EAST BUTLER — Easy riders and hot rod owners will be hitting the road to benefit the homeless.

The Butler County Local Housing Options Team and the Grace Youth and Family Foundation will have a Ride for the Homeless on July 27.

Along with motorcycles and hot rods, other cars may participate.

The ride, which will start at 11:30 a.m. at the East Butler Fire Hall, will cover 80 to 100 miles. It will be held rain or shine.

Proceeds will go to the Butler Winter Relief Center, which provides a place for the homeless and others without heat during cold months.

The cost is $20 per rider and $5 for each passenger.

Following the ride, there will be entertainment, food and prizes at the fire hall. Walk-ins pay $10.

Donations may be mailed to Catholic Charities, 120 W. New Castle St., Butler, PA 16001.

For information, call Dana Perkins at 724-290-2384 or Mary Dietrich at 724-996-5086.

BUTLER TWP — The Butler County American Legion Riders will have its 9th Annual Bikers for Vets benefit motorcycle ride on July 20.Riders can register at the front entrance of VA Butler Healthcare, 325 New Castle Road, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. that day. The ride starts at 11:15 a.m.Each participant will get directions for the 100-mile ride with check points. It will end at the Lyndora American Legion 778 Picnic Grove. There will be prizes, an auction, games, food and music.Donations from riders and passengers will help veterans in the Butler County area. Riders should wear red, white and blue in support of veterans.