For the tenth year, the Fillmore Volunteer Fire Department will be holding its annual Charlie Johnston Memorial Ride Saturday. 

Johnston passed away in September of 2013 at the age of 57 and was a member of the fire department.

This year's event features the ride, as well as the department's first ever "Fire and Smoke" car show and an opportunity to donate blood prior to the ride and a breakfast. 

Festivities begin with the Red Cross' Bloodmobile on site from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m., followed by a breakfast at 8 a.m. 

The motorcycle ride is open to anyone, including those on four wheels, and will feature a backroads ride through the country, just north of Fillmore. 

Proceeds from the memorial ride will go to benefit Ethan's Legacy Project, whose mission is to equip and encourage each person to take part in building the Putnam County that is wanted for children when they experience emotional distress, mental illness, addiction, self harm and loss. 

Ethan's Legacy Project is a 501c3 non-profit that was founded in memory of Ethan Carter Ames, whose life was taken by suicide. 

Registration for the car show will take place from 9 a.m. until noon and features a $20 pre-registration fee, which includes a drivers lunch, or $25 the day of. Trophies will be presented at 2 p.m. and trophies will be awarded for the Johnson Family Choice, Fire Department Choice, Co-Sponsors Choice, Best Motorcycle, Best Tractor, Best Car and People's Choice. 
Proceeds from the car show will go to benefit the Fillmore Volunteer Fire Department as it looks to embark on needed repairs. 

For more information on the car show, call Charles Martin at 765-721-1664.