Blessing of the Bikes event to be held at Knights of Columbus April 22

QUINCY — The Muddy River Riders will hold their eighth Blessing of the Bikes event from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 22, on the Knights of Columbus grounds, 700 S. 36th.

Activities will be:

• music by Katie Taylor and TriFecta
• various vendors
• raffles
• emergency vehicles on display provided by first responders
• biker “Hungry Hippo”
• face painting
• bounce house
• sand volleyball tournament

This event is the group’s major fundraiser, with all proceeds being used for the group’s book bag program. Muddy River Riders provide 500 book bags and supplies annually to local schools, and it also hold a book bag handout prior to the start of the school year. In addition to servicing all Quincy elementary schools, Quincy Junior High School and the Early Childhood Center, bags are distributed to Hannibal, Camp Point, Liberty, Payson and Highland elementary schools.