Las Vegas Harley-Davidson Kicks Off Operation Christmas Stocking 2010 For The Troops

Online, November 8, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Operation Christmas Stocking is Las Vegas Harley-Davidson's and Red Rock Harley-Davidson's annual fundraiser designed to collect goods and raise funds to package and ship the goods to our troops overseas for the holidays.

The Harley dealerships' will host a poker run and raffle for the troops, which is open to the public. Goods can be dropped off at either dealership location, as well as at the Leatherneck Club - located at 4360 Spring Mountain Rd., Las Vegas, NV. 89102 - through the end of November. Everyone's welcome to join the poker run with $1,750 in prizes and to participate in the raffle drawing. The all starts at 10 AM on November 20th.

"Last year's Operation Christmas Stocking event raised enough money and goods to send over 300 packages overseas. This is our way to invite the Vegas Valley to join us in wishing our troops a happy 2010 holiday season," said Randy Compton, Las Vegas Harley-Davidson's event coordinator. "100 percent of the goods, poker run fees and other funds raised will support this worthy cause. Through other generous donations, we hope to make this a very happy holiday for the troops."

A list of pre-approved goods can be secured at Las Vegas Harley-Davidson dealership or online at www.lvhd.com. It is estimated that each that each package will cost approximately $12 plus the goods it contains. The poker run entry fee is $25 per hand. Those interested may register on-site from 10-11AM on November 20th.

Las Vegas Harley-Davidson, a division of Southern Nevada Harley-Davidson Sales Inc., has been serving Southern Nevada since 1995. For more information visit the dealership at 2605 S. Eastern Avenue (near Sahara), the website www.lvhd.com or call 702-431-8500.

Additional information can also be found at Red Rock Harley-Davidson's dealership location at 2260 S. Rainbow Blvd. (Rainbow and Sahara), through the website www.redrockharley.com or by calling 702-876-2884.