It can be a tough decision to try and decide what to do with your used motorcycle. Certainly the two most obvious solutions are selling or trading it in. But a third option – donating your motorcycle to charity – is worth exploring. Here are some of the benefits of donating your motorcycle to Wheels For Wishes, benefiting Make-A-Wish.

Hurricane Season runs from June 1 to November 30, and according to experts from Colorado State University, this season is being forecast to be “potentially hyperactive” with 18 named storms, nine hurricanes and four major hurricanes.

It’s important to remember that a hurricane doesn’t just mean strong winds and heavy, soaking rainfall. There’s a potentially dangerous storm surge, inland flooding, tornadoes and rip currents. Knowing what you’re up against is key to keeping you and your family safe.

Whether you choose to tackle city-wide cleaning on June 5, or you practice more sustainable ways of living for you and your family, World Environment Day is the perfect day for you to kick start your new green routine.

At Wheels For Wishes, we practice recycling every day, with every donation we take in. Our vehicle donation program accepts donated cars, trucks, SUVs, RVs, motorcycles, or boats, and helps turn them into wishes for local children. Earned proceeds from auctioning or recycling automobiles benefit Make-A-Wish. Not only does a donated vehicle help to grant a wish for a local child, but a donated automobile can also be recycled and reused to create new vehicles.

Recycling is fun, so switch up your daily routine and start sorting your recyclables. During your spring cleaning and organizing, consider starting your recycling routine with a car donation to Wheels For Wishes, benefiting Make-A-Wish.

Because Wheels For Wishes encourages giving back to the community and thanking the many people who serve us, we have plenty of ideas for giving back on Memorial Day! If you have other ideas of your own, we would love to hear them on our Facebook and Twitter pages.

According to President Barack Obama’s proclamation for the 2012 National Maritime Day, the Merchant Marines have “Strengthened our economy and our security in times of calm and conflict, connecting our service members to the supplies they need and transporting our exports into the global marketplace. On National Maritime Day, we pay tribute to all those who have served and sacrificed on our waterways and around the world.”

The single day celebration stemmed from the unification of the Armed Forces under the Department of Defense, although the individual branches still observe their own days within their respective branches of service. National Guard and Reserve members will often commemorate Armed Forces Day anytime during the month of May due to their unique training schedules.

Here are five ways that you can give a teacher a lovely, heartfelt gift. Some of them can even be environmentally-friendly, too:

Monday, May 6 is National Nurses Day, otherwise known as National RN Recognition Day. The day opens National Nurses Week which runs through May 12. The week-long celebration was started in honor of English nurse Florence Nightingale, who was born on May 12.

For good reason, National Nurses Week is one of the nation’s largest health care events! Celebrations include banquets, recognition dinners, city and state proclamations, education seminars, and community events.

Because nurses are so important to us, we would like to give you some ideas for how you can honor the nurse in your life. We hope you enjoy our ideas for giving back to your community and making your nurse feel appreciated!

If you are looking for a way to get the whole family involved on the fun this Sunday, May 5, look no further. We have everything you need to know about taking part in five family-friendly Cinco De Mayo celebrations!

JOIN HANDS DAY was created by the American Fraternal Alliance and is meant to help create a bonding between young people and adults, and the bonding experience takes place across the nation on Saturday, May 4.

May 4 will be a day for developing relationships between young people and adults through the help of neighborhood volunteering. Everyone works together to plan, organize, and coordinate the day’s activities, which in turn creates a sense of community. Events could include serving food at homeless shelters, tutoring children, or cleaning up local parks. There are so many opportunities for bonding people of all ages and helping to make a difference in the community.

Since Wheels For Wishes is a proud supporter of the green movement, Arbor Day is another perfect time of the year to be kind to the world we live in, starting with your own backyard. Maybe you have an unwanted vehicle taking up space in your yard or in your garage, and if you do, consider donating it to Wheels For Wishes, benefiting Make-A-Wish.

When you donate a vehicle, you have nothing to lose and you will actually end up with the maximum possible tax deduction at tax time, plus the great feeling of knowing your vehicle is helping to grant a wish for a child in your community.

Wishes In Wine Country will take place May 18 at the Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards in Windsor, CA, with two magnificent events: The Grand Tasting on the Lawn, from 2:30-5:30 p.m., and the Sunset Dinner from 5:30-9:30.

The Grand Tasting on the Lawn offers:

• Samplings of signature hors d’oeuvres and fine wines from more than 40 of wine country’s best wineries and restaurants in the newly expanded Grand Tasting, including the host vineyard, Sonoma-Cutrer, as well as: Cakebread, Coppola, MacPhail, Hop Kiln, Nicholson Ranch, Jon Ash & Co, Sante, Olivier Napa Valley and more.
• Experience croquet for yourself by participating with your group in a 20 minute game, guided by professional croquet players. Bragging rights and special prizes for the top players.
• A stellar silent auction for wines to stock your cellar, as well as unique experiences and coveted getaways.
• Enter the “pop of color” fashion contest! Show us your style by integrating a pop of color - an accessory, wrap or whatever else you come up with - into your croquet whites outfit.