Tuesday, April 30, 2013
The Blessing of the Bikes was held at Stan and Joe’s on Sunday afternoon.
Motorcycle enthusiasts gathered at Stan and Joe’s in Edgewater on Sunday for a Blessing of the Bikes. They also raised money for the Wounded Warrior Project. Joe McGovern, co-owner of Stan & Joe’s, said the event was a success. The annual event is done with a local chapter of Hogs for Heroes, an organization of motorcycle riders that is committed to supporting public safety officials, the U.S. Military and Wounded Warriors. McGovern shared a video of the event with Patch. In the video, he summed up the blessing of the bikes in simple words: “God bless you. God bless America. And God bless Stan and Joe's,” McGovern said. See Also:
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
The second annual event raises money for the Wounded Warrior Project.
Approximately 200 bikers will flock to Stan and Joe’s Saloon on Sunday for the second annual Blessing of the Bikes. The event is done with a local chapter of Hogs for Heroes and will raise money for the Wounded Warrior Project. Hogs for Heroes is a national organization of motorcycle riders that is committed to supporting public safety officials, the U.S. Military and Wounded Warriors. Joe McGovern, co-owner of Stan & Joe’s, said about 200 bikers are expected on Sunday and a priest will be there to bless the bikes. The saloon will also donate 10 percent of all sales to the Wounded Warrior Project. “Both Stan [Fletcher] and I are very proud of our charity work,” McGovern said. “We have done a ton at West Street and now we are getting in a…
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Doyle's first night of margarita making at Stan and Joe's in Edgewater will be Wednesday.
Edgewater's favorite bartender has found a new home. The man known as Bartender Doyle will now be serving up his famous margaritas at Stan and Joe's Saloon in Edgewater. Doyle said his first night at Stan and Joe's will be on Wednesday—he will be starting at 5 p.m. "I'm only working on Wednesday and Saturday nights to start and will kick it up next month," Doyle said. "Happy hour is until 7 p.m. and, for the first time in history, you can get my margarita (as well as my other concoctions) half price during that time. But only on Wednesdays from 5 to 7 p.m." Owners Joe McGovern and Stan Fletcher said they were thrilled that Doyle would be joining their staff at Stan and Joe's. "The important thing about running a good, local saloon is a …
Sunday, February 17, 2013
This week Patch reported on a group of fifth-graders at Shady Side helping the bay.
Here's a recap of some of the top news from Edgewater-Davidsonville Patch this week. To read more on any story click on the link. 1. Stan and Joe’s Celebrates Six Years of Success Stan Fletcher and Joe McGovern say the keys to their success with Stan and Joe’s Saloon is a positive energy, good food and a local crowd. Fletcher and McGovern opened Stan and Joe’s on West Street in Annapolis six years ago on Jan. 30 and expanded to Edgewater two years ago April 1. In honor of the saloon’s recent anniversary, the pair is hosting a celebration on Sunday. 2. Shady Side Students Raise Funds for the Bay A group of fifth-graders at Shady Side Elementary School is working hard to ensure the Chesapeake Bay gets the restoration it needs. Not only are …
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Team cheerleaders will be at the local watering hole on Sunday to celebrate the special recognition.
Stan and Joe’s Saloon in Edgewater is hosting a special NFL season kick-off celebration on Sunday as the local watering hole becomes an official Redskins bar. Accompanied by Redskins cheerleaders, the establishment will officially be declared as a Redskins bar, recognized by the team and its affiliates. Co-owners Joe McGovern and Stan Fletcher both grew up in Washington, DC as diehard Redskins fans, so earning the recognition as a Redskins bar is a big deal for both men. “It’s nice to hopefully have something to cheer about the next few years,” McGovern told Patch, referring to new Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III. “There’s a strong Redskins contingency in the south county area.” The ‘Skins play the New Orleans Saints on Sunday at 1…
Monday, June 18, 2012
Stan and Joe's will host a local fundraiser on Tuesday, benefitting fallen firefighters and Marines.
Stan and Joe’s Saloon in Edgewater is no stranger to the motorcycle crowd. Back in April, dozens of Hogs for Heroes riders cruised to the local saloon for a special blessing from a priest. On Tuesday, more motorcyclists could be on their way to Edgewater for a special fundraiser to benefit The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., the Hogs for Heroes’ Maryland Chapter 5 group is presenting “Bike Night” at Stan and Joe's. During the fundraiser, raffles will be sold for two limited edition orange “chopper” motorcycles, whose winners will be announced in October. The event also benefits The Semper Fi Fund and features live music by DJ Tim O’Neal. Tickets are $20 each and only 5,000 raffles are available for …
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Check out some of the photos Joe McGovern shared with Patch from Saturday's event.
A local priest blessed dozens of motorcycles Saturday in Edgewater as part of the Hogs for Heroes’ annual “Blessing of the Bikes." The “blessing” at Stan and Joe’s Saloon on Mitchells Chance Road occurred at 10 a.m. Saturday and included Hogs for Heroes chapters from Pennsylvania and Delaware. Hogs for Heroes is a national organization of motorcycle riders committed to raising money for children of police officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty. They also attend events to show their support of the military and fallen servicemen and women. Hogs for Heroes’ national chaplain Marty Berman conducted the blessing in the parking lot outside Stan and Joe’s.
Friday, April 13, 2012
As many as 100 motorcyclists are coming to Edgewater to have their bikes "blessed" by a local priest.
If you hear the thunderous roar of a hundred motorcycles in Edgewater Saturday morning, don’t be alarmed. A local priest is set to bless a horde of motorcycles Saturday in Edgewater as part of the Hogs for Heroes’ annual “Blessing of the Bikes.” The “blessing” at Stan and Joe’s Saloon on Mitchells Chance Road will occur at 10 a.m. and include Hogs for Heroes chapters from Pennsylvania and Delaware. Hogs for Heroes is a national organization of motorcycle riders committed to raising money for children of police officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty. They also attend events to show their support of the military and fallen servicemen and women. Joe McGovern, co-owner of Stan and Joe’s, said he only recently started a …
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