National Night Out

By Damien Newton
Aug 3, 2014

Tuesday, August 5th is National Night Out
The Eastside Bike Club will be hosting a FAMILY FRIENDLY SUMMER NIGHT BIKE RIDE in El Sereno. This is a short, slow, flat bike ride where we encourage families and in particular kids to join us on this ride.

Councilman Huizar has invited the Bike Club to join the festivities again this year. He will provide, FREE Hot Dogs, Popcorn, Cotton Candy and Drinks. Along with a DJ.

Please share this post on your walls, its a great opportunity to get families in the community to join us.

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