Car calendar
Shows, events
May 26: Fourth annual car show to benefit the Wheeling High School AVID program (college-prep program for first-generation college students) and also to benefit Ups for Downs (organization to support children with Downs syndrome). 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Wheeling High School, 900 S. Elmhurst Road. Cars, trucks and motorcycles welcome. Trophies for many categories. Concessions available, raffles and a celebration of veterans for the Memorial Day weekend. Army, Navy and Marines are scheduled to bring military vehicles to display. $20 to enter a vehicle. Spectators are free. Visit sites.google.com/d214.org/wheeling-hs-car-show/home.
May 27: Eighth annual Chicagoland All Wheel Show - East, Sweet Baby Ray's restaurant, 800 E. Higgins Road, Elk Grove Village. A portion of the entry fees/fundraising to benefit the Veterans Network Committee of Northern Illinois. Preregistration fee is $15 for judged or participant voting, $20 for both contests, by May 23. Day of registration is $5 more per vehicle entry. Registration is from 10 a.m. to noon or until lot fills. Awards at 3:45 p.m. Enjoy 25 classes of cars, trucks and motorcycles for judge and competitor voting, with 102 awards and class winners advance to a Championship Invitational on Sept. 23. For details, visit BGVMotorsports.com or call (847) 235-6528.
June 1: Royal Melbourne Clam Bake and Car Show, 5:30 p.m., Royal Melbourne Country Club, 4700 Royal Melbourne Drive, Long Grove. Enjoy classic, exotic and luxury cars. Beer garden and Chef Lucas' culinary creations. Live music on the driving range. $35 adults, $18 children. If you're able to show a car, your food is on us! Please email model and year to Ed Horwitz, ed@horwitzadvisors.com. Also send email if you're a vendor and want to show your services or product.
June 2: Fifth annual Glen Ellyn Vintage Auto Fest, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Stacy's Tavern Museum & Glen Ellyn History Center, 800 N. Main St. Vehicle registration, $10 in advance. Registrants will receive two tickets to Stacy's Tavern Museum to be used during 2018, a discount coupon for Stacy's Corners Store, and a dash plaque. Registration at the gate, $15 and the dash plaque will not be guaranteed. Packard, Studebaker and Cadillac Club members will be attending. Best of Show awards. Audiovisual presentation of the history of the Chicago Auto Show by Mitch Frumkin. For information, contact Karen Hall at (630) 469-1867 or director@gehs.org, or Jim Manak, secretary, Packards of Chicagoland, lelp@xnet.com, (630) 858-6092.
June 3: Lambs Farm sixth Annual Champion Car Show. 14245 W Rockland Road, Libertyville. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Vehicle registration: $15. Free to visitors. Sponsorship opportunities also available. Register or sponsor at www.lambsfarm.org. For more information, call (847) 990-3749.
June 10: Second annual Chiwaukee Border Chapter All Buick Show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Anthony Buick GMC, 7225 Grand Ave., Gurnee. Registration: $15. First 100 vehicles receive a dash plaque. Peer judging. Music, food available for purchase. For details, contact Kevin Kauppi, (224) 623-1297 or kevinkauppi13@aol.com.
June 16: Fox River Grove's fifth annual Cruisin the Routes Cruise Night, 3 to 7 p.m. in the Stone Hill Center parking lot, 900 W. Route 22 (intersection of routes 14 and 22). Free show. Live music, food from local establishments, a selection craft beers from local breweries, and a 50/50 raffle. Judging at 6 p.m. followed by trophies at 7 p.m. All ages and cars, trucks and motorcycles welcome. For details, visit FRG Living on Facebook.
June 16: Greater Chicago Classic Chevy Charity Car Show at new location, Barrington Road and Tower Drive (7600 S. Barrington Road), Hanover Park, on a Saturday night. All makes and models welcome. Registration: $15, 5 to 7 p.m. Awards: 8 p.m. to top 25 cars with participant judging. Music by Jose Ramos. Portion of proceeds donated to American Cancer Society. For information, call Joe at (847) 712-4539 or Al at (815) 347-1535.
June 16: 32nd annual Zion Nostalgia Days Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show/Cruise In. Preregistration check-in is 9 a.m. to noon at the intersection of Shiloh Boulevard and Sheridan Road and includes a goody bag, dash plaque and commemorative pin. $15 mail-in preregistration is required by May 25 at Nostalgia Days.com. Day-of show registration is $25 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at 2828 Sheridan Road, eligible for five specialty awards with the first 200 receiving a dash plaque and commemorative pin. Awards at around 3 p.m. Closed cruise from 4-6 p.m.. Enjoy hundreds of vehicles, music, food and vendors. For details, visit BGVMotorsports.com or call (847) 235-6528.
June 17: North Shore Corvette Club hosts its 18th annual Corvette, Chevy and Street Rod Father's Day Charity Car Show at Libertyville Chevrolet, 1001 S. Milwaukee Ave. On-site registration, 6:30 a.m.; show 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Veterans will be recognized and proceeds will benefit the Lake County Honor Flight for Veterans. In addition, a food drive will be held to benefit the Libertyville Township Food Pantry. Display only, $10; show car, $20 by May 31, $25 after. Registration at www.northshorecorvetteclub.org. Food, vendors, DJ, goody bags, dash plaques, door prizes. For details, email carshow@northshorecorvetteclub.org or call (847) 910-2031.
June 23: Annual All Makes/Models Car, Truck & Motorcycle show, hosted by Hopkins Ford, 1045 E. Chicago St., Elgin. Presented by Stallions Gate Mustang and Ford Club. Gates open at 8 a.m.; show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration, $15 at the door. Awards for Top 40. Raffle proceeds go to Operation Support Our Troops (osotamerica.org). Food vendors (Luke's Beef of Carpentersville and Dairy Queen of Elgin and South Elgin), music by DJ Rudy K. Club details at stallionsgate.com. All spectators welcome. Rain date June 30. For information, email Jeff at blackstang54@yahoo.com.
June 23: Eighth annual Elim Benefit Car Show at Scott's Garage, 13020 S. Central Ave., Palos Heights. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. All proceeds go to Elim Christian Services. Registration, $25 or $20 before May 31. Goody bags and dash plaques for first 150 participants. Craft show, entertainment. For details, call (708) 396-2082 or visit scottsgarade.net/elimshow.
June 24: Gears & Ears 41 presented by Midwest Street Rod Association of Illinois, Kendall County Fairgrounds, Yorkville. Open to all cars and trucks. Pre-entry fee, $20, includes T-shirt and dash plaque. Free roasted corn & pop to all entrants. Music by 3-D Sound. Swap meet. Gates open at 7 a.m. Call Wayne at (773) 775-4696 or www.gearsandears.com.
July 14: Hanover Township Food Pantry Charity Car Show, 5-9 p.m., Barrington Road and Tower Drive, adjacent to Tap House Grill, Hanover Park. Help take a byte out of hunger and support Hanover Park and Hanover Township Astor Avenue Food Pantry. Rain date, July 28. Entry fee, $10 plus nonperishable food item. Trophies and raffle. Music by Jose Ramos. For details, call (630) 540-9085.
Aug. 4: UPS for DownS Charity Car Show, Fuddruckers, 436 E. Golf Road, Schaumburg. This charity car show is to benefit United Parent Support for Down syndrome (UPS for DownS). registration, $20 per car. Spectators free. Participant voting with trophies awarded for stock, modified, future classic (1985 and newer) and more. Music, raffles. UPS for DownS is a Schaumburg-based, nonprofit organization that offers support, education and encouragement to families & others who care about a person with Down syndrome. For information, email Jeff Parcell at jpproddj@wowway.com.
Aug. 4: Veterans BBQ and Car Show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Hines VA Building 240, 5000 S. 5th Ave., Hines (West Roosevelt Road and 5th Avenue.) No cost to show your classic/vintage/muscle car/truck. All drivers are treated to a free, bountiful barbecue. Let our veterans know we care, please come! Barbecue proceeds benefit Freedoms Path Home, a 72-unit residential community for homeless or at-risk veterans. on the grounds of Edward Hines Jr. Veterans medical campus. For information, contact Don Lukes, chairman, at don.lukes@fluor.com.
Aug. 10-12: 28th annual Indian Uprising All Pontiac Weekend, Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. Feature cars will be the 1964-1974 GTO, the Holden 2004-06 GTO and Pontiac G8, plus Pontiac Pro-Street and track car displays. Come see the original "Knight Rider" KITT car from the TV series. More than 600 Pontiacs expected. Swap meet and vendor displays. For information, visit Cruisin' Tigers GTO Club website, www.cruisintigers.com.
Aug. 11: North Avenue Car Show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Bartlett Park, 102 N. Eastern Ave., Bartlett. All cars, trucks and motorcycles welcome. Three blocks of road closed down! Registration until noon; awards at 2 p.m. Coffee and doughnuts available for early arrivals. Unique, custom-made trophies. Preregistration $20 by Aug. 6. Day of show, $25. For more details and to register, visit ignitethecourage.org/car-show or visit facebook.com/IgnitetheCourage. Bartlett Summer Festival will feature food trucks, live music, beer, craft fair and many family activities. All proceeds go to Ignite the Courage charity organization created by Bartlett firefighters to provide resources and inspiration for neighbors in need within the community.
Aug. 18: Free show sponsored by Central Auto Body, Barrington Road and Tower Drive, adjacent to Tap House Grill, Hanover Park. 5-9 p.m. Food and trophies, Music by Jose Ramos. For details, call (630) 540-9085.
Aug. 19: Grand Dominion's 10th annual Cruisin' with the Classics Car Show, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Grand Dominion Lakeside Lodge, 3555 Grand Dominion, Mundelein. All proceeds of this free show directly benefits the Fremont Food Pantry. A Decade of Super Cars for a Super Cause is a featured display including one-of-a-kind, rare and exotic cars, including a 1961 Aston Martin DB5, 1954 Arnold Bristol, Ferrari 458 Italia, Ford GT and a 1967 Mustang GT 500 Super Swap. Rain date is Sunday, Aug. 26. For information, contact Bob Giles or Julie McFarlin at Grand Dominion, (847) 566-2403, or email GrandDLD@fosterpremier.com.
Aug. 26: 2018 Geneva Concours d'Elegance, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Third Street in downtown Geneva. For 2018, the show features Mercedes-Benz SLs, Chrysler 300s and steam-powered automobiles of all ages. For details, visit www.genevaconcours.net.
Sept. 7-9: Fierorama Weekend 2018, St. Charles. Fierorama is the premiere annual Fiero event. Friday, short cruise followed by dinner. Saturday Fierorama Pizza Party. Sunday, Fierorama 23 car show and post show dinner. Tickets and information, www.fierofocus.com.
Sept. 9: 32nd 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. 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.
Cruise nights
Antioch: Second and fourth Thursday of the month, Cruise In at Cuda's Bar & Grill, 27045 Grass Lake Road, from 6 to 9 p.m., May 10 through Sept. 27. Enjoy music, food specials, giveaways, dash plaques, a Top Vehicle Award and fundraising for Lake County Haven. For information, visit BGVMotorsports.com.
Barrington: 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, June through August, on South Cook Street in BMO Harris Bank parking lot. Classic cars, local food, entertainment and giveaways. Different cars featured each week. See website for complete list. www.barrington-il.gov.
Bloomingdale: Third Wednesdays, Daily Herald Stratford Square Cruise Nights, 5 to 8 p.m., June 20 through Oct. 17. Food, beer garden, musical entertainment. Two monthly winners featured by Classic Recollections writer Matt Avery in the Sunday newspaper.
Cary: Wednesdays, along Main Street downtown, 6 to 8 p.m., June 6 to Aug. 15. For information, visit carygrovechamber.com.
Fox Lake: First, third and fifth Thursday of the month, Cruise In at Kodiak Automotive, 90 S. Highway 12, from 6 to 9 p.m., May 17 through Sept. 20. Enjoy music, food specials and giveaways by Culver's of Fox Lake, dash plaques, a Top Vehicle Award and fundraising for Lyme Support Network. Ten percent off Kodiak Speed Shop purchases for cruisers. For information, visit BGVMotorsports.com.
Geneva: Thursdays in July and August, Classic Car Show, courthouse parking lot at Fourth and James streets, 6 to 8 p.m. Music and more. For information, visit genevachamber.com.
Hanover Park: Saturday nights, Barrington Road and Tower Drive, adjacent to Tap House Grill, May 5 to Oct. 27. 5 to 9 p.m. All cars welcome. For details, call Don at (630) 289-8556.
Lake Zurich: First Wednesday of the month, Main Street from Old Rand Road to Church Street, 6 to 9 p.m., May through October (except July 4). DJ, raffles. For information, visit lakezurich.org.
Lombard: Saturdays, 20th anniversary season, 6 to 10 p.m., June 9 through Aug. 25. Live music and family entertainment. For information, visit villageoflombard.org/cruisenights.
Mount Prospect: Saturdays, Bluesmobile Cruise Nights, Metra lot at Route 83 and Northwest Highway, 3-9 p.m. May through August. Sponsored by Mount Prospect Lions Club. For details, visit www.mplions.org.
Mundelein: Second Wednesday of the month, Park on Park, through Sept. 12. 5-9 p.m., Seymour Avenue and Park Street. For details, visit www.parkonpark.com.
Rolling Meadows: Fridays, Meadows Christian Fellowship Church, 2401 Kirchoff Road, 5-8 p.m., May 25 through September. For details, visit www.meadowsfamily.org or MeadowsCruiseNights Facebook page.
Roselle: Fridays, Roselle American Legion, 344 E. Maple Ave., May 25 to Sept. 28. For information and list of live bands, visit cruiseroselle.com.
Salem, Wisconsin: Third Monday of the month, The Sandlots of Salem, 9251 Antioch Road/Route 83, three miles north of the Illinois border. 6-9 p.m., May 21 through Sept. 17. For details, visit BGVMotorsports.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: Willow Creek Cruise Nights, 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, May 22, June 12, July 10, Aug. 14 and Sept. 11. Willow Creek Community Church, 67 Algonquin Road. For details, visit www.driventoserve.org or email jgingerich@willowcreek.org.
Vernon Hills: First Tuesday night of the month, Cruise In at Bo-Bo's Gyros & Ice Cream Parlor, 1 Lake Front Drive, from 6 to 9 p.m., June 5, July 3 and Aug. 7. Enjoy music, food specials, dash plaques, a Top Vehicle Award and fundraising for the Jesse W. Goldsmith Scholarship Memorial Fund. For information, visit BGVMotorsports.com.
Vernon Hills: Fourth Wednesday night of the month, Motors on Milwaukee at Sears Auto Center, Hawthorn Mall, 2 Hawthorn Center, 6 to 9 p.m. May 23 through Sept. 26. Enjoy music by the BGV Motorsports 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 information, visit BGV Motorsports.com.
Wauconda: Third Tuesday of the month, June through September. Main Street will be closed to traffic from Route 176 to Bangs Street beginning at 3 p.m. Show vehicles can enter via Route 176 and West Mill Street. Vehicles arriving before 3 p.m. will be staged in the municipal lot. Presented by ACRES Group and Mike's Towing. For details visit www.waucondacruisenight.com or waucondacruisenight on Facebook.
Wheaton: Fridays, Vintage Rides, downtown between Liberty and Willow streets, 6 to 9 p.m., May 18 to Aug. 31. Different theme each week. For information, visit downtownwheaton.com.
Wheeling: Saturday nights, Skippers Restaurant (originally Dog 'N' Suds), 120 S. Elmhurst Road, one block south of Dundee Road. 4 to 9 p.m., May 5 to the end of October. There will be cruise-in food specials and every cruiser will receive one free fountain pop.
Zion: First Wednesday night of the month, Cruise In at Illinois Beach Hotel, 1 Lake Front Drive, 6 to 9 p.m., May 2 through Sept. 5 (No event July 4). Enjoy music, food specials, dash plaques, a Top Vehicle Award and fundraising for Pits for Patriots. For information, visit BGVMotorsports.com.
Wasco: Fridays, The Lodge on 64, 41W379 Route 64, five miles west of Randall Road, 6-9 p.m. June 1 through Sept. 28. Music, food specials, gift certificate giveaways, and a Top Vehicle Award. Fundraising for The Salvation Army and Tri-City Corps. For details, visit BGVMotorsports.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.
Austin-Healey Club meets on the second Thursday of the month at The RAM Brewery, 1901 McConnor Parkway, Schaumburg. Dinner and social meeting begins at 6 p.m. and the business meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. There is secure, well lighted parking next to the restaurant. 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 Crazy Pour Sports Bar, 105 E. North Ave. Villa Park. 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 Post 57, Elgin, are always accepting new qualified members. 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.
American Legion Riders, Chapter 134, Morton Grove, is looking to add to its membership. For information, contact Chapter 134 Director Joe Lampert, (847) 417-8672, email Joe at the-natureboy1@comcast.net or visit www.mortongrovepost134.org.
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 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.
Star Touring and Riding, Elgin Chapter 488, meets at BBK Motorsports, 227 DuPage St., Elgin, on the first Saturday of every month at 9 a.m. There is a ride after every meeting in April through November, with additional rides scheduled on non-meeting days. The group welcomes new members. Any type of bike is welcome.
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