Car show calendar

Shows, swap meets

July 1: Mundelein Community Days Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show. Santa Maria del Popolo Church on the corner of West Crystal Street and Route 45. Registration from 9-11 a.m. or until lot fills. Awards at 1:45 p.m. $15 entry fee. Proceeds and fundraising will benefit the Mundelein Old No. 1 fire truck restoration fund. 35 awards. Dash plaques and giveaway bags to the first 75 vehicles. Enjoy food, vendors, music and fun. For details, visit Facebook.com/BGVMotorsports, BGVMotorsports.com or call (847) 235-6528.

July 1: Motors & Music at Arlington Park, 2200 W. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights. gates open at noon. A story of the decades as told by cars and live music. Classic cars and multiple live bands will fill Arlington on a day with horsepower on and off the track. For details, visit arlingtonpark.com.

July 7-8: Zeigler Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Schaumburg hosts the Raminator monster truck, 208 W. Golf Road, Schaumburg. Bring the whole family for the Raminator Monster Truck car smashing. Meet the drivers and have picture opportunities with the Raminator July 7. On July 8, there will be games, lunch, prizes and the car smashing from noon to 3 p.m. The car smashing begins at 1 p.m.

July 7-8: The fourth stop of the 31st annual Super Chevy Show in Cordova, in Rock Island County. Cordova International Raceway, 19425 Route 84. Gates open at 8 a.m. For details, www.superchevy.com/show or facebook.com/superchevymag,

July 8: Island Lake LakeFest Car Show, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m., St. John's Church parking lot, 405 W. State Road (Route 176) next to Water Tower Park. Registration, 10 a.m.-noon. Entry fee $10. Judging at 2:30 p.m. Dash plaques, giveaways and 30-plus trophies. Carnival, music, food and drinks at LakeFest. For more information, call (224) 656-2822 or email mccm46@att.net.

July 8: Third annual Church Creek DOGS (Doing Organization Goodwill from Seniors) Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. 1250 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. Registration from 9-11 a.m. $10 entry fee. Awards at 1:45 p.m. All entry fees and auction table fundraising will benefit the charity. Giveaway bags and dash plaques to the first 75 vehicles. Enjoy music, vendors, food. For details, visit Facebook.com/BGVMotorsports, BGVMotorsports.com or call (847) 235-6528.

July 8: GAT Guns Car Show, 970 Dundee Ave., East Dundee. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration, $5. Trophies will be awarded. Food, music and fun for the whole family. For information and to register, visit www.gatguns.com or call (847) 428-4867.

July 15: Mooseheart Car Show, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., on the grounds at Mooseheart City. $20 show car entry. All proceeds go to Mooseheart. Dash plaques to first 75 participants. All models and years are welcome. Live music by 28 Days. 50/50 raffles, food and drink. For details, call Carol Veldhuizen, (817) 437-2978.

July 16: Elgin Area Historical Museum Car Show, 360 Park St. Registration, $10, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with 25 awards at 3:30 p.m. Open to all years, makes and models. Featuring Chicagoland Thunderbirds club of Vintage Thunderbird Club International. Participant judging and voting. Free museum tours, live band, food vendors. KJP Car Shows. For details, call Mike at (847) 895-0032 or text John at (847) 275-8290.

July 29: Classic Car Show and Touch-a-Truck, 1-4 p.m. at Heritage Park, 333 W. Dundee Road, Wheeling. Cars, trucks and music from the group Semple (featuring lead singer Keith Semple from NBC's "The Voice"). Show a car or come and vote for your favorite. Judged categories are Antique, Classic, Modified, Muscle Car, Import, Sports Car, Best in Show. Awards at 3:45 p.m. Kids get a chance to see working trucks and safety vehicles up close. Food and beverages available for purchase. For details and to register, visit wheelingparkdistrict.com/carshow, email Amanda Hamill at ahamill@wheelingparkdistrict.com, or call (847) 465-3333.

Aug. 12-13: The 27th annual Indian Uprising All Pontiac Weekend, brought to you by Gateway Classic Cars, Pheasant Run Resort, St. Charles. On Saturday evening, enjoy the all-makes cars MegaCruise-in with 600 cars expected and live music by The New Invaders, sponsored by Inline Tube. Saturday will see the 50th anniversary of the 1967 Firebird, and 40th of "Smokey and the Bandit," and 1977 Can-Am Reunion. Special guest will be a reproduction of the chopped Buford T. Justice Sheriff's car. Sunday is show day with special guests Arnie Beswick, Tim Dye (Pontiac Museum), Don Keefe (Poncho Perfection), Jim Mattison (PHS), author Rocky Rotella and Scott Tiemann (Supercar Specialties). Charity donations go to local children's charities. Vendors, swap meet, food and activities all weekend. Hosted by the Cruisin' Tigers GTO Club. For information, TheIndianUprising.com or Ken at (773) 766-7514. Sponsorship/vendor opportunities still available.

Aug. 20: Grand Dominion's ninth annual Cruisin' with the Classics Car Show, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Grand Dominion Lakeside Lodge, 3555 Grand Dominion, Mundelein. Registration is free to car owners and begins at 8:30 a.m. Free dash plaques given to the first 100 registrants. Trophies awarded in five classes, as well as the winner of the People's Choice category. Rockin' and Rollin' Down the Highway is a featured display including one-of-a-kind, rare and exotic cars, including a 1950 Allard J2 and 1938 Talbot-Lago. Disc jockey, food booths, children's activities and other events. nonperishable food donations will be collected for the Fremont Food Pantry. Rain date is Sunday, Aug. 27. For information, contact Julie McFarlin, (847) 566-2403 or email GrandDLD@fosterpremier.com.

Aug. 20: South Elgin Riverfest Car Show, featuring emergency vehicles. Six specialty awards, plus 60 other categories. South Elgin Village Hall, at Route 31 and West Plum Street. Registration, $10, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with awards at 3:30 p.m. Food and beverage tents, live band and carnival. KJP Car Shows. For details, call Mike at (847) 895-0032 or text John at (847) 275-8290.

Aug. 26: Elgin Road Race Car Show and Parade Lap celebrating the Elgin Open Wheel Road Races from 1910 to 1933. Registration, 11 a.m., Sherman West Court, 1950 Larkin Ave., Elgin. Raffle, 2 p.m. Parade lap at 3:30 p.m. over the original racecourse, which is now all city streets. All make and models are welcome. Sponsored by the Model T Ford Club International, Fox Valley Chapter. For more information, contact Maury Dyer at (847) 404-4147.

Aug. 27: The Geneva Concours d'Elegance returns to downtown historic Third Street, located one block from the Metra Station. In addition to the many vintage and contemporary automobiles on display, the 100th birthday of the Nash automobile will be featured. Displays include Woodies of all ages, Indianapolis-style race cars and Buicks designed during the time of Walter Marr. Reserved parking for car club members. Open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. with awards ceremony at 3 p.m. Consider a donation to our beneficiary, LivingWell Cancer Resource Center. Visit our website at www.genevaconcours.net or call (630) 584-3107.

Sept. 8-10: Third annual Ephraim Vintage Festival, featuring the Hagerty Hill Climb and Arbor Crowne Properties Concours d'Elegance. Activities in the village of Ephraim, located in picturesque Door County, Wisconsin. Highlighting rare prewar European and American classics, and significant postwar sports cars. Details and nomination forms available at ephraimhillclimb.com.

Sept. 10: 31st annual Chicagoland British Car Festival, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Harper College, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine. One of the largest and most entertaining British car events in the U.S. More than 500 classic British cars will be on display. Authentic British food, entertainment, technical learning sessions, car merchandise giveaways, classic car parts vendors, and examples of the latest automobile imports from Great Britain. Admission free with donations encouraged for Shelter Inc. For those displaying cars, the early registration fee is $20 before Aug. 22, and $25 after and at the festival. Registration at www.britishcarunion.com.

Sept. 16-17: West Dundee Heritage Fest car Shows, West Dundee Village Hall, Main Street (Route 72) at 2nd Avenue. Registration, $15 each day. 30 awards Saturday; 44 awards Sunday. All makes, models, trucks and motorcycles welcome. For details, contact KJP Car Shows, Mike at (847) 895-0032, or text John at (847) 275-8290.

Sept. 30: The Elburn Lions Club hosts a cruise to a unique 30-plus private car collection with a steak dinner afterward. Meet at Elburn Lions Park for a 2 p.m. departure. Embark on a 45-minute cruise through the countryside to the car collection. Dinner will follow at 5 p.m. back at Elburn Lions Park. The cost is $20 per person. Visit www.elburnlions.com under calendar to get registration info. Register before Sept. 15 to attend.

Oct. 1: The Elburn Lions host the 24th annual Fall Classic All Wheels Show to support their charitable causes. More than 30 classes to enter with two trophies per class. Best of the Best competition to select the best from this year's Best of Show winners. Gates open at 8 a.m. Award presentations start at 3 p.m. Experience the sounds of the past from Carousel Sound. Great food, cash bar, free chili while it lasts, and a pumpkin decorating contest for the kids. Visit www.elburnlions.com and look under Calendar to get a registration form and further information.

Cruise nights

Antioch: Second and fourth Thursdays of the month, Cruise In at Cuda's Bar & Grill, 27045 Grass Lake Road, 6-9 p.m. through Sept. 28. Enjoy music, food specials, dash plaques, a Top Vehicle Award and fundraising for Lake County Haven. For details, visit BGVMotorsports.com.

Bloomingdale: Daily Herald/Stratford Square Mall Cruise Nights, Wednesdays, June 21, July 19, Aug. 16 and Sept. 20. Food vendors, entertainment. Three best of show awards. Free registration. Sign-ups open at events.dailyherald.com.

East Dundee: Motor Mondays, third Monday of the month, 5 p.m. to sunset, downtown on River Street near the Dundee Township Visitor's Center. For details, visit eastdundee.net.

Fox Lake: First, third and fifth Thursday of the month, Cruise In at Kodiak Automotive, 90 S. Hwy. 12, 6-9 p.m. through Sept. 21. Enjoy music, food specials by Cuda's Bar & Grill, dash plaques, a Top Vehicle Award and fundraising for Lyme Support Network. 10 percent off Kodiak Speed Shop for Cruisers. For details, visit BGVMotorsports.com.

Geneva: Thursdays in July and August, 6-8 p.m. at the Kane County Courthouse parking lot, 100 S. Third St. For details, visit genevachamber.com.

Hanover Park: Saturdays, 5 to 9 p.m., Tap House Grill, Barrington Road and Tower Drive, May 6 through October. Music by Jose Ramos. For details, call Don Zierden, coordinator, at (630) 289-8556.

Ingleside/Fox Lake: Saturday nights, Miller's Dog N' Suds, Rollins Road and Washington Street. Live bands throughout the summer. For details, visit Facebook page.

Lakemoor: First Wednesday on the month, Cruise In at Sweet Melissa's Pizza & Pub, 134 Rand Road, 6-9 p.m. through Sept. 6. Enjoy music, food specials, dash plaques, a Top Vehicle Award and fundraising for Home of the Sparrow. For details, visit BGVMotorsports.com.

Libertyville: Car Fun on 21, third Wednesday of the month, presented by MainStreet Libertyville. 6 to 9 p.m. on Church Street. All cars 25 years or older are welcome. For details, call the MainStreet office at (847) 680-0336 or visit www.mainstreetlibertyville.org.

Lisle: Saturdays on Main Street, 6-9 p.m. May 27, June 24, July 29 and Aug. 26. Visit Lislechamber.com.

Lombard: Saturdays, 6-10 p.m. from June 11 to Aug. 27, St. Charles Road at Main Street. There will be no event on July 2 due to Fourth of July weekend. For details, visit www.villageoflombard.org/cruisenights.

McHenry: Green Street Cruise Night, 6-8 p.m. Mondays, May 22-Sept. 25, Green Street at Route 120. For details, call (815) 728-0404 or email FinancialDynamicsInc@gmail.com.

Mount Prospect: Bluesmobile cruise nights, 6-9 p.m. Saturdays, May 20 to Sept. 23 in the Metra lot, Route 83 and Northwest Highway. For details, visit mpdma.com.

Rolling Meadows: 5 to 8 p.m. Fridays, May 26-Sept. 8. at Meadows Christian Fellowship, 2401 Kirchoff Road, Rolling Meadows. Classic car shows with concessions, music, special events and family activities. Free. For details, visit Facebook/meadowscruisenights.

Roselle: Friday nights, Roselle American Legion, 344 E. Maple Ave. May 19-Sept. 8. For details, visit cruiseroselle.com

Schaumburg: Old Timers Cruise Night, every Sunday. The only year-round cruise night. When there is inclement weather, we meet inside. Culver's on Wise Road in Schaumburg. Starts at 3 p.m. Scoop of custard to every classic car before 6 p.m. PM. Door prizes. For details, email greenscout@att.net.

South Barrington: Cruise Nights at Willow Creek, 5 to 8 p.m. select Tuesdays every month (June 13, Sept. 11, Aug. 15, Sept. 12). Hosted by the CARS Ministry of Willow Creek Church, Algonquin Road at Barrington Road. Food and music provided. Meal coupons will be passed out to the first 100 participants. For details, visit www.driventoserve.org or contact John Gingerich at jgingerich@willowcreek.org.

Vernon Hills: Fourth Wednesday of the month, Motors on Milwaukee cruise at Sears Auto Center, Hawthorn Mall, 2 Hawthorn Center, 6-9 p.m. through Sept. 27. Enjoy music by DJ, food by Bo-Bo's of Vernon Hills, giveaways, dash plaques and a Top Vehicle Award. Collecting nonperishable food for the Vernon Area Food Pantry and coats for the Midwest Veterans Closet. For details, visit BGVMotorsports.com.

Wasco: Friday nights at The Lodge on 64, 41W379 Route 64, 5-9 p.m. June 1-Sept. 29, Located five miles west of Randall Road. Enjoy music, food specials, gift certificate giveaways and a Top Vehicle Award. Fundraising for the Salvation Army, Tri-City Corps, For details, visit BGVMotorsports.com.

Wheaton: Vintage Rides cruise nights, 6-9 p.m. Friday nights through Aug. 25. Front Street, near Main Street. For details, visit downtownwheaton.com/vintage-rides.

Wheaton: Cantigny Cruise Nights, 1S151 Winfield Road. 5 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 16; 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Fridays, July 21 and Aug. 18. Live music, food trucks, family activities and Movie in the Park. Exhibiting cars get in free. All others $5 per car parking fee. For details, visit Cantigny.org.

Wheeling: Saturdays. Skippers Restaurant (originally Dog N Suds), 4-9 p.m. every Saturday from May 6 until the end of October. Cruise-in food specials and every cruiser will receive one free fountain pop. 120 S. Elmhurst Road just one block south of Dundee Road.

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.

Austin-Healey Club meets on the second Thursday of the month at The RAM Brewery, 1901 McConnor Parkway, Schaumburg. The social meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. and the business meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. Secure, well lighted parking at the rear of the building. For information, visit www.healeyclub.org.

Chicagoland Avanti Owners Club meets at 7:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month at Mr. Beef and Pizza, 1796 S. Elmhurst Road, Mount Prospect. For more information, contact Rick Shafer at (630) 272-6850, rshafer19@yahoo.com, or Joe Dolezal, (630) 986-1526, dolezalcaoa@sbcglobal.net.

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 once a month at various venues and times. For details, call Steve at (847) 356-3684, email novasscott@aol.com or Brad at (847) 452-1348, brad@3gcs.com. Club website is www.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. Members now meet on the fifth 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 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 on the first Thursday of the month, except January, at Galati's Hideaway, 800 Feinberg Court, Cary. Dinner at 6 p.m. followed by meeting at 7 p.m. For more than 35 years, the Sunburst club has helped Vette owners get the most out their ownership with road trips, auto crossing, car shows, tech tips and great friendships. For information, visit www.sunburstcorvetteclub.com or call Mike Stevens at (847) 277-9302.

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 Randy Ray at (630) 740-8840 or visit www.cruisintigers.com.

The Herd, the Tri-State Impala Club for 1994-1996 Impala SS enthusiasts, meets on the third week of the month. For details, see the events calendar on the Herd website, 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 Greg Hoeft at (847) 272-5545.

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.

The Fox Valley Model A Restorers Club (MARC) meets at 7 p.m. the third Friday of most months in the lower level of the St. Charles city hall. Anyone interested in 85-year-old Ford Model As is welcome to attend, whether you own a Model A or not. For more information or to confirm a meeting, call Dan at (815) 566-6550 or Phred at (847) 312-0926.

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 Don Walters, president, at (224) 268-6395.

Chicagoland Mopar Connection is a car club for those interested in the preservation of Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth, AMC and Jeep vehicles. For information, call Pat at (630) 987-9566 or visit www.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. For information, call Dan at (815) 344-6091 or visit foxvalleyptcruisers.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.

North Suburban Sports Car Club meets at 7 p.m. the third Thursday of the month at Sweet Baby Ray's, 800 E. Higgins Road, Elk Grove Village. For information, visit nsscc.org.

The Northern Illinois Street Rod Association meets at 7 p.m. the first Monday of the month at at Nick's Pizza, Randall and Bowes roads, Elgin. All American cars and American engines welcome. For information, email info@nilsra.com or visit nilsra.com.

The Studebaker Club's Black Hawk chapter meets 7:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month. For more information, visit www.studebakerclubs.com/blackhawk or call (630) 776-1454.

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.

Chicagoland Thunderbird Club is a vintage car enthusiasts club dedicated to the historical preservation of the Ford Thunderbird, models from 1955 through 2005. The Chicagoland Thunderbirds puts on car show events during the summer; all makes and models of American- and foreign-made cars are welcome to our shows. For club details, membership and upcoming events, contact Art Kastl, (630) 927-3224.

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.

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

American Legion riders of American Legion Post 57, Elgin, are always accepting new qualified members. Charter memberships are available through August 2017. Give back and have some fun, too. For information, contact Elgin ALR President Bill Lowe at (847) 812-7677 or email billlowe00@gmail.com. You can also visit the Post 57 website at www.alelginpost57.com.

The Back Road Riders motorcycle club meets at 7:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month at Garibaldi's Italian Eatery, 2346 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Rides are 9 a.m. the second and fourth Sundays of the month, April through November, beginning at Jo Jo's Restaurant on Golf Road in Schaumburg, east of Barrington Road on the corner of North Walnut Lane. For details, visit brrmc.com.

The Chicago Cruisers are a motorcycle social club that is open to all types of motorcycles. Meetings are 9 a.m. on the first Sunday of the month at Denny's Restaurant, 1086 Lake St., Hanover Park. We schedule a ride almost every weekend (mostly Sundays) throughout the riding season. For more information and list of activities, visit www.chicagocruiser.com or our Facebook page, email president@chicagocruisers.com or membership@chicagocruisers.com.

Chicagoland Wings, Chapter IL-Z2 of the Goldwing Road Riders Association, meets the second Sunday of each month at Denny's restaurant, 17W660 22nd St., Oakbrook Terrace. Breakfast at 8 a.m. followed by meeting at 9 a.m. All bikes welcome. Rides following meeting, weather permitting. Visit www.gwrra-il-z2.com for more information or our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/ilz2wings. Email info@gwrra-ilz2.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 Elks Lodge, 495 Lee St., Des Plaines. Breakfast rides, May through October, leave at 9 a.m. on the first and third Sundays from McDonald's on Route 72, east of Barrington Road, Hoffman Estates. All remaining Sunday breakfast rides leave at 9 a.m. from McDonald's, Lee and Oakton streets, Des Plaines. For details and event calendar, visit www.jerseypinecruisers.org.

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