Harley-Davidson of the Kootenays and Jason Wiersma Photography have teamed up to produce a 16-month calendar to raise money for the local Operation Street Angel.

The calendar draws from the traditional pin-up style with a modern twist. All women in the Calendar are from the East Kootenay who volunteered to be a part of the project and Harley-Davidson of the Kootenays provided the initiative, space, merchandise and bikes for the shoots.

“We wanted to make a calendar that is sexy and fun; one showcasing the Harley-Davidson motorcycle and the beautiful women who live in the area,” Diane Pawlechko stated. “We knew that we wanted to raise money for a great cause and we knew that we had to make a product that was different than those produced before in the area, something that would sell and showcase a lifestyle. Operation Street Angel was chosen because it is a program that not only reaches out to the homeless but helps to rehabilitate those that are less fortunate. ”

Photographer Jason Wiersma explained, “when shooting a pin-up calendar it’s important for it to be comfortable, tasteful and sexy all at the same time. I really wanted to capture each girl’s personality and beauty and to produce the same quality of final product that would be scene in major metropolises. The fact that we can produce this in Cranbrook for a cause like the Street Angles is something that I am very proud of.”

The Street Angel program was initiated in 2010 by the Ktunaxa Nation. Operation Street Angel assists Cranbrook’s street-involved people by providing outreach and guidance services. Between 80 and 100 people access it each day—and about 30 per cent of them are youths.

The Harley-Davidson/Pin-Up Calendar is available for $20 and all net proceeds will be donated. You can pick the calendar now at Harley-Davidson of the Kootenays, Pages Book Store, Dewey’s pub, Pin-up Ink and Favorit cycles.

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