Washington Lodge No. 164 Free and Accepted Masons recently presented a check for $500 to American Legion Post 175 in Washington for Christmas gifts for Veterans. The donation was part of the proceeds from the 17th Annual Blue Ride held earlier this year. The ride was a joint effort between the Lodge and the Blue Knights Motorcycle Club Chapter 16. Pictured, from left, are John Sheldon; Dave Staniszewski, legion commander; Mark Harmon; Dave Richards, ride chairman; Rodney Bush; and Kelly Dixon, legion auxiliary president.

The Blue Knights Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club Chapter 16 recently presented a check for $1,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Laurel Region. The donation was part of the proceeds from the 17th Annual Blue Ride that was held earlier this year. The ride was a joint effort between the Blue Knights and Washington Lodge No 164 Free and Accepted Masons. Pictured, from left, are Fran Suppok; Mollie, the Dog; Dave Richards, ride chairman; Ali Iezzi, events coordinator BBBS; John Sheldon; and Rodney Bush, Chapter 16 vice president.

The Blue Knights Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club Chapter 16 recently presented a check for $500 to the Canonsburg Youth Center. The donation was part of the proceeds from the 17th Annual Blue Ride that was held earlier this year. The ride was a joint effort between the Blue Knights and Washington Lodge No. 164 Free and Accepted Masons. Pictured, from left, are John Sheldon; JR Gardner, youth center director; and Mark Harmon.

The Blue Knights Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club Chapter 16 recently presented a check for $1,000 to Fayette County Food Bank. The donation was part of the proceeds from the 17th Annual Blue Ride that was held earlier this year. The ride was a joint effort between the Blue Knights and Washington Lodge No. 164 Free and Accepted Masons. Pictured, from left, are Dave Richards, ride chairman; Mollie, the dog; Fran Suppok, Chapter 16 secretary; Rodney Bush, Chapter 16 vice president; Lara Thresher, Food Bank; James Stark, CEO Fayette County Community Action; and John Sheldon.

Washington Lodge No. 164 Free and Accepted Masons recently presented a check for $1,000 to Horses for Hope. This program applies the power of equine therapy to improve the physical, mental, emotional and social quality of life for the Pittsburgh region’s children, youth and adults with physical and behavioral health. The donation was part of the proceeds from the 17th Annual Blue Ride held earlier this year. The ride was a joint effort between the lodge and the Blue Knights Motorcycle Club Chapter 16. Pictured, from left, are Rodney Bush; Mark Harmon; Anne Davis, program director; Kevin Bonus; and Dave Richards, ride chairman.

Washington Lodge No. 164 Free and Accepted Masons recently presented a check for $1,000 to Washington City Mission. The donation was part of the proceeds from the 17th Annual Blue Ride held earlier this year. The ride was a joint effort between the lodge and the Blue Knights Motorcycle Club Chapter 16. Pictured, from left, are Rodney Bush; David Thumm, worshipful master Lodge 164; Dave Richards, ride chairman; Sally Mounts, chief development officer at City Mission; and Rick Cross.