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- When: Saturday, December 3
- Time: 8:00 AM
- Location: 1 Esplanade, Bargara QLD 4670, Qunaba, QLD Australia
Riders will gather at the the "basin" Bargara Beach at 8:00AM. Riders to depart the "basin" 9:00AM and will regroup at Kendalls Flats. At 9:30 all riders will travel through the cbd and out onto the ring road, ISIS Highway where riders will turn onto McCarthy's road and proceed to the Salvation Army Hall. All toys donated will be forwarded to the Salvation Army who will distribute to the needy families and children in town.
Riders are invited to share a sausage sizzle and drink with other riders at the Salvos Hall. All riders to go into the draw to win some amazing prizes donated by local businesses.
Toy Drop Off Points For Donations Are:
Prior to the date: Just Cruisin Autos - 34 George Street
On the day:
- "Basin" Bargara Beach - 8:00 AM
- Kendalls Flats - 9:30 AM
- Salvation Hall - McCarthy's Road
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