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Eight local cancer organizations will share $155,000 in their efforts to fight cancer and help families affected by it thanks to a donation presented to them by the Jerry Parins Cruise for Cancer Foundation on Wednesday, July 21, at Vandervest Harley-Davidson of Green Bay.

“The cruise has partnered with area cancer related organizations in an effort to enrich the lives of local families experiencing the life altering effects of cancer,” said cancer survivor and ride organizer Jerry Parins, a retired captain with the Green Bay Police Department and Director of Corporate Security for the Green Bay Packers. “Together with the help of the community, our quest is to instill the love of life in our recipients through providing compassionate care and support during their journey with cancer and beyond. A one-day smile may be contagious and invaluable.”

Funds for the $155,000 donation were raised over the past years from last year’s Jerry Parins Cruise for Cancer event and contributing events such as Drift Inn Chili Event, as well as donations from the Green Bay Packers Organization and from numerous individuals and families. The eight organizations receiving funds included the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Ovarian Cancer Community Outreach, Bellin Health Oncology Patient Fund, Colton’s Cure, St. Vincent Child Life, Ribbon of Hope, Unity Hospice, and St. Vincent St. Mary’s Compassionate Care.

This year’s 18th Annual Jerry Parins Cruise for Cancer will take place on Sunday, Aug. 1. Registration will take place at Vandervest Harley-Davidson of Green Bay, 1966 Velp Ave., Green Bay, WI 54303, from 9 to 11:15 a.m., with the ride departing around 11:30 a.m. and returning at approximately 1 p.m.

The cruise will ride through the streets of Green Bay and Allouez and the public is urged to line the streets to support the five cancer families that are being honored this year. Fire trucks and police officers on Harley-Davidson motorcycles will lead the ride. Broadway Chevrolet is sponsoring vehicles that the five cancer families will ride in following Jerry Parins and the fire trucks.

Following the ride, a tailgate party will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. at Vandervest Harley-Davidson. The party will include live music by “Petty Cash,” food trucks, silent and live auction and bucket raffles. The public is invited to attend.

People can pre-register at Vandervest Harley-Davidson of Green. They can also download the registration forms and pledge sheets at www.cruiseforcancer.org/ride_info/ and bring them in, along with their registration fee of $20 per driver and $15 per passenger, to Vandervest Harley-Davidson prior to the event or on the day of the event. People who pre-register by July 24 will be entered for a chance to win a Harley-Davidson wall sign.

For more information, visit www.cruiseforcancer.org or www.vvhd.com.
 

Olde 41 Premier Banquet Facility, 1944 Velp Avenue, Green Bay, will host its first ever Open House and Wedding Showcase on Saturday, March 27, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

“Olde 41 Premier Banquet Facility – consisting of Olde 41 and its second venue, The Duck Blind – are the quintessential Green Bay venues for wedding celebrations, banquets, conferences, business meetings, Celebrations of Life, showers, fundraisers, holiday parties, and private events,” said Marnie Patton, Olde 41 Wedding Planner and Special Events Facility Coordinator.

Located on Duck Creek in the township of Howard, Olde 41 has been hosting events since 2012. “We believe we have one of the best event venues in the Green Bay area,” said Patton. “This event will allow us to showcase all that we offer.”

At Olde 41, located in the upper level of Vandervest Harley-Davidson of Green Bay, those offerings include a main banquet hall featuring a rustic wooden cathedral arched-beamed ceiling and hardwood floor space for dining and dancing; a reception room with wooden pub tables; a double-sided stone fireplace; round and long tables; an outdoor patio area overlooking the outdoor wedding ceremony site and Duck Creek; and a mezzanine overlooking the dealership showroom floor.

The Duck Blind, located right next to Olde 41 in a log-siding building, features rustic décor with barn beams, barn boards, galvanized metal finishings and antiques; a black granite bar with barn board décor; and an open concept allowing people to customize their events.

Both venues feature state-of-the-art audio systems, full-service bars, capabilities to host both indoor and outdoor wedding ceremonies, flexible seating accommodations, and flexibility to work with multiple vendor partners for event needs.

“Many of the vendors we work with will have booths at the Open House and Wedding Showcase,” said Patton. “This includes photographers, food vendors and caterers, officiants, florists, hotels, and our linen vendor who will be providing décor for the event.”

Olde 41 will have tables set up, including the head table and cake and gift tables, and florists will flower arrangements on these tables and fireplace mantels.

“We are excited to show all that our venues have to offer,” said Lynn Vandervest, Olde 41 owner. “We have continued to make Olde 41 and The Duck Blind to be some of the best event venues in this part of the state, and this event will allow people to see that.”

The bar will be open with complimentary mimosas. The event will be free to the public. More information is available at www.olde41.com or by calling 920-498-8822. Private event consultations are also available by filling out a form on the website.
 

Vandervest Harley-Davidson of Green Bay and its Packerland Harley Owners Group (HOG) Chapter presented an $18,470 check to the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) on Monday, Oct. 26.

They raised the money during their summer-long Hogopoly riding event, titled “Miles for Smiles Ride” this year. Major and Ride sponsors donated money to be on the Hogopoly board, and riders paid to receive the board. Riders with the board stopped at places represented on it during the riding season to receive stickers to fill it. The more stops made, the more stickers and chances they have to win Vandervest Harley-Davidson gift certificates.  Funds will be used to help children affected by Muscular Dystrophy to attend MDA-sponsored camps.

In the photo, from left, are: Greg Roberts, Packerland HOG Director; Murphy Maes, MDA Executive Director; Jim Junion, Packerland HOG Chapter Member; and Lynn Vandervest, Vandervest Harley-Davidson of Green Bay.