SAAC Calendar 
of Upcoming Connecticut Antique Auto Events for the Shoreline Area, and Beyond...
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*We are now well underway building up our 2012 event listings... The new "2012's" are highlighted in fuchsia! As always, we welcome you to please send us your CT Shoreline-area old car event listings!

This Calendar is originated and periodically updated by the Shoreline Antique Auto Connection, a not-for-profit enterprise run for antique auto enthusiasts, by antique auto enthusiasts. As the information presented here is gleaned from a WIDE variety of sources, there is no way we can vouch for the truth or accuracy of anything, and we STRONGLY suggest you get in touch with the applicable event contacts listed, to make sure the event is indeed going to be held (especially before you make a long trip to attend!). Thank you. SAAC, P.O. Box 3353, Stony Creek, CT 06405, e-mail CommonGear@aol.com, web site http://home.comcast.net/~shorelinesteve/SAACMainPage.html . Please send your CT Shoreline-area event listings for inclusion here (non-marque-specific events preferred).

OTHER SOURCES OF ONLINE LISTINGS OF LOCAL CT-AREA OLD CAR EVENTS - Here are a few other places we will occasionally check in with for event listings: Hemmings - http://www.hemmings.com/ ; Special Interest - http://www.specialinterest.com/ ; 'DRC FM 102.9 Cruisin' News - http://www.drcfm.com/news/ ; CT Council of Car Clubs - http://www.ctccc.net/ (and please do let us know if you have any other favorite sources for CT-area old car event listings that we can possibly ad here--thanks!)

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CAR EVENTS

JANUARY 1, 2011, Saturday, "Everywhere" - Happy New Year and Welcome to 'Official Antique Status' all 1986 model year automobiles! For definition of "antique automobile," check with the Antique Automobile Club of American, ref: http://www.aaca.org/

JANUARY 2 ("opening"), 2011, Sunday, Stony Creek - The Puppets of Stony Creek at Willoughby Wallace Library, an exhibition of photographs by JoAnn Moran and Joseph Cifferelli. Willoughby Wallace Library, Stony Creek, CT ppening Jan 2nd,. 4-6pm. "...A photographic and educational exhibition of Sicilian puppets. These hand-carved actors played an important role in historical storytelling and entertainment prior to the advent of modern media. Rated G (for all audiences)..." webmaster's note - This is obviously not old car-related, but we are Stony Creek residents, and are happy to help publicize local cultural events in our community such as this; we saw the notice for this exhibition when we stopped in to Stony Creek Auto today (12/31/2010) to pick up our car from some work having been completed; Gary from S.C.A. handed us a postcard for the event, from which we transcribed this event into--make sure to check out the official event web site for additional info: http://www.puppetsofstonycreek.com/ . As noted, the event "opens" on January 2nd, but no "closing" date was obviously listed... (this event was added to this calendar as of 12/31/2010)

JANUARY 2, 2011, Sunday, Enfield - "...Antique Auto Flea Market at Powder Mill Barn, 32 South Maple Street, Enfield, CT (Exit 47E off 91, to 190 East, Hazardville, Turn right at junction of 192)... 1st Sunday of the month, 7am-11am; 2010-2011 dates: December 5th, January 2nd, February 6th, March 6th... Hosted by the Model A Ford Club of Connecticut... Vendors $15, table provided (only $10 if you supply your table)... Public $2 donation... Information contact Jim Way 860-267-4626, Sam Fiore 860-749-6965, Virginia O'Rourke 413-584-6777..." Additional info - Here is the link to the Powder Mill Barn web site's useful "Directions"page: http://www.sweetheartflute.com/Barn/directions.html ... webmaster's additional note: Thanks to our friends at "100% Kulture" for posting a scan of the actual flyer, viewable online at: http://www.100percentkulture.com/Images/PM2011.jpg (this event was added to this calendar as of 11/3/2010)

JANUARY 2, 2011, Sunday, Shelton – Classic Shows LLC Model Railroad, Train & Toy Show, at Courtyard Marriott, 780 Bridgeport Avenue, Shelton, CT, 9am-2pm. Info: http://www.classicshowsllc.com (this event was added to this calendar as of 12/17/2010)

JANUARY 8, 2011, Saturday, Hudson (MASSACHUSETTS) - "...7th Annual Mid-Winter Hot Rod & Drag Racing Nostalgia Fest, Saturday, January 8th, 2011, 2pm to 7pm, Elks Hall, Park Street, Hudson, MA. Cash bar & food available. '...Vintage drag racing and hot rodding events on a giant screen... Join your old buddies for a fun-filled winter 'gab-fest' about those good old days... Bring your memorabilia: photo albums, club jackets, plaques, videos, DVDs, slides, stories, and whatever to share... Vendors, commentators, 50/50 raffle...' Info: Fred Hire 978-562-5589 or Fah60@comcast.net ..." webmaster's additional note: Thanks to our friends at "100% Kulture" for posting a scan of the actual flyer, viewable online at: http://www.100percentkulture.com/Images/HRDragRacing2011.jpeg (this event was added to this calendar as of 11/3/2010)

JANUARY 14-16, 2011, Friday-Sunday, Allentown (PENNSYLVANIA) – “…21st Annual Auto Mania…PA's Largest Indoor Automotive Swap Meet at Agricultural Hall, Allentown Fairgrounds; show times: Fri.12pm-9pm, Sat. 9am-6pm, Sun. 9am-3pm; Spectator admission still only $7, Children Under 12 Free; Free parking, indoor car corral, space is limited - Automotive Parts Only! Call for availability, we have it all! Parts, literature, services, new products, memorabilia items, tires, accessories, car care, sheet metal, rubber & weather stripping, tools, pedal cars, etc. in our 59,000 sq. ft. heated indoor facility; for more info & directions check out our website www.automaniashows.com; show does not cancel for any reason, including weather… Miller Events, 717-215-0700, or email to tonyabilliii@yahoo.com ...” (this event was added to this calendar as of 12/21/2010)

JANUARY 22-23, 2011, Saturday-Sunday, West Springfield (MASSACHUSETTS) - Auto Parts Swap 'N Sell, at the Big E Better Living Center. (following info is from an official Big E information page - http://thebige.ntelligentsystems.com/ns/calendar/ViewEvent.asp?EventId=15): "...All automotive enthusiast collectors' event - automotive related swap meet featuring one million parts & literature for antique, street rod, race and competition classic cars and trucks. Nationally recognized as one of the best--35 years running!..." Another very detailed online listing for this event also appears at: http://www.thompsonspeedway.com/autoparts-swap-n-sell.htm - following are excerpts from that web site: "...New England's Largest All Automotive Swap Meet!...350 vendor spaces - heated - indoors...Saturday & Sunday, January 22-23, 2011, 8:00am - 5:00pm, Eastern States Exposition Complex, 1305 Memorial Avenue, West Springfield, MA 01089...Admission: $10.00 - 12 & under free (ticket good for one day only)...Contact: 860-871-6376 or 860-268-1787 (cell)...vendor space: 12' by 15' $125.00 per space...car corral space: $75.00..." (this event was added to this calendar as of 12/17/2010)

JANUARY 27-30, 2011, Thursday-Sunday, Providence (RHODE ISLAND) - "2011 Northeast International Auto Show," at the Rhode Island Convention Center, One Sabin Street Providence, RI 02903. Event info (from the facility web site): http://www.riconvention.com/2011-northeast-international-auto-show-rhode-island/ - and also (from what appears to be the promoter's web site): http://www.motortrendautoshows.com/providence (this event was added to this calendar as of 11/3/2010)

JANUARY 28-30, 2011, Friday-Sunday, Hartford - "Frank Marattas's Auto & Cycle Show," at the CT Expo Center, 265 Reverend Moody Overpass, Hartford, CT 06120. Info: http://fmautoshow.com/ or e-mail to: Management@fmautoshow.com (this event was added to this calendar as of 11/3/2010)

JANUARY 28-30, 2011, Friday-Sunday, Worcester (MASSACHUSETTS) - "28th Annual Massachusetts International Auto Show," at the DCU Center, 50 Foster Street, Worcester, MA. Event info: http://www.worcestershows.com/auto_show/index.html (this event was added to this calendar as of 11/3/2010)

JANUARY 29, 2011, Saturday, Warwick (RHODE ISLAND) – “Bentleys at Inskip.” Quoting from a notice about a car event that we were sent a heads-up about via the CT MG Club—and about which we went to the F40 Motorsports Upcoming Events Calendar (under January, ref: http://www.f40.com/aboutus.php?action=events) : “…Dear Friends: Between 11:00am and 4:00pm on January 29th we are having a 'must not miss' event at Inskip Porsche/Bentley in Warwick. We will be recognizing my favorite charity…Autism Speaks. As many of you know my daughter has been managing through the challenges of this disease for twenty one years… We will also be showing off some great classic cars. I’ll be pulling my 1926 Bentley Van De Plas out of the garage for this event. My good friend and co-sponsor of this event Dave Reindel will be there with his 2010 Bentley Sport. General Manager Bill Gibb will be our host. He is recruiting many of his clients to buff up their cars and bring them to this reunion… Bring your cars too. We’ll line them up and all have a chance to check them out and talk car talk. So I am excited to have this event focused on Autism Speaks, see some great cars and reunite with you. There will be food and cars and all of it devoted to a great cause…curing Autism… David Reindel is not only a classic car lover. He’s the author of the book 'Don’t Die Broke'. He will be signing copies of complementary books which contains some good advice for those of us who want to continue buying and selling great cars… Put it on your calendar now. I’ll see you there… Wayne…” Sounds awesome, and Autism Speaks is undoubtedly a great cause well-worth supporting. I did some googling for Inskip Porsche/Bentley, and it looks to be located at: 1515 Bald Hill Road, Warwick, RI 02886, ref: http://bentley-inskip.ebizautos.com/ . We also salute F40 Motorsports of Portland, CT (http://www.f40.com/) for their support of this event and worthy cause. And thanks again to the CT MG Club for letting us know--quoting from two successive broadcast e-mails both dated 1/22/2011 from connmgclub@gmail.com: "...There will be a car event in Rhode Island to benefit Autism on Saturday, January 29 sponsored by the F 40 Motor Sports...For more details, click this link: http://www.f40.com/aboutus.php?action=events, Scroll down on the calendar and click on the Jan. 29 event...." Finally, readers can learn more about Autism Speaks at the organization’s web site: http://www.autismspeaks.org/ (this event was added to this calendar as of 1/25/2011)

JANUARY 29-30, 2011, Saturday-Sunday, West Springfield (MASSACHUSETTS) - The Amherst Railway Society Railroad Hobby Show. Quoting from the Amherst Railway Society web site's show info page (http://www.railroadhobbyshow.com/abouttheshow.asp ): "...Every year late in January or early in February, the Amherst Railway Society holds its Railroad Hobby Show at the Eastern States Exposition Fairgrounds (The home of The Big E) in West Springfield Massachusetts. More than 25,000 railfans and public attended the Show each of the past three years... The event features real life railroads and scale model railroads, historical societies, travel agencies, art shows, flea market dealers, importers, manufacturers and photographers. Modelers' exhibits will display outstanding handiwork on layouts ranging from the tiny Z scale which fits on a coffee table to a monster 80 foot N-Trak system. The Amherst Belt Lines, an HO scale model railroad empire, has become a show highlight. As of the 2009 show layout, It has grown to over 17 scale miles of mainline (1000+ linear feet) on 78 modules and has the capacity of multiple train operation... The Southern New England O Scalers will show its huge O gauge railroad with 100 car freight trains and 7 unit diesels. Live steam will also be shown. The Dry Hill Club will once again break records with 250+ car trains!... Commercial vendors and hobbyists will sell model railroad equipment, photos, slides, video tapes, books and other railroad memorabilia. New and antique railroad items will be on display and for sale. Major national manufacturers and publishers will attend this Show which was rated number one of the top three in the nation in a recent Model Railroad Industry Association manufacturer's survey. Watch for new product releases by many of our fantastic manufacturers!... Proceeds from the show are used to promote interest in railroads. Donations have been made to various rail museums, historical societies, restoration projects and scholarship funds. Over $400,000 has been awarded since 1991. Organizations that have received donations include: the Fall River and Old Colony Museum, the 470 Club's Boston and Maine diesel locomotive restoration project, the Boston and Maine Railroad Historical Society, the Chester Foundation Station Project and the Wiscasset Waterville and Farmington Building and Car Fund, just to name a few recipients. Trolley museums in the following towns have also received donations: Shelburne Falls MA, Warehouse Point CT, Branford CT and Kennebunk ME. We have also made contributions to the Boston and Maine 3713 restoration fund and the Flying Yankee restoration. If you wish to learn more about our grant program, please visit the Amherst Railway Society web site..." Location info: "...The show is located in the Better Living Center and the adjacent Young, Stroh and Mallary Buildings at the Eastern States Exposition Fairgrounds, 1305 Memorial Avenue, West Springfield MA. 01089..." Hours of the show: "...Saturday, January 29, 2011 - 9:00am - 5:00pm; Sunday, January 30, 2011 - 10:00am - 5:00pm..." Ticket information: "...Adults: $10.00 per day; Children 15 and under: FREE Accompanied by an Adult; Eastern States Parking: $5.00 per day... Tickets will be sold on the grounds starting one hour before the show opens on each day of the show to keep lines to a minimum. Advanced purchase ticket info is available at: http://www.railroadhobbyshow.com/purchaseadvancetickets.asp ..." editor's note - Thanks to our local old car friend and vintage MG-driver of note, Bob Howard, for the heads-up about this year's A.R.S. Hobby Show, which was received via his e-mail dated 12/8/2010; quoting from Bob's note: "...Another listing that you might want to check: Amherst Railway Society. Its show is 29 and 30 January, at the Big E, and if you are into trains, this is the place to spend a full day of overloading..." Thanks again Bob! Readers desiring more info in general about the Amherst Railway Society organization can view their official web site at: http://www.amherstrail.org/ (this event was added to this calendar as of 12/12/2010)

FEBRUARY 6, 2011, Sunday, Enfield - "...Antique Auto Flea Market at Powder Mill Barn, 32 South Maple Street, Enfield, CT (Exit 47E off 91, to 190 East, Hazardville, Turn right at junction of 192)... 1st Sunday of the month, 7am-11am; 2010-2011 dates: December 5th, January 2nd, February 6th, March 6th... Hosted by the Model A Ford Club of Connecticut... Vendors $15, table provided (only $10 if you supply your table)... Public $2 donation... Information contact Jim Way 860-267-4626, Sam Fiore 860-749-6965, Virginia O'Rourke 413-584-6777..." Additional info - Here is the link to the Powder Mill Barn web site's useful "Directions"page: http://www.sweetheartflute.com/Barn/directions.html ... webmaster's additional note: Thanks to our friends at "100% Kulture" for posting a scan of the actual flyer, viewable online at: http://www.100percentkulture.com/Images/PM2011.jpg (this event was added to this calendar as of 11/3/2010)

FEBRUARY 13, 2011, Sunday, Wallingford – Classic Shows LLC Model Railroad, Train & Toy Show, at Zandri’s Stillwood Inn, 1074 South Colony Road, Wallingford, CT, 9am-2pm. Info: http://www.classicshowsllc.com/ (this event was added to this calendar as of 12/17/2010)

FEBRUARY 18-20, 2011, Friday-Sunday, Atlantic City (NEW JERSEY) - "G. Potter King, Inc. Presents 'Atlantic City Classic Car Show & Auction'," at the Atlantic City Convention Center, One Convention Center Boulevard, Atlantic City, NJ 08401. Info: http://acclassiccars.com/ (this event was added to this calendar as of 11/3/2010)

FEBRUARY 19, 2011, Saturday, Orange - Northeast Gas Bash & Auction, American Legion Post #127, 630 Grassy Hill Rd., Orange, Conn. Info: Bob Harrington - rharrington32@yahoo.com or (203) 494-0566. Local hotels info - http://www.ihsadvantage.com/h/reserve_hotels/milford/ct/us/?pfs=5256 . webmaster's note - This info was found at: http://www.oldgas.com/pp_swaps.htm . (this event was added to this calendar as of 1/15/2010)

FEBRUARY 19, 2011, Saturday, Waltham (MASSACHUSETTS) - "New England Model Engineering Society Annual Show," at the Charles River Museum of Industry, Waltham, MA (directions info from their web site: http://www.crmi.org/visit/getting-here/). Event info: http://www.neme-s.org/ (this event was added to this calendar as of 11/3/2010)

MARCH 6, 2011, Sunday, Enfield - "...Antique Auto Flea Market at Powder Mill Barn, 32 South Maple Street, Enfield, CT (Exit 47E off 91, to 190 East, Hazardville, Turn right at junction of 192)... 1st Sunday of the month, 7am-11am; 2010-2011 dates: December 5th, January 2nd, February 6th, March 6th... Hosted by the Model A Ford Club of Connecticut... Vendors $15, table provided (only $10 if you supply your table)... Public $2 donation... Information contact Jim Way 860-267-4626, Sam Fiore 860-749-6965, Virginia O'Rourke 413-584-6777..." Additional info - Here is the link to the Powder Mill Barn web site's useful "Directions"page: http://www.sweetheartflute.com/Barn/directions.html ... webmaster's additional note: Thanks to our friends at "100% Kulture" for posting a scan of the actual flyer, viewable online at: http://www.100percentkulture.com/Images/PM2011.jpg (this event was added to this calendar as of 11/3/2010)

MARCH 19, 2011, Saturday, North Haven - "...Subway Restaurant proudly sponsors a fundraising event for The Animal Haven of North Haven. "...Come join us for lunch! Saturday, March 19th, from 10am to 3pm... Subway will donate 25% of their sales during these hours to the Shelter... Subway Restaurant, 75 Washington Avenue, North Haven, CT, telephone 203-239-9659...." This notice was received via a broadcast e-mail from The Animal Haven's newsletter editor Chris Gagne. Quoting from Chris's note date 3/4/2011: "Subway Fundraiser... Just eat at Subway in North Haven on March 19 from 10:00am to 3:00pm, and a percentage of the sales will be donated to Animal Haven!... Pass this along to your friends!..." webmaster's additional notes: Yes, I know, this is obviously not a car-related event, but I am always happy to help out our friends at The Animal Haven with a little publicity for their important fundraisers whenever possible. I also can't argue with Subway sandwiches--they're great! Don't forget that this happens at the Subway on Washington Avenue (a.k.a. Route 5) in North Haven--you need to go to this particular restaurant (FYI - there is also a Subway on Universal Drive in North Haven--that is NOT the one that is running this fundraiser) to partake in this Animal Haven fundraiser! And for more information about The Animal Haven, you can visit them at 89 Mill Road, North Haven, CT, telephone 203-239-2641, web site www.theanimalhaven.com , "...The Animal Haven is a private no-kill shelter for dogs and cats, serving the Greater New Haven area..." (this event was added to this calendar as of 3/4/2010)

APRIL 3, 2011, Sunday, Burlington - Northeast Auto Museum benefit presentations & slide show - Quoting from the 3/26/2011 broadcast e-mail from the 4-Cs rep (DABajumpaa@aol.com) from whom we received an attached electronic event flyer: "...As an aside on the much more fun side – See the attached flyer for hobby related presentations at the Burlington High School Auditorium on Sunday April 3rd to benefit the proposed New England Auto Museum..." editor's note - Sorry it's taken us until today (3/31) to get this posted, but we have been rather tied up lately--anyway, hope this notice isn't being seen too late for at least a few of you who have a free Sunday afternoon coming up! Anyway, we have uploaded the flyer and here's the link. (this event was added to this calendar as of 3/31/2010)

APRIL 5, 2011, Tuesday, North Haven - "...'The Animal Haven is hosting Family Fun Night at Friendly's'... Come join the fun on Tuesday, April 5, 2011, from 5:00 to 8:00pm, because a percentage of all sales will go to support their cause!... Come join us at Friendly's, Universal Drive (Target Plaza), North Haven, CT... Eat in or take out!..." webmaster's note - As we've done often here in the past, we've inserted this Animal Haven Fundraiser event onto our calendar, even though it's not car-related in the least. We've had a long-standing admiration of the great work that The Animal Haven does on behalf of pets who need new homes, and enjoy supporting/passing the word about their important fundraiser events wherever we can. We heard about this event via a broadcast e-mail dated 3/25/2011 that was sent out by the Animal Haven's newsletter editor Chris Gagne; in her cover note accompanying the electronic flyer (which was transcribed above), Chris wrote: "...Have dinner at Friendly's in North Haven, April 5th, and a percentage of the sales will be donated to The Animal Haven... Please pass it along to your friends if possible!..." We are happy to, Chris! And for more information about The Animal Haven, you can visit them at 89 Mill Road, North Haven, CT, telephone 203-239-2641, web site www.theanimalhaven.com , "...The Animal Haven is a private no-kill shelter for dogs and cats, serving the Greater New Haven area..." (this event was added to this calendar as of 3/26/2011)

APRIL 10, 2011, Sunday, Cheshire – Vietnam Veterans Day Car Show… "...The State of CT proclaimed March 30 as the official 'Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day'. In honor of this day and to thank all Vietnam Veterans, a special day has been set aside to do so... Location: Cheshire High School, 525 Route 10, Cheshire, CT... Date & Time: Sunday, April 10, 2011, 1pm* - 6pm... (* = webmaster's note: I received an e-mail from our friend Bill Raccio, who is involved with this event, on 3/11/2011 where he indicated that the starting time had been changed from 11am to 1pm--I have incorporated Bill's requested change herewith--Bill also advises that even though the official event web site still lists an 11am starting time as of this writing, it will reportedly be revised to 1pm)... Free Admission... Custom Cars and Motorcycles... Live Music... Retail and Food Vendors... Family Fun and Entertainment..." editor's note: This event listing was originally found at the Brass City Cruisers web site (http://brasscitycruisers.com/), and was accompanied by a hyperlink to an electronic flyer, located at: http://www.brasscitycruisers.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Veterans-Day-Car-Show.jpg . Here is further info from the flyer itself: "...'Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day - CT', Sunday, April 10, 2011. A celebration for All Who Served. On May 18, 2010, Governor M. Jodi Rell signed HB5352 proclaiming March 30th as the official 'Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day' (WHVVD). Connecticut became the second sate in the Nation by doing so... On Sunday, April 10, 2011, we will celebrate the inaugural 'Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day' at the Cheshire High School Football Stadium in Cheshire, CT... We invite the entire community to participate in this historical event as we officially pick up the pieces of the past and thank our Vietnam Veterans with a long overdue welcome home. Together we can make a difference for all Vietnam Veterans by showing that we appreciate their sacrifices. 2011 also marks the 20th year Anniversary of Operation Desert Storm. Please join us as we move back in history and remember that we must work to never repeat the mistakes of the past. As we move forward in this grand celebration, let us remember to thank all Veterans past, present, and future for their commitment to our great Nation... This event is free for the entire community, and we look forward to seeing you there... God Bless our Veterans and God Bless the USA!... Direction from Rt. 95: Take Rt 91 N to Exit #10 (Rt 40N/Mt. Carmel Connector); follow signs for Rt 10N; 6.2 miles on left. Directions from Rt 91S: Take Exit #15 (Rt 68W); follow Rt 68W/Rt 70W to Rt 10S; High School is on the right..." Additional info: We have subsequently found an actual dedicated online web site for the overall "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day CT celebration, plus a better copy of the flyer; the main celebration web address = http://www.ctwhvvd.com/ctwhvvd.com/Home.html - event flyer page = http://www.ctwhvvd.com/ctwhvvd.com/The_Celebration.html (this event was added to this calendar as of 1/20/2011; updated online references added as of 2/16/2011; event starting time revised as of 3/12/2011)

APRIL 10, 2011, Sunday, Stafford Springs – 25th Annual Spring Ty-Rods Automotive Swap Meet, Stafford Motor Speedway, Stafford Springs, CT. More info: 860-649-3697 or Stafford Motor Speedway events page: http://staffordmotorspeedway.com/Pages/BoxOffice/RaceSchedule.htm (this event was added to this calendar as of 12/17/2010)

APRIL 16, 2011, Saturday, Plainfield - "...Haul of Fame Spring Swap Meet, Haul of Fame Antique Truck Museum, Exit 87 off of 395, to Route 12. Info: Larry 860-376-2306..." webmaster's note - I found this event listed on the Maynard Area Auto Club 2011 events list (http://clubs.hemmings.com/clubsites/maynardaac/events.html) just as you see it, with no other details provided--I did some additional looking but could not find it listed anywhere else--so suggest your calling ahead to make sure it's going to be happening before making a long drive... Additional info - Here is a word description of the Haul of Fame museum, from an American Truck Historical Society info page: "...The Haul of Fame Museum was founded over 30 years ago by brothers, Jim and Denis Yaworski, featuring big rigs, dump trucks, school buses, fire engines, and farming equipment. 133 Packer Road, Canterbury, CT 06331, (860) 546-6733. Hours: Monday-Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m ..." And here is the URL of a published review from someone who visited there in 2008: http://www.ctmuseumquest.com/?page_id=1695 (this event was added to this calendar as of 2/25/2011)

APRIL 17, 2011, Sunday, West Haven – The 2011 WPLR Spring Classic Car Show to benefit the Connecticut Food Bank, 10am to 2pm, at Wal Mart of West Haven, 515 Saw Mill Road, West Haven, CT (Exit 42 off Interstate 95 north and south). Entry fee is $10 per car, and at least 5 non-perishable food items. "...Plaques awarded in different categories, music, food, and more. 'Competitors Choice' winner wins a trophy and prize pack... No rain date; parking is limited so register today. To register call 203-783-8200 weekdays between 9am and 5pm. Visit WPLR.com for additional information..." webmaster's note - This event notice was received via a snail mail postmarked 3/31/2011 from WPLR Classic Car Show, 440 Wheelers Farms Road, Suite 302, Milford, CT 06461. (this event was added to this calendar as of 4/5/2011)

APRIL 17, 2011, Sunday, Fitchburg (MASSACHUSETTS) – 41st Annual “Spring Tune-Up” Swap Meet & Car Show, sponsored by The Early Ford V-8 Club of New England, “all automotive makes,” and “more than one mile of vendor spaces.” Rain or shine, 8am to 1pm, at Fitchburg Airport, Fitchburg, MA. Further info: http://clubs.hemmings.com/CLUBSITES/earlyfordv8newengland/Fleamarket.htm (this event was added to this calendar as of 12/17/2010)

APRIL 24, 2011, Sunday, East Hampton – The Belltown Antique Car Club’s 37th Annual Gas & Steam Engine Show, Firemen’s Grounds, Route 16 at the Salmon River, East Hampton, CT, 8am to 3pm; trophies awarded at 3pm; admission still only $3/person. Info: Peter 860-267-8394, Jim 860-267-4626 or belltowncarclub@yahoo.com – more event info is also accessible from the Belltown Antique Car Club’s main web site page: http://www.belltownantiquecarclub.org/ (this event was added to this calendar as of 12/17/2010)

APRIL 30, 2011, Saturday, Hebron – “…St. Peter’s Men’s Fellowship 1st Annual Antique Vehicle & Machinery Swap Meet…Location: St. Peter’s Church, route 85, mile south of Hebron Center (Route 66)… Event hours: 7:30am-3:00pm… Rain date = Saturday, May 14th… Indoor & outdoor swap meet vendors… Antique car, truck, tractor, and machinery displays… All types of items for sale, Indoor & outdoor swap meet vendors, all types of items for sale, antique cars, trucks, & tractors on display, machinery displays, breakfast & lunch available, bake sale, etc… Event Fees: Donation $2. adults, kids free, vendor spaces $20 reserved, $25 day of meet, (lunch included)… Contact Info: Jack Gasper 860-208-0131, ajgasper@sbcglobal.net … All proceeds support St Peters Episcopal Church, Thank you…” webmaster’s note – This event listing info was found at both the OldRide.com info page: http://www.oldride.com/events/2348242.html - and the HubCapCafe.com info page: http://www.hubcapcafe.com/calendar/2011/99551.htm - and the event location is listed as St. Peter’s Church, Route 85, Hebron, CT. Additional info - The St. Peters church web site is: http://www.stpetershebron.com/ - and the street address is listed there at 30 Church Street, Hebron, CT. (this event was added to this calendar as of 2/16/2011)

APRIL 30, 2011, Saturday, Portland – Cruise Night to Honor Portland Army Veteran who died of cancer. Quoting from a Middletown Press article dated 4/26/2011 that was forwarded to us by our old car friend Jack Tary: "...His whole life, Kenny Fletcher put the needs of other people ahead of himself. Now, his friends are joining together to remember Mr. Fletcher and to offer his widow a helping hand. Mr. Fletcher loved vehicles: he rode motorcycles and drove a truck both in the Army and in civilian life. According his friends, his biggest love was his 1995 5.0-liter Mustang convertible. So when his friends decided to honor Mr. Fletcher, the most obvious way to do so was to organize a cruise night in his memory. The event will be held this Saturday, April 30, from 5-10 p.m., at Valli Construction, which is located at 22 Sand Hill Road in Portland. Trophies will be awarded to the first, second and third-place finishers, and dash plaques will be given to the first 100 cars. There will be music, provided by Pandemonium Productions, as well as food which will be available for purchase from Hilltop Barbecue. Admission is free, but Michael Brown, one of the organizers, said, “Donations are greatly appreciated.” The proceeds from the event will be presented to Mr. Fletcher’s widow, Marie. Checks can be made payable to the Kenny Fletcher Fund. In addition, an account in Mr. Fletcher’s name has been set up in the Portland TD Bank branch where people can also make donations, Brown said..." webmaster's note - In his note dated 4/26/2011 accompanying the article, Jack wrote: "...Saw this cruise and it seems like a great cause. Could you please list it. Thanks, Jack Tary..." Thanks Jack--we are happy to be able to do so. The above quotes came from the full article, which provides more details of Mr. Fletcher's life and his honorable military service to our country--you can read it online at: http://www.middletownpress.com/articles/2011/04/26/news/doc4db626fe33bd1403828544.txt (this event was added to this calendar as of 4/26/2011)

MAY 1, 2011, Sunday, Bristol - 42nd Annual CSRA Spring Swap Meet, Lake Compounce parking lot, 6:00am-3:00pm, rain or shine. Info: 203-697-9113. webmaster's note - This event listing is presented in more detail on the Connecticut Street Rod Association's events info page: http://www.csra.org/pages/events_list.php?id=47 - the main CSRA web site is located online at: http://www.csra.org/ (this event was added to this calendar as of 12/12/2010)

MAY 1, 2011, Sunday, Norwalk - "...Gateway Antique Auto Club Car Show, 9:00am - 3:00pm, food, music, judged classes, dash plaques, trophies, vendors... AACA Southwestern CT Region... show cars through 1976... Taylor Farm, Beach Road, East Norwalk, CT; Exit 16 off I-95, take East Ave. south, follow signs to Calf Pasture Beach; show is on the left before the beach... Rain Date: May 8th, Mothers Day, Bring Mom Along!... Info: Jim Ferrara 203-329-8271 or Pete Cavanna 203-348-0894..." Online flyer: http://www.ctseaportcarclub.com/Flyers2011/Gateway2011Flyer.pdf (this event was added to this calendar as of 3/31/2011)

MAY 1, 2011, Sunday, Mansfield - "...Connecticut Volkswagen Association's 21st Annual 'Spring Dust-Off', Mansfield Hollow State Park, Mansfield, CT, 9am to 3pm, rain or shine. Informal, non-judged. dash plaques to first 200 cars. Info: Jeremy 860-539-9704, jeremy@ctvwa.org or Milt milton@ctvwa.org . More info: CVA, P.O. Box 8326, Manchester, CT 06040, http://www.ctvwa.org/ ..." webmaster's note - This event info was received via a snail mail postmarked 4/1/2011 from CVA official Bill Arute--thanks Bill! (this event was added to this calendar as of 4/5/2011)

MAY 7, 2011, Saturday, Stamford – 8th Annual Model Ts to Mustangs Antique and Classic Car Show, Stamford Museum & Nature Center, Stamford, CT, 11am to 3pm. Rain date = Sunday, May 8. “…Model Ts to Mustangs, the Museum's antique and classic car show, returns with a focus on Cadillacs. Now in its 8th year, the show has grown from a modest 30 cars in its first year to over 100 cars in 2010. David Greenberg, a member of the Museum's Advisory Board, and Rosa Portell, the Museum's Curator of Collections and Exhibitions, are its co-curators. The show will include cars of all makes and models, domestic and imports, manufactured between 1900 and 1979…” Admission: members: $5; non-members: 10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 children (4-17); children 3 and under and family plus members: free…” webmaster’s note – As far as I understand, in years passed, the museum requires that participating automobiles for this car show be applied for, reviewed, and accepted, and that a participation fee is collected, I believe on the day of the event (believe it was $15 last year), with proceeds benefiting the Museum and its programs. We’ll be sure to pass along any further info about the event that we are able to gather. The event is currently indicated on the Museum’s calendar page: http://www.stamfordmuseum.org/eande.html (this event was added to this calendar as of 12/17/2010)

May 7, 2011, Saturday, Portland - "...'Spring Open House at F40 Motorsports', 10:00am - 4:00pm... F40 Motorsports has a Spring annual open house to kick off the car season as the nice weather starts to come. It is held at our shop at 464 Portland-Cobalt Rd. (Route 66) Portland, CT 06480. All are welcome, and show cars do not need to sign up or register. It is a first come first 'park' basis for the show cars but the doors do not open until 9:30am. The rest of the parking is located across the street from our shop or on the side of the road. Food will be here for lunch so bring a little cash. Wayne and the Chasing Classic Cars crew will also be here filming and Wayne will be available to meet. This date is subject to change due to weather and busy schedules. For additional information please call or email Mike Roberts mike@f40.com or 860-342-5705..." webmaster's note - This event listing was found at the F40 Motorsports web site, within the "Events" section: http://www.f40.com/aboutus.php?action=events (this event was added to this calendar as of 3/31/2011)

MAY 7, 2011, Saturday, Clinton - Quoting directly from a listing on the Special Interest web site: "...The Morgan School 16th Annual Car Show And Food Drive, 27 Killingworth Turnpike, Rt. 81 and I-95 exit 63, 10am-2pm... Rain date = May 14th (downpour only)... Non-perishable food items will be collected for our Shoreline Soup Kitchen... Organized by The Automotive Technology students of The Morgan School... 1st 75 show cars will receive dash plaques... Trophies will be awarded... $10 show vehicle registration... All show cars, trucks & motorcycles are welcome... Saldamarco's Deli has joined us and will be selling food and drinks... For info email Jay Cole at jcole@clintonpublic.org ..." webmaster's note - We greatly enjoy the fun & low-key nature of this event, and the Morgan School students do a great job with it-learning valuable organizational and interpersonal skills along the way, not to mention helping out a great humanitarian cause with the food donation collections. Our hat is off to Mr. Cole and all of the Automotive Technology students for the great job they do every year with this event! Here is our report on the 2009 edition of this event, that we had the pleasure of attending: http://home.comcast.net/~shorelinesteve/MORGAN09/Review.html (this event was added to this calendar as of 4/21/2011)

MAY 15, 2011, Sunday, Stratford – (the following info comes directly from: http://www.ctseaportcarclub.com/carshows.htm) “…2nd Annual Boothe Memorial Park Benefit Car Show, presented by the Connecticut Seaport Car Club, Eastern Packard Club, & The Friends of Booth Memorial Park. Many events will be going on along with the car show! Opening Day at Boothe Memorial Park. All show cars welcome – No cut-off year. 9:00am - 3:00pm. 200 dash plaques - goodie bags – trophies. If you would like to be a trophy sponsor please contact Rich Iannucci - 203-610-3330. To pre-register your car please contact Rich at: richardiannucci@yahoo.com …” Additional info – We had a great time visiting the 2010 version—please view our online report at: http://home.comcast.net/~shorelinesteve/BOOTHE10/ShowReview.html (this event was added to this calendar as of 12/17/2010)

MAY 21, 2011, Saturday, East Haven - (the following info comes directly from: http://www.oldride.com/events/6495606.html) "...Shoreline Trolley Museum Car Show, 17 River St., East Haven, CT 06512... Event Hours: 9am to 3pm... Third annual car show... Open to all years, music, food, raffle, all proceeds help support to trolleys restorations. Each car receives two all day trolley ride tickets... $10.00 per car... Contact Info: Wayne Sandford wsandf@att.net or www.bera.org.." And here is more info about the event, from the Hemmings web site (actual listing at: http://www.hemmings.com/calendar/?op=event_details&listing_id=30084): "...Antique car show to support trolley car renovations. Entrance includes two passes to ride trolleys all day. Food, music, raffle & trolley rides. Awards chosen by spectators. New venue in Museum parking lot, 17 River St., East Haven 06512... Rain date May 22nd...." (this event was added to this calendar as of 1/25/2011)

MAY 22, 2011, Saturday, Meriden - Quoting from a listing found on the WDRC 102.9 "Cruisin' News" page: "...Lions Club of Meriden Car Show... Lions Club of Meriden, will host its 1st Annual Car Show and Duck Race Raffle with help from American Muscle Car Club, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., May 22nd at Brookside Park on Bunker Ave park entrance, in Meriden. Trophies to be awarded, $10 donation per car... Duck Race is $5 per duck; rubber ducks are numbered and place in a stream for the race; duck race prizes are $1000 for 1st place, 42,000 BTU Stainless Gas Grill for 2nd, $500 for 3rd, $250 for 4th and $100 - $250 gift certificates up to 8th place; ducks dropped at 2:00pm. All Years Welcomed... Fun Day for family and kids. For more information e-mail rsssconv@att.net , or call 203-500-9255..." (this event was added to this calendar as of 4/28/2011)

MAY 21-22, 2011, Saturday-Sunday, Stratford - Quoting from a broadcast e-mail dated 4/13/2011 from John Buonanno (dori@blackhorsegarage.ccsend.com), subject line: "Wings & Wheels 2011": "...STRATFORD, CT - May 21-22, 201. Black Horse Garage is very proud to again sponsor the Wings and Wheels car and air show at Sikorsky Memorial Airport in Stratford, CT supporting PALS, Patient AirLift Services. We are anticipating another successful weekend but first we need your help!... Black Horse Garage is seeking interesting collector cars to participate. If you have a cherished classic car or truck that you would like to show, please click the link below. There you will find event information, a schedule and an application for you to fill out and email back to us. Please be sure to include high-quality photos of the interior and exterior!... Find our application by (going to the following web site): http://wingsnwheelsct.org/wheels/ ..." (this event was added to this calendar as of 4/13/2011)

MAY 28-29, 2011, Saturday-Sunday, Berlin - Summer Knights 20th Anniversary 'Show & Shine Autorama 2011' Car Show & Swap Meet, at Berlin Fairgrounds, 410 Beckley Road, Berlin, CT. 10am-4pm, rain or shine, participants $10/car, spectators $5, dash plaques to all, top 30 trophies. 'All Years Welcome.' Vendor spots 20'x20' $50 (2 days); Saturday set-up. Food vendors, NSRA safety inspections, benefit recipient show. Show info: John 860-670-8532; swap meet info: Roger 860-690-7894. More info: http://summerknights.net/show-a-vendor-info.html - and online flyer: http://summerknights.net/images/stories/pdf/2010-Show-Flyer.pdf . Additional info - The Berlin Fair's official web site also has a good directions-for-how-to-get-there page: http://www.ctberlinfair.com/directions/ (this event was added to this calendar as of 12/21/2010)

MAY 29, 2011, Sunday, Hamden - "17th Annual Memorial Day Weekend Car Show," presented by the Hamden Police Department and the Connecticut Classic Chevy Club, to benefit various local charities. Location: Quinnipiac University, Hamden, CT. Registration 8am-noon; car entrance closes at noon, providing parking space is still available. Awards presentation 3pm.Rain date = Monday, May 30th. Info: http://www.ctclassicchevy.org/ . webmaster's note - Thanks to our buddy Will from the Blood Sweat and Gears car club for forwarding us this event into. Additional info - Here are our brief reports from having visited the event the past two years: 2009 Report = http://home.comcast.net/~shorelinesteve/HAMDEN09/QUShow.html - and 2010 Report = http://home.comcast.net/~shorelinesteve/HAMQU10/QU2010.html (this event was added to this calendar as of 3/20/2011)

MAY 29, 2011, Sunday, Lakeville - "Lime Rock Park Second Annual Veterans Memorial Car Show," Lime Rock Park, Lakeville, CT. Quoting from the event info page (http://www.limerock.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=225&Itemid=139):“…This big, on-track car show is the result of a joint venture between Royals’ Garage in Torrington, Conn., and Lime Rock Park. The show date is the Sunday during Lime Rock’s traditional Memorial Day Grand-Am race weekend, which features the Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge race on Saturday and the Rolex Sports Car Series Daytona Prototype & GT race on Monday… Proceeds from the Royals’ Garage Presents the Veteran’s Memorial Car Show at Lime Rock Park benefit the Veteran’s Memorial Wall at the refurbished Torrington City Hall… The Sunday show is 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., rain or shine. All Show Cars will all be displayed on track, and is open to: Muscle Cars; Tuners & Imports; Street Rods; Classic Cars; Antiques; Antique Trucks; Race Cars; and Exceptional Contemporary. There is no pre-registration – just show up with your cool vehicle and pass muster with the Royals – and both spectators and entrants pay cash at the gate… There are four trophy award winners: The People’s Pick, Royals’ Crown, Skip’s Selection, and Veteran’s Vote… Glenn Royals and family are the long time producers of the highly respected Litchfield Hills Historic Automobile Auto Show & Swap Meet at the Goshen Fairgrounds (2010 was its 54th anniversary)… Admission is $5 (kids 12 and under free); it’s free admission for ex- and current military; the Car Show Entry Fee is $10 ($5 for military); and the first 300 entrants receive a special metal commemorative dash plaque. A limited-edition commemorative poster will be available for $5, too. Parking is free… The Grand-Am paddock, the all-new Midway Cafe Food Court and the Lime Rock Midway will also be open to show-goers…” General Lime Rock Park info: http://www.limerock.com/ (this event was added to this calendar as of 2/2/2011)

MAY 30, 2011, Monday, Branford - Town of Branford Memorial Day Parade. We are very happy to report that antique automobile participation has once again been solicited for the 2011 Branford Memorial Day Parade, which will be happening on Monday, May 30th. An informational form letter and an organization sign-up form were both received in a mailing postmarked 2/22/2011 from The Branford Veterans Parade Committee (c/o Thomas Yester Chairman). Since the antique autos and their owners are not an "organization," per se (nor is SAAC), I am obviously not going to be filling out the form--but I will happily provide a copy of the form to anyone who may be interested (in case they may represent an organization who wishes to participate in this parade as an "organization"). The text of the form letter, from the Veterans Parade Committee of Branford, CT reads as follows: "...The Veterans Parade Committee of Branford cordially invite and solicit the participation of your organization in the Annual Memorial Day Parade and Exercises, during which our town will join the nation in prayer and reverent tribute to the memory of the departed veterans of all wars. All units are to assemble at the Branford Town Green by 0930 hours (9:30am) on Monday, May 30, 2011. All units will be in parade formation by 0945 hours (9:45am). Parade begins at 1000 hours (10:00am). The active and enthusiastic participation of units such as yours will make possible an impressive display of the profound respect and gratitude that we all owe to our war veterans, living and dead, who sacrificed so much that we might all live again in peace. Please complete the enclosed form and return to the Veterans Parade Committee ASAP which will allow us to place your unit in its proper order of march. Respectfully yours, Thomas B. Yester, Parade Chairman, 17 Stonewall Lane, Branford, CT 06405..." webmaster's additional notes - Historically, antique automobiles have been directed to assemble in the vicinity of the intersection of Blackstone Avenue, Taintor Drive, and Town Hall Drive, at the point where all three roads intersect Main Street (directly adjacent to the Branford Town Green, on the western edge); cars usually are asked to line up physically along Blackstone Avenue, facing Main Street (the "wrong way" on Blackstone), so that they can easily drive out to join the parade at the proper time. We'll touch base back with Chairman Yester to make sure this is the plan again for this year, and if there are any changes, we'll make sure to note them here. *3/14/2011 Updates - Here are a couple of additional details about antique auto participation in the 2011 Branford Memorial Day Parade, per a postcard that showed up in the SAAC mailbox on 3/12/2011, from Branford Veterans Parade Chairman Thomas Yester. First, Chairman Yester confirms that the antique cars should line up on the roadway between the Baptist Church & the Congregational Church (which I believe is Blackstone Avenue), parking the "wrong way," so as to be able to enter the parade onto Main Street (Blackstone is normally a one way street). The other important point that Chairman Yester made is that if there is rain, there will be no parade, and Memorial Day Ceremonies will be held indoors. Thanks again Chairman Yester for the check-in! Additional thoughts - We love driving our old cars in the Branford Memorial Day (& Veterans Day) Parades, as a way to remember, honor, and show respect & gratitude to our country's soldiers who have given so much for our freedom--and we sincerely thank the Branford Veterans Parade Committee for once again inviting antique cars to participate. Based upon my having driven old cars in the Branford Memorial Day Parade for several years, it is my recommendation to try to get to the above-described antique car staging area early, since the area fills up quickly with tons of spectators. Also, it has been my experience that there is frequently an officer stationed at the South Main Street intersection with Blackstone, who will not let you drive the "wrong way" up the street to get to the staging area--therefore, you should be prepared to drive all the way up to Main Street and then come down Main to Blackstone, to get yourself properly staged in the right spot (again, getting there early is key). Finally, unlike the past several years (where I have been busy marching with the Boy Scouts), it appears I'm going have the chance once again to drive an old car in the Parade this year, which I am obviously very excited about! And so I will definitely be looking forward to meeting up again with many of my "old old-car parade friends" when we assemble there on Blackstone!... Please stay tuned to this space for any additional info/instructions/directions that we may receive from the Veterans Parade Committee Chairman. Finally, please be sure to check out our full online report about antique auto participation in the 2009 version of this event, at: http://home.comcast.net/~shorelinesteve/BFDMEM09/OldCarsReport.html (this event was added to this calendar as of 3/1/2011; some additional important details were added to the listing as of 3/15/2011)

MAY 30, 2011, Monday, Old Lyme - 7th Annual Lyme-Old Lyme Memorial Day Antique Car Show. Quoting from Marianne Szreders' (mszreders@clintoninstrument.com) e-mail that had the subject line "Memorial Day Car Show," dated 3/16/2011: "...Hello, Would you be so kind as to include this year's car show in your calendar? Here is the information: '...The 7th Annual Lyme-Old Lyme Memorial Day Antique Car Show will be held on Monday, May 30, 2011, 9-2, at the Lyme Art Academy, Old Lyme, CT, I-95 Exit 70. 13 classes, Peoples' Choice. $5.00 spectator admission, $10.00 for car registration. Some car owners will be invited to participate in the town's Memorial Day Parade. Flea market space available. All proceeds to Lions charities. To pre-register your car for the event, go to www.lymeoldlymelions.com/onlineregistration.htm , or call Jim Graybill at 860-434-3530. Information about the show may be found at www.lymeoldlymelions.com/carshow.htm ...' Thank you, Marianne Szreders, Lyme-Old Lyme Lions Club, mszreders@clintoninstrument.com, www.clintoninstrument.com ..." webmaster's note - Sounds good to us, Marianne, and thanks very much for the event heads-up--we are more than happyt to help spread the word about this very fine Shoreline-area antique auto event! We definitely appreciate all the wonderful humanitarian things that the Lions do with funds raised from events like this--'Go Lyme-Old Lyme Lions!' (this event was added to this calendar as of 3/20/2011)

JUNE 4, 2011, Saturday, Middletown - 6th Annual EJK Car Show at Xavier High School, in memory of the late Eric J. Kalber, who lost his life in a July 2005 automobile accident, and to benefit the Eric J. Kalber Memorial Scholarship Fund, held at Xavier High School, 181 Randolph Road, Middletown, CT (very easy to get to, right off of Connecticut Route 9, Exit No. 11). Quoting from Sheri (Kalber) Amato's (ejkscholarshipfund@sbcglobal.net) heads-up about the '11 version of this wonderful event, per her broadcast e-mail of 9/29/2010: "...Oh, and by the way, SAVE THE DATE: June 4, 2011 (Rain date: June 5th) - 6th Annual E.J.K. Car Show at Xavier High School, Middletown, CT... Have a great day! Sheri Kalber-Amato, a/k/a Eric's Mom..." Sounds great, Sheri, and thanks for keeping us on the mailing list! More info: http://www.ejkcarshow.com/ - and also, to find out more info about Xavier High School, please be sure to visit: http://www.xavierhighschool.org/ - and search under the "Alumni Events" section for more info about the EJK Car Show & Scholarship Fund. (this event was added to this calendar as of 9/29/2010)

JUNE 4, 2011, Saturday, Meriden - "...11th Annual Car Show at The Meriden Health Center, Paddock Ave., Meriden CT. Presented by: The Saturday Nite Cruizers, 9:00 - 3:00, No cut off year, $10.00 registration fee... breakfast sandwiches, dogs & burgers... raffles, giveaways, 50/50... rock 'n' roll tunes, top 20 trophies, and top 10 club awards and Best In Show... Contact our Hot Line at 203-410-4559... Be There or Be Square..." More info: http://www.saturdaynitecruizers.com/Events.html . webmaster's note - and please do check out our report on the great time we had attending the '09 version of this wonderful event: http://home.comcast.net/~shorelinesteve/MERIDEN09/ShowReview.html (this event was added to this calendar as of 3/31/2011)

JUNE 4, 2011, Saturday, Oxford – “…Classic Nights Car Club sponsors the 2nd Annual Car Show to benefit the Oxford American Legion Post 174 and The Oxford High School Music Department. Come enjoy a relaxing day with your friends and other car enthusiasts at the Oxford High School, 61 Quaker Farms Road (Rte 188) Oxford, CT. For more info visit our website at www.classicnights.com or call Hank at 1-203-521-7924, or email to: henryrotzal@comcast.net ... 18 Trophies to be awarded… 11 am till 3 pm… $10 pre reg., $12 at gate, $5 spectator fee…” webmaster’s note – We found this car show listing at the Hemmings Motor News web site. There is also comprehensive online flyer for the event located at: http://www.classicnights.com/2011CarShowPg.htm (this event was added to this calendar as of 4/10/2011)

JUNE 4-5, 2011, Saturday-Sunday, Greenwich - "Greenwich Concours d'Elegance," Roger Sherman Baldwin Park, Greenwich, CT. Info: http://www.greenwichconcours.com/Main.htm (this event was added to this calendar as of 2/2/2011)

JUNE 5, 2011, Sunday, Windsor Locks - 2011 4Cs New England Air Museum Car Show and Aircraft Exhibit "...The 25th Annual 4Cs New England Air Museum Car Show and Aircraft Exhibit will be held June 5, 2011, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm (Museum open until 5:00 p.m.). Non-judged fun meet for antique, classic, special interest, sports cars & street rods; plaques to the first 200 cars. Largest aviation museum in the northeast; featuring the 58th Bomb Wing Memorial Hangar housing the newly restored B-29A "Jack Hack". Show car admission - $5.00 (includes driver and passengers); general admission $9.00 Seniors, $8.00 children 6-11, $6.00 under 6 free (admission includes air museum and car show). Food and drinks available for purchase. Location: New England Air Museum, Bradley International Airport, Route 75 - Windsor Locks, CT; I - 91, Exit 40 & follow the signs; Phone (860) 623-3305. For information: John Bajumpaa (860) 623-3906, jfbajumpaa@aol.com or Phil Hamilton (860) 526-5729; 4-Cs web site: www.ctccc.net..." webmaster's note - This event info came directly from the CT Council of Car Club's page: http://www.ctccc.net/component/content/article/2-4cs-new-england-air-museum-car-show.html - And yes, while we certainly understand that Windsor Locks is not exactly a "Shoreline" area town, we do strongly endorse the great work that the CT Council of Car Clubs does on behalf of all automobile hobbyists in our state, and they most definitely do deserve our support! (this event was added to this calendar as of 10/27/2010)

JUNE 5, 2011, Sunday, Waterford - "British by the Sea," all-British car gathering, Harkness Memorial State Park, Waterford CT. Info: www.ctmgclub.com . webmaster's note - This event was found in the January 2011 edition (Volume 25, No. 1) of the CT MG Club's newsletter "The Mowog News." (this event was added to this calendar as of 10/31/2010)

JUNE 5, 2011, Sunday, Milford - "...Milford Lions present 1st Annual Charity Car Show, 9am-3pm, Crown Corporate Campus, 472 Wheelers Farm Road, Milford, CT. Rain date = June 11th... food, music, raffles, prizes, trophies... all show cars & special interest vehicles welcome... goodie bags and dash plaques for the first 100 cars; $12 entry fee per show car; pre-registration $10; $5 entrance fee per person (children under 5 free)... More info: 203-641-2290 or http://www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/milfordct/page-8.php for pre-registration form and flyer (this event was added to this calendar as of 3/31/2011)

JUNE 11, 2011, Saturday, Waterford - "...'Sirens On The Sound'... Display your antique car in a beautiful field with views of Long Island Sound... Sponsored by Waterford Fire Engine Co. #1, 10am-4pm, at Waterford Beach, 317 Great Neck Road, Waterford, CT... $5 donation to enter a car... More info: http://www.sirensonthesound.com/ or call Timothy Condon 860-443-6302, or email: admin@sirensonthesound.com ..." webmaster's note - I ran across this event listing on the Hemmings Motor News web site. There are also downloadable forms on the sirensonthesound.com web site for fire apparatus entry (reportedly car owners do not need to pre-register), general sponsor, and trophy sponsor sign-up. The event web site further states that "All proceeds will benefit the continued restoration of Waterford Fire company 1's 1920 Ford Model T American LaFrance Soda Acid Fire Engine..." (this event was added to this calendar as of 4/21/2011)

JUNE 11, 2011, Saturday, Westbrook - "...Cardone & Daughter Automotive VW Show & Gathering, Cardone & Daughter Automotive, 177 Boston Post Road, Westbrook, CT 06498, 12noon-2pm, an informal gathering for all Volkswagen fans. Tour the shop and enjoy some food with us! For additional info please contact: Jeremy Clayton jeremy@ctvwa.org or Bill Arute bill@ctvwa.org ..." More info: CVA, P.O. Box 8326, Manchester, CT 06040, http://www.ctvwa.org/ ..." webmaster's note - This event info was received via a snail mail postmarked 4/1/2011 from CVA official Bill Arute--thanks Bill! (this event was added to this calendar as of 4/5/2011)

JUNE 11, 2011, Saturday, Chester - "...Connecticut Military Vehicle Collectors (COMVEC) 34th Annual Military Vehicle Show & Flea Market, 8am-4pm, Chester Fairgrounds, Route 154, Chester, CT. Antique military vehicles, flea market, food on site, military displays. Admission $5 adults, children under 10 free. No pets, no live firearms, no ammo, no alcohol. Info: www.comvec.org - vendor info: Bob Artiboni 860-798-5344. COMVEC is a 501(C)(3) nonprofit organizatio. webmaster's note - This event notice was transcribed from a printed flyer that I picked up in a Citgo station in Middletown, CT! (this event was added to this calendar as of 4/28/2011)

JUNE 12, 2011, Sunday, Glastonbury – Central CT Region AACA 37th Annual Antique & Truck Meet & Flea Market. “…Judging, swap meet, and children’s events new this year… 9am to 3pm, at 95-115 Glastonbury Boulevard, Glastonbury, CT… Show vehicles still $8, spectators $4…” Info: http://cenconnaaca.org/ or Steve MacKinnon 860-836-2787 or email: smackinnon@comcast.net . webmaster’s note – We had a fantastic time visiting this event in 2010—here is our online report: http://home.comcast.net/~shorelinesteve/GBURY10/Review.html (this event was added to this calendar as of 1/13/2010; additional details, including those that that we found published online at the Hemmings Motor News web site were added to this listing as of 4/10/2011)

JUNE 12, 2011, Sunday, Rocky Hill - (the following info came from: http://ecoverthehillgangcarclub.com/events.shtml): "...Eastern Chapter Over The Hill Gang Car Club's 'Annual Club Car Show'... Date: June 12, 2011 (rain date: June 19, 2011)... New time: 4pm to 9pm... Trophy's, food, and more... No cut off year, for your special vehicle... Show Cars $8.00; Spectators Free... Location: Rt.160, Elm Ridge Park in Rocky Hill, CT... Dash plaques to the first 100 show entries... Awards to the top 31 cars and 1 for best of show!... Activities for children, food, a fun family event!... Last was year, a nice turnout for pending storms, Thank you for coming 'You made our Day'..." More info: Eastern Chapter Over The Hill Gang Car Club LLC, 25 Brookview Drive, Glastonbury, CT 06033, web site: http://ecoverthehillgangcarclub.com/ (this event was added to this calendar as of 1/25/2011)

JUNE 12, 2011, Sunday, Trumbull – (the following info came from the Barnum Festival's "Schedule" page: http://www.barnumfestival.com/Schedule.htm): "...Greatest Car Show On Earth... Sunday, June 12th, 9:00am to 4:00pm... Rain date = Sunday, June 19th... Hillcrest Middle School, 530 Daniels Farm Road, Trumbull, CT..." webmaster's additional note - Looks like they got their electronic flyer uploaded finally, which we ran across in mid-May--the flyer is located at: http://www.barnumfestival.com/2011CarShwFlyer.htm (this event was added to this calendar as of 4/13/2011; link to the event's official electronic flyer added as of 5/19/2011)

JUNE 12, 2011, Sunday, Deep River - (the following info came from the Deep River Rotary Club's 'News and Events' page: http://www.deepriverrotary.com/News.html): "...Car Show... Sunday, June 12th, 2011, for ads and info contact Kevin Bewer or Desiree Richardell, email ad info to vegetableivory@att.net ..." webmaster's additional notes - The Deep River Rotary Club's annual event is one of our favorite things to do in the summer, with a wonderful "small town" feel--it is held on a baseball field right in town, and there is good food you can buy, plus a flea market to browse. Here is our friends' Jack & Maureen Tary's report on the 2009 version: http://home.comcast.net/~shorelinesteve/DEEPRIVER09/DR09CarShow.html - and here is our friend Bob Ruggiero's report on the 2010 version: http://home.comcast.net/~shorelinesteve/DPRVRRtry10/DR10Show.html (this event was added to this calendar as of 5/9/2011)

JUNE 13, 2011, Monday, Stratford – (the following info came from http://www.ctseaportcarclub.com/carshows.htm - please refer to that page for more details about the event): "… Ryders Landing Car Show & Cruise Night … Ryders Landing shopping center, 88 Ryders Lane, Merritt Parkway Exit 53, 5:30-9:30pm, Classics, Antiques, Hot Rods and Customs, No Cut Off Year…Free Admission, Food, Music, Trophies…” (this event was added to this calendar as of 5/19/2011)

JUNE 15, 2011, Wednesday, Middletown - "...Come join us for the 15th Annual Cruise Night on Main Street, Middletown, CT... Wednesday, June 15, 2011... The Main Street Show!... 4:00 to 8:00pm... Rain Date = June 22... Registration starts at 4:00pm, on Main Street, entering from Union St. and Pleasant St., and forming two lines... The entire Main Street north and south, will be closed from Washington (Rt.66) south to Union Street. Cars will also be parked two rows wide down center of Main, in addition to the sides of Main. .. Show is open for pre-1986 and Special Interest Vehicles... Special Interest Vehicles need prior approval by contacting Mark at 860-635-3374... Treat yourself to Lunch or Dinner at one of over 35 different eateries! ... Sorry: no vehicles over 30 feet, no motorcycles, no bicycles, no burnouts... Please check back for updates... Thanks for your interest..." webmaster's note - This event notice was found on the Eastern Chapter Over The Hill Gang car club's events page: http://ecoverthehillgangcarclub.com/events.shtml - and please also be sure to view our report on having visited the 2010 version of this most spectacular & unique gathering of old cars on the big & beautiful Main Street of Middletown, CT, at: http://home.comcast.net/~shorelinesteve/MDTWNCRUZ10/Review.html (this event was added to this calendar as of 4/6/2011)

JUNE 18, 2011, Saturday, New Britain – Klingberg Vintage Motorcar Festival, 10am-4pm, Klingberg Center, New Britain, CT. Info: http://www.klingbergautoshow.org/ (this event was added to this calendar as of 12/17/2010)

JUNE 18, 2011, Saturday, Durham - (quoting from the listing we found on the Special Interest web site) "...Knights of Columbus presents 2011 Summer Festival Car Show at Notre Dame Church, 272 Main St (Rt. 17), Durham, 9am-3pm, rain or shine, $8 for show vehicles, spectators free, fun for the whole family, no cut-off year, famous strawberry shortcake, hamburgers, hot dogs, Touch-A-Truck with Hazelwood Excavating, goody bags for show vehicles, raffles, prizes, 50/50 drawing, DJ Matt, proceeds benefit Knights Of Columbus Charities, no pets or bicycles, craft fair info 860-349-1304, Car Show info 203-265-4726..." webmaster's note - We don't know what's going on with this event listing, since we also more recently found a Special Interest web site listing for this event for June 25th--so please take our advice: CALL AHEAD before making any long trips!!! (this event was added to this calendar as of 5/11/2011; cautionary note added as of 6/14/2011)

JUNE 19, 2011, Sunday, Branford – Branford Festival Classic Car Cruise, downtown Branford, CT—part of the overall Branford Festival. We will add more details to this listing as they become available—meanwhile, please visit the Festival’s official web site at: http://www.branfordfestival.com/ (this event was added to this calendar as of 5/19/2011)

JUNE 19, 2011, Sunday, Darien – Quoting from the Hemmings web site’s event listing: “…6th Annual Darien Collectors Car Show… Fathers Day fun, interesting cars in a beautiful venue, peoples choice awards, expecting 100+ cars; free registration; $5 admission, kids under 6 free, benefiting Aging in Place in Darien…10:00am, Tilley Pond Park, Darien, CT… To register: call Charlie England at 203-912-8720 or email to: charlesengland@sbcglobal.net , or info@dariencollectorscarshow …” webmaster’s note – From some quick googling, we also found an official web site for the event: http://dariencollectorscarshow.com/ - where we also noticed a rain date of June 26th noted. (this event was added to this calendar as of 5/19/2011)

JUNE 19, 2011, Sunday, Shelton – Shelton Historical Society Vintage Vehicles Antique & Classic Car Show. Quoting from an e-mail dated 6/3/2011 from, Ed McCreery (emccreery@pullcom.com) with the subject line: “…Upcoming event for posting on your calendar please…”: “…Annual Shelton Historical Society Father's Day Vintage Vehicles Show… Time: 10a.m. - 2p.m… Sponsor: Shelton Historical Society, Inc… Location: 70 Ripton Road… Details: A Father's Day tradition on the grounds of the Historical Society with everything from the early 1900's to muscle cars of the 60's. A wonderful tradition… To Register: http://www.sheltonhistoricalsociety.org/car-show-application-information.html or call Tracy Tate at 203-925-1803 or email: Topcat1199@aol.com … Cost: $8/ registered car $10/day of event…” (this event was added to this calendar as of 6/8/2011)

JUNE 19, 2011, Sunday, Harwinton – “…The 23rd Annual Litchfield Bug In will be held on Fathers Day, Sunday, June 19 , 2011 from 9am to 3pm. Location is the Harwinton Fairgrounds, Locust Road, Harwinton, CT. Admission is charged with all proceeds going to local charity. Overnight camping is available on the grounds with clean , modern restrooms provided. Also on Saturday, at 6:30, the annual Bug In Bash, with free food provided by the Texas Grill. This social event is free of charge open to all VW enthusiasts... Swap spaces are both indoor and outdoor with plenty of room for vendors. Average space is 20 x 20 feet. We usually get 300 VWs of all kinds, both air-cooled and water-cooled in the show, with around 100 vendors. Clean modern restrooms with showers for the campers. For additional info contact; Chuck Pisconski, Box 24, Plymouth, Connecticut 06782, telephone 860 283 5256, e-mail vwsplitman@sbcglobal.net ...” webmaster’s note – Thanks to our long-time old car friend Chuck Pisconski for sending along this event listing, in his e-mail dated 5/23/2011—we are happy to help spread the word about this extremely popular and long-running VW enthusiast event, that has generated considerable funds for worthy charities over the years. Great show, Chuck and Company! (this event was added to this calendar as of 5/25/2011)

JUNE 20, 2011, Monday, Wallingford - CSRA's 'Connecticut Dragway Reunion,' Mountain Ridge Resort, Wallingford, CT. Gates open at 5:00pm. Info: Pete 860-635-4971 or Don 860-345-4709. webmaster's note - This event listing is presented in more detail on the CT Street Rod Association's events info page: http://www.csra.org/pages/events_list.php?id=47 - the main CSRA web site is located online at: http://www.csra.org/ (this event was added to this calendar as of 12/12/2010)

JUNE 23, 2011, Thursday, Guilford - (The following details are excerpted from the listings found on: http://www.applepirobotics.org/2011/05/cruise-nights-at-bishop-orchards-little-red-barn/ and http://events.ctcentral.com/guilford-ct/events/show/187463345-applepi-robotics-cruise-nights ): "...Cruise Nights put on by Apple Pi Robotics. 5pm-8pm (dusk)... Includes antique and unusual cars, barbecued hot dogs and hamburgers, soft drinks, music, and robotics demonstrations and lots of FUN!. No better atmosphere for a relaxing Cruise Night than the grassy fields in back of the Little Red Barn at Bishops Orchard right off Route 1 in Guilford, CT. Come enjoy some of the best music from the 50's and 60's, have a barbecued burger and watch the sun go down while "talking cars"... Admission is FREE although donations of any kind are greatly appreciated. All donations and proceeds from our concession are used to fund the Apple Pi Robotics Program..." Additional information - Published number to call for more info: 203-458-8400. Street address of Bishop's: 1355 Boston Post Road (Route 1), Guilford, CT 06437. (this event was added to this calendar as of 5/25/2011)

JUNE 25, 2011, Saturday, Bethany - "...Bethany Volunteer Fire Department & Auxiliary Car, Truck, and Bike Show, 11am to 5pm (show cars 10am), at the old Bethany Airport Field (across from BVFD Headquarters), 765 Amity Road (Route 63), Bethany, CT… Rain date = June 26th… Cost $10 parking (carload)… Antique Cars/Trucks, Muscle Cars, Motorcycles, Big Trucks all welcomed. People’s Choice Judging. Judging ends at 3pm and winners announced at 3:30pm – Lots of categories. Food: pulled pork sandwiches, sausage and peppers, cheeseburgers, hot dogs. Music: DJ. Special guest: real Monster Trucks and rides! Face painting & tattoos, fire engine rides, kids games and 50/50 raffle. Benefiting the Bethany Volunteer Fire Dept. and Auxiliary…” Info: http://www.bvfdct.com/ or email to: acogill@BGInc.com . Additional info – We found a dedicated info page for the car show at the BVFD website: http://www.bvfdct.com/CarAndTruckShow.asp - that also included the link to the online flyer for the event: http://www.bvfdct.com/2011CarBikeandTruckflyer.pdf - looks like a really fun time, and it’s for a good cause! (this event was found listed at the Hemmings Motor News web site and was added to this calendar as of 4/10/2011)

JUNE 25, 2011, Saturday, Durham - "...Knights Of Columbus Presents 2011 Summer Festival Car Show at Notre Dame Church, 272 Main St. (Rt. 17), 9am-3pm, rain or shine, $8 for show vehicles, spectators free... Fun for the whole family... No cut-off year... Famous Strawberry Shortcake, hamburgers, hot dogs, Touch-A-Truck with Hazelwood Excavating, goody bags for show vehicles, raffles, prizes, 50/50 drawing, DJ Matt... Proceeds benefit Knights of Columbus Charities... No pets or bicycles... Craft Fair info 860-349-1304, Car Show info 203-265-4726..." (this event was found listed at the Special Interest web site and was added to this calendar as of 6/14/2011)

JUNE 26, 2011, Sunday, East Haven - "...2nd Annual Knights of Columbus Car Show, 9am to 2pm, Our Lady of Pompeii Council #11245 Knights of Columbus, Our Lady of Pompeii Church, 355 Foxon Road (Route 80), East Haven, CT. Proceeds to benefit Knights Charities. Dash plaques to first 150 entrants; antique cars & trucks, tuner, modern muscle, classes for all. Awards at 1:00pm. 50/50 raffle. Registration $12.00 day of show... Info: Chip Brainerd 203-410-5101; web site: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Knights-of-Columbus-Council-11245/135956163082159 ..." webmaster's notes - We heard about this show last year but were not able to make it over to Our Lady of Pompeii on show day--hope to be able to do so this year--sounds very cool, and it's right in our back yard! This event information came directly from the OldRide.com listing at:  http://www.oldride.com/events/2372841.html (this event was added to this calendar as of 3/20/2010)

JULY 3, 2011, Sunday, Bethlehem - (Quoting from the CT Seaport Car Club's car shows page: http://www.ctseaportcarclub.com/carshows.htm): "...10th Annual Car Show at the Bethlehem Fair Grounds, Bethlehem Fireman's Association... 8am - 5pm... All the money we raise goes to purchasing new equipment and gear for the Bethlehem Volunteer Fire Department... Location : Bethlehem Fair Grounds..." Additional info - We found a Bethlehem Fairgrounds maps & directions page: http://www.bethlehemfair.com/maps.htm - and quoting from that page: "... From Waterbury Area And Points South: Take Route 8 North To Thomaston. Take Route 109 West To Morris Center Take Route 61 South To Bethlehem Fairgrounds On Left ..." And from what we can see, the street address of Bethlehem Fairgrounds (for you Mapquesters) is: 384 Main Street North, Bethlehem, CT 06751-1403. editor's notes - We have participated in this event in the past and have enjoyed ourselves a lot--it's a charming country fairgrounds, and a nice low-key show on grass, benefiting a very worthy cause--all the ingredients for a wonderful day--and the drive up to Bethlehem, CT is also very scenic one, especially if you choose secondary roads (Route 63 up from New Haven is a beautiful drive and puts you very close). Looking around, there's not much else going on for car shows over the holiday weekend, so if you're looking for something "old car related" to do on Sunday morning, consider the Bethlehem show! (this event was added to this calendar as of 6/27/2011)

JULY 10, 2011, Sunday, Haddam - "Rollin' On The River Car Show;" quoting from the listing found on the Hemmings Motor News web site: "...16th annual, fun, food and music. Beautiful location on the banks of the Connecticut River... Sponsor: Haddam Lions... When: 9am-2pm... Location: Haddam Meadows State Park, Haddam, CT... Cost: show cars $10, vendors $10/space, spectators $3... To Register: call Paul at 860-345-2615 or call Kevin at 860-345-3949..." (this event was added to this calendar as of 6/14/2011)

JULY 10, 2011, Sunday, Lebanon - "...CVA's 7th Annual New England Volks-Meet, Lebanon Lions Fairgrounds, Lebanon, CT, 9am-3pm... People's choice trophies... Open to all Volkswagens and all German cars, owners, and fans... Rain or shine... Dash plaques, goodie bags... Camping available on Saturday night, with live bands... Additional info: Jeremy Clayton 860-539-9704 jeremy@ctvwa.org or Milt McDonald milton@ctvwa.org ..." More info: CVA, P.O. Box 8326, Manchester, CT 06040, http://www.ctvwa.org/ ..." webmaster's note - This event info was received via a snail mail postmarked 4/1/2011 from CVA official Bill Arute--thanks Bill! (this event was added to this calendar as of 4/5/2011)

JULY 11, 2011, Monday, Stratford – (the following info came from http://www.ctseaportcarclub.com/carshows.htm - please refer to that page for more details about the event): "… Ryders Landing Car Show & Cruise Night … Ryders Landing shopping center, 88 Ryders Lane, Merritt Parkway Exit 53, 5:30-9:30pm, Classics, Antiques, Hot Rods and Customs, No Cut Off Year…Free Admission, Food, Music, Trophies…” (this event was added to this calendar as of 5/19/2011)

JULY 16, 2011, Saturday, Haddam Neck - (the following info came from http://www.oldride.com/events/2437633.html): "... The Gasket Goons Junkpile Jamboree ... Gasket Goons 2nd Annual Car Show and Swap Meet, Haddam Neck Fairgrounds - Haddam Neck CT... Sat July 16, 2011, 10:00am till ? Customs cars to rat rods, and motorcycles... Bands and DJ, food, vendors $30.00 kids free... Rain date Sunday July 17... Info: Pat 860-778-8033, Lou 860-342-0080... web site: http://gasketgoons.com/ ..." (this event was added to this calendar as of 5/19/2011)

JULY 21, 2011, Thursday, Guilford - (The following details are excerpted from the listings found on: http://www.applepirobotics.org/2011/05/cruise-nights-at-bishop-orchards-little-red-barn/ and http://events.ctcentral.com/guilford-ct/events/show/187463345-applepi-robotics-cruise-nights ): "...Cruise Nights put on by Apple Pi Robotics. 5pm-8pm (dusk)... Includes antique and unusual cars, barbecued hot dogs and hamburgers, soft drinks, music, and robotics demonstrations and lots of FUN!. No better atmosphere for a relaxing Cruise Night than the grassy fields in back of the Little Red Barn at Bishops Orchard right off Route 1 in Guilford, CT. Come enjoy some of the best music from the 50's and 60's, have a barbecued burger and watch the sun go down while "talking cars"... Admission is FREE although donations of any kind are greatly appreciated. All donations and proceeds from our concession are used to fund the Apple Pi Robotics Program..." Additional information - Published number to call for more info: 203-458-8400. Street address of Bishop's: 1355 Boston Post Road (Route 1), Guilford, CT 06437. (this event was added to this calendar as of 5/25/2011)

JULY 22, 2011, Friday, Durham - "...'Cruise Night,' sponsored by, and to benefit the Durham Volunteer Fire Company, 5:30pm 'till 9:00pm, 41 Main Street, Durham, CT... Music, food, ice cream, 50/50 raffle, family fun... Hot rods, classics, and muscle cars (no cut off)... Door prizes for participants... Spectators welcome... Please follow the signs for parking..." webmaster's notes - The address specified appears to be the actual location of the Durham Volunteer Fire Department, based on some internet searching. This event notice was posted on the CT VW Association's Yahoo group message forum on 4/20/2011 by a fellow VW enthusiast, who also approved of my adding it to this calendar (since this event is obviously open to all cars!), and I am very happy to do so-and hopefully I will also be able to make it to the event to participate-I can't think of a better way to kick off "Time Machines weekend 2011!" *6/14/2011 Updates - Here is some additional event contact information that we found posted on the Special Interest web site: "...Contact Chief Rob Chass 860-349-9112, or Ann Breen 860-349-8227, or email chiefchadd@yahoo.com ..." and a Rain Date of July 23rd was also noted. (this event was added to this calendar as of 4/21/2011; some additional details were added as of 6/14/2011)

JULY 22-24, 2011, Friday-Sunday, Springfield (MASSACHUSETTS) – “…Vintage Sports Car Club of America sanctioned race for VSCCA-eligible cars, thru the city streets of Springfield, MA…” *7/1/2011 Important Update – I looked at the event official web site (http://svgp.org/) today and found this note: “...SVGP 2011 CANCELLED – The event is cancelled for this year but we are jointly working with the city to make it happen in 2012. No date has been determined...” I imagine that the tornadoes that hit Springfield and the surrounding area on June 1, 2011, have caused many event plans to be altered—and I assume this is the case with the Springfield Grand Prix. We wish the town of Springfield, and also the Springfield Grand Prix event planners all the best, and will look forward to 2012. (this event was added to this calendar as of 12/15/2010; important updates were added as of 3/1, and 7/1/2011)

JULY 24, 2011, Sunday, Guilford – "The Big One": Time Machines 2011... Quoting some approved-for-publication words received from Time Machines Car Show Chairman Fred Klaus, in an e-mail dated 2/11/2011: “…The 33rd Annual Time Machines Antique Car Show & Flea Market is scheduled for Sunday, 8am – 3pm, July 24, 2011 at the Guilford Fairgrounds…” Fred also noted that this year’s Time Machines Featured Marque = Volkswagen, and that there is much work going on right now to revamp, streamline, and improve many aspects of the event layout at the Guilford Fairgrounds. To quote Fred: “…the show will have a new look…” So, do stay tuned for more info, as we receive it, and also check with the CT Area Classic Thunderbird Club’s official Time Machines web page: http://www.tbirdsofconn.org/timemach.html ... webmaster’s additional notes - I am happy to report that I was able to meet with Car Show Chairman Fred Klaus in early May, and he handed me a big supply of the actual official printed Time Machines 2011 flyers—I have scanned all parts of the flyers and have posted them online at a popular VW hobby web site (since VW is this year’s Time Machines “featured marque”—but the information contained on them is of course applicable to all car show & flea market participants). The following are the links to the flyer scans: Main Flyer Page Top = http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/806851.jpg ... Main Flyer Page Bottom (with preregistration forms) = http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/806852.jpg ... List of Show Car Classes = http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/806853.jpg …Front outside of folded flyer = http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/806850.jpg ... Back outside of folded flyer = http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/806854.jpg ... I also dropped off a bunch of the actual TM2011 flyers (in eye-catching lime green!) at Cardone & Daughter Automotive in Westbrook, so you can also go there to get your own copy. (this event was added to this calendar as of 2/15/2011; important updates added as of 5/19/2011)

JULY 30, 2011, Saturday, Guilford – "'Taste the Shoreline in Guilford' Car Show" at the Guilford Fairgrounds... Saturday, July 30th... Classics, Antiques, Hot Rods, Muscle Cars... Car Show hours: 12pm-3:30pm (Event hours: 12pm-10pm)... Food, beer, wine, great music, fun for all ages... $5 per car, trophies awarded, no cut off date!... A Guilford Chamber of Commerce Event, www.guilfordct.com, 203-453-9677..." webmaster's note - We were given an early heads-up about this event, back in March of this year, from our local old car friend Bill Raccio, who told us to 'stay tuned for more details.' Fast-forwarding to mid-May, we received another e-mail follow-up from Bill, which contained a complete electronic copy of the car show flyer attached. We really appreciate Bill having kept us on the mailing list for this event info--there is nothing we like more than fun local-area summertime car events! I also took the time to browse the Guilford Chamber of Commerce web site (the address of which is noted on the car show flyer), and found a page dedicated to the 'Taste the Shoreline' overall event, with many specifics also related to the Car Show--including a clickable link to the very same electronic flyer-please be sure to check out the page at: http://www.guilfordct.com/community_events/events_taste_the_shoreline.html . Thanks again to Bill Raccio once again for all his efforts in making this event possible, and keeping us well-informed about it--AND to the Guilford Chamber of Commerce also for making old cars a part of the 2011 Taste the Shoreline event! (this event was originally added to this calendar as of 3/1/2011; this event listing was significantly updated with specifics of the car show as of 5/18/2011)

JULY 30, 2011, Saturday, Stony Creek – "Cars On The Lawn” and “Blessing Of The Fleet” … As I was driving into the East Haven Knights of Columbus car show on Sunday, June 26th, who else but Bill Raccio hands me a flyer for this event! A little later, I ran into Wink Brainerd, who organizes it, and confirmed with Wink that it was acceptable for me to add this event to our SAAC Calendar. As I recall Wink saying, he’s been happy with past years’ low-key turnout, and isn’t looking dramatically to expand it, but he would also not be unhappy if a few more cars turned out to participate. Speaking for myself, this is a really fun little gathering, right on the grass in front of the Stony Creek Church of Christ Congregational, and directly across from the Stony Creek Beach & Madeira Park—where all the festivities surrounding the annual “Blessing Of The Fleet” take place. I noticed that it is listed to be happening the same day as the “Taste the Shoreline in Guilford” car show event—that we also learned about from Bill Raccio—so I’m going to have to high-tail it over to the Guilford Fairgrounds after participating in “Cars On The Lawn,” to try to take in some of the “Taste” event also. It goes without saying that we greatly appreciate all the work that good folks like Wink Brainerd and Bill Raccio do to enhance our ability to show off and enjoy our old cars, with fun summertime events like these! Here are all the other details transcribed from Wink’s “Cars On The Lawn” flyer: “…Saturday, July 30, 2011, 1:00pm, Church of Christ Congregational, 192 Thimble Islands Road, Stony Creek… An informal gathering of classic, antique, and special interest vehicles—across the street from the harbor. No judging, no prizes, just show up and show off your favorite vehicle!... Concert with Stony Creek Fife & Drum Corps…” (this event was added to this calendar as of 6/27/2011)

JULY 31, 2011, Sunday, Beacon Falls – Beacon Falls Lions Club 9th Annual Car & Bike Show ”…The Beacon Falls 9th Annual Car & Bike Show will be held on July 31st, from 8am til 4pm. We will be serving breakfast, and lunch. We will also have a raffle to benefit the Yale Pediatric Eye Disease Center. Rain dates are 8/14, and if needed 8/21. The show will be held at Woodland Regional High School, 185 Back Rimmon Road in Beacon Falls, CT. Admission $10 per bike and car. We will have goodie bags and dash plaques for the first 200 cars. Over 120 trophies plus Best of Show and Best of Chevy, Mopar, and Ford. Plenty of food and music. Any questions call me, Mike Carrafiello 203-828-6110 or email me at mikecarrafiello@aol.com . You can also print a copy of the flyer at http://www.roundtowncruisers.com/ and join our cruise nights on Tuesdays, Split Rock Center on Bridgeport Avenue, Shelton, CT, across from Sears Hardware. Updates will follow… Looking for vendors…” webmaster’s note – This notice was received via a broadcast e-mail dated 2/14/2011, from flacarf@aol.com . We also retyped the listing, since it was originally received typed in “all caps”—we have done our best to retype it without errors! We also looked up the correct web site address for Round Town Cruisers, which did not appear to have been correctly indicated in the original message, and have included the working address herewith. We absolutely salute the great work that the Beacon Falls Lions Club does for the cause of eyesight health, and the fantastic cause that this event benefits! *3/3/2011 update: Quoting from Mike Carrafiello’s (Flacarf@aol.com) e-mail dated today: “…Hi, Sorry about typing in caps, but the vision’s not what it used to be. You did a great job of retyping, but it was only 120 trophies, not 200…I wish it could be!... I appreciate what you do and the time you spend on helping us out. Thanks, Mike Carrafiello…” webmaster’s note – Thanks very much Mike for checking my work, and the listing is now corrected per your advice. All the best to you and everyone for a most successful event benefiting a most worthy cause! (this event was added to this calendar as of 2/16/2011; minor correction incorporated as of 3/3/2011)

AUGUST 4, 2011, Thursday, Guilford - (The following details are excerpted from the listings found on: http://www.applepirobotics.org/2011/05/cruise-nights-at-bishop-orchards-little-red-barn/ and http://events.ctcentral.com/guilford-ct/events/show/187463345-applepi-robotics-cruise-nights): "...Cruise Nights put on by Apple Pi Robotics. 5pm-8pm (dusk)... Includes antique and unusual cars, barbecued hot dogs and hamburgers, soft drinks, music, and robotics demonstrations and lots of FUN!. No better atmosphere for a relaxing Cruise Night than the grassy fields in back of the Little Red Barn at Bishops Orchard right off Route 1 in Guilford, CT. Come enjoy some of the best music from the 50's and 60's, have a barbecued burger and watch the sun go down while "talking cars"... Admission is FREE although donations of any kind are greatly appreciated. All donations and proceeds from our concession are used to fund the Apple Pi Robotics Program..." Additional information - Published number to call for more info: 203-458-8400. Street address of Bishop's: 1355 Boston Post Road (Route 1), Guilford, CT 06437. webmaster's additional note - The above info was copied from a event notice that we already had running on this calendar, for Thursday, August 25th, and then, per a small handbill that was placed in my car at the Time Machines car show on 7/24 in Guilford, we noticed this August 4th event as having been newly-added since the original notices that were referenced above. We assume that all the details for this new August 4th event are the same as for the previous Apple Pi/Bishops cruises. Please also note that even though the August 25th event now has a published rain date--this August 4th event does not have a rain date. (this event was added to this calendar as of 7/26/2011)

AUGUST 5, 2011, Friday, North Branford – The 10th Annual North BranfordPotato & Corn Festival Classic Car Cruise Night. *updates: We are pleased to report the receipt of a very nice note, dated 1/26/2011, from Ronald Onofrio of the North Branford Police Department (onofrio@nbpolicect.org), who is involved with running the Friday Night North Branford Potato & Corn Festival Cruise, and with whom we’ve had friendly contact related to last year’s event (and also with Pam Gery of the North Branford Parks & Rec Department; both Ron and Pam were very helpful to us in making sure we got the all the correct info about the 2010 event). We had let them know that we were going to be running this event notice, for the time being, with a “tentative” note, and Ron got back to us promptly. Quoting from his note: “…Just wanted to let you know that the Cruise Nite is a ‘Go’ for Friday, August 5, 2011 at the North Branford Corn/Potato Festival. Look forward to seeing everyone out for another great night! Thanks for including us in your Calendar!... Ron.” That’s awesome Ron! We are pleased to update our Calendar with this event confirmation! The overall 2011 North Branford Potato & Corn Festival has published its 2011 dates of operation at the official web site (http://www.nbpotatofest.com/) as August 5, 6, and 7, and it is well-worth checking out for all the other great food and entertainment—it’s really a town-wide celebration!—so, be sure to check out the web site for details. In closing, we had a positively tremendous time participating in the 2010 version of the North Branford Potato & Corn Festival Classic Car Cruise Night (our first ever), and really look forward to gettingback there again! Hats off to all the good folks who work hard to make the North Branford Potato & Corn Festival happen! Again, the main event website is located at: http://www.nbpotatofest.com/ (this event was added to this calendar as of 1/21/2011; it was updated with confirmation of the event as of 1/29/2011)

AUGUST 7, 2011, Sunday, East Hampton – The Belltown Antique Car Club’s 45th Annual Vintage Motorcar Meet, Haddam Neck Fairgrounds, off Route 151, East Hampton, CT; show hours 8am to 3pm; trophies awarded at 3pm. All show vehicles must have a fire extinguisher on hand. All stock vehicles through 1971 are welcome for judging; 1972 thru 1975 autos & hot rods are welcome for display and admiration, no judging. Admission information: Automobiles to 1971 = $5 including driver (judged classes); automobiles 1972-1975 & hot rods = $5 including driver (non-judged, display only). General admission $5/person, $3 seniors (65+), children under 12 free. Flea market space $15, car corral (for sale) $10. Info: Peter 860-267-8394, Jon 860-267-7507, Phil 860-526-5729, Bill 860-267-8665 or belltowncarclub@yahoo.com – more event info is also accessible from the Belltown Antique Car Club’s main web site page: http://www.belltownantiquecarclub.org/ (this event was added to this calendar as of 12/17/2010)

AUGUST 7, 2011, Sunday, Meriden – Quoting from a listing we found at the 102.9 DRC-FM Cruisin’ News web site: "…’5th Annual Sgt. Jeff Boucher Auto, Bike & Truck Show,’ presented by the Meriden Police Union and the American Muscle car club. Show to be held on Sunday, August 7th, 2011 from 10am to 3pm at Meriden Hub, down town Meriden on Pratt St. (off East Main St.) Rain date: August 14th. Proceeds will go to SJB Memorial Scholarship Award. All years and makes welcomed. 30 Trophies will be awarded including best of show, Burn out pit, Huge Raffle items, 50/50 raffle, Food, Music (including Live entertainment) and more. Vehicle or bike entry fee is $10. Spectator admission is Free but donations accepted. Info: Email Boucher395@gmail.com , Ray 203-537-1175, Rob 203-500-9255…” (this event was added to this calendar as of 7/19/2011)

AUGUST 8, 2011, Monday, Stratford – (the following info came from http://www.ctseaportcarclub.com/carshows.htm - please refer to that page for more details about the event): "… Ryders Landing Car Show & Cruise Night … Ryders Landing shopping center, 88 Ryders Lane, Merritt Parkway Exit 53, 5:30-9:30pm, Classics, Antiques, Hot Rods and Customs, No Cut Off Year…Free Admission, Food, Music, Trophies…” (this event was added to this calendar as of 5/19/2011)

AUGUST 13, 2011, Saturday, East Haven - "...Classic Car Show, The Village at Mariner's Point, 111 South Shore Dr., 10am-2pm... Rain Date 8/20... Music by B & B Entertainment, 50/50 raffle, door prizes and trophies... $5 per car to enter... Proceeds to benefit The Alzheimer's Association... Call Maria at 203-467-0067 x13, or Bill at 203-671-3866..." (this event was found listed at the Special Interest web site and was added to this calendar as of 6/14/2011)

AUGUST 13, 2011, Saturday, Middlefield - "...Team Pro CT Down Syndrome Congress Benefit Car Show, Peckham Park, 161 Strickland Road, Middlefield, CT, 9am-3pm. Admission $10. Rain date = August 14th. Hosted by the Saturday Night Cruizers of Wallingford. View the onlne flyer for this event at: http://www.saturdaynitecruizers.com/img019_1_.jpg . Additional info - I had asked our friend Jack Danovich, who is an active member of the Saturday Night Cruizers organization, about what the "Team Pro CT Down Syndrome Congress" was, and he graciously wrote back with this response, dated 7/7/2011: "...The Connecticut Down Syndrome Congress is an organization which promotes civil rights/gives family support/public awareness for those with DS and is a hub, if you will, for a variety of Down Syndrome activities and fund raising. 'Team Pro' is one of the many volunteer teams who does fund raising (any group of people can create and name their own team). Two of the people in our club are part of 'Team Pro' and have a family menber who has Downs. He will be handing out an award at the show to a car that he will choose...." Thanks Jack--appreciate that info, and hats off to you and everyone who support this great cause. (this event was found listed at the Saturday Night Cruizers' web site and was added to this calendar as of 7/1/2011; imortant additional details were added to this listing as of 7/7/2011)

AUGUST 14, 2011, Sunday, Terryville - "...20th Annual Connecticut 'Bug-A-Fair,' All-Volkswagen Show, at the Terryville Fairgrounds, Terryville, CT... Route 6 and Scott Road in Terryville, CT, then 2 miles to the Terryville Fairgrounds... 40 trophy classes, acres of show parking, free door prizes, overnight camping $10/vehicle, refreshments and food all day, large swap meet, dash plaques to first 300 cars and all vendors, swap spaces $30, car registration (car + driver) $13, spectators $7, show runs 9am to 3pm; awards at 3:30... All proceeds to benefit the Terryville Lions Club. For air cooled & water cooled VWs; 300 cars & 95 vendors last year. For more info call 860-283-5256, or email vwsplitman@sbcglobal.net ..." webmaster's notes - Thanks to our friend Jerry Otrin (grandfather of Matt the VW Kid from Westbrook) who noticed that we had failed to add this wonderful VW event to our calendar; in his note dated 7/20/2011, Jerry wrote: "...I see in your flyer that you missed a good show coming up, or you maybe know about it but was not in your August listing: Connecticut Bug A Fair, on August 14th at the Terryville, CT fairgrounds. A great show with a super swap/flea market as well. Matt and I will be attending hopefully..." Thanks Jerry--glad we are able to get it onto our calendar! I can't believe that this year's event marks the 20th Anniversary of the CT Bug-A-Fair. This is one of the two unbelievably well-run Volkswagen enthusiast events that our long-time old VW friend Chuck Pisconski runs during the summer (the other being the Litchfield event on Father's Day), with all proceeds going to charity--simply awesome! If you are interested in VWs, you need to attend the CT Bug-A-Fair! (this event was added to this calendar as of 7/22/2011)

AUGUST 20, 2011, Saturday, East Haven – “…4th Annual East Haven Memorial Car Show, at East Haven High School, 35 Wheelbarrow Lane/RT 80, 9am-2pm, (Rain Date 8/21), dash plaques, goodie bags, refreshments, 50/50 raffle, t-shirts… All proceeds to benefit The Gary "The Welder" Dinello Scholarship… Info: Steve A. Stone 203-824-2018, e-mail: cometstokoi@aol.com …” webmaster’s note – This event listing was found at the Special Interest web site—and we’ve also written to the event contact for any more info that may be available. We strongly support the cause this event benefits—the Gary Dinello Scholarship—Mr. Dinello passed away earlier this year, and was a very well-known & well-respected welder in the Branford area, and also gave much to the old car hobby, through his work organizing the Branford Festival Classic Car Cruise for many years. Additional info – Here’s a listing for the event we also just found on the East Haven Patch web site: http://easthaven.patch.com/events/4th-annual-east-haven-memorial-car-show (this event was added to this calendar as of 8/7/2011)

AUGUST 22, 2011, Monday, East Granby – "...Mark's Auto Parts VW Night, 22 Russell Road, East Granby, CT, 5-9pm... Rain date = August 29th... More info: www.markscruisenight.com ..." Even more info: CVA, P.O. Box 8326, Manchester, CT 06040, http://www.ctvwa.org/ ..." webmaster's note - This event info was received via a snail mail postmarked 4/1/2011 from CVA official Bill Arute--thanks Bill! (this event was added to this calendar as of 4/5/2011)

AUGUST 24, 2011, Wednesday, Old Saybrook-Old Lyme - "Centennial Connections: Crossing the Connecticut - 100th Anniversary Auto Drive and Show." We were contacted by organizers in mid-May of this year, regarding an opportunity for antique autos to participate in this centennial celebration of the I-95 bridge linking Old Saybrook and Old Lyme, CT. *6/14/2011 UPDATES: We are very pleased to pass along a very detailed, approved-for-publication event notice that was received on 6/12/2011 from Mr. Tedd Levy of the organizing committee for this event. Mr. Levy's updates included not only a comprehensive event description and invitation for antique autos (& other antique vehicles) to participate, but also specific responses to some questions about antique vehicle participation that I had asked. Here is the text of Mr. Levy's announcement notice: "...Centennial Connections: Crossing the Connecticut - 100th Anniversary Auto Drive and Show," Wednesday, August 24, 2011, Rain or Shine, Sponsored by the Old Saybrook Historical Society... A parade of antique autos will cross the Baldwin Bridge on August 24 from Old Saybrook to Old Lyme and back to mark the 100th anniversary of the first highway bridge over the Connecticut River. Sponsored by the Old Saybrook Historical Society, the event, "Centennial Connections: Crossing the Connecticut," will feature an antique auto parade and show and a luncheon. Those with antique automobiles wishing to participate must pre-register. The autos will gather at the Old Saybrook Middle School, Sheffield Street, Old Saybrook for departure at 10:00 a.m. The procession will move through Main Street, Old Saybrook, over the Baldwin Bridge, through Old Lyme and return to Old Saybrook. Upon their return the autos will be on display at Saybrook Point until 4:00 p.m... Those with antique autos wishing to participate in the drive and show must pre-register by sending their name, address, telephone, email, and make/model and year of vehicle to. Auto Registration, Centennial Connections, Box 20, Old Saybrook, CT 06475. Those with questions or who wish to register by phone or email should contact auto coordinator Ed Mosca at: emosca@comcast.net or 860-388-2512..." Following now are the answers to my questions to which Mr. Levy made sure to provide specific detailed answers: *What is the time and location to show up first thing that day? "...Arrive BEFORE 10:00 a.m. at Old Saybrook Middle School, Sheffield Street (off Main St.)..." *Is there a need for pre-registration? "...There are no participation fees but all participants MUST be registered. Registration consists simply of providing: Name, address, phone, email, year and type automobile. This information may be sent to: Auto Registration, Centennial Connections, P.O. Box 20, Old Saybrook, CT 06475..." *How long auto is to remain on display that day? "...The ride from Old Saybrook to Old Lyme and Back will conclude at Saybrook Point. Parking will be assigned for each vehicle. It is expected that all participants will remain until 4:00 p.m..." *Anything else that may need to be addressed/specified? "...This event is to commemorate the dedication of the first highway bridge over the Connecticut River, August 24, 1911. We especially welcome early antique automobiles and all autos should be 1976 or older. Antique trucks, fire engines, motorcycles or other antique vehicles are also welcomed. For questions or further information, contact auto coordinator Ed Mosca at emosca@comcast.net or 860-388-2512..." *VERY LATE 6/14/2011 UPDATE (quoting from an e-mailed note dated 6/13/2011, received late in the day from Tedd Levy, that had attached a complete electronic info sheet & regitration form attached: "...Steve--Attached is an ever so slightly changed information sheet and registration form for anyone interested in the centennial auto event. One important difference is the addition of deadlines for registration. -Tedd..." So, just to make sure you're getting the latest, most complete info, I took the liberty of transforming Tedd's e-mail attachement into a ".pdf" electronic format, and uploading it to our server (online location = http://home.comcast.net/~shorelinesteve/CentennialConnectionsAntiqueAutoForms.pdf): CLICK HERE FOR THE COMPLETE INFO & REGISTRATION FORM. So, don't forget about that August 17, 2011 registration deadline--and also please take notice of the "Centennial Connections Luncheon" section near the bottom of the form (for the sit-down luncheon at Dock & Dine--please note that seating is limited and reservations & prepayment are required), so that you can sign up for all of that also, if you wish! And thanks again Tedd Levy for all your help! webmaster's additional notes - We very much appreciate the organizers' gracious invitation for antique vehicles to participate in this wonderful-sounding occasion! Hopefully a good turnout of antiques can be achieved. You can also read up about the Raymond E. Baldwin bridge's history at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raymond_E._Baldwin_Bridge - and view a great overall photo of it at: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/54/IMG_4037_Raymond_E._Baldwin_Bridge.jpg (this event was added to this calendar as of 5/27/2011; significant detailed revisions to this listing were incorporated as of 6/14/2011)

AUGUST 25, 2011, Thursday, Guilford - (The following details are excerpted from the listings found on: http://www.applepirobotics.org/2011/05/cruise-nights-at-bishop-orchards-little-red-barn/ and http://events.ctcentral.com/guilford-ct/events/show/187463345-applepi-robotics-cruise-nights ): "...Cruise Nights put on by Apple Pi Robotics. 5pm-8pm (dusk)... Includes antique and unusual cars, barbecued hot dogs and hamburgers, soft drinks, music, and robotics demonstrations and lots of FUN!. No better atmosphere for a relaxing Cruise Night than the grassy fields in back of the Little Red Barn at Bishops Orchard right off Route 1 in Guilford, CT. Come enjoy some of the best music from the 50's and 60's, have a barbecued burger and watch the sun go down while "talking cars"... Admission is FREE although donations of any kind are greatly appreciated. All donations and proceeds from our concession are used to fund the Apple Pi Robotics Program..." Additional information - Published number to call for more info: 203-458-8400. Street address of Bishop's: 1355 Boston Post Road (Route 1), Guilford, CT 06437. *7/26/2011 UPDATE - Per a small handbill that was placed in my car at the Time Machines car show on 7/24 in Guilford, there is now a Rain Date for this event--it is listed as September 1st, which is also a Thursday. (this event was added to this calendar as of 5/25/2011; Rain Date information was added to this listing as of 7/26/2011)

SEPTEMBER 4, 2011, Sunday, Milford – Labor Day Weekend Antique & Classic Car Show, presented by Boy Scout Troop 71; Held at the Milford Knights of Columbus, 625 Bridgeport Ave., Milford, Ct. Rain date = 9/11/2011. Info: http://www.oldride.com/events/8480997.html (this event was added to this calendar as of 7/19/2011)

SEPTEMBER 10, 2011, Saturday, Redding - Fairfield County Region 60th Annual Fall Meet Antique Car Show (the following info comes directly from a snail mailed postcard received in mid-June, 2011, with the return address of: "Fairfield County HCCA/AACA Car Show, 29 Diamond Hill Road, West Redding, CT 06896") "...Hold The Date!...Saturday, September 10, 2011, 10am-3pm, Redding Historical Society, Lonetown Farm & Museum, Route 107, Redding, CT... All unmodified vehicles through 1964, motorcycles, trucks, flea market... For more information, contact: David at 203-938-8087, reedwd@aol.com or Karen at 203-938-4183, ktomko13@optonline.net ... For flea market, call Ralph at 203-322-5279... Web site, show information, registration, directions: http://www.fairfieldcountyantiquecars.org/ ..." (this event was added to this calendar as of 6/14/2011)

SEPTEMBER 10, 2011, Saturday, Cheshire – Cheshire Fall Festival & Car Show, Bartlem Park, Route 10, Cheshire, CT (across from Cheshire High School). Rain date = 9/11/2011. Info: http://www.oldride.com/events/1743502.html (this event was added to this calendar as of 7/19/2011)

SEPTEMBER 10, 2011, Saturday, Stratford – Quoting from a listing we found at the 102.9 DRC-FM Cruisin’ News web site: “…Holy Name of Jesus Church Men's Society 4th Annual Car Show, Sept. 10th, 2011 from 10am to 2pm. Featuring cars from Crusin East Car Club. 1950 Barnum Avenue, Stratford, CT. Great music and great food! Bacon and egg and coffee until 11am, Hotdogs and hamburgers after 11am until 2pm. Fun for the entire family. In conjunction with our Annual Tag Sale which will be held in the church hall on Sept. 10 and Sept. 11, 2011. Rain date is Sept. 17, 2011, 10am to 2pm. Car admission is $10 day of show. Trophies will be awarded in two categories - cars 25 years and older, and cars 25 years and under. For more information, call Larry Wells at 203-375-2836 or lawman56@optonline.net ...” (this event was added to this calendar as of 7/19/2011)

SEPTEMBER 10, 2011, Saturday, East Haddam - "...Charity Cruise Thru East Haddam... September 10, 2011, 8:30am-6:00pm... Location: 499 Town Street, East Haddam... Special Interest cars, trucks and motorcycles. Register at First Church from 8:30am to 10:00am on Sept 10, 2011. Pick up map and directions and tour scenic and historic sights of East Haddam, including a tour of Consumer Reports Auto Test Center--former site of Connecticut Dragway. (registration for the cruise is required to participate in the tour). Return to First Church for Spaghetti dinner, served from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. This event will benefit the East Haddam Fuel and Food Banks and also support the Lakota Volunteer Service trip to the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Reservation in South Dakota in June 2012. This trip is organized through Simply Smiles, Inc. with a goal of helping improve the lives of impoverished children, by doing home improvements, giving the children a 'camp' experience and learning about the Lakota culture. Registration for the cruise is $20.00 per vehicle and driver and $5.00 extra per passenger which includes the tour and dinner. For more info call Margaret Charney at 860-537-3323..." webmaster's note - The event info presented here, transcribed directly, appears on this page: http://www.easthaddam.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=content.pageDetails&id=4034&typeID=127 - and the event notice was originally found at this OldRide.com page: http://www.oldride.com/events/4038412.html . Sounds like a potentially fun & interesting day (including the potential chance to go and visit the former CT Dragway site, which, as noted, has been a Consumer Reports auto test facility for many years after the Dragway ceased to exist), and the cause(s) that it benefits are undoubtedly extremely worthy ones. (this event was added to this calendar as of 8/7/2011)

SEPTEMBER 10, 2011, Saturday, Shelton – Connecticut Burns Care Foundation 2nd Annual Benefit Classic Car Show. Quoting from Mark Milosky’s (marcran@optonline.net) e-mail of 9/5/2011: “…Steve: Can you please post this for us… Thanks as always! Mark Milosky, CT Seaport car club… ‘…September 10, 2011, Saturday, Shelton, CT… Connecticut Burns Care Foundation 2nd Annual Benefit Classic Car Show… This is a rescheduled show from 2 weeks ago, in association with the Connecticut Seaport Car Club… A bigger & better show for 2011… Saturday, 1pm – 6pm… New rain date = 9/11… Trophies, prizes, food, music, goodie bags, dash plaques… No cut-off year… All show cars welcome… At 4 Corporate Drive, Shelton, CT… Please join us to support a great cause!... Info: Ross: 203-925-0002… Special Feature following the car show: ‘50s-style Drive-In Movie Night; “Toy Story 3,’ movie starts at 8pm; car show vehicles admission is free! Open to the public! Non-show cars $4. All vehicles welcome!...’…” Thanks Mark! Sounds like a lot of fun (including the drive-in movie afterwards in the evening—wow!). And what a wonderful benefit cause to support! Readers should also be sure to visit the CT Seaport Car Club online for more information about this and may other antique auto events: http://www.ctseaportcarclub.com/ (this event was added to this calendar as of 9/6/2011)

SEPTEMBER 11, 2011, Sunday, East Haven - East Haven Fall Festival Car Show (the following info comes directly from: http://www.oldride.com/events/1672942.html) "...17th Annual Car Show on East Haven Town Green... food booths, craft booths, live and DJ music, kiddie rides... Starts 9am to 3pm, lots of trophies handed out around 3pm... Fairlane Mini Meet also included. $10.00 car. Contact info: Wayne wsandf@att.net 203-469-7823 or John 203-467-9540... web site: www.townofeasthavenct.org..." (this event was added to this calendar as of 1/25/2011)

SEPTEMBER 11, 2011, Sunday, Brooklyn – 52nd Annual Yankee Yesteryear Car Club Antique Auto Show & Swap Meet, Brooklyn Fairgrounds, Route 169, Brooklyn, CT. Info: http://www.oldride.com/events/3182242.html or http://www.yycc.org/ (this event was added to this calendar as of 7/19/2011)

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011, Monday, Stratford – (the following info came from http://www.ctseaportcarclub.com/carshows.htm - please refer to that page for more details about the event): "… Ryders Landing Car Show & Cruise Night … Ryders Landing shopping center, 88 Ryders Lane, Merritt Parkway Exit 53, 5:30-9:30pm, Classics, Antiques, Hot Rods and Customs, No Cut Off Year…Free Admission, Food, Music, Trophies…” (this event was added to this calendar as of 5/19/2011)

SEPTEMBER 17, 2011, Saturday, New Britain - "New Britain Downtown District 5th Annual Car Show." Quoting from the OldRide.com listing (http://www.oldride.com/events/6897763.html) for this event: "...All makes, models, years of special interest and collector cars welcome. Hours from 9am til 3pm. Free admission to all. Door prizes and 50/50 raffle. Trophies to top twenty cars and one Mayor's Choice awarded at 2pm. Rain date Sept.18. Location is Central Park on Main St. between West Main and Chestnut. Vendors welcome. Contact: gerry@newbritaindd.com or tel. 860-229-0878 or Matt Wilk at mattwilk@ymail.com ..." webmaster's note - we also received a direct e-mail from Matt Wilk (mattsue56@comcast.net) dated 4/10/2011, who had attached an electronic flyer for the event; in his cover note, Matt wrote: "...Please spread the word... Thanks, Matt Wilk..." The flyer was a rather large file size, encompassing two full pages, and so we wrote back to Matt and asked if it was posted online anywhere (where we might be able to simply provide the URL to interested parties), and we'll be sure to update this listing when we hear back from Mr. Wilk. Additional info - The sponsoring organization for this event is the New Britain Downtown District, and you can check out their web site at: http://www.newbritaindd.com/ (this event was added to this calendar as of 4/11/2011)

SEPTEMBER 17, 2011, Saturday, Vernon - "Kidsafe CT Car Show 2011;" quoting from the broadcast email dated 6/10/2011 received from Bundy Motors (Bundymotor@aol.com): "...On September 17th, 2011, Kidsafe CT will host their first annual car show in Vernon CT, at Golf Land. We are asking that you make the following attached car show flyer and registration form available to your members and, if possible, place a notice of the show in your newsletter... Kidsafe CT is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to the prevention and treatment of child abuse and neglect. All the services that Kidsafe CT provides are available statewide. The proceeds from this show will allow Kidsafe CT to maintain the fine programs and essential services they provide to families at risk of or already experiencing child abuse or neglect... This will be a family event, there is a large grassy display area for the cars, a generous 20x30 flea market space for a $25.00 donation (no extra charges if you need more area), food vendors, entertainment, and, to top it off, a great location with plenty of spectator parking... Forms for pre-registration may be downloaded at www.bundymotors.biz, any questions can be answered at 860-872-7800... Thank you in advance for your support, Bill Johnston, Kidsafe CT, Exchange Club Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse of CT, Inc..." webmaster's additional notes - Attached to this notice were also an electronic flyer (noted hours 10am-3pm; rain date = 9/18/2011; more info 860-872-7800) and an electronic pre-registration form for both the car show and the flea market--I would be happy to forward either or both to you--please email me at CommonGear@aol.com and please be sure to specify what you're asking for--you can also snail mail me a stamped self-addressed envelope (to the main SAAC address), and in return I would be glad to snail mail you print outs of one or both forms--again please be sure to specify what you're asking for--thanks! (this event was added to this calendar as of 6/14/2011)

SEPTEMBER 17, 2011, Saturday, Meriden – “Silver City Slamfest 2011,” Hubbard Park, Meriden, CT. More info: http://disturbedimage.com/slamfest11 - and/or at this OldRide.com info page: http://www.oldride.com/events/7771882.html (this event was added to this calendar as of 7/7/2011)

SEPTEMBER 17, 2011, Saturday, Rocky Hill – “The Lodge at Cold Spring 3rd Annual 'Cruisin' at The Lodge',” hosted by Saturday Night Cruizers. 10am to 3pm, 50 Cold Spring Road, Rocky Hill, CT 06067. Trophies, awards, 50/50 drawing, special flat-screen TV raffle, great food and entertainment. Registration fee $10. Rockin' tunes by DJ Frankie B. All proceeds donated to 'Seniors Have Dreams Too, Inc.' For more info call: The Lodge 860-721-1940 or Frank Bronner 860-347-1671. Rain date = September 18, 10am to 3pm. webmaster's note - This event listing was transcribed from a flyer that I received in my car while participating in a recent Saturday Night Cruizers' Wallingford Duchess cruise night. You can also visit the Saturday Night Cruizers' online home at: http://www.saturdaynitecruizers.com/ (this event was added to this calendar as of 7/15/2011)

SEPTEMBER 17, 2011, Saturday, Windsor – 2nd Annual German Car Show, at the Vintage Radio & Communication Museum, 115 Pierson Lane, Windsor, CT. “A unique show for all German Cars.” $8 to show a car. Info: call John Ellsworth at 860-673-0518, or call Chris Watts at 860 683-2903, or email to: radioclctr@aol.com - or visit the museum’s web site at: http://vrcmct.org/ (this event was found originally at the Hemmings Motor News web site and was added to this calendar as of 7/19/2011)

SEPTEMBER 17-18, 2011, Saturday-Sunday, Westport - Fairfield County Concours d'Elegance, Fairfield County Hunt Club, Westport, CT. Info: http://www.fairfieldcountyconcours.com/index.html (this event was added to this calendar as of 2/2/2011)

SEPTEMBER 18* (event was originally scheduled for 9/4), 2011, Sunday, Westbrook – "...8th Annual Labor Day Weekend Car Show, 9am to 2 m. Sponsored by and held at the Westbrooks Elks Lodge #1784, 142 Seaside Ave., Westbrook, CT. Hosted by the Shoreline Recycled Teenage Cruisers. $10.00 Entry fee per show car. Dash Plaques to the first 100 cars. Best of Show, 40 trophies, goody bags & door prizes. Come cruise Long Island Sound & the beach. Information: 203-457-0789, or www.shorelinecruiserssrtc.com ..." webmaster's notes - This is one of our all-time favorite Shoreline-area antique auto events, and we absolutely look forward to participating again in 2011; please be sure to check out our report on the fantastic time we had participating in the '09 version, online at this link: Shoreline Recycled Teenage Cruisers' 2009 Westbrook Labor Day Weekend Car Show - and with some additional images from the same event by another good friend of ours who also participated, featured online at: More Westbrook 2009: Greg Mattesen Photos. This event notice was received from our friend Lucille of the Shoreline Recycled Teenage Cruisers (las32chev@comcast.net) via an e-mail dated 12/21/2010. *9/4/2011 UPDATE - We received an important note from Lucille of the Shoreline Recycled Teenage Cruisers (las32chev@comcast.net) regarding the storm-related postponement of this event--Quoting from Lucille's note dated 9/2/2011: "...Hello Steve, Due to storm damage at the Elks Lodge we are rescheduling our Labor Day Car Show to Sept. 18th, with a raindate of Oct 9th. Same time same place... Would you please update our information. Thank You for your help and hope to see you Sept 18th... Lucille Sharp, Shoreline Recycled Teenage Cruisers..." (this event was added to this calendar as of 12/21/2010, with important revised date updated as of 9/4/2011)

SEPTEMBER 18, 2011, Sunday, Southbury - "Southbury 2011" - The Roaring 20s 41st Annual Antique & Classic Car Show, Southbury, CT. Info: http://www.roaring-20s.org/main/car_show_info.htm . (this event was added to this calendar as of 4/11/2011)

SEPTEMBER 18, 2011, Sunday, Simsbury – 26th Annual Simsbury Fly-In and Car Show, Simsbury Airport, Simsbury, CT. “Rain date the following Sunday if needed.” Info: Joe Bellino at 860-408-0040 or Simsbury Airport web site: http://www.simsburyairport.com/ or http://www.oldride.com/events/7320150.html (this event was added to this calendar as of 7/19/2011)

SEPTEMBER 18, 2011, Sunday, Norwich – 2011 Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce Auto Show, 8:00am to 3:30pm, Dodd Stadium, Norwich, CT. Info: Ginger Morse 860-887-1647, or Chamber web site: http://www.norwichchamber.com/ or http://www.oldride.com/events/1743502.html (this event was added to this calendar as of 7/19/2011)

SEPTEMBER 18, 2011, Sunday, West Haven – “Second Annual UNH-ASME Auto Show, 9am-3pm, car show in the North Campus parking lot, Rockdale Road and Chauncey Street. $12 per car, $10 per car with UNH ID, $1 donation for spectators. Info: ASME@newhaven.edu – and online flyer viewable at: http://www.unhasme.com/2nd-annual-asme-car-show/ (this event was added to this calendar as of 8/7/2011)

SEPTEMBER 18* (event was originally scheduled for 8/28), 2011, Sunday, Prospect - Prospect Sock Hop and Car Show on the Green. Quoting from the event noticed posted on the Brass City Cruisers' web site: "...The 26th Annual Prospect Sock Hop and Car Show on the Green will be held on August 28... Location: Prospect Green, Prospect, CT... Date & Time: Sunday, August 28, 2011; 1pm-7pm... Trophies presented at 5:30pm... 50s & 60s music provided by a DJ and 2 live bands... Food and drinks available from Prospect vendors... Dash plaques to the first 500 cars... Organized by the Office of the Mayor and the Prospect Car Owners Association..." Here is a scanned flyer that is also posted at the Brass City Cruisers' site: http://www.brasscitycruisers.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Prospect-Sock-Hop-on-the-Green.jpg - And here is the Town of Prospect's own online flyer for the event: http://www.townofprospect.org/annualcarshow.html . webmaster's additional notes - We've participated in this unique & multi-faceted event in the past, and have had a great time! Additionally, as I recall, the Prospect Green and Town Campus where this event happens, is located approximately at the intersection of CT Routes 68 & 69, so it's not hard to find either... *9/9/2011 UPDATE - We have heard unofficially that this event was postponed to its "rain date," undoubtedly due to the fact that Hurricane Irene was just "just passin' thru" on this event's original date of 8/28/2011. Suggest you call ahead to confirm before traveling any significant distance... (this event was added to this calendar as of 7/21/2011, with important revised date updated as of 9/9/2011)

SEPTEMBER 18, 2011, Sunday, North Haven - "...The Animal Haven's 16th Annual 'Walk-A-Dog-A-Thon', 12-4pm, North Haven Town Green. 'Save the date!' More info, contact: walkadogathon@gmail.com ..." webmaster's note - We received a postcard with the above-contained information, postmarked 4/5/11. Obviously this is not a car-related event, but we are big supporters of, and believers in The Animal Haven, and are happy to pass along the info about this important fundraiser event--that also happens to be a lot of fun! Visit their official web site for more info: http://www.theanimalhaven.com/ (this event was added to this calendar as of 4/10/2011)

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011, Saturday, Essex - "The Essex Auto Club's 4th Annual Antique & Classic Car Show," 10am-2pm, Hubbard Field, North Main Street, Essex, CT. Rain date = Sept. 25th. Proceeds to benefit Child and Family Agency of Southeastern Connecticut. More info: http://essexautoclub.com/ or Tim Lynch 860-767-9580 or tim@essexautoclub.com . webmaster's notes - This event notice was received via two forms attached to a wordless e-mail with the subject line "Car show info;" it was received on 7/1/2011, from timlynch3@mac.com - It looks like there is a cut-off date of 1980 for potential participating vehicles (it appears you need to pre-apply and be accepted, in order to participate), I also noticed an entry fee of $25 per vehicle listed on the entry form; please be sure to request copies of the flyer and the entry form from the listed contact. *7/266/2011 UPDATE - Quoting from an e-mail with the subject line: "Essex Car Show September 24th," dated 7/24/2011, received from Timothy Lynch (timlynch3@mac.com): "...Hello, Thank you for posting information about our show to be held Saturday, September 24, 2011 at Hubbard Field in Essex, CT. I just wanted to provide some additional information to the email you received on July 1, 2011. There is a cutoff year of 1980 for antique and classic vehicles, however, we are happy to accept registrations for special interest, exotic, or rare cars of any year... We also strongly urge all car owners to pre-register for this event. Our show field has limited space and we like to organize the classes to make it safe and easy for both exhibitors and attendees. If we allow 'cruise ins' it undermines the show committee's efforts to provide the best layout of the field...and it causes extensive delays in getting vehicles onto the field. We hope your members understand and help us by pre-registering their vehicles... Thank you. Tim Lynch, Cofounder, Essex Automobile Club..." (this event was added to this calendar as of 7/1/2011; additional information received from the organizers was added to this listing as of 7/26/2011)

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011, Saturday, Glastonbury – Glastonbury Police Officers Car Show, 10am to 5pm, at Irish American Society, 132 Commerce Street, Glastonbury, CT. Info: Mark Catania 860-462-5361 or http://www.oldride.com/events/4643824.html or http://www.carshowfinder.org/events/glastonbury-police-officers-association-car-show_3350.htm (this event was added to this calendar as of 7/19/2011)

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011, Saturday, Bridgeport – “…The Downtown Bridgeport Classic Car Show, “…an open car show with trophies and cash prizes… exhibitor entrances at both Main and State streets… space for more than 300 cars on the street… $5 registration fee per vehicle… Exit 27 off I-95, Exit 2 off Route 8 and 25; follow signs to auto show. More information: Rick Myers 203-335-3800 or infobridgeport.com …” webmaster’s note – This event listing was originally found at: http://www.oldride.com/events/1075899.html (this event was added to this calendar as of 8/7/2011)

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011, Saturday, Springfield (MASSACHUSETTS) - "History On The Move 2011." - Quoting from a cover letter that we received, postmarked 7/14/2011, from Springfield Museums, 21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MA 01103: "... History on the Move, Saturday, September 24, 2011, 10am-4pm... You are cordially invited to display your pre-1980 automobile at the 'History on the Move' vintage vehicle show on the grounds of the Springfield Museums, presented in collaboration with the Duryea Transportation Society. Owners who pre-register for the event by September 10, 2011, will receive a coupon for one free admission to the museums (a $12.50 value), which includes admission to the new Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History... The new museum features antique cars, including an original copy of the Springfield-built Duryea, the first successful gasoline-powered car; Springfield-built Rolls Royces; an 1899 Knox; an Atlas; a one-of-a-kind Indian automobile; plus the famed Indian Motorcycle collection of Esta Manthos... A lunch concession will be available or you may bring a picnic to enjoy on the museum grounds... Awards will be presented... We've enclosed a registration form if you would like to pre-register. Walk-in registrations will also be accepted. We hope to see you there!... For more information, please contact Guy McLain, Director of the History Museums, at 413-263-6800, ext. 300, or email gmclain@springfieldmuseums.org ... Members of the Classic Car Club of America may contact board members George R. and Mary-Kate Holman at 413-596-4186 or email NER_CCCA@yahoo.com ... Members of the Duryea Transportation Society may contact the Society at duryeatrans@earthlink.net ..." webmaster's additional notes - As noted in the above cover note, there is a "Car Show Registration Form" that was also enclosed with the package, with the reminder to "Register by September 10 and get one free admission to the Museums!" If any SAAC readers would like photocopies of both of these forms (the cover letter and the pre-registration form), I only ask that you please send me one regular-sized, stamped & self-addressed envelope, to the SAAC mailing address (P.O. Box 3353, Stony Creek, CT 06405), and please also remember to clearly state what you are asking for--thanks! (this event was added to this calendar as of 7/19/2011)

SEPTEMBER 24-25, 2011, Saturday-Sunday, Middlebury - "...Quassy Amusement Park & CT VW Association's 3rd Annual Oktoberfest, Quassy Amusement Park, Middlebury, CT, noon to 6 both days, trophies for CVA choice and Quassy choice. Show is open to all German cars, owners, fans, and anyone who enjoys an amusement park and Oktoberfest! Dash plaques to first 100 cars, camping available on the show grounds Saturday night, every show car receives a complimentary park pass... German food, bands, and beer available at the Oktoberfest. Don't miss this weekend of German fun!... Additional info: Jeremy Clayton 860-539-9704, jeremy@ctvwa.org, or Milt McDonald milton@ctvwa.org ..." More info: CVA, P.O. Box 8326, Manchester, CT 06040, http://www.ctvwa.org/ ..." webmaster's note - This event info was received via a snail mail postmarked 4/1/2011 from CVA official Bill Arute--thanks Bill! (this event was added to this calendar as of 4/5/2011)

SEPTEMBER 25, 2011, Sunday, Milford – Platt Tech Cruise Night, 1pm to 5pm, at Platt Tech, 600 Orange Avenue, Milford, CT. Info: http://www.carshowfinder.org/events/platt-tech-cruise-night_2139.htm (this event was added to this calendar as of 7/19/2011)

OCTOBER 1, 2011, Saturday, Chester - "...'Chester Air and Land Festival,' Saturday, October 1... Time: 10am-4pm (Raindate = Sunday, October 2nd)... Chester Airport (KSNC), Route 145, Chester, CT... Fly, Drive, or Walk in! Admission: Adults $7, Kids $4, Active military free with proper ID!... Fun for the whole family! Food, entertainment, pilot seminars, car show, tractors, aircraft old and new, helicopters, WWII classic aircraft fly-over, Red Bull air racer Mike Goulian, and so much more!... Proceeds support Chester Pilots Group, Chester Hose Company, and the Chester Rotary. Need more info? Want to display your aircraft or your car? Looking to volunteer? Call Tom Reidy 860-227-4844 or Andy Elwood at 860-883-4370... www.meetup.com/cpg1200 or www.chesterrotary.org/ ..." webmaster's notes - The above info was transcribed from a small handbill that was sent to us by our old car friend Jack Tary. In his accompanying note (postmarked 7/18/2011), Jack wrote: "...Hello Steve, Could you please list this event? Sounds good. -Jack..." Thanks Jack! Sounds cool, benefits good causes, and we are more than happy to help spread the word to the local antique car community! Additional info - Here is an online flyer for the event that I found after a bit of internet searching: http://www.clubrunner.ca/Portal/story/StoryDetail.aspx?accountid=7772&sid=187457&stid= - and a 'Zvents' page with some info also: http://www.zvents.com/z/chester-ct/the-chester-air-land-festival--events--171156045 . The Chester airport is located on CT Route 145--the actual airport address is 61 Winthrop Road, Chester, CT 06412, and also, FYI, Route 145 is the road that connects Route 80 with Route 148-the airport is more toward the Cedar Lake end of it. *9/28/2011 Updates - Here is a two-page flyer with antique auto particiaption information detailed on the second page--from what I read on the flyer, it appears that if you are going to show your car, you need to have it in place by 9am, and will not be permitted to leave until 4pm--anyway, check that out for yourself by clicking on the copy we have uploaded, that was sent to us yesterday (9/27) by a contact within the organizing committee: http://home.comcast.net/~shorelinesteve/ChesterALFest2011FlyerAndAutoShowInfo.pdf - you'll also please note that, per my careful reading of page 2 of that flyer, that pre-registration of your antique auto is not required (and it appears we received this particular flyer too late to take advantage of that anyway). Additional info - We've also heard more recently from Jack Tary, who it sounds like will be involved with some aspects of the event in an official capacity; we quote from Jack's note dated 9/27/2011: "...Hello Steve, I am going to be in charge of the seminars at the show. They will cover several different topics, mostly aviation-related. Cars, planes and radios sure are great hobbies... Jack. ..." Very cool, Jack! Good job! And finally, here is another online press release about the overall event that we also recently located: http://www.free-press-release.com/pdf/download/201109/1316131735.pdf (this event was added to this calendar as of 7/26/2011; important additional information was added to this listing as of 9/28/2011)

OCTOBER 1* (event was originally scheduled for 9/24), 2011, Saturday, Madison - British Wheels on the Green, "...All British Car Show, Madison Town Green, presented by the combined Jaguar Clubs of CT and New England..." Info contacts: "...Bob 860-482-9849, bobetype22@optonline.net , Rain date info: George 203-262-1906..." webmaster's note - This event was found listed in the CT MG Club's newsletter, "The Mowog News," Volume 25, No. 8, August 2011. Even though I do not own a British car, I had a lot of fun checking out this show last year for the first time. The Madison Green is a really tremendous spot for car show, too! Here's a dedicated web site for the event that I just found also: http://britishwheelsonthegreen.com/ *9/26/2011 UPDATE - Per a 9/22/2011 broadcast e-mail with the subject line "JCSNE - BWOTG Postponed!" that was forwarded to us by the CT MG Club on 9/23/2011, originally sent out by Secretary@JCSNE.org: "...NOTE - This Saturday's BWOTG has been postponed because of the high probability of significant rain along the coastline with threats of flooding. It has been moved to its rain date of the following Saturday, October 1st (same time). It has also been changed on our Events Calendar... If you know of anyone planning to go who is not a member of our club (and therefore wouldn't get our e-mail notifications), or maybe just a club member who doesn't get and/or read their e-mail, pass the info on... We'll see you (hopefully) on the 1st, in Madison..." (this event was added to this calendar as of 8/1/2011; revised event date due to weather postponement incorporated as of 9/23/2011)

OCTOBER 1-2, 2011, Saturday-Sunday, Franklin - "Blue Slope Country Museum Fall Event 2011," reportedly to include: "...Antique Cars, Trucks, and Tractors..." (per the online flyer published at the Blue Slope web site, reference: http://blueslope.com/BSCMEventFlier11.pdf and http://blueslope.com/fallevent.html). The Blue Slope Country Museum is located at 138 Blue Hill Road, Franklin, CT 06254, with telephone: 860-642-6413, and e-mail: museum@blueslope.com . It sounds, from what was written, like a most wonderful and multi-faceted family-oriented event! We do suggest, however, your calling ahead to verify the opportunity to participate with your antique car or truck, since we are only passing along what we have read on their official web site: www.blueslope.com . And if you go, please let us know how it was! (this event was added to this calendar as of 9/23/2011)

OCTOBER 2, 2011, Sunday, Madison – Connecticut Street Rod Association’s 11th Annual “CT-USA Car Show to benefit Breast Cancer.” At Hammonassett State Park, 9am-3pm, rain or shine. Info: www.csra.org – or view a copy of the official event flyer posted online (by our friends at 100% Kulture) at: http://www.100percentkulture.com/Images/ctusa11.jpg (this event was added to this calendar as of 7/7/2011)

OCTOBER 2, 2011, Sunday, New Hartford - "Cartoberfest 2011"; quoting from the event notice dated 6/10/2011 received from Mike & Connie O'Brien (obteddi3@att.net) of Time Was Garage: "...Please list you show on your calendar of events or newsletter. Thank you, Connie Obrien... '...CARTOBERFEST 2011, October 2, 2011, 10am - 3pm... Always first Sunday in October--its happening again! Once again great friends are gathering to have fun and show off their rides. All Welcome - if you love your ride - show it!... Collinsville Antiques parking lot, Route 44, 283 Main St., New Hartford, CT 06057... Dash plaques, door prizes, music, great food. Tried the Clam Chowder yet?... Donations: Suggested $10.00--all of the proceeds are donated to the New Hartford Fire & Rescue... Lets not forget - A rose for the ladies... Sponsored by: Time Was Garage...'..." (this event was added to this calendar as of 6/14/2011)

OCTOBER 2, 2011, Sunday, Orange - Pyramid Shriners 11th Annual Car & Truck Show - "...Event: Pyramid Shriners Car and Truck Show... Location: Orange Fairgrounds, Orange CT... Date: Sunday - October 02 2011... 9 AM to 4 PM Registration $10 Admission $5... For more info www.pyramidshinerscarclub.com ..." webmaster's note - We originally ran across this event listing at the Paradice Classic Cruisers of New Milford web site (http://www.paradiceclassiccruisers.org/), and then visited the Pyramid Shriners' official web site - http://www.pyramidshrinerscarclub.com/ - (note that the link is improperly transcribed in the Paradice original listing--that's why we didn't make it an active hyperlink here!) where we found the official event flyer posted online, viewable at: http://www.pyramidshrinerscarclub.com/flyer.htm - or at: http://www.pyramidshrinerscarclub.com/shriner%202011%20001.jpg - and we noticed that a Rain Date of October 9th was noted on the flyer. Additional info - The Orange Fairgrounds are located at 525 Orange Center Road (Route 152) in Orange, CT 06477 - see the "Directions" page of the Orange Country Fair for more info: http://www.orangectfair.com/directions.htm . (this event was added to this calendar as of 8/21/2011)

OCTOBER 2, 2011, Sunday, Middletown - "...Middlesex County Historical Society's 26th Annual Antique/Classic Car and Truck Show, at Middletown High School, LaRosa Lane, off Newfield St/Rt. 3, (Rain Date 10/09)... All years, makes & models, flea market, car corral... Car/truck & corral reg. $10, flea market space $15, general admission $3... Info: Middlesex County Historical Society 860-346-0746..." webmaster's note - Here's some additional verbiage about the event we found on the Middlesex County Historical Society's official web site (http://www.middlesexhistory.org/): "...Sunday, October 2, 2011: 26th Annual Middletown Antique/Classic Car & Truck Show and Flea Market, 8:30am-2:30pm at the Middletown High School. If you appreciate a fine vintage automobile or other vehicle, this is the place to be! For more information or to place an advertisement in the program, call the Historical Society at 860-346-0746. (Rain date is Sunday, October 9)..." (this event was added to this calendar as of 9/23/2011)

OCTOBER 8, 2011, Saturday, South Glastonbury - Hot Rod & Kustom Fall Out V, Elks Club Pavilion, 98 Woodland Street, South Glastonbury, CT. Bands & continuous music all day, vendors, food, booze, and more. No coolers! 1963 & earlier only hot rods, kustoms, stocks, race, and bikes; strictly enforced at gate. "...This show is about true blue hot rodding and the preservation of its roots. No billet, modern high tech street rods or trailer queens. You know the deal!..." $10 per person. Gates open 10am. Rain dates: October 9th & October 15th. More info: http://hotrodfallout.com/ (this event was added to this calendar as of 2/2/2011)

OCTOBER 8, 2011, Saturday, Westbrook - Middlesex County Car Show & Festival, Tanger Outlet Center, 314 Flat Rock Place, Westbrook, CT. Event hours: 11:00am to 3:00pm. Quoting from the Hub Cap Cafe page (http://www.hubcapcafe.com/calendar/2011/99546.htm) where we found this event listed: "...Event description: Classic cars. All makes all models. Trophies, food, raffles, touch a truck, carnival, 5K walk/run (8:30am). Our goal is to offer families a day out of the house, without costing an arm and a leg... Proceeds from this event will benefit Middlesex Hospital. In 2010 we have raised over $19,000 for Middlesex Hospital. By having more events in 2011, we hope to double that. Plenty of free parking for visitors... Event Fees: $10 per car. Includes oversized spaces on clean paved service. If there is enough interest we are considering a new and used parts area where visitors can set up their own table. We expect 1,000's of visitors (weather dependent). Rain date to be determined... Mail payments to Tanger Outlet, Middlesex County Car Show & Festival, 314 Flat Rock Place Westbrook, CT 06498... Make payments out to Tanger Outlet, Westbrook... Contact Info: P: (860) 399-8656 x11..." Additional info - For those not familiar with the area, the Tanger Outlets are a large shopping center that is very easy to get to, right off of I-95, Exit #65 in Westbrook; "Flat Rock Place" is a cross street off of Essex Road/Route 153. Sounds like a great cause! (this event was added to this calendar as of 2/22/2011)

OCTOBER 8* (event was originally scheduled for 10/1), 2011, Saturday, Bridgeport - "...Bridgeport Police Local 1159 Police Memorial Fund 2nd Annual 'Wheels & Shields Car/Bike Show & Beach Cruise,' Downtown Bridgeport, McLevy Green, escorted beach cruise after the show, Saturday, October 1, 2011, 9am,-3pm... Rain date = 10/2/2011... Cruise style parking, trophies for top cars and bikes in each class, dash plaques, DJ music, raffle prizes, and more. No cut-off year... Registration 10am to 12pm sharp... 'All proceeds to benefit the Bridgeport Police Memorial for Fallen Officers'... Entry fee $10... Bridgeport Police Local 1159 Police Memorial Fund, 300 Congress Street, Bridgeport, CT 06604... For further info please contact Sgt. C. Paris 203-581-5131 or Sgt. J. Hernandez 203-581-5121..." Quoting from Sgt. Joe Hernandez' (Joseph.Hernandez@Bridgeportct.gov) email dated 8/4/2011, to which two pages of the electronic car show flyer were attached (from which the above event information was gleaned): "...Hi: Many thanks for helping us with our show last year. It was a huge success and we are thankful that you helped spread the word for us... We are again seeking to raise funds for our memorial to fallen officers with another car show and were hopeful that you can help us by posting it on your wonderful site... Personally, I check daily to see what car show I can attend on given days of the week and am glad you're there to help in that effort... With heartfelt thanks: Sgt. Joe Hernandez, Bridgeport Police, Office: (203) 581-5121, Fax: (203) 576-7933..." Sounds like a great event, and a definitely benefits a great cause-many thanks Sgt. Hernandez for contacting us-we are very pleased to help spread the word about this event! *10/3/2011 IMPORTANT UPDATE - Quoting from an e-mail heads-up dated 9/30/2011 received from Richard Mercado (rmer86@gmail.com): "...We are asking for your help in cancelling the show slated for Oct. 1, and using the rain date of Oct. 8... I will attach a file of the flyer if that will be helpful... Thank you..." webmaster's note - Mr. Mercado also attached an electronic copy of an official flyer, encompassing 2 pages total, for the event, which I would be happy to forward to you via e-mail (please send me your request via e-mail to CommonGear@aol.com and please don't forget to specify what you're asking for), and I have also gone ahead and uploaded a copy of it to our web server, so that you can click on the hyperlink and download it yourself-here is the link: http://home.comcast.net/~shorelinesteve/BptWheelsAndShields2011Flyer.pdf . We applaud all the work that has gone into the planning of this fine-sounding event, benefiting an undoubtedly great cause, and we wish a tremendous success on the rescheduled event date of Saturday, October 8th! (this event was added to this calendar as of 8/5/2011; revised event date due to weather postponement incorporated as of 10/3/2011)

OCTOBER 9, 2011, Sunday, East Haven - East Haven Police Union Local 1662 Car Show, East Haven, CT. webmaster's note - We were told informally about this event and wrote to the organizers for more info--following is information received via a prompt reply from Officer Joe Mulhern of the East Haven Police Department, via an email dated 9/16/2011, with a personal cover note, and then event details via forwarded message from Officer Cindy Kakalow also of the East Haven Police Deparment: "...Steve, we thank you for interest in helping us--here is info... Officer Mulhern... '...3rd Annual East Haven Police Local 1662, Sunday, October 9th (Rain Date Sunday, October 16th), East Haven High School, 35 Wheelbarrow Lane/Rt. 80... Registration: 9am, Showtime: 10am-3pm... $10.00 entry fee for Car, Truck, & Motorcycle (no cutoff year)... Trophies, door prizes, 50/50 raffle, food and music, cctivities for kids... General admission free – donations welcome... For Information contact myself or Officer Joe Mulhern 203-468-3820. Thank you, Officer Cindy Kakalow, East Haven Police Department, 471 North High Street, East Haven, CT 06512, 203-468-3820, e-mail CKAKALOW@easthavenpolice.com...'..." We sincerely thank Officers Mulhern and Kakalow of the East Haven Police Department for their assistance with these details, and wish them great success with their great-sounding event, benefiting a great cause! (this event was originally added to this calendar as of 9/9/2011; significant updates were added to this listing as of 9/16/2011)

OCTOBER 9, 2011, Sunday, New Fairfield - "...20th Annual Antique-Classic & Custom Car-Truck-Motorcycle Show, Flea Market & Car Corral, sponsored by the New Fairfield Lions Club, with proceeds to benefit Lions Club Charities, 'In Memory of our Car Show Founder Dom DiSarro.' 10am to 4pm; gates open 9am, at Squantz Pond State Park, New Fairfield, CT. Rain date = Sunday, October 16th. Info: Mark Lamanna, nflion@hotmail.com , or visit web page at: nflions.com . Show vehicle $12 pre-reg/$15 show day; flea market $20 pre-reg/$25 show day; car corral $12 pre-reg/$15 show day; spectators $5, seniors $2, children under 12 free..." webmasters' note - I received an electronic copy of the official flyer for this event attached to an e-mail dated 8/25/2011, from Mark Lamanna (Mark.Lamanna@goodrich.com), with the subject line: "Please see attached car show October 9, 2011," and no words in the body of the message; the above event info was transcribed directly from the flyer. (this event was added to this calendar as of 9/4/2011)

OCTOBER 15, 2011, Saturday, Milford - 'Pumpkins On The Pier' Antique & Classic Car Show, Milford, CT. webmaster's note - We ran across the official web site for this event - http://www.pumpkinsonthepier.com/ - and wrote to the organizers requesting additional info specifically about the Car Show aspects of the overall Pumpkins On The Pier event... Quoting from Festival Chairman Bob Burk's helpful follow-up message dated 9/8/2011, to which was attached an electronic copy of the Pumpkins On The Pier official Classic & Antique Car Show flyer: "...Hi Steve... Please find attached a pdf file about our all volunteer event. Thanks so much for adding us to your calendar. In case someone is curious how we could have photos from a Pumpkin Festival when this one will be our first, they are actually shots from the old Norwalk Police Activities League's Pumpkin Festival I was a part of... Anyway, would be more than happy to answer questions you might have about any facet of the event. Thanks again... Bob Burk, Pumpkins on the Pier Festival Chairman, Email: bbmhb@optonline.net or bburk@kingindustries.com ..." That's a big help--thanks Bob! I have already taken the liberty of uploading the Car Show flyer that Bob provided to our server, so you can access it with a simple click--here is the link: http://home.comcast.net/~shorelinesteve/CarShowReg2011POP.pdf - and I'll also transcribe some key facts from the flyer: "...Five reasons you should be a part of the First Annual Classic & Antique Car Show at the Boys & Girls Club of Milford's 'Pumpkins On The Pier', Saturday, October 15th, noon to 5pm: You will be supporting a great organization-the non-profit Boys & Girls Club of Milford; You will receive the pumpkin of your choice; You can win great prizes; You will have a great time at a great place; You and your family will have fun... Car Show registration fee is only $5 and is available on site from 10am to 11am, or via snail mail or fax, utilizing the form contained on the flyer. The Rain Date for the event is also listed as Sunday, October 16th, 2011..." Additional info - I looked up the street address for Walnut Beach (which is where the Festival takes place), and found it listed as: 113 East Broadway, Milford, CT 06460 - and here is the CT DEP's info page about Walnut Beach, which also contains driving directions: http://www.lisrc.uconn.edu/coastalaccess/site.asp?siteid=232 . The Pumpkins On The Pier official web site's directions page also provides a helpful map: http://www.pumpkinsonthepier.com/9.html . In all, it sounds like a great fun & multi-faceted event, with something for the entire family, and benefiting an undoubtedly great cause-we wish Mr. Burk and everyone involved with this event much success! Anyone seeing this who is not able to access the online car show flyer may also send me a stamped, self-addressed envelope, and I'll be happy to send a print-out along to you--just please make sure to specify when you write to me (c/o the SAAC mailing address) what you're asking for-thanks! (this event was added to this calendar as of 9/9/2011)

OCTOBER 16, 2011, Sunday, Stafford Springs - 38th Annual Fall Ty-Rods Auto Club Swap Meet, Stafford Motor Speedway. Info: 860-649-3697. Stafford Motor Speedway street address is 55 West Street, Stafford Springs, CT 06076, reference the track web site directions info page - http://www.staffordmotorspeedway.com/Pages/AboutTheTrack/DirectionsPage.htm (this event was added to this calendar as of 9/9/2011)

OCTOBER 16, 2011, Sunday, "TBD" - "...The CT VW Association's 13th Annual Fall Foliage Cruise, TBD location in CT, from 9am to ??? Held rain or shine, will begin at a to-be-determined location and will wind through the scenic roads of CT with a few stops along the way. Please bring a picnic lunch. There will be a dinner after the cruise for those that are interested. Come and enjoy the colors of fall with us. For additional info please contact Jeremy Clayton 860-539-9704, jeremy@ctvwa.org, or Milt McDonald milton@ctvwa.org ..." More info: CVA, P.O. Box 8326, Manchester, CT 06040, http://www.ctvwa.org/ ..." webmaster's note - This event info was received via a snail mail postmarked 4/1/2011 from CVA official Bill Arute--thanks Bill! (this event was added to this calendar as of 4/5/2011)

OCTOBER 22, 2011, Saturday, Milford – Stevens Ford of Milford Cars For The Cure, “…Stevens Ford Lincoln is now accepting donations for the 2nd Annual Stevens Ford Lincoln Cars For The Cure.” Classic cars wanted for display. 100% of proceeds to benefit Susan G. Komen For The Cure. All donations are tax deductible. What to donate: Donations of raffle items, volunteers, and great ideas. When: October 22nd, 10am-3pm. Where: Stevens Ford Lincoln, 717 Bridgeport Avenue, Milford, CT 06460. Contact to schedule donation: 203-876-6464. Food & beverages, raffles, prizes & fun. Online flyer viewable at: http://www.ctseaportcarclub.com/Flyers2011/Stevens.jpg - and Stevens’ own web site also has event info published at: http://www.stevensauto.com/displayEvent.asp?eventid=1&DisplayStartDate=10/22/2011%2010:00:00%20AM&DisplayEndDate=10/22/2011&EventDate=&EventTypeID=&LocationID=&numevent=10&page_number=1 webmaster’s note – Sorry for so late adding this to the Calendar—we just ran across the listing while doing some internet browsing. (this event was added to this calendar as of 10/21/2010)

OCTOBER 22, 2011, Saturday, Glastonbury – Glastonbury Police Officers Benefit Car Show, “…The Glastonbury Police Officers Association, with cooperation from the Irish American Society, 132 Commerce Street, Glastonbury, CT, will hold their annual Car Show on October 22, 2011 from 10:00 A.M to 5:00 P.M. The show has live entertainment, raffles, chili and plenty of other assorted food for sale. The large fields at the Irish American Home are filled up with cars of any age and style. The proceeds from the event go to the Glastonbury Police Officers Association, who in turn sponsor different scholarships for High School Students with an interest in the Criminal Justice Field. This is fun filled event, open to all ages. A great time for all, this is our third and final rescheduling of this event, due to weather. Lets hope for clear skies, if not see you next year! Questions? 860-462-5361…” webmaster’s note – Sorry for so late adding this to the Calendar—we just ran across the listing at the 102.9 WDRC-FM “Cruisin’ News” web site, and the listing is presented exactly as it appears there. (this event was added to this calendar as of 10/21/2010)

OCTOBER 23, 2011, Sunday, Wethersfield - Eastern Chapter Over The Hill Gang Car Club Car Show, to benefit the Wethersfield Police Explorers, 10am-3pm, Sunday, October 23rd (Rain Date = October 30, 2011), at Cove Park, on State Street, near the DMV, Wethersfield, CT. "Bring Family and Friends to enjoy Oldies Music and the scenery of Cove Park in the Autumn." Show cars $10, all years welcome. Spectators free. Enjoy great food by Up In Smoke BBQ. For more info: Jim 860-563-5760. webmaster's note - We originally found a brief mention of this event on the ECOTHG Car Club web site (http://ecoverthehillgangcarclub.com/events.shtml), and then wrote to the club requesting further info. We received a prompt & courteous e-mail response from Jim Civitillo of the club, who wrote to us on 9/14/2011, with an attached electronic copy of the official event flyer. Quoting from Jim's note: "...Steve, Here is the flyer for our car show. Thank you for including us in your calendar... Jim Civitillo, E.C. Over The Hill Gang Car Club..." Anyone who'd like an electronic copy of the flyer, please e-mail me (CommonGear@aol.com) with your request and I'll be glad to send it along--or if you would like a printed out & snail mailed copy of the flyer, all I ask is that you provide me with your stamped, self-addressed envelope (and please make sure to include a note specifying what you're asking for); mail your SASE to me at the SAAC mailing address (P.O. Box 3353, Stony Creek, CT 06405). Finally, I would like to applaud the ECOTHG Car Club for organizing this event at a time when not many other car shows are going on, in a very beautiful-sounding venue, and of course, benefiting a great cause! We hope to be able to attend & participate! (this event was originally added to this calendar as of 9/8/2011, and significantly updated event details were added as of 9/15/2011)

OCTOBER 29, 2011, Saturday, Beacon Falls – “…Beacon Hose Co. No. 1 ‘Halloween Car Cruise,’ 35 North Main Street, Beacon Falls, CT, at the Fire House… ‘Dress up your car for Halloween… Music, trophies, door prizes, and good food…’ Date: October 29, 2011; time: 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Music by DJ Jerry Covino (brass city cruisers). No pets, alcohol, burnouts, bicycles, skateboards. We have the right to refuse any vehicle. Any questions call Beacon Hose Co. No. 1, 203-729-1470 or Ken George 203-509-6910, or Jimmy 203-228-9385…” webmaster’s note – The info above was transcribed from an online flyer we ran across at the Brass City Cruisers web site; the electronic flyer is located at: http://www.brasscitycruisers.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Beacon-Falls-Halloween-Cruise.jpg (this event was added to this calendar as of 10/3/2011)

OCTOBER 29, 2011, Saturday, Wethersfield - "...Literature & Automobilia Auction, featuring the collection of Bob Tuthill, this is an extensive literature collection covering US and imports. Location: Clearing House Gallery, 207 Church St., Wethersfield, CT. Info: http://www.automobiliaauctions.com/ - or call Jerry at 860-655-8682, or e-mail: glettieri@cox.net ..." webmaster's note - We found this event originally listed at the Hemmings Motor News web site. (this event was added to this calendar as of 9/9/2011)

OCTOBER 30, 2011, Sunday, Hamden – The Glenwood Drive-In Last Cruise Of The Year, 2538 Whitney Avenue, 12pm-4pm. Rain date = 11/6. Come have some fun at our last cruise of the year; raffles, trophies, gift certificates & dash plaques. For more info: George Civitelli 203-288-5063. webmaster’s note – Sorry for so late adding this to the Calendar—we just ran across the listing while doing some internet browsing—it was found at the Special Interest web site. (this event was added to this calendar as of 10/21/2010)

NOVEMBER 5, 2011, Saturday, Westbrook – Cardone & Daughter Automotive ‘Open Shop’ Season Wrap-Up/Vintage Car Social Gathering, 177 Boston Post Road, Westbrook, CT, 10:00am-2:00pm. Quoting from Nancy & David Cardone’s broadcast e-mail note of 9/13/2011: “…Hello from Cardone & Daughter Automotive, Inc. We have changed our business email address to cardoneauto@hotmail.com . Please update your contact list… We have enjoyed a great year of hosting car club events (and have a couple more clubs still on the schedule). Thank you to every club that came and shared their special cars with us… As a wrap up to this year’s schedule, we are hosting a year end "Open Shop" - mark your calendars for Saturday, November 5th and plan to visit the shop during the day from 10:00 to 2:00 pm for hot coffee, cider and doughnuts. Everyone is welcome to stop in and say hello. All car club members are encouraged to drive their vintage cars that day. Help us usher in the cooler weather! And...if you represent a car club, it's not too early to secure a date for next year's ‘Cardone & Daughter Automotive Car Club Road Show Road’....we'll start filling in dates as soon as possible… Thank you, Nancy and David Cardone (and entire staff and family at) Cardone & Daughter Automotive Inc., 177 Boston Post Road, Westbrook, CT 06498…” And FYI the Cardone & Daughter Automotive web site is of course located at: http://www.cardoneanddaughter.com/ - and their telephone contact number is: 860-664-0727 – and their fax number is 860-664-1966. (this event was added to this calendar as of 9/15/2011)

NOVEMBER 5, 2011, Saturday, Thompson - Don Hoenig's Flea Market & Swap Meet, at Thompson International Speedway, Thompson, CT... Over 1,500 vendors - held rain or shine - 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. Space available $75.00 per space; first-come, first-served. General admission for spectators $10.00. For more info go to www.thompsonspeedway.com or call Thompson Speedway at 860-923-2280. webmaster's note - The street address for the Speedway is 205 East Thompson Road, Thompson, CT 06277, and here is the directions page from Thompson Speedway's web site: http://www.thompsonspeedway.com/directions.htm (this event was added to this calendar as of 9/9/2011)

NOVEMBER 6, 2011, Sunday, "Everywhere" - Daylight Saving Time Ends. webmaster's note - According to my calendar, this is the day when the clocks will "fall back" by one hour, and I believe it happens overnight between Saturday and Sunday-meaning that when you get up on Sunday morning, the time change will be in effect. The effect is more sunlight in the early morning hours (a definite safety benefit for kids who have to stand out by the road waiting for the school bus early in the morning), but less in the afternoon... (this event was added to this calendar as of 10/30/2011)

NOVEMBER 6, 2011, Sunday, Bristol - 22nd Annual CSRA Fall Swap Meet, Lake Compounce parking lot, 6:00am-3:00pm, rain or shine. Info: 203-697-9113. webmaster's note - This event listing is presented in more detail on the CT Street Rod Association's events info page: http://www.csra.org/pages/events_list.php?id=47 - the main CSRA web site is located online at: http://www.csra.org/ (this event was added to this calendar as of 12/12/2010)

NOVEMBER 6, 2011, Sunday, Southbury – Southbury Food Bank Thanksgiving Car Show, at Jordan’s Restaurant, 900 Main Street (next to Sacred Heart Church), 12-3pm. Rain date = 11/13. No cut-off, all cars welcome; food, refreshments, giveaways, trophies, and music. All that attend will be able to donate to the Southbury Food Bank by purchasing a turkey voucher; you can purchase a turkey or 1 whole turkey; vouchers sold day of event; = $9; whole = $18. Sponsored by Jordan’s Restaurant, Grand Prix Cigars, and Southbury Food Center. Info: Anne 203-598-4640. webmaster’s note – Sorry for so late adding this to the Calendar—we just ran across the listing while doing some internet browsing—it was found at the Special Interest web site. (this event was added to this calendar as of 10/21/2010)

NOVEMBER 6, 2011, Sunday, Trumbull – Fall Classic Car Show at Plasko’s Farm, 670 Daniels Farm Road, 9am-3pm. Rain date 11/13. Trophies, dash plaques to first 100 cars, 50/50 raffle, giveaways, hay rides, corn maze. Available (not included in reg. fee) excellent food cooked on outside grill. Street rods, muscle cars, customs, classics, hot rods. Sponsored by Plasko’s Farm, in cooperation with The Monroe Street Rodders. Gates close when the car lot is full. Info: 203-268-2716 or e-mail: monroestreetrodders@aol.com . webmaster’s note – Sorry for so late adding this to the Calendar—we just ran across the listing while doing some internet browsing—it was found at the Special Interest web site. (this event was added to this calendar as of 10/21/2010)

NOVEMBER 13, 2011, Sunday, Branford - "...Branford Veterans Day Parade, antique automobile participation opportunity. webmaster's notes - We initially received a snail mailed note postmarked 9/2/2011 from Thomas Yester, with whom we have worked for many years on organizing antique automobile participation in the annual Branford Memorial Day and Veterans Day Parades. Mr. Yester was advising that he had turned over the Chairmanship of the Branford Veterans Parade Committee to Dr. Frank Whelan. We thanked Mr. Yester sincerely for his graciously including antique automobiles in the parades, and his particular assistance with making sure we were always publishing the correct, approved-for-publication information in our newsletter and on our web site, regarding antique auto participation in Branford Parades. We then wrote to Chairman Whelan on 9/6/2011, inquiring if antique autos would possibly be welcome to participate in the 2011 Branford Veterans Day Parade. Chairman Whelan wrote back a short time later, with a very gracious e-mail--the following information is transcribed from Chairman Whelan's e-mail: "...Hi Steve: You are more than welcome to participate on 13 November 2011 in the Veterans Day Parade in Branford---assembly is @ 1-1:15pm and parade will step-off shortly after 1:30pm from the Cenotaph (rear of Town Hall). Assembly will be on Montowese Street with auto front ends heading south, as the parade will be marching west on South Main Street at the start, and follow the usual route. Frank Kinney will be there to assist your group. Any questions and you can call me at 203-481-9829. See you there!... Best, Frank Whelan, Chairman..." Thanks very much once again to Mr. Yester for his many years of service, and of course also to new Committee Chairman Whelan, and the entire Branford Veterans Parade Committee, for the very gracious invitation to antique autos once again to participate in this reverent occasion remembering and honoring our country's military veterans who have given so much for our freedom. *9/23/2011 UPDATE - We wanted also to add this brief but important note, per a postcard dated 9/16/2011, that we received from Chairman Whelan: "A follow up note-don't forget that all (antique auto) entries are to be in good taste, to honor the Veterans!" We agree 100%, and thank Chairman Whelan for passing along that important additional bit of advice for antique auto drivers considering participating in the 2011 Branford Veterans Day Parade. (this event was added to this calendar as of 9/11/2011; important additional note to antique auto participants per the Chairman, added to this listing as of 9/23/2011)

NOVEMBER 13* (* = We understand this event was postponed from its original date of October 30th, due to weather), 2011, Sunday, Stratford – Cruisin’ East Car Club Presents the 27th Annual Toys for Tots Cruise, Sunday, October 30, 2011 – Rain date = November 13, 2011, at Savin Rock Roasting Company (formerly Harborside), 946 Ferry Blvd., Stratford, CT. 10am-1pm, cruise off to Goodies, a police escort will be provided. Music, food, giveaways, 50/50. Please bring a new unwrapped toy; supermarket gift card donations also accepted. Online flyer viewable at: http://www.ctseaportcarclub.com/Flyers2011/ToyTotsStratford2011.jpg *11/9/2011 UPDATE - We were looking at the CT Seaport Car Club’s web site recently and saw the notice of this event having been pushed up to its “Rain Date” of November 13th, so we have amended our calendar likewise--we also thank Will from the Blood Sweat and Gears Car Club for reminding us of this update just a couple of days ago. (this event was added to this calendar as of 10/21/2010; important reschedule date due to weather postponement noted as of 11/9/2011)

NOVEMBER 18, 2011 thru JANUARY 7, 2012, New Haven - Easter Seals/Goodwill Fantasy of Lights, Lighthouse Point Park, 2 Lighthouse Road, New Haven, CT 06512. "Drive through an enchanting land of spectacular, sparkling light displays during this festive and magical holiday season, delighting children and adults with more than 60 enchanting images on display. Drive through an ice tunnel toward a ginger bread scene, enjoy a wonderland of igloos, sailboats, elves, bears and a dragon." This display runs November 18, 2011 thru January 7, 2012; days & hours: Sun.-Thu. 5 p.m.-9 p.m., Fri. and Sat. 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Admission: Vehicles $10; mini-bus $25, bus $50. "All proceeds go to Easter Seals Goodwill Industries' mission to enhance employment, educational, social and recreational opportunities for people with disabilities." Info and directions: http://eastersealsgoodwill.org/fantasyoflights (this event was added to this calendar as of 11/23/2011)

NOVEMBER 26, 2011, Saturday, Branford - "...Branford Annual Tree Lighting and Holiday Parade. Parade begins at 5:00pm. Kick off the Holiday Season by joining us for our Annual Tree Lighting and Holiday Parade. The Parade leaves from Branford High School beginning at 5:00pm. The Tree Lighting immediately follows on the Town Green. For more information to join the parade, please contact the Branford Recreation Department Office at 203-488-8304. Rain date is Sunday, November 27, 2011..." webmaster's notes - The above info was transcribed from the Branford Recreation Department's online Fall Brochure, downloadable at: http://branfordrec.webbersaur.us/page/14831-Fall-Registration . I have participated in this parade several times in the past and have always had a great time. Usually there are a ton of antique farm tractors that also participate, driven there by Van Wilgen Garden Center, a few antique trucks from other local businesses, plus a handful (usually 5 to 10 or so?) of locally-owned antique autos who also turn out to participate. And of course, there are also many floats and marching units representing various town organizations in the parade as well. Once underway, the parade proceeds slowly from Branford High School on up to the Town Green. Once you get to the Green, antique autos are usually directed a place to park along the perimeter, or are allowed to leave at that point. The Green is quite a lively scene, with lots of folks gathered to watch the parade and see Santa throw the switch to illuminate the town's Christmas tree. A couple of things I've learned from participating in the past is that your antique car should have good working lights, since the parade happens mostly, if not all, after sundown. Secondly, you should also be comfortable with starting and stopping on an uphill with your antique car, since there is a decent hill leading up to the Green near the end of the parade. Thirdly, it has been my experience that adding some holiday decorations to your antique car for the parade is fun and adds to the overall festivity of the occasion. I estimate the total length of the parade to be a mile or less, but again, it moves along slowly, and you definitely need to be prepared for starting and stopping on that uphill section of Main Street near the end. It's a fun evening full of Small Town Spirit! *11/17/2011 IMPORTANT UPDATES - I called Branford Parks & Recreation Department today to find out if antique autos needed to pre-register to participate, and the answer is YES, they do need to pre-register (so, don't just show up that day--call as early as you can & make sure you get properly pre-registered). Call the Branford Parks & Recreation Department main number to pre-register your antique auto to participate: 203-488-8304. (this event was added to this calendar as of 9/16/2010; important updated information was added as of 11/17/2011)

DECEMBER 3-4, 2011, Saturday-Sunday, Marlborough (MASSACHUSETTS) - "New England Model Train Expo," Best Western Royal Plaza Trade Center, Marlborough, MA. Event info: http://www.hubdiv.org/fallshow/index.htm (this event was added to this calendar as of 11/23/2011)

DECEMBER 4*, 2011 (* = & other selected dates in 2012), Sunday, Enfield - "...Antique Auto Flea Market, at Powder Mill Barn, 32 South Maple Street, Enfield, CT (Exit 47E off I-91, to 190 East, Hazardville, turn right at junction of 192). 1st Sunday of the month (January 2nd Sunday), 7am-11am, 2011-2012. Actual dates are: December 4th, January 8th, February 5th, March 4th. Hosted by the Model A Ford Club of Connecticut. Vendors $15, table provided; only $10 if you supply your own table. Public $2 donation. Information contacts: Jim Way 860-267-4626, Sam Fiore 860-749-6965, Virginia O'Rourke 413-584-6777..." webmaster's note - Thanks to Chet Wojcik, who has been a key contact on this event for many years, for graciously answering my request and sending me along an actual printed copy of the official 2011-2012 flyer for this popular and long-running cold weather old car event in Connecticut! We have taken the liberty of scanning the flyer, and uploading it to our server, such that you can now click on the following hyperlink to view an electronic copy of the flyer on your computer screen: http://home.comcast.net/~shorelinesteve/EnfldPwdrMillFleaMkt2011-2012.jpg (this event was added to this calendar as of 11/1/2011)

JANUARY 1, 2012, Sunday, "Everywhere" - "Happy New Year," and welcome to "Official Antique Status" (per the Antique Automobile Club of America's definition of the term, ref: http://www.aaca.org/) all 1987 model year cars and trucks! (this event was added to this calendar as of 10/30/2011)

JANUARY 7, 2012, Saturday, Hudson (MASSACHUSETTS) - "8th Annual Mid-Winter Hot Rod Drag Racing Nostalgia Fest," Elks Hall, Park Street, Hudson, MA, 1pm-6pm. Admission $10. Cash bar & food available. "...Vintage drag racing and hot rodding events on a giant screen! Join your old buddies for a fun filled winter 'gab-fest' about those good old days! Bring your memorabilia: photo albums, club jackets, plaques, videos, DVDs, slides, stories, and whatever to share!..." Vendors, commentators, 50/50 raffle. Info: Fred 978-618-8077 or FAH60@comcast.net . webmaster's note - Thanks to our buddy Fred Hire, who I believe, organizes this great-sounding event to keep our old car enthusiasm up during the winter, for sending along the electronic flyer, attached to his e-mail dated 10/26/2011--all of the details of the event presented above were transcribed directly from the flyer. We have also taken the liberty of uploading a copy of the electronic flyer to our server, and it is now available as a clickable link at: http://home.comcast.net/~shorelinesteve/2012HudsonMANostalgiaFestFlyer.jpg (this event was added to this calendar as of 10/30/2011)

JANUARY 8*, 2012 (* = & other selected dates in 2012), Sunday, Enfield - "...Antique Auto Flea Market, at Powder Mill Barn, 32 South Maple Street, Enfield, CT (Exit 47E off I-91, to 190 East, Hazardville, turn right at junction of 192). 1st Sunday of the month (January 2nd Sunday), 7am-11am, 2011-2012. Actual dates are: December 4th, January 8th, February 5th, March 4th. Hosted by the Model A Ford Club of Connecticut. Vendors $15, table provided; only $10 if you supply your own table. Public $2 donation. Information contacts: Jim Way 860-267-4626, Sam Fiore 860-749-6965, Virginia O'Rourke 413-584-6777..." webmaster's note - Thanks to Chet Wojcik, who has been a key contact on this event for many years, for graciously answering my request and sending me along an actual printed copy of the official 2011-2012 flyer for this popular and long-running cold weather old car event in Connecticut! We have taken the liberty of scanning the flyer, and uploading it to our server, such that you can now click on the following hyperlink to view an electronic copy of the flyer on your computer screen: http://home.comcast.net/~shorelinesteve/EnfldPwdrMillFleaMkt2011-2012.jpg (this event was added to this calendar as of 11/1/2011)

JANUARY 20-22, 2012, Friday-Sunday, Allentown (PENNSYLVANIA) - "'AutoMania' - Pennsylvania's Largest Heated Indoor Swap Meet & Memorabilia Show," Agricultural Hall, Allentown Fairgrounds, Allentown, PA. Info: 717-215-0700 or web site: http://www.automaniashows.com/automania/index.html (this event was added to this calendar as of 10/30/2011)

JANUARY 20-22, 2012, Friday-Sunday, West Springfield (MASSACHUSETTS) - "The Springfield Motorcycle Show," Eastern States Exposition, West Springfield, MA. Event info: http://www.osegmotorcycle.com/ (this event was added to this calendar as of 11/23/2011)

JANUARY 21-22, 2012, Saturday-Sunday, West Springfield (MASSACHUSETTS) - "Auto Parts Swap & Sell," Big E Better Living Center, 1305 Memorial Avenue, West Springfield, MA 01089. Event info: Benjamin Dodge Jr. 860-871-6376 or web site: http://thebige.ntelligentsystems.com/ns/calendar/ViewEvent.asp?EventId=185 (this event was added to this calendar as of 10/307/2011)

JANUARY 28-29, 2012, Saturday-Sunday, West Springfield (MASSACHUSETTS) - "Amherst Railway Society Railroad Hobby Show," Eastern States Exposition, West Springfield, MA. Event info: http://www.railroadhobbyshow.com/ (this event was added to this calendar as of 11/23/2011)

JANUARY 29, 2012, Sunday, Essex - "Groundhog Day Parade with Essex Ed," Essex, CT. webmaster's note - I have no idea how this parade works, or even if people who are not Essex residents are eligible to participate. I am aware, however, that there have been antique autos appearing within this parade in past years, so perhaps it's worth looking into, if you're looking for a cold-weather excuse to get your old car out and about. I found the event listed on this Town of Essex Parks & Rec. Department Winter 2012 brochure: https://essexct.recdesk.com/RecDeskPortal/Portals/20/EssexBrochure.pdf - and they list their contact info on that brochure as follows: "...Essex Park and Recreation Office; Location: 29 West Avenue, Essex (Inside Essex Town Hall); Telephone: 860-767-4340 x110 Fax: 860-767-8509; Website: www.essexct.gov, click on "Departments," click on "Park & Recreation"; Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00am-4:00pm..." (this event was added to this calendar as of 12/23/2011)

FEBRUARY 4, 2012, Saturday, Portland - "...Cars and Coffee at F40 Motorsports... February 4, 2012... 7:30am to 10:30am... Come talk shop at F40's Cars and Coffee. The event is from 7:30am-10:30am; all are welcome to attend. First come first serve for Coffee and Donuts. For additional information please contact mike 860-342-5705 or mike@f40.com ... Otherwise just show up!..." webmaster's note - The above event info was found at the F40 Motorsports web site, under the ""Events" tab, and on the month of February 2012 view. For your additional info: F40 Motorsports is located at: 464 Portland-Cobalt Rd. (Route 66), Portland CT 06480, telephone 860-342-5705, and web site: http://www.f40.com/index.php and "Directions" page at: http://www.f40.com/directions.php . (this event was added to this calendar as of 1/24/2012)

FEBRUARY 5*, 2012 (* = & other selected dates in 2012), Sunday, Enfield - "...Antique Auto Flea Market, at Powder Mill Barn, 32 South Maple Street, Enfield, CT (Exit 47E off I-91, to 190 East, Hazardville, turn right at junction of 192). 1st Sunday of the month (January 2nd Sunday), 7am-11am, 2011-2012. Actual dates are: December 4th, January 8th, February 5th, March 4th. Hosted by the Model A Ford Club of Connecticut. Vendors $15, table provided; only $10 if you supply your own table. Public $2 donation. Information contacts: Jim Way 860-267-4626, Sam Fiore 860-749-6965, Virginia O'Rourke 413-584-6777..." webmaster's note - Thanks to Chet Wojcik, who has been a key contact on this event for many years, for graciously answering my request and sending me along an actual printed copy of the official 2011-2012 flyer for this popular and long-running cold weather old car event in Connecticut! We have taken the liberty of scanning the flyer, and uploading it to our server, such that you can now click on the following hyperlink to view an electronic copy of the flyer on your computer screen: http://home.comcast.net/~shorelinesteve/EnfldPwdrMillFleaMkt2011-2012.jpg (this event was added to this calendar as of 11/1/2011)

FEBRUARY 12, 2012, Sunday, Branford - "...'Third Annual Branford Historical Society Postcard Exhibit'... 1:00pm until 3:30pm, at the Blackstone Library Auditorium. On display will be hundreds of postcards from all of Branford's neighborhoods from the collection of the Society and private collectors. A brief lecture will be given by Jane Bouley at 1:15pm about Pine Orchard postcards, showing examples of different publishers, types of cards, and scenes. The public is invited to attend and browse. A few items will be for sale. Refreshments will be served. -Jeanne McParland, Membership..." webmaster's note - The above was transcribed from a 1/6/2012 broadcast e-mail from Jeanne McParland of the Branford Historical Society. Sounds like something pretty interesting to check out (even though it is obviously not a car-related event). The Blackstone Library is located at: 758 Main Street, Branford, CT 06405, reference: http://www.blackstone.lioninc.org/ - and for more info about the Branford Historical Society: http://www.branfordhistory.org/ (this event was added to this calendar as of 1/9/2012)

FEBRUARY 18, 2012, Saturday, Orange - "Northeast Gas Bash & Auction," American Legion Post #127, 630 Grassy Hill Rd. info: Bob Harrington, rharrington32@yahoo.com or 203-494-0566. webmaster's note - This event was found listed on the "Oil & Gas Swap Meets & Auctions" page: http://www.oldgas.com/pp_swaps.htm (this event was added to this calendar as of 1/5/2012)

FEBRUARY 18, 2012, Saturday, Waterford - "Wayne Carini at the Waterford Public Library;" quoting from the event listing we found on the Waterford Public Library's web site (http://www.waterfordpubliclibrary.org/): "...Meet Wayne Carini: the star of Chasing Classic Cars on the Discover Channel. Wayne, owner of F40 Motorsports in Portland CT, will present a program on buying, restoring and selling vintage classic cars. A question and answer session will follow the formal presentation...." Event hours are listed as: 12pm to 4pm, Saturday, February 18th, 2012. Event location: Waterford Public Library, 49 Rope Ferry Road, Waterford, Connecticut 06385, Tel. 860-444-5805; directions to the Library are posted on their dedicated web site page: http://www.waterfordpubliclibrary.org/library/directions.htm (this event was added to this calendar as of 1/30/2012)

FEBRUARY 18, 2012, Saturday, Waltham (MASSACHUSETTS) - "New England Model Engineering Show," Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation, Waltham, MA. Info: http://www.neme-s.org/ - and online flyer: http://www.neme-s.org/NEMES-show-2012.pdf (this event was added to this calendar as of 1/5/2012)

FEBRUARY 24, 2012, Friday, Wallingford - Doo-Wop Cruisers' Comedy Night at Zandri's Stillwood Inn, Wallingford, CT. Info: http://www.doowopcruisers.com/February-Events.html - and Zandri's info, including directions, can be found at their web site: http://stillwood.com/ . webmaster's note - We heard about this event via an e-mail from Frank Bronner. Quoting the Doo-Wop Cruisers' President Frank Bronner (fbronner@sbcglobal.net), in his email dated 1/29/2012: "...Steve, just got thru reading your newsletter, good job. I wanted to let you know that the Doo Wop Cruisers Car Club is sponsoring a Comedy Night to benefit the MDA. Also, April 29th we will be doing a car and truck show in Wallingford at Zandri's Stillwood Inn, along with the car show we will have a sock hop from 5:00 to 10:00pm. All the information is on our web site, www.doowopcruisers.com... If you have any questions please "E" mail me... Thanks, Frank Bronner, President, Doo-Wop Cruisers..." Sounds great, Frank, and hats off to you and your group for the MDA benefit as well! (this event was added to this calendar as of 1/30/2012)

FEBRUARY 24-26, 2012, Friday-Sunday, Atlantic City (NEW JERSEY) - "Atlantic City Classic Car Show & Auction," Atlantic City Convention Center. Event info: http://acclassiccars.com/ (this event was added to this calendar as of 10/30/2011)

MARCH 4, 2012, Sunday, Enfield - "...Antique Auto Flea Market, at Powder Mill Barn, 32 South Maple Street, Enfield, CT (Exit 47E off I-91, to 190 East, Hazardville, turn right at junction of 192). 1st Sunday of the month (January 2nd Sunday), 7am-11am, 2011-2012. Actual dates are: December 4th, January 8th, February 5th, March 4th. Hosted by the Model A Ford Club of Connecticut. Vendors $15, table provided; only $10 if you supply your own table. Public $2 donation. Information contacts: Jim Way 860-267-4626, Sam Fiore 860-749-6965, Virginia O'Rourke 413-584-6777..." webmaster's note - Thanks to Chet Wojcik, who has been a key contact on this event for many years, for graciously answering my request and sending me along an actual printed copy of the official 2011-2012 flyer for this popular and long-running cold weather old car event in Connecticut! We have taken the liberty of scanning the flyer, and uploading it to our server, such that you can now click on the following hyperlink to view an electronic copy of the flyer on your computer screen: http://home.comcast.net/~shorelinesteve/EnfldPwdrMillFleaMkt2011-2012.jpg (this event was added to this calendar as of 11/1/2011)

MARCH 4, 2012, Sunday, Norfolk (MASSACHUSETTS) - "MARCOM Flea Market," Model A Ford Restorers Club of Massachusetts Annual Flea Market, 7:00am - 11:00am, Holmes Transportation Complex, 22 Myrtle Street, Norfolk, MA. Info: http://eventful.com/norfolk_ma/events/marcom-flea-market-/E0-001-044818675-2 . To Register: call Dean Zwicker at 508-285-3211 or e-mail Zwhizzerman@aol.com (this event was added to this calendar as of 1/4/2012)

MARCH 9-11, 2012, Friday-Sunday, Hartford - "52nd Annual Frank Maratta's Auto & Cycle Show," at the Connecticut Convention Center. Info: Frank Maratta's Auto & Cycle Show, P.O. Box 2359, Middletown, CT 06457, or telephone 860-347-3625, or web site: http://fmautoshow.com/ (this event was added to this calendar as of 10/307/2011)

MARCH 11, 2012, Sunday, "Everywhere" - "Begin Daylight Saving Time;" happens overnight from Saturday the 10th into Sunday the 11th (specifically the "spring ahead" happens at 2am local time on Sunday morning). Enjoy that extra hour of afternoon sunlight to do some stuff with your old car, and don't worry about the hour of sleep that you just lost! Don't forget to replace your house smoke detector batteries also... (this event was added to this calendar as of 1/5/2012)

MARCH 17, 2012, Saturday, Essex - "Essex go Bragh Irish Parade & Festival," Essex, CT. webmaster's note - I have no idea how this parade works, or even if people who are not Essex residents are eligible to participate. I am aware, however, that there were antique autos appearing in last year's first-ever version of this event, so perhaps it's worth looking into, if you're looking for a cold-weather excuse to get your old car out and about. I found the event listed on this Town of Essex Parks & Rec. Department Winter 2012 brochure: https://essexct.recdesk.com/RecDeskPortal/Portals/20/EssexBrochure.pdf - and they list their contact info on that brochure as follows: "...Essex Park and Recreation Office; Location: 29 West Avenue, Essex (Inside Essex Town Hall); Telephone: 860-767-4340 x110 Fax: 860-767-8509; Website: www.essexct.gov, click on "Departments," click on "Park & Recreation"; Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00am-4:00pm..." (this event was added to this calendar as of 12/23/2011)

APRIL 1, 2012, Sunday, Maynard (MASSACHUSETTS) - "17th Annual Winter Blahs Indoor Auto Parts Swap & Sell," 7:30am - 11:30am, sponsored by the Minuteman Model A Ford Club of Massachusetts, held at the Maynard Elks Lodge, 34 Powdermill Road (Route 62 near route 27) Maynard, MA. Info: http://www.mmafc.org/ (this event was added to this calendar as of 1/5/2012)

APRIL 14, 2012, Saturday, Westbrook - Cardone & Daughter Automotive Spring Open Shop, 10am to 2pm, at Cardone & Daughter Automotive, 177 Boston Post Road, Westbrook, CT 06498 (860-664-0727 or www.cardoneanddaughter.com). Quoting from a 1/30/2012 broadcast email that we received from the CT MG Club (we are dues-paying members, even though we don't own an MG!), that it appears they forwarded from Cardone & Daughter originally: '...Hello! We hope the winter season has been good to you. As we await Spring, we have some announcements to share with your car club members... Our "2012 Cardone & Daughter Automotive Road Show" schedule is underway. Your club can choose a "Coffee & Cars" or the "BBQ & Cars" event, hosted on select Saturdays throughout the season. On your reserved date, everyone in the club is invited to stop by and enjoy - food and drink is "on the shop". The drive to the shoreline is a wonderful ride. We had a great time last year hosting many different clubs. We already have a couple of dates reserved, so call or email us soon to secure your date... We are hosting our season kick off on April 14th. Join us for our popular "Open Shop" from 10:00 to 2:00 pm. Open to all vintage vehicle owners of any make or model, this is event has become a real favorite. The array of vehicles at last season's event was incredible. What an entertaining day it was. Bring your car or just come and enjoy the day with us... Our Vintage Car Discount Coupon, a significant savings offer, is attached (webmaster's note - I've taken the liberty of uploading the coupon, which was attached to the original email, to our server--you can access it directly at: http://home.comcast.net/~shorelinesteve/CardoneAndDaughterVintageCarCoupon-Exp31Mar2012.pdf - and don't forget that expiration date of 3/31/2012). Open, print and share with any club member, friend or associate. It can be used for any vintage car - we have extended the expiration date to March 31st, 2012... Be Ready - Beat the Spring Rush... Please forward this e-mail and Discount Coupon to your club members... Thank you for your continued support... -Nancy and David Cardone and The entire family and staff at Cardone and Daughter Automotive, Inc...' Additional info - We had a positively wonderful time attending the Cardone & Daughter Automotive fall "Open Shop" event this past November 5, 2011, and you can view our full report, with many photos, at: http://home.comcast.net/~shorelinesteve/CARDONE2011/Report.html (this event was added to this calendar as of 1/30/2012)

APRIL 14, 2012, Saturday, Wethersfield - Automobilia Auction, Clearinghouse Gallery, 207 Church Street, Wethersfield, CT. Info: http://www.automobiliaauctions.com/ or Jerry Lettieri at glettieri@cox.net or call 860-655-8682. (this event was added to this calendar as of 1/30/2012)

APRIL 22, 2012, Sunday, Fitchburg (MASSACHUSETTS) - The Early Ford V8 Club of New England's "42nd Annual Spring Tune-Up," Flea Market & Car Show, Fitchburg Municipal Airport, Crawford Street, Fitchburg, MA. Info: http://clubs.hemmings.com/clubsites/earlyfordv8newengland/index.htm . webmaster's note - Imagine our surprise when we were browing this web site recently in early 2012, and found the event listed for April 22nd rather than April 15th, as it had been, back in October of 2011 when we first added it to this Calendar! Please take note of the date change! (this event was added to this calendar as of 10/30/2011; important date change notice updated here as of 1/30/2012)

APRIL 29, 2012, Sunday, East Hampton - The Belltown Antique Car Club’s 38th Annual Gas & Steam Engine Show, Fireman’s Field, Route 16, East Hampton, CT. Info: http://www.belltownantiquecarclub.org/ *1/9/2012 Important Location Info Correction – Quoting from Belltown Car Club Representative Mr. David’s (dan12david@yahoo.com) e-mail note of 1/7/2012: “…Hello, My name is Dan David and I am the event publicity coordinator for the Belltown Antique Car Club in East Hampton. One of our members pointed out that the SAAC listing for our annual Gas & Steam Engine Show, to be held Sunday, April 29, 2012 contains the wrong location. This show will be held, as usual, at Fireman's Field, Rt. 16 in East Hampton, ‘Across From the Covered Bridge.’ The location indicated for our other annual show, The Motor Car Meet on August 5, is correct. Details concerning these two shows will be updated on our website, www.belltownantiquecarclub.org in the coming weeks. Thank you, Dan David, Chester, CT…” Thanks very for catching our error, Dan, and bringing it to our attention--we are very pleased to have been able to incorporate the correction! (this event was added to this calendar as of 11/22/2011; important location correction incorporated as of 1/9/2012)

APRIL 29, 2012, Sunday, Berlin - Summer Knights' 21st Annual Benefit Show, Shine & Swap Meet, Berlin Fairgrounds, 410 Beckley Rd., Berlin, CT; 8:00am to 2:00pm; participants $10.00 per car, spectators $5.00; vendor spaces - 10x20, $30.00 each; dash plaques to all; top 30 trophies; all years welcome. Show info: John 860-670-8532. Swap Meet info: Gene 860-331-1258; event info web site (with downloadable forms): http://summerknights.net/show-a-vendor-info.html (this event was added to this calendar as of 1/5/2012)

APRIL 29, 2012, Sunday, Norwalk - Gateway Antique Auto Club and Exchange Club of Norwalk's 2012 Antique Car Show, Taylor Farm, Norwalk, CT. Info: http://www.exchangeclub.com/antiquecarshow.html (this event was added to this calendar as of 1/28/2012)

APRIL 29, 2012, Sunday, Wallingford - Doo-Wop Cruisers' 'Back In Time' Classic Car & Truck Show and Sock Hop, at Zandri's Stillwood Inn, Wallingford, CT. Info: http://www.doowopcruisers.com/Events.html - and Zandri's info, including directions, can be found at their web site: http://stillwood.com/ . webmaster's note - We heard about this event via an e-mail from Frank Bronner. Quoting the Doo-Wop Cruisers' President Frank Bronner (fbronner@sbcglobal.net), in his email dated 1/29/2012: "...Steve, just got thru reading your newsletter, good job. I wanted to let you know that the Doo Wop Cruisers Car Club is sponsoring a Comedy Night to benefit the MDA. Also, April 29th we will be doing a car and truck show in Wallingford at Zandri's Stillwood Inn, along with the car show we will have a sock hop from 5:00 to 10:00pm. All the information is on our web site, www.doowopcruisers.com... If you have any questions please "E" mail me... Thanks, Frank Bronner, President, Doo-Wop Cruisers..." Sounds great, Frank, and hats off to you and your group for the MDA benefit for the February 24th Comedy Night as well! (this event was added to this calendar as of 1/30/2012)

APRIL 29, 2012, Sunday, Mansfield - The Connecticut Volkswagen Association's 22nd Annual Spring Dust-Off. Quoting from the event listing we found on the popular VW enthusiast web site "TheSamba.com": "...The CVA's 22nd Annual Spring Dust-off Mansfield Hollow State Park, Mansfield, CT from 9am to 3pm. Held rain or shine. This is an informal, non-judged car show. Dash Plaques to the first 200 cars. Last year we had almost 250 cars, so arrive early. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the cars and your fellow VW comrades!..." Info: www.ctvwa.org (this event was added to this calendar as of 1/5/2012)

MAY 5, 2012, Saturday, Stamford - Stamford Museum & Nature Center's 9th Annual "Model Ts to Mustangs Antique & Classic Car Show," Saturday, May 5, 11am to 3pm (Rain date = Sunday, May 6, 11am to 3pm). Pre-registration is required; the registration fee is $20 (refunded if the car is not accepted), with a pre-registration application deadline of Tuesday, April 17th, 2012. Proceeds from the show benefit Museum programs. Participant registration includes two free admissions to the entire facility and two lunch coupons. Complete event info is available at: http://stamfordmuseum.org/modelt.html - and a downloadable pre-registration form is available at: http://stamfordmuseum.org/MTTM9ApplicationForm.pdf . The Stamford Museum & Nature Center is located at 39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford, CT 06903, with directions published on this page of their official web site: http://stamfordmuseum.org/visit.html (this event was added to this calendar as of 1/30/2012)

MAY 6, 2012, Sunday, Bristol - 43rd Annual CSRA Spring Swap Meet, Lake Compounce parking lot, 6:00am-3:00pm, rain or shine. Info: 203-697-9113. editor's note - This event listing is presented in more detail on the CT Street Rod Association's events info page: http://www.csra.org/pages/events_list.php?id=47 - the main CSRA web site is located online at: http://www.csra.org/ (this event was added to this calendar as of 11/1/2011)

MAY 19, 2012, Saturday, Shelton – 2012 Vietnam Veteran Car Show. webmaster’s note – We found mention of this event on the antique police car web site www.policecars.us, on their car show dates page (http://www.policecars.us/car_show_dates3.html), and are transcribing the listing exactly as it appears there: “…2012 Vietnam Veteran Car Show, May 19th at the Veterans Park on the Riverwalk, 86 Canal St. East, Shelton, Connecticut…More information coming soon!...” - It is also worth noting that May 19th, 2012 is “Armed Forces Day,” so it is an exceptionally good choice for the date of this event. We have also participated in car shows at this venue in the past, and it’s a beautiful spot right by the Housatonic River, and very easy to get to from major roadways. I believe the actual flat grassy park is sometimes known as “The Slab,” ref: http://borntoexplore.org/trails/River_Walk.htm and http://shelton.patch.com/listings/shelton-riverwalk-the-slab *12/19/2011 UPDATES - Our local old car buddy Bill Raccio checked in via e-mail today with some great-sounding updates about this event--of which he is part of the organizing committee, dating back to the inaugural event in 2011 (reference: http://www.ctwhvvd.com/ctwhvvd.com/The_Committee.html); quoting from Bill's note: "...My buddy Steve, well I'm involved in this car show too... Anyway as soon as I get the flier in print I'll forward it to you to post. Also please spread the word thru the VW community about it... Highlights from last year's show which was in Cheshire: 175 participating cars... Military 'Huey' (helicopter) flyover, many military people, many political representatives, a great first show! This year there will be vendors, food, music, and maybe a few surprises too! I'll keep you in the loop... -Bill Raccio..." Fantastic! Sounds great, Bill! We are very happy to help spread the word about this wonderful tribute to our country's Vietnam Veterans! *1/19/2012 UPDATES – We were browsing the internet and noticed the 2012 official event flyer now viewable online at: http://www.ctwhvvd.com/ctwhvvd.com/The_Celebration_files/mywhvvdposter2012.jpg - here are a few other important highlights excerpted from that flyer: “…When: Saturday, May 19th, 2012… Rain Date: Sunday, May 20th, 2012… Where: Veterans Park, 86 Canal Street, Shelton, CT… Time: 11am-6pm… Free Admission… Live music (bring a lawnchair)… Custom cars & motorcycles… Retail & food vendors… Family fun, entertainment for all… To contact us: info@ctwhvvd.org ... See more info at: www.ctwhvvd.com ...” *1/23/2012 UPDATES – And our buddy Bill Raccio is making sure we get all the latest updates too! Quoting from Bill’s e-mail dated 1/21/2012: “…Steve, here’s the info… ‘Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day CT - 2012,’ to be held at Veterans Park, 86 Canal St., Shelton CT, May 19th (rain date May 20th)… Event hours: 11am to 6pm; Car Show hours: 11am to 6pm, no cut off date; $10.00 per showcar/bike… There will be food, music, vendors… Also this year featuring Steve Baron’s Monster Truck, ‘Monster Mayhem,’ 12ft. tall, est. 1500 hp… And more surprises too!... Come out and support the Vets!... More info at www.ctwhvvd.com ...” Sounds great! Thanks again Bill for keeping us on the mailing list, and we are looking forward to participating! (this event was added to this calendar as of 11/23/2011; important updates were added to this event listing as of 12/19/2011; link to the 2012 online flyer and transcription of some key facts added as of 1/19/2012; transcription of Bill Raccio’s updates added as of 1/24/2012)

MAY 19, 2012, Saturday, East Haven - Antique Auto Show at The Shore Line Trolley Museum. webmaster's note - We found a one-line mention of this event in a mailing dated January 13, 2012 from the Museum, to members (I am a dues-paying member), entitled "Open membership meeting, upcoming events, and thank you," from Jeff Hakner, President of the organization. We will do our best to pass along additional info as it may become available. We had a ton of fun participating in the first one, that was held in the actual trolley yard, back in 2009, reference: http://home.comcast.net/~shorelinesteve/TROLLY09/ShowReview.html - and some friends of ours attended the 2010 version, which was also in the trolley yard, reference: http://home.comcast.net/~shorelinesteve/TROLLY10/ShowReview.html . We attended the 2011 version as spectators--it was held in the parking lot behind the Museum building (17 River Street, East Haven), and in our opinion, it lost a lot of its appeal. It sure would be cool if the organizers saw fit to move the show back into the trolley yard... Anyway, meanwhile, you can also visit their web site at: http://www.bera.org/ (this event was added to this calendar as of 1/24/2012)

MAY 20, 2012, Sunday, Stratford - "...The Friends of Boothe Memorial Park in association with the Connecticut Seaport Car Club & Eastern Packard Club Present: The 3rd Annual Boothe Memorial Park Antique & Classic Car Show, at Boothe Memorial Park, 5800 Main Street Putney, Stratford, CT. Nice trophies, food, drinks, ice cream, prizes, goodie bags, DJ. Dash plaques to the first 200 vehicles; no cut-off year--all show cars welcome. 'A festive car show in a beautiful park setting.' It is also Opening Day for the Park; many activities will be going on; the entire park will be open, including the buildings, that feature a museum-like quality, with many historic artifacts. Bring the entire family for a great fun-filled day! Car show info: Rich 203-610-3330..." webmaster's note - This notice was transcribed from a notice we found on the CT Seaport Car Club's "upcoming car shows" page: http://www.ctseaportcarclub.com/carshows.htm . We should also add that we had a positively tremendous time attending their first-ever Boothe Park event, in May of 2010, and have an online report about our experiences, viewable at: http://home.comcast.net/~shorelinesteve/BOOTHE10/ShowReview.html (this event was added to this calendar as of 11/1/2011)

MAY 20, 2012, Sunday, Marlborough - The Connecticut Volkswagen Association's First Annual Marlborough Moose Lodge Swap and Meet-Up. Quoting from the event listing we found on the popular VW enthusiast web site "TheSamba.com": "...The CVA's First Marlborough Moose Lodge Swap and Meet-Up Marlborough, CT. The CVA's first Meet-Up at the Moose Lodge in Marlborough, CT. A fun gathering of VW's both new and old. Dash plaques for first 100 cars. Come and enjoy a gathering like they used to be. Just 20 Min outside of Hartford right off of route 2. The FIRST Swap Meet in Connecticut for 2012. VENDORS WELCOMED! 9am-3pm. $5 for cars, $10 for Swap Spaces...." Info: www.ctvwa.org . Additional info - We did some googling and found the street address for the Lodge to be 303 South Main Street, Marlborough, CT 06447, reference: http://www.marlboroughmoose1631.com/ - and it looks like they host some cruise nights there during the summer also! (this event was added to this calendar as of 1/5/2012)

MAY 31-JUNE 2, 2012, Thursday-Saturday, West Springfield (MASSACHUSETTS) - "American Truck Historical Society National Convention & Truck Show," Big E Mallary Arena and outdoor racetrack area, 1305 Memorial Avenue, West Springfield, MA 01089. Event info: Bill Johnson, 816-891-9900, American Historical Truck Society, 10380 N. Ambassador Drive, Suite 101, Kansas City MO 64153 or A.T.H.S. Official web site: http://www.aths.org/ or event web site: http://thebige.ntelligentsystems.com/ns/calendar/ViewEvent.asp?EventId=6 (this event was added to this calendar as of 10/30/2011)

JUNE 2, 2012, Saturday, Middletown - "The 7th Annual E.J.K. Car Show," at Xavier High School, 181 Randolph Road, Middletown, CT (right off CT Route 9, Exit #11), 10am-3pm. Rain date = Sunday 6/3/2012. Proceeds benefit the Xavier High School Eric J. Kalber Scholarship Fund. Info: http://ejkcarshow.com/ (this event was added to this calendar as of 1/5/2012)

JUNE 3, 2012, Sunday, Windsor Locks - The CT Council of Car Clubs' 26th Annual Antique Auto Show & Aircraft Exhibit, 10am to 3pm, at New England Air Museum, Bradley International Airport, Route 75, Windsor Locks, CT (I-91, Exit 40 & follow the signs). Event info: John Bajumpaa 860-6223-3906, jfbajumpaa@aol.com or Phil Hamilton 860-526-5729; CT Council of Car Clubs, P.O. Box 1433, Avon, CT 06001, www.ctccc.net. webmaster's note - I found this event listed in the January 2012 issue of the CT Council of Car Club's official newsletter, "The Voice." (this event was added to this calendar as of 1/5/2012)

JUNE 3, 2012, Sunday, Rocky Hill – The Eastern Chapter Over The Hill Gang Car Club “Annual Club Car Show,” Elm Ridge Park, Route 160, Rocky Hill, CT, 3pm to 8pm (note new time). Rain date = June 10, 2012. Info: http://ecoverthehillgangcarclub.com/events.shtml (this event was added to this calendar as of 1/17/2012)

JUNE 3, 2012, Sunday, Milford - "2nd Annual Milford Lions Club Benefit Classic Car Show," 9am-3pm, Merritt Corporate Woods Park, 612 Wheelers Farm Road, Milford, CT. Rain date = June 10. No cut off year-all show cars welcome... food, goodie bags, dash plaques, trophies, DJ music, vendors, ballot voting. Info: 203-641-2290. This event listing was found on the OldRide.com web site-actual listing address: http://www.oldride.com/events/5023506.html . We also found pictures from last year's show, hosted on the Milford Lions Club's web site, ref: http://lionsofmilfordct.angelfire.com/charitycarshow2011/#photo1795126 (this event was added to this calendar as of 1/24/2012)

JUNE 3, 2012, Sunday, Waterford - The CT MG Club's "British By The Sea," all-British Car Show, Harkness Memorial State Park, Waterford, CT. Info: http://mgclub.homestead.com/ (this event was added to this calendar as of 1/5/2012)

JUNE 13, 2012, Wednesday, Middletown – The Eastern Chapter Over The Hill Gang Car Club “Main Street Middletown Cruise,” Middletown, CT, 4pm. Pre-’86 & special interest vehicles with prior approval. Rain date = June 20, 2012. Info: http://ecoverthehillgangcarclub.com/events.shtml (this event was added to this calendar as of 1/17/2012)

JUNE 16, 2012, Saturday, New Britain – The Klingberg Vintage Motorcar Festival, 9:30am to 3:30pm, New Britain, CT. Info: http://www.klingbergautoshow.org/ (this event was added to this calendar as of 1/17/2012)

JUNE 17, 2012, Sunday, Shelton - "...Shelton Historical Society Vintage Vehicles Antique & Classic Car Show, Father's Day, Info: Shelton Historical Society, Inc., 70 Ripton Rd., P.O. Box 2155, Shelton, CT 06484... If you have any questions please call at: 203-925-1803..." webmaster's note - All of the above info was found online at the Historical Society web site's dedicated page: http://www.sheltonhistoricalsociety.org/car-show-application-information.html - more details plus pre-registration form (you can save a couple of $'s by pre-registering) are available via this downloadable document also from their web site: http://www.sheltonhistoricalsociety.org/uploads/2/7/9/7/2797958/carshow_reg_ad.pdf (this event was added to this calendar as of 1/30/2012)

JUNE 17, 2012, Sunday, Branford - Branford Festival Classic Car Show, Branford Green, downtown Branford, CT. webmaster's note - We checked out the Branford Festival's official web site - http://branfordfestival.com/ - and from what we can see, it appears there's going to be another Classic Car Show for 2012. The Car Show Chairman's name is listed on the web site as Kevin Cudgma, with email contact: kcudgma@gmail.com . We'll monitor the web site and any press releases that we may notice, and try to include more information here as it becomes available. You can also try contacting the Festival directly by snail mail: The Branford Festival, P.O. Box 853, Branford, CT 06405, and the official Festival email address is listed as: dizzo@branford-ct.gov (this event was added to this calendar as of 1/30/2012)

JUNE 17, 2012, Sunday, Harwinton – The Litchfield Bug-In, all-Volkswagen car show & flea market, Harwinton Fairgrounds. Quoting from a thread on “thesamba.com” - and specifically event organizer Chuck's post of 1/16/2012: "...Yes, it is official now. We have signed document and the show will once again be on Father’s Day at the Harwinton Fairgrounds. More details to follow, but basically the same format as previous years. Chuck P..." webmaster’s note – This quote specifically came from: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=493601&highlight= (this event was added to this calendar as of 1/17/2012)

JUNE 23, 2012, Saturday, East Haven - Fire Apparatus Show at The Shore Line Trolley Museum. webmaster's note - We found a one-line mention of this event in a mailing dated January 13, 2012 from the Museum, to members (I am a dues-paying member), entitled "Open membership meeting, upcoming events, and thank you," from Jeff Hakner, President of the organization. We will do our best to pass along additional info as it may become available. Meanwhile, you can also visit their web site at: http://www.bera.org/ (this event was added to this calendar as of 1/24/2012)

JULY 8, 2012, Sunday, Lebanon – “…The Connecticut Volkswagen Association’s 8th Annual New England Volks-Meet, Lebanon Lions Fairgrounds, Lebanon CT, from 9am to 3pm. Trophies will be awarded by people’s choice in many different classes. Show will be open to all Volkswagens and all German cars, owners and fans. Will be held rain or shine. There will be dash plaques and goody bags to the first 200 cars and camping is available on Saturday night. Come and enjoy a weekend of true German fun. Thank You!! For additional info please call: Jeremy Clayton 860-539-9704 vwadct@comcast.net or Milt redbug203@sbcglobal.net ... Fair Grounds address: 144 Mack Road, Lebanon, Connecticut 06249…” More info can be found at: http://www.ctvwa.org/index1.php?center=center/showlocations.html (this event was added to this calendar as of 1/17/2012)

JULY 22, 2012, Sunday, Guilford - The CT Area Classic Thunderbird Club presents the 34th Annual "Time Machines 2012" Antique Car Show & Flea Market, Guilford Fairgrounds, Guilford, CT, 8am-3pm, rain or shine. editor's note - I have not actually seen any public announcement of this event as of yet, however, going by the "Always The Fourth Sunday In July" slogan that the T-Bird club typically uses, I checked next year's calendar, and found that to equate to July 28th 22nd for 2012. Contact the CT Area Classic Thunderbird Club for more info: http://www.tbirdsofconn.org/ and their dedicated event info page is: http://www.tbirdsofconn.org/TimeMach.html *12/26/2011 UPDATE - Thanks to our VW friend Bill Arute for his sharp eyes noticing that our original posting for Time Machines 2011 had the incorrect date! Quoting from Bill's note dated 12/24/2011: "...Steve, I just read (the) SAAC (update) and the date you posted for the Time Machine Show falls on a Saturday. Don't forget next year is leap year..." *1/24/2012 UPDATE – We have confirmation--The Show Is On! Quoting from Chairman Fred Klaus’s note dated 1/20/2012, in response to a brief note I sent him: “…Steve, After reading your last newsletter, I thought an update to you was in order. Our car show is scheduled for July 22nd as you thought. We have the field contract, the correct week reserved for the banner flying over Rt. 1, and have the Car Show meeting in February when we decide on a featured vehicle. I will keep you updated after this meeting… Thanks, Fred…” Sounds good, Fred, thanks for the updates, and please do keep us on the mailing list for future press releases regarding Time Machines 2012! (this event was added to this calendar as of 12/20/2011; date correction incorporated as of 12/24/2011; updates from the Car Show Chairman incorporated as of 1/24/2012)

AUGUST 3, 2012, Friday, North Branford - The North Branford Parks & Recreation Department presents The North Branford Potato & Corn Festival Classic Car Cruise, (part of the big weekend-long Potato & Corn Festival) at the old "Augur Farm," Route 22 (298 Forest Road--right near the North Branford Police Station and town athletic fields, which I think are known as "Totoket Valley Park"), North Branford, CT. Info: http://www.nbpotatofest.com/nbpotatofest/default.aspx (this event was added to this calendar as of 12/23/2011)

AUGUST 5, 2012, Sunday, East Hampton - The Belltown Car Club's 46th Annual Vintage Motorcar Meet, Haddam Neck Fairgrounds, East Hampton, CT. Info: http://www.belltownantiquecarclub.org/ (this event was added to this calendar as of 11/23/2011)

SEPTEMBER 2, 2012, Sunday, Westbrook - "...9th Annual Labor Day Weekend Car Show, Sunday, Sept 2nd, Rain Date = Sept 3rd, 9am to 2 pm, sponsored and held at the Westbrook Elks Lodge #1784, 142 Seaside Ave, Westbrook, CT... $10.00 entry fee per show car, dash plaques first 125 cars... Come cruise Long Island Sound and the Beach, Crusin' the '50s way!... Best of Show, 40 trophies, goody bags, door prizes... Information: 203-457-0789, www.shorelinecruiserssrtc.com ..." webmaster's note - All of the above info was found on the OldRide.com info page: http://www.oldride.com/events/6811141.html . Additional info - Here's our report on the great time we had attending the 2009 version of this wonderful Shoreline-area event: http://home.comcast.net/~shorelinesteve/WESTBROOK09/Wbk09Review.html (this event was added to this calendar as of 1/30/2012)

SEPTEMBER 9, 2012, Sunday, Brooklyn - Yankee Yesteryear Car Club Annual Car Show, Brooklyn Fairgrounds, Route 169, Brooklyn, CT. Swap Meet 6am/Show 9am. Info: http://www.yycc.org/ (this event was added to this calendar as of 1/30/2012)

SEPTEMBER 16, 2012, Sunday, Southbury – The Roaring 20s Car Club’s 42nd Annual Antique Car Show, Southbury Training School, Southbury, CT. webmaster’s note – I was looking at their car show info page recently (http://www.roaring-20s.org/main/car_show_info.htm), and found this note near the bottom: “Reminder – show date for 2012 is September 17, 2012.” However, when we looked at our 2012 calendar, we noticed that 9/17 is a Monday—so we will assume that they meant Sunday the 16th… (this event was added to this calendar as of 1/17/2012)

OCTOBER 14, 2012, Sunday, “TBD” – “…The Connecticut Volkswagen Association’s 14th Annual Fall Foliage Cruise, TBD location, CT from 9am to ??? Held rain or shine this event will begin at a to-be-determined location and will wind through the scenic roads of Connecticut with a few stops along the way. Please bring a picnic lunch. There will be a dinner after the cruise for those that are interested. Come and enjoy the colors of fall with us. For additional info please contact: Jeremy Clayton 860-539-9704 vwadct@comcast.net or Milt redbug203@sbcglobal.net ...” More info can be found at: http://www.ctvwa.org/index1.php?center=center/showlocations.html (this event was added to this calendar as of 1/17/2012)

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CRUISE NIGHTS (& Other Recurring Car Gatherings) 

IMPORTANT: Since the world of Cruise Night listings seems to be especially filled with old, out-of-date information--which has, on occasion, led to frustrating drives to non-existent cruises (we speak from direct personal experience!)--we've decided to do our best to only list confirmed listings (though we still urge you to call ahead before making any long trips, since we cannot guarantee anything), which we'll clearly highlight with a noticeable color--we used red for confirmed '11's--and are going back to fuchsia for the confirmed '12's since that's what we've also been doing for the 2011 car show listings above... Anyway, now that it's the New Year, if you have any confirmed 2012 cruise event listings, please send us yours--especially those Shoreline-oriented, for inclusion here--Thanks! *1/24/2012 UPDATE - As of today, we've deleted all 2010 & ealier cruise listings, so as of now, we are only including previously confirmed 2011 and 2012 events--and so, if you don't see your favorite local-area cruise night listed here, please send us along the info (hopefully along with a contact for those who may need to request more info)--thanks again!

*SUNDAYS (see details for listing of specific dates), New Canaan (* = confirmed for 2012) – “Caffeine & Carburetors,” informal morning gatherings and country side drives. Quoting from their web site’s “About” section: “…Caffeine & Carburetors is a gathering of automotive enthusiasts. We meet at Zumbach’s Gourmet Coffee in New Canaan, CT 6 times year to enjoy our cars, trucks and motorcycles, and share them with like-minded gear heads, friends and family in and around Connecticut and New York… We have a tendency to lean toward sports cars, with the occasional Model A or 1920's Rolls Royce, but our emphasis is on foreign sports cars. We enjoy all vehicles and there are no sponsorships or awards associated with our gatherings… Doug Zumbach began hosting these gatherings in 1995. Each gathering falls on a Sunday and begins at 8am. We gather over a cup of coffee, and then enjoy a leisurely drive through the countryside. Caffeine and Carburetors is a way to indulge the gear head in all of us…” I’ve definitely heard about this event in the past, and recently, our old car friend Eric from western CT sent us a heads-up about the recently-announced 2012 series--quoting from Saab Sonett driver Eric’s e-mail dated 1/20/2012: “…As for local content, Caffeine & Carburetors (www.caffeineandcarburetors.com) recently announced its 2012 schedule: Apr 15, May 20, Jun 17, Sep 09, and Oct 14. They meet 5 or 6 times a season at Zumbach's Gourmet Coffee in New Canaan. The gatherings start at 8am and are generally followed by a drive through the country side. Attendees including everything from exotics to classics to every day drivers with a bent towards foreign sports cars. As usual, I'm not associated with the event but wanted to pass it along…” Thanks Eric for the heads-up! New Canaan is a beautiful town in southwestern CT, through which a bit of the Merritt Parkway passes, and ‘Caffeine & Carburetors’ sounds like the perfect excuse to take a relaxed Sunday drive there with your old car! Zumbach’s Gourmet Coffee is located at 77 Pine Street, New Canaan, CT 06840. (this cruise listing was added to this calendar as of 1/24/2012)

MONDAYS, New London (confirmed for 2011) - KOOL 101 Classic Car Cruise Nights at Ocean Beach Park, starts Monday, May 16th. We wish to thank Dave Sugrue of O.B.P. for his helpfully following up with us after we inquired about the 2011 O.B.P. cruising season--in his note dated 3/29/2011, Dave wrote: "...Steve, Thanks so much as always. The first one will be Monday, May 16. We appreciate the help. Dave..." Be sure to check the Ocean Beach Park official web site for more info: http://www.ocean-beach-park.com/ and detailed directions to Ocean Beach Park in New London can also be found at: http://www.ocean-beach-park.com/contact.htm . We also appreciate the support that Andy Russell and all of the KOOL 101 folks give to this wonderful Shoreline summertime tradition; be sure to tune in WKNL at 100.9 FM, a.k.a.: "KOOL 101," and also their web site at: http://www.kool101fm.com/ . webmaster's note - This is one of our all-time summertime favorites--we love the seaside ambiance of Ocean Beach Park! (this cruise listing was added to this calendar as of 3/31/2011)

*TUESDAYS, Deep River (* = confirmed for 2012) - MisFit Cruisers' Plattwood Park Cruise Nights, "...MisFit Cruisers Have Moved! Cruise Nights will be held at Plattwood Park, Route 80, Deep River, CT...Every Tuesday, May 8-Sept. 11, 2012, weather permitting... Information: Don Brookes 860-262-3878..." webmaster's note - Thanks to our friend Jack Tary from Haddam who forwarded the info on this new-for-2012 event. Quoting from Jack's note dated 12/9/2011: "...Don Brookes asked me to send you the info for the new location of his cruise..." Sounds good, Jack-and thanks again! If I am correct, I believe Don Brookes and his group have produced the very popular Tuesday night summer cruises at the Essex Fire Department for several years--knowing how good those events were, I am sure the new Plattwood Park cruise nights will be super! I also looked up Plattwood Park, and found a street address for it, useful for you Mapquesters-it is: 43 Winthrop Road, Deep River, CT 06417 (reference: http://events.ctcentral.com/deep-river-ct/venues/show/6176485-plattwood-park). Can't wait for the 2012 Cruise Season to start up so we can check out the new Plattwood Park Tuesday Cruises! (this cruise listing was added to this calendar as of 12/15/2011)

TUESDAYS, Shelton (confirmed for 2011) - "...Round Town Cruisers Cruise Night at The Center at Split Rock, 704 Bridgeport Ave (across from Sears Hardware)..." Opening night = Tuesday, 4/19/2011 "...6-9pm, every Tuesday thru October 25th, 2011... Join us for our Second Season, all classics, customs, muscle cars and hot rods welcomed... cut-off date = 1980... Trophy Night every 2nd Tuesday of the month... Great music, 50/50, giveaways and door prizes, fun for all, spectators welcome... Check out our website http://www.roundtowncruisers.com/ for more info... Please no alcohol, no burnouts..." webmaster's notes - We found this listing on the Special Interest web site. (this cruise listing was added to this calendar as of 3/20/2011)

TUESDAYS ("first and third of every month"), Wallingford (confirmed for 2011) - "...Sonic of Wallingford Cruise Night... Come and cruise with the Saturday Nite Cruizers, (opening night will be) Tuesday, May 3rd from 5:30 - 9:00pm... Sonic is located across From BJ's on Rt. 5... 3 trophies, door prizes, great food, rock 'n' roll tunes... Check our schedule for up coming dates... Call: 203-410-4559, 203-686-1142, e-mail jdanovich@snet.net ..." *7/7/2011 Important Updates: Quoting from our friend Jack Danovich's note dated 7/5/2011: "...The cruise dates have changed (per Sonic's request) twice since I sent the (original info) to you on 4/6. The cruise is the first and third Tuesdays of the month..." Thanks Jack for the heads-up! More info: http://www.saturdaynitecruizers.com/Events.html (the opening night of this cruise night was originally added to this calendar as of 3/29/2011; additional info added as of 4/6/2011; important updates regarding changes to the event schedule were added as of 7/7/2011)

*WEDNESDAYS (see details for listing of specific dates), Colchester (* = appears to be confirmed for 2012) - Good Times Motoring Club Cruise on the Colchester Green; open to vehicles 1985 or earlier. Following dates are listed: April 18th, May 16th, June 20th, July 18th, August 15th, and September 19th (rain date is always the following Wednesday). An additional date of October 14th is indicated as “tentative.” Info: http://goodtimesmotoring.com/ (this cruise listing was added to this calendar as of 1/24/2012)

WEDNESDAYS, Westbrook (confirmed for 2011) - "...Cruising @ Sophia's Italian Restaurant (formerly 'Marty's Cruse Nights'), Route 1/Boston Post Road, Westbrook, CT... every Wednesday, May 18, 2011 thru September 7, 2011... Our 15th year!... Hosted by the Shoreline Recycled Teenage Cruisers car club... Every Wednesday night, 5:30pm to 8:30pm... Streetrods, customs, classics, and antiques... Music by Rockin' Richard... Hula-hoop contest for the children July-August... More info: 203-457-0789, or 203-488-3242, or http://www.shorelinecruiserssrtc.com/ ...." (this cruise listing was originally added to this calendar as of 1/25/2011; it was updated, per a flyer received 4/19/2011 from Lucille of the SRTC club, as of 4/21/2011)

WEDNESDAYS, Hamden (appears to be confirmed for 2011) – Glenwood Drive-In Cruise Night; every Wednesday night from April – October, 6-10pm, 2538 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT 06518. Info: http://www.glenwooddrivein.com/crusie_night.html (this cruise listing was added to this calendar as of 5/11/2011)

WEDNESDAYS, Darien (appears to be confirmed for 2011) - Coachmen Rod & Custom's Driftwood Diner/HSBC Bank parking lot cruise night. We appreciate local-area old car enthusiast Eric's e-mail heads-up about this event--quoting from Eric's note dated 5/18/2011: "...Hi, I just wanted to update you on an additional Cruise Night that's not currently listed on your site (as originally found on http://www.coachmenrodandcustom.com/). On their site, it says: '...Please join us at our weekly car cruise for the 2011 season, starting April 27, 2011, open to 1983 & older vehicles & other special interest vehicles after 1983... every Wednesday evening, 6:00pm... Wednesday night weekly cruises now at the Driftwood Diner/HSBC Bank parking lot, 171 Post Road, Darien, across from Cookhouse Restaurant, just off exit 13, I-95... Info: Call Nick 203-762-0169 or call Nick G at 203-856-2126...' BTW, the 'Cookhouse Restaurant' is no longer there as a landmark. In its place they are now building a new MINI dealership. I have no affiliation with the club but I've attended a few of their cruises and thought I'd share the information. Thanks for providing such a great resource to the car community! -Eric..." Thanks again for the info, Eric! (this cruise listing was added to this calendar as of 5/19/2011)

WEDNESDAYS, Branford (appears to be confirmed for 2011) - Cruise Night at Rita's of Branford (excerpts from listing at: http://www.zvents.com/z/branford-ct/cruise-night-at-ritas-of-branford--events--185899245): "...It's back! Cruise Night at Rita's of Branford! Come look at vintage cars or bring your own. Motorcycles are welcomed!... Every Wednesday night 6-9pm through the summer. No cruise night on rainy days!... Contact info: Rita's Ices, Marlene Camputaro, 269 East Main St., Branford, CT 06405, phone: 203-488-3263, e-mail: ritasices@att.net , web site: http://www.facebook.com/ritasofbranford ..." (this cruise listing was added to this calendar as of 6/27/2011)

THURSDAYS (see details for listing of specific dates), Wallingford (appears to be confirmed for 2011) - "...CT Road Lancers 2011 Cruise Nights at Captain Seas Restaurant; cruise night schedule: May 26, June 9 & 23, July 7 & 21, August 4 & 18, September 1, 15, & 29 (rain dates the following Thursday), and final cruise on Sunday, October 9th from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Hours: 5:00pm to 9:00pm, at Captain Seas Restaurant, 905 North Colony Road, Wallingford, CT. 50/50 raffle, 4 trophies awarded per show; music by DJ Don. For info call Plumcrazy Gil 203-213-9477..." webmaster's note - we found and transcribed this event listing from a flyer posted on a Connecticut Street Rod Association web page, reference www.csra.org (this cruise listing was added to this calendar as of 4/28/2011)

*FRIDAYS (see details for listing of specific dates), Middlefield (* = confirmed for 2012) - 'The Thunder Rods & Guida's Cruise Nights,' This listing came via an email from George Pascucci of the Thunder Rods, dated 1/27/2012 (thanks again George!): "...Middlefield, CT, Fridays, 5:00 to 9:00pm. May 11th & 25th, June 15th & 29th, July 13th & 27th, August 10th & 24th, September 14th & 28th. Voted #1 Nostalgia Car Cruise, Guidas Drive-In, 484 Meriden Road... Turn back the clock and join Guida's Drive-In and The ThunderRods Car Club for a Night Of Fun. Guida's is a Real '50s drive-in restaurant. Also, back by popular demand is the always popular DJ playing the best of '50s and '60s music, trophies, trivia contest giveaways, 50/50 raffle, and goodie bags... Best of all: no admission fee... Fun for the whole family; just come to have good food and great times... Bring your classic cars, street rods, muscle cars, nostalgia race cars... No cut off year (American and European Iron only please)... Sponsored by Guida's and The Thunder Rods Car Club... Info: George (203) 238-2035, or Tony (860) 604-0829. Visit us on the web at http://www.thunderrodsct.com/ ..." (this cruise listing was added to this calendar as of 1/28/2012)

*FRIDAYS , Milford (* = appears to be confirmed for 2012) - 'Blood Sweat and Gears Car Club Friday Night Cruise Night,' at McDonald's Restaurant, 1376 Boston Post Road (across from the CT Post Mall), 6pm-dark, 1981 cutoff date. webmaster's note - I was just browsing the Blood Sweat and Gears Car Club's web site and found their First Cruise Date for 2012 listed: Friday, May 4th, 2012, reference: http://bloodsweatandgearscarclub.com/2012_cruise_nights.htm (this cruise listing was added to this calendar as of 1/28/2012)

SATURDAYS (see details for listing of specific dates), Wallingford (confirmed for 2011) - "...Duchess Cruise Night, at the Duchess Restaurant, 124 Church Street (Route 68) in Wallingford, every other Sat. nite, hosted by The Saturday Nite Cruizers, 5:30 - 9:00pm, no rain dates, 6 trophies this year along with great food, door prizes, rock 'n' roll tunes... Sign up for our huge scavenger hunt... Contact: 203-410-4559 or 203-686-1142, e-mail jdanovich@snet.net ... Dates: 5/14, 6/11, 6/25, 7/9, 7/23, 8/6, 8/20, 9/3, 9/17..." More info: http://www.saturdaynitecruizers.com/Events.html (this event was added to this calendar as of 3/31/2011)

SATURDAYS, Monroe (appears to be confirmed for 2011) - "...Cruise Night at Bill's 'Doo-Wop' Drive-In, Route 111, Saturday nights thru October 29th, 4-9 pm Street Rods, Muscle Cars, Hot Rods, Customs & Classics, cut-off year 1980, trophies to be awarded, 50/50 raffle, great food & beverages, sponsored by the Monroe Street Rodders, Remember-When Doo-Wop Music & Old Cars, no alcohol, no burnouts, e-mail MonroeStRodders@aol.com ..." webmaster's note - This listing came from the Special Interest web site, though I also saw a poster for it recently in the window at Champion Awards in Milford, CT. Vinny at Champion says you can also call Al at 203-261-6103 for more info about this event; the series reportedly started up on April 9th. (this event was added to this calendar as of 4/11/2011)

This Calendar is originated and periodically updated by the Shoreline Antique Auto Connection, a not-for-profit enterprise run for antique auto enthusiasts, by antique auto enthusiasts. As the information presented here is gleaned from a WIDE variety of sources, there is no way we can vouch for the truth or accuracy of anything, and we STRONGLY suggest you get in touch with the applicable event contacts listed, to make sure the event is indeed going to be held (especially before you make a long trip to attend!). Thank you. SAAC, P.O. Box 3353, Stony Creek, CT 06405, e-mail CommonGear@aol.com, web site http://home.comcast.net/~shorelinesteve/SAACMainPage.html . Please send your CT Shoreline-area event listings for inclusion here (non-marque-specific events preferred).

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