention&instance_id=1538
For the rally we need  Scenic ride routes
 Door prizes (up to a dozen)
 Slide show of our chapter events, activities, gatherings
 A decorated ‘Goldwing’
 Camp site decorations (for those of us camping)
Several members participate in or follow Gold Wing forums. Lots of contributors. Many topics. Check
them out…… GWRRA Message Boards, GL1800Riders, The GLForum, GoldWing Owners Forum,
Riders Rally, Trike Talk.
Like us on Facebook. Click on the icon to the left or go to www.facebook.com/gwrraidb
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RIDERS EDUCATION:
The First Ride of the Season
I know most of you have been out riding already this year. Some of us never really put the Gold
Wing into “Storage” mode. I wanted to take a second to remind everybody of a few things we
might need to do before we do make our “First Ride”.
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If the Motorcycle has been stored for more than 4 months, change the engine oil and check
the fuel condition.
Charge the battery or install the battery.
Perform a “pre-ride inspection”.
Check tires for proper inflation. Do a visual inspection of the tires and wheels.
Look the motorcycle over for leaks, loose cables or anything that appears unusual. (Mice
Check the lights to insure they all work
Check the Throttle to make sure it rotates smoothly and no binding.
Check the brakes for normal operation.
Check all gages to insure they are working correctly.
Check the cargo areas for un-secure cargo
Is your Gold Wing ready to hit the road?
How about a fast wash job on the windshield and finish it all off with cleaning the rest of the bike?
A slow ride around the block for a test ride listening for any sounds that might have developed over
the storage time and to give yourself some time to refresh your memory of the controls on you
Gold Wing.
I hope we have many miles on our wings this year and can enjoy a lot of good rides with our
friends and chapter members.
- Bob C
FOR SALE:
Honda GL1800 driving lights. Fits 2001-2010. $75 OBO. Contact Guy, 509-336-9455.
2006 Aspen Sentry tent trailer. Queen sized bed, 20 cu. ft. storage. $2900. (509)-751-0846 – Dave
Other items for sale -- rear wheel non-TPMS, front and rear wheels with TPMS, rear valve stem
(O.E.M.), 45-degree chrome plated valve stem. Tale-off parts from trike conversion. All for GL1800
prices negotiable.
The Engraver, www.thEngraver.com
GWRRA licensed vendor. We carry many fine items and can engrave your bike plates, GWRRA name
tags and Couple/Individual of the Year medallions, Hairdo by Gold Wing pins, engraved maps and much
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more. Our GWRRA Couple of the Year name tags are buy one and get one free. Custom engraved pins
can also be made for your chapter. Items can also be made for your goodie store at quantity
discounts. Also, the chrome radio knob gas tank and pouch keys are our innovation and we can be
made for the GL1500 and GL1800. We truly thank you for your consideration. Please do not hesitate to
call, email or use our website www.thEngraver.com if we can be of service. Our ad can also be found
every month in Wing World under motorcycle goodies.
EVENTS OF INTEREST:
This is not an all-inclusive list. The dates and details of events may have changed. Review information before
attending an event. If you have an event to add, please send the information to Laurie.
DATE
03/12
03/13-03/15
03/13
03/13
03/14-03/15
03/14
03/18
03/19-03/22
03/20-03/21
03/20-03/22
03/21
03/25-03/29
03/27-03/29
04/0104/03-04/05
04/07
04/11
04/15
04/16-04/18
04/17-04/19
04/17-04/19
04/17-04/19
04/22-04/26
04/23-05/03
04/24-04/26
04/24-04/26
04/24-04/26
04/25
05/02
05/02-05/03
05/02
05/05
05/14
05/15-05/18
05/20
05/21-05/24
05/22-05/25
05/22-05/29
ACTIVITIES/EVENTS
SJRMC Wine Fest 2015, http://www.sjrmc.org/index.aspx
Inland NW Motorcycle Show 2015, Show Information
SJRMC Five Tastes of Wine 2015, SJRMC Foundation
Blue Mtn Brix & Brew Fest 2015, http://www.historicdayton.com
Gun, Antique & Horn Show 2015 - http://www.npcfair.org/
SJRMC Wine Tour Auction Dancing 2015, SJRMC Foundation
ID-B Evening Ride – Depart 5:30 p.m. from Sinclair boat ramp (weather
permitting)
Big Horn Outdoor Show 2015, Show Information
WA-E Surf Watch 2015, http://gwrra-wae.com/
Home & Garden Show 2015 - http://www.npcfair.org/
WA District Rider Education Workshop 2015, Rider Education Flyer
Arizona Bike Week 2015, http://azbikeweek.com
CA1-R Rally in the Valley 2015 - http://www.gwrra-ca1z.org/id91.html
Tulip Festival 2015, http://www.tulipfestival.org
Gun Show & Flea Market 2015, Fair & Expo Ctr Schedule
GWRRA ID-B Gathering – 6:30 p.m.
WA-E Early Spring Fun Run 2015, http://www.gwrra-wae.com/
ID-B Evening Ride – Depart 5:30 p.m.
Region H Rally 2015 - http://www.region-h.org
Salmon River Jet Boat Races 2015, http://www.rigginsidaho.com/
Great Oregon Coast Garage Sale 2015, http://www.oregoncoast.org/calendar/
Asotin Parade & Rodeo 2015, http://asotincountyfairandrodeo.org/
Laughlin River Run 2015, http://www.laughlinriverrun.com
Apple Blossom Festival 2015, http://www.appleblossom.org/
Custers Antique & Collectors Sale 2015, Custers Calendar
Dogwood Festival 2015, http://www.lcsc.edu/ce/dogwood
Asotin County Fair 2015, http://asotincountyfairandrodeo.org/
Seaport River Run 2015, City of Lewiston
Riggins Rodeo 2015, http://www.rigginsrodeo.com/
Moscow Renaissance Fair 2015, http://www.moscowrenfair.org/
Apple Blossom Grand Parade 2015, Schedule of Events
GWRRA ID-B Gathering – 6:00 p.m.
Lost in the 50’s 2015, http://www.sandpointonline.com
BC-G Victoria Days Rally 2015, http://www.vwh.ca/bc-g/events.html
ID-B Evening Ride – Depart 6:00 p.m.
Region F Rally 2015, http://gwrra-regionf.org/node/54
WA-L Desert Spring Fling 2015, http://www.gwrra-wa-l.org/
NAIA Baseball Tournament 2015, http://www.naiaworldseries.com/
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LOCATION
Lewiston, ID
Spokane Fair & Expo Ctr
Lewiston, ID
Dayton, WA
Nez Perce Cty Fairgrounds
Lewiston, ID
Drover’s Run, Jacques
Spur
Spokane Fair & Expo Ctr
Ocean Shores, WA
Nez Perce Cty Fairgrounds
Pasco, WA
Scottsdale, AZ
Mesquite, NV
Skagit Valley, WA
Spokane Fair & Expo Ctr
Zone 208, Lewiston, ID
Everett, WA
Marshall, TX
Riggins, ID
Lincoln City, OR
Asotin, WA
Laughlin, NV
Wenatchee, WA
Spokane Fair & Expo Ctr
Lewiston, ID
Asotin, WA
Lewiston, ID
Riggins, ID
Moscow, ID
Wenatchee, WA
Sandpoint, ID
Salmon Arm, BC
Tucson, AZ
Kennewick, WA
Lewiston, ID
05/22-05/23
05/23-05/24
05/30
06/02
06/02-06/06
06/04
06/05-06/07
06/06
06/12-06/13
06/12-06/14
06/13-06/14
06/13
06/15
06/17
06/18-06/20
06/19-06/20
06/19-06/21
06/20
06/20
06/26-06/27
06/27-06/28
07/02-07/04
07/02
07/03-07/05
07/04
07/07
07/09-07/11
07/09-07/13
07/10-07/12
07/11
07/15
07/16-07/18
07/17-07/18
07/17-07/19
07/21-07/26
07/22
07/23-07/25
07/24-07/25
07/25
07/30-08/01
07/30-08/02
07/31-08/02
07/31-08/02
07/31-08/02
08/03-08/09
08/04
08/05-08/08
08/06
08/07
08/08
08/08
08/13-08/15
08/13-08/16
Camas Festival 2015, http://www.pierce-weippechamber.com/camas.html
Dayton Days 2015, http://www.historicdayton.com/
WA-B Harvest Run 2015, http://www.gwrra-wab.org/
GWRRA ID-B Gathering – 6:00 p.m.
Americade Rally 2015, http://tourexpo.com/data/index.php
Alive after 5
WA-R Blue Mountain Rendezvous 2015
Big Water Blowout 2015, http://www.bigwaterblowout.com
Oregon Mountain Cruise 2015 - http://www.oregonmountaincruise.com/
All Wheels Weekend 2015, Dayton Events
Tumbleweed Festival & Pioneer Days 2015, Pomeroy Chamber
WA-D Duck Hunt 2015, http://www.gwrra-wad.org/WAD/Happenings.html
Ride to Work 2015, http://www.ridetowork.org/
ID-B Evening Ride – Depart 6:00 p.m.
Reno Rendezvous 2015, http://renorendezvous.org/
Car d’Alene 2015, http://www.cdadowntown.com
Wenatchee River Bluegrass 2015, http://www.cashmerecoffeehouse.com
Spring Boat Racing 2015, http://asbracing.com
NW Best Brewfest 2015, NWBrewfest Information
LC Bluegrass Festival 2015, http://www.npcfair.org
Summer Kite Festival 2015, Festival Information
ID District Rally 2015, ID District Rally Information
Alive after 5
Border Days 2015, http://grangevilleborderdays.org
Spring Boat Racing 2015, http://asbracing.com
GWRRA ID-B Gathering – 6:00 p.m.
OR District Rally 2015 - http://www.gwrraoregondistrict.com/
Hells Canyon Motorcycle Rally 2015, http://www.hellscanyonrally.com
WY District Rally 2015, http://www.gwrra-wy.org/
Rotary Salmon Bake 2015, WallaWalla Fairgrounds
ID-B Evening Ride – Depart 6:00 p.m.
WA District Rally 2015, http://www.gwrra-wa.org
Utah District Rally 2015 - http://www.gwrrautahhome.org/
Pateros Apple Pie Jamboree 2015, http://www.paterosapj.com
Chief Joseph Days 2015, http://www.chiefjosephdays.com
Mule Mania 2015, http://mulemaniadayton.com
MT District Rally 2015, http://www.gwrra-mtdistrict.org
Riggins Hot Summer Nights 2015, http://www.rigginshotsummernights.com
Sprint Boat Racing 2015, http://asbracing.com
Great NW Region J Rally 2015 - http://gwrra-regionj.ca/ralliesmain.html
Region L Rally 2015, http://www.canadianatlanticregion.org
ID-H River Run 2015, http://gwrra-id.us/?page_id=67
Pierce 1860 Days 2015, http://www.pierce-weippechamber.com
Street Fair 2015, http://www.cdadowntown.com
Sturgis 2015, http://www.sturgis.com
GWRRA ID-B Gathering – 6:00 p.m.
Region I Rally 2015 - http://www.bigskyregioni.org/
Alive after 5
Bronze Blues & Brews 2015, http://www.bronzebluesbrews.com
Sprint Boat Racing 2015, http://asbracing.com
Taft Beach Sandcastle Competition 2015, Oregon Coast Calendar
CO District Rally 2015, http://www.coloradogwrra.com
Omak Stampede 2015, http://www.omakstampede.org
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Weippe, ID
Dayton, WA
Bremerton, WA
Lake George, NY
Downtown Clarkston, WA
Milton-Freewater, OR
Riggins, ID
Joseph, OR
Dayton, WA
Pomeroy, WA
Montesano, WA
Reno, NV
Coeur d’Alene, ID
Cashmere, WA
St John, WA
Nez Perce Cty Fairgrounds
Nez Perce Cty Fairgrounds
Lincoln City, OR
Kamiah, ID
Downtown Clarkston, WA
Grangeville, ID
Toutle, WA
Hood River, OR
Baker City, OR
Buffalo, WY
Walla Walla, WA
Port Angeles, WA
Cedar City, UT
Pateros, WA
Joseph, OR
Dayton, WA
Deer Lodge, MT
Riggins, ID
Port Angeles, WA
Wolfville, NS
CDA River
Pierce, ID
Coeur d’Alene, ID
Sturgis, SD
Lewiston, ID
Downtown Clarkston, WA
Joseph, OR
Toutle, WA
Lincoln City, OR
Montrose, CO
Omak, WA
08/14-08/16
08/17-08/23
08/19
08/22
09/01
09/02-09/06
09/03-09/06
09/04-9/06
09/04-09/07
09/04-09/07
09/08-09/12
09/11-09/13
09/11-09/13
09/11-9/20
09/16-09/19
09/17-09/20
09/18-09/20
09/23-09/27
09/24-0/27
09/25-09/27
09/26
09/27
10/01-10/04
10/01-10/03
10/02-10/04
10/03
10/03-10/11
10/09-10/11
10/10-10/11
10/14-10/18
10/15-10/18
10/17-10/18
10/17
10/31 ???
11/07
11/14
11/20-11/22
11/21-11/22
11/21-11/22
11/26-11/28
12/05
12/05
12/05
12/12-12/13
Good Guys NW Nat’ls 2015, https://good-guys.com
Int’l Kite Festival 2015, http://kitefestival.com/kite-festival/
ID-B Evening Ride – Depart 6:00 p.m.
Sprint Boat Racing 2015, http://asbracing.com
GWRRA ID-B Gathering – 6:00 p.m.
Walla Walla Fair & Rodeo 2015, WallaWalla Fairgrounds
Wing Ding 37 2015 - http://www.wing-ding.org/
Columbia County Fair 2015, http://www.historicdayton.com
Chelan County Fair 2015, http://www.wenatcheevalley.org
Ellensburg Rodeo 2015, http://www.ellensburgrodeo.com
Lewiston Round-Up 2015, http://www.lewistonroundup.org
Garfield County Fair 2015, http://co.garfield.wa.us
Hells Canyon Mule Days 2015, http://www.hellscanyonmuledays.com
Spokane Interstate Fair 2015, http://www.spokanecounty.org
Pendleton Roundup 2015, http://pendletonroundup.com
Latah County Fair 2015, http://www.latah.id.us/fair/
WA-P Oyster Feed 2015, http://www.gwrrawa-p.org/
Reno Street Vibrations 2015, http://www.road-shows.com
Nez Perce County Fair 2015, http://www.npcfair.org/
Prosser Balloon Rally 2015, http://www.prosserballoonrally.org
Taste of the Harvest 2015, http://www.wenatcheevalley.org
Oyster Run 2015, http://www.oysterrun.org
LasVegas Bikefest 2015, http://www.lasvegasbikefest.com
NM District Rally 2015, http://gwrra-nm.org
Wings & Wheels 2015, http://www.wenatcheevalley.org
GWRRA ID-B Gathering – 8:30 a.m.
Balloon Fiesta 2015, Balloon Fiesta Information
Home Idea Show 2015, http://www.homeideashow.com/
Fall Kite Festival 2015, http://www.oregoncoast.org/calendar/
Walla Walla Balloon Stampede 2015, Balloon Stampede Information
Daytona Biketoberfest 2015, http://biketoberfest.org/
Rock & Gem Show 2015 - http://www.npcfair.org/
Octobrewfest 2015, http://www.spokanecounty.org/fair/events.aspx
ID-B End of Season Party
GWRRA ID-B Gathering – 8:30 a.m.
Holiday Wine Walk 2015, Wenatchee Events
Custers Christmas Arts & Craft Show 2015 - Custer Shows
Christmas Craft Fair 2015, WallaWalla Fairgrounds
Christmas Bonanza 2015 - http://www.npcfair.org/
Festival of Trees 2015 - http://www.npcfair.org/
GWRRA ID-B Gathering – 8:30 a.m.
Holiday Gala 2015, http://www.uniontown.us/activities_events.html
Lighted Christmas Parade 2015, LC Valley Chamber
Christmas Extravaganza 2015 - Information
Spokane Fair & Expo Ctr
Long Beach, WA
Port Angeles, WA
Walla Walla, WA
Huntsville, AL
Dayton, WA
Chelan, WA
Ellensburg, WA
Lewiston, ID
Pomeroy, WA
Enterprise, OR
Spokane, WA
Pendleton, OR
Moscow, ID
Castle Rock, WA
Reno, NV
Nez Perce Cty Fairgrounds
Prosser, WA
Wenatchee, WA
Anacortes, WA
LasVegas, NV
Taos, NM
Wenatchee, WA
Albuquerque, NM
Spokane Fair & Expo Ctr
Lincoln City, OR
Walla Walla, WA
Daytona Beach, FL
Nez Perce Cty Fairgrounds
Spokane Fair & Expo Ctr
???
Wenatchee, WA
Spokane Fair & Expo Ctr
Walla Walla, WA
Lewiston, ID
Lewiston, ID
Uniontown, WA
Downtown Clarkston, WA
Lewiston, ID
Check your WingWorld, Idaho District and Region I web sites and newsletters for other
GWRRA sponsored events.
FRIENDS FOR FUN, SAFETY, AND KNOWLEDGE
SEE YOU AT THE APRIL 7th GATHERING ZONE 208 in downtown LEWISTON at 6:30 p.m.
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