Motorcycle Madness is this weekend. Head to downtown Drumheller Saturday morning for breakfast, bikes and biker fun. 

    If the throaty rumbling of straight pipes coming off a cam heavy Knucklehead excites you, if fringed black leather and skid lids are looks that make your heart skip a beat, and if nothing beats the hot summer wind blowing around your windscreen as you settle into a comfortable cruise, you might have the madness.
    Motorcycle Madness is back. The annual event that celebrates the motorcycle and the open road has been a mainstay in the valley for about a decade.
    Organizer Terry Kuhl says the event has been a good chance for local riders to get together and head out. They are often joined by riders from Brooks, Strathmore, Calgary, and even Saskatchewan for the day’s festivities.
    While the main event is this Saturday, July 13, many get ready for the weekend with a Friday night steak run. Those wanting to participate will muster at Yavis Family Restaurant at 5 p.m. before they head out.
    The real madness begins on Saturday. Kuhl explains they are changing up the schedule a little bit this year. In previous years, the bikes would hit the road on a run before they headed downtown for the show and shine. This time they will be shining extra early. Head to downtown Drumheller Saturday morning for breakfast. Proceeds from the pancake breadkfast will go to the Drumheller and District Humane Society.
    After eating, stick around for the bikes. The streets will be lined with some of the nicest rides from the valley and beyond. There will also be bike games, food, and vendors participating. There will be trophies for the best in show in standard and metric categories.
    After that, it is time to hit the road for the annual Poker Run. This will hit points throughout the area on a leisurely afternoon ride. Proceeds from the poker run this year go to the Salvation Army Summer Camp for kids.  After the poker run, riders can muster at the Newcastle Hotel where the fun continues into the evening.
    So if you like bikes, burnouts and family fun, get in on the madness.

    Parents with questions or concerns about their children’s development can get answers and advice later this month during a free Alberta Health Services (AHS) community event.
    Offered by Children’s Rehabilitation Services, Dino Days provides parents an opportunity to connect with a variety of health professionals, including occupational therapists, speech and language pathologists, physical therapists, and social workers. Dino Days will also show parents how they can promote development during their everyday routines.

Dino Days is a chance for parents to learn more about childhood development and have fun. Dino Day is Wednesday, July 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

    Dino Days will be held in Drumheller July 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Rotary Spray Park.
    A second Dino Days will be held in Drumheller next month and similar events are planned for Hanna and Three Hills over the summer. 
    Initiated in 2010 as a prevention-focused initiative, Dino Days offers engaging activities for children by using developing skills in a series of activities. The activities are related to dinosaurs as much as possible, which adds an element of fun to the day.
    An obstacle course incorporates activities from all the disciplines involved in Children’s Rehabilitation Services, including verbal sequencing, listening and attention skills, motion and movement, and fine motor skills. As children make their way through the obstacle course, health professionals observe their abilities and offer tips and suggestions, when requested, to parents, who must be present.
    More than 200 participants have taken part in Dino Days since 2010.
    Children’s Rehabilitation Services provide initial assessments, treatments, recommendations and referrals to community services for children up to 16 years of age.