Events

<Saturday, November 7th, 2009>

• Where are we going:  Ride to Marksville, La. (hosted by [SIC])
• Meet at:  Pitt Grill, Sulphur, La.
• Time:  Departing 7:30 am
• Lunch:  Nanna’s, Marksville
  
• Route map:  Here
  
• More info: Contact Lorenzo: rakuchina@yahoo.com

<Saturday, October 31st, 2009>

• Where are we going:  SCGT Annual Halloween “Wake the Dead” Ride
• Meet at:  Rao’s Bakery, 4440 Dowlen Road, Beaumont, Texas
• Time:  10 am.  Departing at 10:30 am
• Lunch/Destination: New York Pizza & Pasta, 790 Neches Street, Downtown Beaumont, Texas
  
• Route map: Here
  
• More info: Contact Lorenzo: rakuchina@yahoo.com
  • Costume welcome!

<Saturday, October 17th, 2009>

• Where are we going: Who Day Celebration, DeRidder, La.
• Meet at: Waffle House, I-10 & Hwy-62, Orange, TX
  
• Time: 10:30 am (departing 11 am)
• Route map: Here
  
• Lunch: [SIC] Larry’s favorite place in DeQuincy for some red beans and rice…
  
• Event location: 2180 Hauser Road, DeRidder, La.
• Bring: Cash donations, dog food, dog toys and other dog gifts will benefit the Humane Society of West Louisiana.
• More info: Contact Lorenzo: rakuchina@yahoo.com
  • (*Attention: Beaumont riders, this is our route.  Leaving Krogers on 23rd+Phelan at 9:30 am for Orange.)
    

<Saturday, Oct. 10th, 2009>

• Where are we going:  Lunch @ Shucks
  
• Route map: Here (LA-82E to get there; LA-12W to get back)
  
• Meet at:  Rao’s Bakery on FM-365 in Nederland, Texas (*click for direction)
• Time:   8 AM (departing 8:15 AM)
  
• More info: Contact Lorenzo: rakuchina@yahoo.com

<Saturday, Oct. 3rd, 2009>

• Where are we going:  Mama Jack’s
  
• Route map: HERE
  
• Meet at:  Rao’s Bakery on FM-365 in Nederland, Texas (*click for direction)
• Time:   9 AM
  
• More info: Contact Lorenzo: rakuchina@yahoo.com

<Friday~Sunday, October 2nd~4th, 2009>

• Third Coast Rally 5

<Saturday, Sept. 26th, 2009>

• Where are we going:  Pine Tree Lodge
• Route map: Here (*Updated*)
  
• Meet at:  Rao’s Bakery on FM-365 in Nederland, Texas (*click for direction)
• Time:  10 AM
  
• More info: Contact Lorenzo: rakuchina@yahoo.com

<Friday, Sept. 11th~Friday, Sept. 18th, 2009>

• Tail of the Dragon/Natchez Trace Ride w/Houston USR
  
• SCGT members Ed and Lorenzo’s first 1,900 2,440-mile combined assault on TOD!
  
• Ed’s Route map
• More info: Contact Lorenzo: rakuchina@yahoo.com

<Friday~Sunday, September 18th~20th, 2009>

<Saturday, September 5th, 2009>

• Ride down to the Texas Riviera
  
• Meet at:  Rao’s Bakery on FM-365 in Nederland, Texas (*click for direction)
• Time: 9 am
• More info: Contact Lorenzo: rakuchina@yahoo.com

<Saturday, August 29th, 2009>

• Ride to Kountze for some Mama Jack’s
  
• Meet at:  Waffle House, Hwy-62 just south of I-10, Orange, Tx
• Time: 8 am
• More info: Contact Lorenzo: rakuchina@yahoo.com

<Saturday, August 22nd, 2009>

• Ride suggestion:  [SIC] Big Lake Loop Ride
• Meet at: Pitt Grill in Sulphur for breakfast
• Time: 8 am
• Route map
  
• More info: Contact Lorenzo: rakuchina@yahoo.com

<Friday, August 21st, 2009>

• SCGT Friday Night @ The Movies featuring:  Inglourious Basterds (rated: R; 152 min.)
• Cinemark Tinseltown USA 15, 3855 Interstate 10 South, Beaumont, TX, 77705/map
• Time: 5:30 pm
• Dinner: TBA
• More info: Contact Lorenzo at:  rakuchina@yahoo.com
  

<Saturday, August 15th, 2009>

• Winnie Run 2009
• Meet at:  Rao’s Bakery on Dowlen, * Beaumont *, Texas
• Time: 11 am
• Dinner: Papa’s Place
  
• More info: Contact Lorenzo: rakuchina@yahoo.com

<Friday, August 14th, 2009>

• SCGT Friday Night @ The Movies featuring: District 9 (run-time: 113 min.)
• Location:  Cinemark Tinseltown USA 15, 3855 Interstate 10 South, Beaumont, TX, 77705/map
• Time: 5 pm
• Dinner: NY Pizza & Pasta, Downtown Beaumont
  
• More info: Contact Lorenzo: rakuchina@yahoo.com
  

<Saturday, August 8th, 2009>

• Where are we going: A Get Together in Fred Hosted by Susan
  • Please email your RSVP to Lorenzo, or directly to Susan at: Sleeplessinfred@BasicISP.net
• Meet at: Denny’s house (map)
  
• Time: Leaving 12 noon
• Joining: Ed @ Waffle House, I-10 & Hwy-62, Orange, departing 1pm for Fred
  
• Eat at: Susan’s (bring something only if you can carry it safely for consumption)
  
• Contact: Lorenzo at rakuchina@yahoo.com for additional information. Cages welcome!
  

<Saturday, August 8th, 2009>

• Texas Style Hot Summer Nites Show ‘n Shine Car Show
• Time: 6pm~ish for the parade of cars
  
• Meet at: The open grassy field by Laurel and 11th St

<Saturday, August 1st, 2009>

• Where are we going: Gator Country
  • Admission:  adults: $10, seniors: $7
    
• Meet at: Sertinos Cafe, 7665 Memorial Blvd, Port Arthur, Tx 77642 / (Map)
  
• Time: 10 am
• Route: Map
  
• Eat at: Gator Country Restaurant
  
• Contact: Lorenzo at rakuchina@yahoo.com for additional information.

<Saturday, July 25th, 2009>

• Where are we going: A Country Fair Benefiting Triangle AIDS Network
• Meet at: Rao’s Bakery on FM-365 in Nederland, Texas (*click for direction)
  
• Time: 2 pm
• Destination: 5830 Furlough Road, Orange, Texas 77632
  
• Eat at: Event ($20 donation includes a BBQ dinner)
  
• Contact: Lorenzo at rakuchina@yahoo.com for additional information.

<Sunday, July 19th, 2009>

• From the organizer:  This one-day, quarterly event, actually a mini rally, is put on by SOHO Vintage Scooters, who is a friend of the scooter Battalion.  And yes, ALL scooters are welcome! There will be BBQ available to benefit our friend Terri Myers. So come hungry!  The website has the flyer with all the details. www.scooterbattalion.com

<Saturday, July 4th, 2009>

• Fourth of July Ride to Toledo Bend
  • Organizer:  Susan (Fred)

• Requirement:  Must be able to maintain 55-mph on straightaways
• Meet at: Donut Palace of Kirbyville, 212 N Margaret Ave, Kirbyville, TX‎
• Time: 9:00 AM
• Lunch:  Fisherman’s Gallery Restaurant
• Contact Susan at: sleeplessinfred@BasicISP.net to RSVP and for additional info or directions.

<Thursday~Sunday, July 2nd~5th, 2009>

• Amerivespa 2009
  • Los Gatos, California

<Friday~Sunday, June 12th~14th, 2009>

• North Texas Lakes Rally
  • Lake Waxahachie, Waxahachie, Tx

<Saturday, May 30th, 2009>

• Where are we going:  Houston USR Bridge Ride
• Meet at: Floyd’s Cajun Seafood & Steak House, I-10 & Washington Blvd., Beaumont, Texas
• Time:  11 am
• More details: Contact Lorenzo if you have more questions about this event

<Saturday, May 16th, 2009>

• Where are we going:  2009 St. Michael Mediterranean Festival
  
  • Authentic Mediterranean Food, Pastires (Greek and Middle Eastern), Greek and Arabic Dance Troupes & Bands, Children’s Activities, Bazaar, Camels, Heritage Exhibits, Chruch Tours and more… (video)
• Ticket:  $10, also available at:  Charles Nacol’s Jewelers and The Schooner’s Restaurant
• Meet at:  Rao’s Bakery, 4440 Dowlen, Beaumont, Texas
• Time: 10 am
• Kickstands-Up: 10:30 am
• Map
• Lunch: At the event
• More details: Contact Lorenzo if you have more questions about this event

<Saturday, May 9th, 2009>

• Scooter Pow Wow @ Lake Tombigbee EVENT RESCHEDULED!!
• Instead:  Forest Trails Ride
• Meet at:  Rao’s Bakery on FM-365 in Nederland, Texas
• Time: 8 am
• Kickstands-Up: 8:30 am (we will ride to Rao’s on Dowlen in Beaumont to pick up additional riders; leaving Beaumont at 9:30 am).
• Map
• Lunch: TBA
• More details: Contact Lorenzo if you have more questions about this event

<Friday~Sunday, May 1st~3rd, 2009>

• A Fistful of Scooters, Austin, Texas

<Sunday, April 26th, 2009>

• 8th Annual Spring Fling in San Antonio sponsored by The Motorcycle Shop

• Where are we going:  14th Annual B.J. Stelly Memorial Bike Blessing and Yahtzee Run
• Who are invited:  Everyone, especially if you and your scooter need a little extra blessing.
• Meet at:  Port Arthur International Seafarers Center, 401 Houston Ave, Pt. Arthur, Tx
• Time: Registration (8~10 am), Blessing (10 am), Gumbo served (11:30 am~4 pm)
• Fee: $20 for rider, $20 for passenger if any.  Gumbo dinner included with registration.
• For info and registration, call: 409.982.4504

<Friday~Sunday, April 3rd~5th, 2009>

<Saturday, March 28th, 2009>

• Where are we going:  Spring Fling @ ScooterSmith II
• Why:  ”It’s Spring, good weather, good food, good conversation, an a good time to celebrate our First Year in business!”, sez Mr. Larry Elliott, the owner of ScooterSmith II.
• Who are invited: Friends, scooter owners and scooter lovers!
• Meet at:  Scootersmith II, 2404 Nederland Ave, Nederland, Tx
• Time:  11 am
• Dinner: Cold drinks, hot dogs, links, and chips.
• More: Contact Lorenzo; or Mr. Larry Elliott at: 409.729.7600 if you have more questions about this event.

<Friday~Sunday, March 27th~29th, 2009>*2009 Scooter Rally Season begins!!

• Big Easy Weekender:  NOLA Holiday (*a free registration scooter rally!)
• Who are going (so far):  Ed “Scare Bear” and Lorenzo are riding there, of course!
• More: Contact Lorenzo if you have more questions about the event.

<Saturday, March 21st, 2009>

• Where are we going:  Ride of Spring (Galveston And Back)
• Who are invited: Anyone who can shuffle @ 55-mph. Current and prospective members welcome!
• Meet at:  Scootersmith II, 2404 Nederland Ave, Nederland, Tx
• Time:  10 am
• Dinner: Gaido’s
• More: Contact Lorenzo if you have more questions about the event.

<Sunday, March 15th, 2009>

• Where are we going:  Tombigbee Pow Wow Exploration Ride (Lake Livingston area)
• Who are invited: Anyone who can shuffle @ 55-mph
• Meet at:  Rao’s Bakery on Dowlen, Beaumont, Texas
• Time:  10 am
• More: Contact Lorenzo if you have more questions about the event.

<Saturday, March 7th, 2009>

• Where are we going:  Shangri La Revisited
• Who’s invited:  All scooterists, new and current members welcome!
• Meet at:  Rao’s Bakery on FM-365 in Nederland, Texas
• Time:   10 am
• Dinner:  Spanky’s
• Bring:  Yourself, your scooter and a friend if you like.
• More: Contact Lorenzo if you have more questions about the event.

<Sunday, March 1st, 2009>

• Houston Scooter Battalion “Fire Station Ride”

• Where are we going:  Vespa Beaumont/Ride
• Who’s invited:  All scooterists, new and current members welcome!
• Meet at:  Vespa Beaumont (Cowboy Polaris)
• Time:   10 am
• Route: Map
• Dinner:  Hamburger Depot
• Bring:  Yourself, your scooter and a friend if you like.
• More: Contact Lorenzo if you have more questions about the event.

• Where are we going: Mardi Gras Parade
• Who’s invited:  All scooterists, new and current members welcome!
• Meet at:  Rose Hill (blacktop area)
• Time:   3 pm
• Bring:  Beads, beads and more beads.
• More: Contact Lorenzo if you have more questions about the event.

• Where are we going:  Scooters of Imperial Calcasieu [SIC] Inaugural Ride, Lake Charles, La.
• Who’s invited:  All scooterists, new and current members welcome!
• Meet at:  Rao’s Bakery on FM-365 in Nederland, Texas
• Time:   11 am
• Dinner:  KD’s Po-Boys Soup & Salad Mama Rosa’s Italian Restaurant
• Map:  Getting there.
• Bring:  Lunch money, a camera, yourself and a friend if you like.
• More: Contact Lorenzo if you have more questions about the event.

• Where are we going:   Show Your ♥ Ride
• Who’s invited:  All scooterists, new and current members welcome!
• Meet at:  Rao’s Bakery on Dowlen, Beaumont, Texas
• Time:   11 am
• Dinner:  New York Pizza & Pasta, Downtown Beaumont
• Map:  Basic
• Bring:  Lunch money, a camera, yourself and a friend if you like.
• More: Contact Lorenzo if you have more questions about the event.

• Where are we going:  Cruisin’ Mid-County
• Who’s invited:  All scooterists welcome!
• Meet at:  Rao’s Bakery on FM-365 in Nederland, Texas
• Time:   10 am
• Dinner:  TBA
• Map:
• Bring:  Lunch money, a camera, yourself and a friend if you like.
• More: Contact Lorenzo if you have more questions about the event.

• Where are we going:  The Big Thicket Ride
• Who’s invited:  All scooterists welcome!
• Meet at:  Rao’s Bakery on Dowlen, Beaumont, Texas
• Time:   10 am
• Dinner:  The World Famous Pickett House
• Map:  Getting there
• Bring:  Lunch money, a camera, yourself and a friend if you like.
• More: Contact Lorenzo if you have more questions about the event.

• Where are we going:  Journey To The East (Of Texas) Ride
• Who’s invited:  All scooterists welcome!
• Meet at:   Rao’s Bakery on FM-365 in Nederland, Texas
• Time:   10 am
• Dinner:  Hollier’s Cajun Kitchen, Sulphur, La.
• Map:  Going there; coming back we may take 27/108-south to 82-west
• Bring:  Yourself and a friend if you like.
• More: Contact Lorenzo if you have more questions about the event.

• Where are we going:  Scootin’ & Birdin’ (at Sabine Refuge in SW Louisiana)
• Who’s invited:  All scooterists welcome!
• Meet at:  Rao’s Bakery in Nederland
• Time:  9 am
• Dinner:  TBA
• Bring:  Yourself and a friend if you like.  Binoculars suitable for birding.
• More: Contact Ed if you have more questions about the event.

• Where are we going:  Meet & Ride
• Who’s invited:  All scooterists welcome!
• Meet at:  Rao’s Bakery in Nederland
• Time:  10 am
• Dinner:  TBA
• Bring:  Yourself and a friend if you like.
• More: Contact Lorenzo if you have more questions about the event.

• Where are we going:  First Ride Of 2009
• Who’s invited:  All scooterists welcome!
• Meet at:  Rao’s Bakery on Dowlen, Beaumont, Texas
• Time:  11 am (**will reschedule for Sunday in case of rain)
• Dinner:  TBA
• Bring:  Yourself and a friend if you like.
• More: Contact Lorenzo if you have more questions about the event.

• Where are we going:  (Arguably) The Last Ride Of 2008
• Who’s invited:  All scooterists welcome!
• Meet at: Rao’s Bakery in Nederland
• Time:  11 am
• Dinner:  Robert’s Meat Market & Steak House
• Bring:  Yourself and a friend if you like.
• More: Contact Lorenzo if you have more questions about the event.

<Also This Saturday>

• East Texas Patriot Riders:  Welcome Home Marine Lance Corporal Tyler Cowart
• Time:  4pm
• Location:  Texaco, Hwy-90 & Hwy-365, Nome, TX 77629
• More details:  Here

<Saturday, December 13th, 2008>

• Where are we going:  Beaumont
• Who’s invited:  All scooterists welcome!
• Meet at: Rao’s Bakery on Dowlen, Beaumont, Texas
• Time:  11 am
• Dinner:  Spice 6
• Bring:  Yourself and a friend if you like.
• More: Contact Lorenzo if you have more questions about the event.

• Where are we going: Northern Expedition
• Who’s invited:  All scooterists welcome!
• Meet at: Rao’s Bakery in Nederland
• Time: 11am
• Dinner: Mama Jack’s, Kountze JF Smokehouse
• Bring:  Yourself and a friend if you like.
• More: Contact Lorenzo if you have more questions about the event.

• Where are we going:  Turkey Run
• Who’s invited:  All scooterists welcome!
• Meet at: Rao’s Bakery on Dowlen, Beaumont, Texas
• Time: 10:00 am
• Dinner: TBA
• Bring:  Yourself and a friend if you like.
• More: Contact Lorenzo if you have more questions about the event.

<Saturday, November 22nd, 2008>

• Where are we going:  (Houston) 28th Annual Cycle World International Motorcycle Show
• Who’s invited:  All scooterists welcome!
• Location:  Reliant Center
• Time: 9:30am ~ 8pm
• Dinner (suggestion):  Rivas Italian Restaurant (map)
• Bring:  Yourself and a friend if you like.
• More: Contact Lorenzo if you have more questions or need the discount code for online tix.

<Saturday, November 15th, 2008>

• Where are we going:  Beaumont Fun Ride
• Who’s invited:  Everyone, new or experienced.  All scooters welcome!
• Meet at:  Rao’s Bakery on Dowlen, Beaumont, Texas
• Time: 11am
• Dinner:  Tacos La Bamba
• Bring:  Yourself and a friend if you like.
• More: Contact Lorenzo if you have more questions

<Saturday, November 8th, 2008>

• Where are we going:  Mid-County Meet and Feast
• Who’s invited:  Everyone, and all scooters welcome!
• Meet at:  Rao’s Bakery in Nederland
• Time: 11am
• Dinner:  TBA
• Bring:  Yourself and a friend if you like.
• More: Contact Lorenzo if you have more questions

<Saturday, November First, 2008>

• Where are we going:  ”Wake The Dead” Beaumont Cemetery Ride
• Who’s invited:  Everyone, and all scooters welcome!
• Map:  Here
• Meet at:  Rao’s Bakery on Dowlen, Beaumont, Texas
• Time: 10am
• Dinner:  New York Pizza & Pasta, Dwtn Beaumont
• Costume:  Not required; but come as the character you are.
• More: Contact Lorenzo if you have more questions

<Thur~Sun, October 23rd~26th, 2008>

• Where are we going: Scoot The Hills With USR Of Houston
• Who are going: Ed and Lorenzo, so far
• Meet at: Holiday Inn (parking lot in front of), Walden Rd & IH-10, Beaumont, Tx
• Time: 1pm, Wednesday
• Dinner: (Event)
• Weather: TWC
• More: Contact Lorenzo if you have more questions