First Annual Thunder Run This Weekend in Hopewell

Diamond Xell Design and Development Corp. are presenting the first annual Thunder Run for disabled veterans this Saturday Oct. 24 at Dogwood Knolls Golf Course, rt 376 in Hopewell Junction. Rain date set for Sunday, Oct. 25.

Motorcycle and car enthusiasts are needed to make this event successful, with the sole purpose of the event to raise money for a local veteran chosen as the year's recipient. The 40 mile route starts and ends at Dogwood, and all vehicles participating will travel through Pleasant Valley, Lagrange, Poughkeepsie, Wappingers Falls, Fishkill, and Hopewell Junction.

Vehicles should plan to arrive by 10:30, with the run starting at noon. Veterans, Army National Guard, and military recruiters from the local are will be at the event. Live music, raffles, food and beverage will be available for purchase at Dogwood. For more info, contact event coordinator Larry Reina at 845-797-3165. Get out and support this great cause this weekend!