We have a full schedule of events in Milwaukee to kick off Pablove Across America 2011. Here’s the calendar:

Sunday, October 2 – Kids can get in on the fun of biking at Pedaling for Pablove, a kids’ bike ride to benefit The Pablove Foundation at Wisconsin State Fair Park. Sponsored by Halloween Express, kids who’ve collected pledges for Pablove will ride the Milwaukee Mile and enjoy family activities like facepainting, a chance to meet Milwaukee Admirals mascot Roscoe, and free ice cream courtesy of Blue Bunny Ice Cream. Parents will enjoy the silent auction, which includes gems like Green Bay Packers tickets, a backstage VIP dinner at The Pabst Theater, spa and restaurant packages and more. Cyclists of all ages can ride the Milwaukee Mile during an open ride at the end of the event. The Lowlands Group (Trocadero, Café Centraal) will have food for sale. The event is free to attend, and the open ride costs $10. Enter at Wisconsin State Fair Park Gate #5. All proceeds benefit The Pablove Foundation. 11am-3pm
https://pablove.org/kidsride

Thursday, October 6 – Pablove Across America officially kicks off at Hanson Dodge Creative with their Project Pablove Reception. Photography from students in Pablove Shutterbugs, the organization’s photography program for children living with cancer, will be on display in addition to an exhibit chronicling Pablove Across America through the years. The event will also include an online auction, as well as on-site t-shirt silk screening, all to benefit The Pablove Foundation. There will be a surprise live acoustic music performance, as well as the one and only DJ Old Man Malcolm. All ages. 7pm
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Friday, October 7 – Castelaz and riders visit Wisconsin Children’s Hospital hematology/oncology unit to donate $2000 to purchase toys and art supplies for their Playroom of Hope and sponsor a musical performance for the patients and their families. Not open to the public.

Saturday, October 8 – Pablove Across America officially rolls southward from downtown Milwaukee! Ten cyclists are joining Jeff for the first leg of the ride to St. Louis via Chicago. Local cyclists are invited to accompany the Pablove peloton for a 10- or 30-mile ride (riders must raise $250 to participate and pay a $10 registration fee). The public is invited to gather to give the riders a warm sendoff before they depart. Milwaukee Hilton City Center, 7am
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