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Car club calendar

Car shows

Sept. 13 and 14: 15th annual Heritagefest car shows, West Dundee. Main Street at Second Avenue. Register, 10:30 a.m.-noon; awards at 3:30 p.m. each day. Registration, $15 each day. For information, call Mike Konwinski at (847) 895-0032 or text John Pullaro, (847) 275-8290.

Sept. 13: Second annual Hot Rods for Huntington's Disease, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Volo Auto Museum, 27582 Volo Village Road, Volo. Registration, $20. Live music, silent auction, people's choice award. Rain date, Sept. 14. Call Danielle at (847) 529-3374, email hotrods4HD@gmail.com or visit www.hdsa.org/ilch.

Sept. 13: Streamwood Sonic Fall Car Show, 590 S. Barrington Road. Registration 11 a.m.-1 p.m., $15. Trophies top 20 vehicles including Best of Show. Black Dog Car Shows.

Sept. 14: Long Grove Chamber of Commerce Fall Car Show. Open to all vehicles 1980 through 1999. Registration 9 a.m.-noon, $15. Trophies top 15 vehicles including Best of Show. Black Dog Car Shows.

Sept. 14: 32nd annual Show & Shine Car Show and Swap Meet, Camera Park in Glendale Heights, 101 E. Fullerton Ave. 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Registration, $12 before Sept. 14 or $15 day of the event. Free viewing with Touch-a-Truck for the kids, demos, crafters and more. Cars, motorcycles and crafters wanted! For more information, contact the village of Glendale Heights at (630) 909-5303 or visit www.glendaleheights.org/carshow.

Sept. 20: Lake Zurich Culvers Fall Car Show and Drive-In Movie, 645 Rand Road. Registration 4-6 p.m., $15. Trophies top 25 vehicles including Best of Show. Black Dog Car Shows. Movie begins at 7 p.m.

Sept. 21: VW Fest 2014, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Volkswagen of Crystal Lake, 5231 Northwest Hwy. Northern Illinois' largest VW car show and swap meet. Registration, $15; booth space, $25. Family fun, trophies, dash plaques, food, music, restored Good Humor truck. For details, email infor@nivaclub.org, visit www.nivaclub.org or Facebook/nivaclub.

Sept. 28: Cool Cruisers & Hot Dogs Auto Show, sponsored by Boy Scouts and Des Plaines Mayor Matt Bogusz. Rand Red Hots, 1441 Rand Road, Des Plaines. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Rain date, Oct. 5. Fan favorite and participant choice awards. Live DJ, free child ID program, educational activities. Vehicle fee, 1989 or older, $20. For information, visit www.nwsc.org/STEM.php or call (847) 824-6880.

Oct. 4: European Autoschau, historic downtown Long Grove, 307 Old McHenry Road. Car enthusiasts from all over the country celebrate the European automobile. Exhibit your own car or come to view. $20 participation fee; spectators are free. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. europeanautoschau.com/.

Oct. 5: Palatine Sonic Fall Car Show, 1151 E. Dundee Road. Registration 11 a.m.-1 p.m., $15. Trophies top 20 vehicles including Best of Show. Black Dog Car Shows.

Oct. 18: Lake Zurich Culvers Fall/Halloween Car Show with drive-in movie, 4-9 p.m., 645 Rand Road. Registration, $15. Trophies awarded to top 25 vehicles and Best of Show. Wear your favorite costume. Trophy for best costume adult and best costume child. Black Dog Car Shows.

Cruise nights

Alsip: Sundays starting at 3 p.m., Demon Dawgs, 11541 S. Pulaski Road. All cars, trucks and motorcycles welcome. Club special parking. Oldies being played along with food specials, giveaways. For event updates, visit www.Facebook.com/demondawgschicago.

Antioch: Wing's Etc. Car Show, Orchard Plaza on Orchard Street, 4 p.m. Tuesdays, June 3, June 17, July 8, July 22, Aug. 12, Aug. 26, Sept. 9 and Sept. 23. Free. Drawings for participants at 7 p.m. Open to cars or race cars.

Arlington Heights: Wednesdays, 6 to 8:30 p.m. through Sept. 24, Southpoint Shopping Center, corner of Rand and Palatine roads. Road in Arlington Heights. Black Dog Car Shows.

Bartlett: Bartlett: Sundays, 6 to 9 p.m. through Sept. 28, Moretti's Ristorante & Pizzeria, 1175 W. Lake Street. Enjoy music, food specials, dash plaques, a Top Vehicle Award, and charity fundraising. BGVMotorsports.com. Facebook.com/BGVMotorsports.

Buffalo Grove: Culvers, 450 McHenry Road, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. June 17, July 1, July 15, Aug. 5, Aug. 19, Sept. 2 and Sept. 16. Black Dog Car Shows.

Barrington: 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, from May 29 to Aug. 28, on South Cook Street in the Village Center, Barrington. Classic cars, local food, entertainment and giveaways. Different cars featured each week. See website for complete list. (847) 304-3355; www.barrington-il.gov.

Bolingbrook: Saturdays, 3 to 6 p.m. through Sept. 20, Tailgaters Sports Bar & Grill, 431 W. Boughton Road. Enjoy music, food specials, dash plaques, a Top Vehicle Award, gift card giveaways, and charity fundraising. BGVMotorsports.com. Facebook.com/BGVMotorsports.

Cary: 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, June 4-Sept. 3, West Main Street and Jandus Road off Route 14, Cary. Various car themes throughout the summer. Call Cary Grove Area Chamber of Commerce at (847) 639-2800. www.carygrovechamber.com.

Darien: Wednesdays, 6 to 9 p.m. through Sept. 10, Q Bar, 8109 S. Cass Avenue. Free. Enjoy music, food specials, dash plaques, a Top Vehicle Award, gift certificate giveaways, and charity fundraising. BGVMotorsports.com. Facebook.com/BGVMotorsports.

East Dundee: Motor Mondays, 5 p.m. to sunset, June 9, July 14, Aug. 11 and Sept. 8, downtown near the Dundee Township Visitor's Center. For details, visit eastdundee.net.

Elgin: Sundays, Rookies All-American Pub & Grill, 2486 Bushwood Drive, between I-90 and Higgins Road. begins June 1. For details, call (630) 605-2122 or visit doublekproductions.com.

Huntley: Thursdays, Rookies All-American Pub & Grill, 12220 Princeton Drive on Route 47. June 5 to Sept. 25. For details, call (630) 605-2122 or visit doublekproductions.com.

Ingleside/Fox Lake: Saturday nights, Miller's Dog N' Suds, Rollins Road and Washington Street. Live bands throughout the summer. Visit dognsudsdrivein.com

Libertyville: Car Fun on 21, third Wednesday of the month in downtown Libertyville, presented by MainStreet Libertyville. 6 to 9 p.m. on Church Street. May 21, June 18, July 16, Aug. 20 and Sept. 17. All cars 25 years or older are welcome. For details, call the MainStreet office at (847) 680-0336 or visit www.mainstreetlibertyville.org.

Mount Prospect: 6-9 p.m. Saturdays, May 17 to Sept. 27, in the Metra lot, Route 83 and Northwest Highway. For details, visit mpdma.com.

Mount Prospect: Frankie's Fast Foods, 720 E. Rand Road, 6 to 8:30 p.m. June 26, July 10, July 24, Aug. 14, Aug. 28, Sept. 11 and Sept. 25. Black Dog Car Shows.

Mundelein: Park On Park, Park Street, Wednesdays, May 14, June 11, July 9, Aug. 13 and Sept. 10. For details, visit parkonpark.org.

Mundelein: First, third, fifth Thursdays through Sept. 18, Chi-Town Dogs/Mavericks Nightclub, 2061 W. Maple Ave. Free. Enjoy music, food specials, dash plaques, a Top Vehicle Award, and charity fundraising. BGVMotorsports.com. Facebook.com/BGVMotorsports.

North Aurora: Saturdays, Run-A-Way Restaurant, 120 Butterfield Road at Route 25. May 17 to Sept. 27. For details, call (630) 605-2122 or visit doublekproductions.com.

Rolling Meadows: 6 to 9 p.m. Fridays, May 23-Sept. 26. at Meadows Christian Fellowship, 2401 Kirchoff Road, Rolling Meadows. Classic car shows with concessions, music, special events and family activities. Free. (847) 255-8764; www.meadowsfamily.org.

Roselle: 6 to 9 p.m. Fridays from May 16 through Aug. 29, at 100 W. Lake St., Brunswick Zone, Roselle. See more than 200 cruise cars, hear the music of live bands and more. Free. www.cruiseroselle.com.

Roselle: Wednesdays, Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery, Lake Street at Gary Avenue. May 14 to Sept. 24. For details, call (630) 605-2122 or visit doublekproductions.com.

Rosemont: Elegance In Motion, a salute to modern and classic sports cars. 12:30-3:30 p.m. Saturdays, Aug. 9-Sept. 27, MB Financial Park center drive, 5501 Park Place. Modern and vintage high-end vehicles from luxury retailers such as Ferrari, Porsche, Cobra and Lamborghini. Parking free with validation from any of the parks venues.

Schaumburg: American Pride Cruise Nights, Wednesdays in June, July and August, 6 to 10 p.m. at Frato's Pizza, 628 S. Roselle Road. VIP-sectioned area of the parking lot raises money for Home For Our troops charity. For details, see Fuzzy Dice promotions at www.facebook.com/AmericanPrideChicago.

Schaumburg: Mondays, except for Labor Day, 6 to 9 p.m. through Sept. 29, Finn McCool's, 1941 E. Algonquin Road. Free. Enjoy music, food specials, dash plaques, a Top Vehicle Award, gift certificate giveaways, and charity fundraising. BGVMotorsports.com. Facebook.com/BGVMotorsports.

St. Charles: Tuesdays, St. Charles Chamber of Commerce Cruise Nites, 5-8 p.m. through end of August. First Street between Main Street and Illinois Avenue. Free to the public and open to all makes and models of classic cars. Trophies will be awarded to best in show. Radio stations including, 97.1 The Drive, 95.9 The River and 103.5 The Fox will be at the events! For details, call (630) 584-8384.

St. Charles: Mondays, Rookies All-American Pub & Grill, 1545 W. Main St., two blocks east of Randall Road. June 2 to Sept. 29. For details, call (630) 605-2122 or visit doublekproductions.com.

Wasco: Fridays, 6 to 9 p.m. through Sept. 26, The Lodge, 41W379 Route 64, five miles west of Randall Road. Free. Enjoy music, food specials, dash plaques, a Top Vehicle Award, gift certificate giveaways, and charity fundraising. BGVMotorsports.com. Facebook.com/BGVMotorsports.

Wauconda: Third Tuesdays, Sept. 16, 6 to 9 p.m., Main Street, between Route 176 and Bangs Street. Free. Enjoy music, food specials, dash plaques, a Top Vehicle Award, giveaway bags, and charity fundraising. BGVMotorsports.com. Facebook.com/BGVMotorsports.

West Chicago: Tuesdays, Augustino's Rock and Roll Deli, North Avenue at Route 59. May 13 to Sept. 30. For details, call (630) 605-2122 or visit doublekproductions.com.

Monthly meetings

Chicago Alfa Romeo Owners Club meets at 7 p.m. the third Thursday of the month (except December) at Spuntino's Pizza, 515 Higgins Road, Park Ridge. For more information, email acavaliere@mail.com.

Antique Automobile Club, Cadillac and LaSalle chapters of the Illinois Region, meets the second Monday of the month at various locations. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. followed by the meeting. For information, contact Gene Johnson at (773) 775-4916, (630) 902-0360 or eoj5660s@sbcglobal.net.

Austin-Healey Club meets at 7 p.m. the second Friday of the month at Ritzy's Cafe and Backerei, 2765 Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows. For information, visit healeyclub.org.

Chicagoland Avanti Owners Club meets at 8 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month at Mr. Beef and Pizza, 1796 S. Elmhurst Road, Mount Prospect. For more information, call Jerry at (815) 382-7266 or visit avantiking@yahoo.com.

Chicagoland Chapter of Buick Club of America meets at various locations and dates. For information, email ccbca@comcast.net.

Cadillac LaSalle Club West of the Lake Region meets at 7:30 p.m. the last Tuesday of the month, March through November, at Heritage Cadillac, 303 W. Roosevelt Road, Lombard. For information, call Fred Butalla at (815) 730-6044 or visit westofthelakeclc.com.

Allante XLR Chapter of the Cadillac LaSalle Club meets 9:30 a.m. the first Saturday of the month at Lambs Farm Magnolia Cafe, 14245 W. Rockland Road, Libertyville. New nonmember attendees are offered a one-time free continental breakfast and do not have to own either a Cadillac Allante or Cadillac XLR. For details, call Terry Bressler at (847) 267-9300 or email Terry@specialsalesusa.com.

Greater Chicago Classic Chevy Club meets at 10:30 a.m. the first Sunday of the month at Mr. Beef and Pizza, 1796 S. Elmhurst Road, Mount Prospect. For information, contact Frank Cebulski Jr. at (630) 624-2043, email wally1961@hotmail.com or visit chicagoclassicchevy.com.

Vintage Chevrolet Club of America's Northern Illinois Region is looking for interested Chevy enthusiasts. Meetings are the third Sunday of each month. Meeting times and places vary. For information, call Steve at (847) 356-3684, email novasscott@aol.com or visit vcca.org/~nir.

Northern Illinois Region of the Walter P. Chrysler (NIR-WPC) Club meets at 7:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month at the Chrysler Midwest Business Center, 901 Warrenville Road, Lisle. Take the elevator to the fourth floor. Also known as the Chrysler Products Restorers Club, welcoming Chrysler, Dodge, Desoto, Plymouth, Dodge trucks and Jeep vehicles. For more information, call Guy at (630) 721-0662.

Chicagoland Corvair Enthusiasts meet at 7:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month at the Villa Park VFW, 39 E. St. Charles Road. For more information, call (877) CORVAIR or visit ccecorvair.com.

Chicago Corvette Club meets at 6:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month at Oak Street Restaurant, 945 Oak St., North Aurora. For information, visit chicagocorvetteclub.com.

Chicagoland North Corvette Club, sponsored by Stasek Chevrolet, meets at 7 p.m. the last Thursday of the month. For meeting location or information, visit www.chicagolandnorthcorvetteclub.com.

Fox Valley Corvette Club meets at 7:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month at St. Charles Moose Lodge No. 1368, 2250 W. Route 38. For information, visit foxvalleycorvette.com.

Northern Rays Ltd. Corvette Club meets 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at Pop's Pizza and Sports Bar, 817 E. Nerge Road, Roselle. Sponsored by Sunrise Chevrolet, Glendale Heights. www.northernrayscorvetteclub.com.

North Shore Corvette Club, open to all Corvette owners and enthusiasts, meets at 7:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month at Libertyville Chevrolet, 1001 S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. For information, visit northshorecorvetteclub.org.

Sunburst Corvette Club meets at7:30 p.m. the first Thursday of the month, except January, at Cary Country Club, 2400 Grove Lane, Cary. For details, visit Sunburstcorvetteclub.com.

Fox Valley Electric Auto Association meets at 7 p.m. the third Friday of the month at Packer Engineering, 1976 N. Washington St., Naperville. For information, visit fveaa.org or call Ted at (630) 260-0424.

The Northern Illinois regional group of the Early Ford V-8 Club of America meets at 8 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month at the Wheeling Township Service Center, 1616 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. The group focuses on Flathead Fords and Mercurys of the 1932 -1953 era. For details, visit www.nirgv8.org or email info@nirgv8.org.

Prairie State 4 Wheel Drive Club meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of the month at Rosati's Restaurant, 1770 W. Wise Road, Schaumburg. For information, call (847) 891-5151.

Cruisin' Tigers GTO Club meets the third Saturday of the month at Mr. Beef and Pizza, 1796 S. Elmhurst Road, Mount Prospect. For details, call Jim Stern at (630) 258-2615 or visit www.cruisintigersgto.com.

The Herd, a club for Tri-State 1994-1996 Impala SS enthusiasts, meets from 7 to 9 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month. On even months, meetings are at Fuddruckers, 1500 Branding Lane, Downers Grove; on odd months, Fuddruckers, 436 E. Golf Road, Schaumburg. For details, email events@theherd.com or visit www.theherd.com.

Chicagoland MG Club meets at 8 p.m. the third Monday of the month, except December, at Mack's Golden Pheasant, 668 W. North Ave., Elmhurst. For information, call Jim Evans at (630) 858-8192 or visit chicagolandmgclub.com.

Vintage MG Car Club of Chicago meets at 8 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month at the Pizza Joynt, 39 W. North Ave., Northlake. For more information, visit vintagemgchicago.com or call Bill Dobeus at (847) 234-4423.

Windy City Miata Club meets at 7:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month, February through October, at Fuddruckers, 1500 Branding Lane in Downers Grove, near the intersection of Butterfield and Finley roads. For information, visit windycitymiataclub.com.

Midwest Racing hosts meetings at 1 p.m. the first Sunday of the month at The Pyramid Club, 236 W. Lake St., Addison. Open to ages 16 and older. No experience necessary. For more information, visitmidwestracing.net.

Illinois Region of the Model A Restorers Club meets at 7:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month at American Legion Post No. 974, 9757 Pacific Ave., Franklin Park. Anyone interested in Model A Fords is welcome. For more information, call Ron Ehrenhofer at (847) 255 6758 or visit illinoisregionmarc.com.

Model T Ford Club International, Fox Valley Chapter: All makes and models of cars are welcome. Meetings are at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at the Elgin Township offices, 729 S. McLean Blvd., Elgin. For information, contact Ron Bundy at (224) 402-3977 or ron.bundy@comcast.net.

Chicagoland Mopar Connection meets at 7:30 p.m. the last Tuesday of the month at Nicodino's Pizza, 892 Route 59 in Bartlett. For information, call Pat at (630) 987-9566 or visit chicagolandmopar.com.

Stallions Gate Mustang & Ford Club is an active social club of all-year Mustangs and Ford enthusiasts in the Chicago area. Monthly meetings held the second Saturday at different locations. For more information, call Jeff at (630) 327-3762 or visit stallionsgate.org.

Packards of Chicagoland meets at 6 p.m. the first Monday of the month at the Silver Stallion Restaurant, 1275 Lee St., Des Plaines. For more information, call (847) 945-3927 or visit chicagopackard.org.

Chicagoland PT Cruiser Club meets at 7 p.m. the third Thursday of the month at Colonial Cafe, 1625 E. Main St., St. Charles. All Cruiser owners are welcome. For more information, call Tony at (847) 515-8110 or Steve at (815) 985-7391 or visit chicagolandptcruiserclub.org.

Fox Valley PT Cruisers meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month at the McHenry Township Senior Center, 3519 N Richmond Road (west of intersection of Route 31 and Johnsburg Road), McHenry. Forinformation, call Dan at (815) 344-6091 or visit foxvalleyptcruisers.com.North Suburban Sports Car Club meets at 7:30 p.m. the third Thursday of the month at Ritzy's Cafe, 2765 Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows. For information, visit nsscc.org.

The Northern Illinois Street Rod Association meets at 7 p.m. the first Monday of the month. For information, call Greg at (244) 535-8477 or visit nilsra.com.

Romin' Chariots Car Club, Blue Island. Group hosts four charity car shows this year and attends weekly cruise nights. For more details, visit www.rominchariots.com.

Super Cups are half-scale, fully suspended race cars that look and handle just like a NASCAR late model. Super Cups race on quarter-mile and one-third-mile paved ovals and have been active in the Chicago area for nearly 10 years. For information, visit supercupracing.com.

Classic Thunderbird Club of Chicagoland welcomes all owners of 1955-1957 Thunderbirds and those who have an interest in them. For information, call Ken Smizinski at (847) 397-3747 or visit ctcc9.com.

Illinois Sports Owners Association (Triumph Sports Cars) meets the first Sunday of each month at 7 p.m. at Mack's Golden Pheasant, 668 W. North Ave., Elmhurst. For information, visit www.snic-braaapp.org/UAT/index.php or contact Bob Streepy at trstreep@sbcglobal.net

The Studebaker Club's Black Hawk chapter usually meets the second Tuesday of the month at Denny's Restaurant, 17 w 660 22nd St., Oakbrook Terrace. For more information, visit www.studebakerclubs.com/blackhawk.

The Viper Owners Association of Illinois meets at 7:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month, April through October, at Pinstripes, 100 W. Higgins Road, South Barrington. All meetings are a cruise night, so bring your Viper. This is the largest congregation of Vipers anywhere in the U.S. For information, visit www.IllinoisVipers.com, email Alex Ristanovic at AlexR@IllinoisVipers.com or call (630) 415-3642.

Northeast Illinois Volkswagen Association meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of the month, excluding November and December, at Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ, 800 E. Higgins Road, Elk Grove Village. For information, visit nivaclub.org.

Motorcycle clubs

The Back Road Riders motorcycle club meets on the first Tuesday of the month at Jersey's Pizza & Grill, corner of Barrington Road and Lakewood Boulevard, Hoffman Estates. Rides are the second and fourth Sundays of the month, April through November, beginning at the McDonald's at Golf and Barrington roads, Hoffman Estates. For details, visit brrmc.com.

The Elgin Area Organization Motorcycle Club meets at 7 p.m. on the last Tuesday of the month at the Elgin Moose Club, 925 S. McLean Blvd. For details, call (630) 513-9614 or visit www.eaoelgin.webs.com.

The Jerseypine Cruisers Motorcycle Touring Club meets at 7:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month at the Des Plaines Elks' Lodge on Route 45, two blocks north of Route 14. Breakfast rides are every Sunday, departing at 9 a.m. from McDonald's, Oakton and Lee streets, Des Plaines. Everyone welcome. For details, visit jerseypinecruisers.org.

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