Oakland County Parks? inaugural American Red Cross Southeastern Michigan Chapter Ride for Red, July 12, includes a stop in Independence Oaks County Park in Independence Township.
‘Ride for Red is an opportunity for motorcyclists to enjoy a scenic route, just under 80 miles, while helping a good cause,? said Monica DeJesus, development officer for American Red Cross Southeastern Michigan Chapter.
Proceeds from the event will benefit services to the Armed Forces, health and safety and local disaster relief programs.
The event begins at Waterford Oaks County Park at 10 a.m. The course leads to Independence Oaks with a pit-stop at Oxford Seymour Township Lake Park, and ends at Addison Oaks County Park, near Oxford. After the race, participants are invited to Gus O’Connor’s in Rochester for an ox roast and entertainment.
Registration will be accepted until July 1. Cost is $30/participant and $20/passenger. Participants can register the day of the event; however, the cost will be an additional $5/person. Register at www.semredcross.org.