2nd Annual Benefit Car Show Aug. 30, 8 a.m., at Numidia Dragway, Catawissa. $15/pre-registered, $20/day of. Open to all vehicles, trophies presented to top 25. To register call 570.799.5806.
2nd Annual “You Are Not Forgotten Ride” Aug. 10, sign in 10:30-11:30 a.m., ride starts 12 p.m. at Marine Corps League Bldg., Scranton. $10 donation. Includes food vendors/music. All vehicles welcome. Call 570.842.7564 or 487.1747 for info.
3rd Annual Bike Rally, Sept. 21, 12 p.m. at Chacko’s Family Bowling Center (195 N. Wilkes-Barre Blvd.) Registration: $25/rider, $35/with passenger. Includes meals, t-shirt, raffles, more. Proceeds benefit American Heart Association. Contact Kara at kchacko@ptd.net or call 208.BOWL to register.
3rd Annual Stroudsburg Antique Automobile Show July 19, 3 p.m. in Courthouse Square (N. Seventh St., Stroudsburg). Open to any non-modified antique vehicle 25 years+. Participants may pre-register or day of, 9-11 a.m. For registration/info, contact Pete 570.421.5767 or email Jim jhlloyd@ptd.net.
4th Annual Angel Run Aug. 9, registration 10 a.m.- noon, at Hazleton City Hall. Ride starts 1 p.m. $15/person. Benefits our wounded American heroes. For more info, call 570.233.8042.
5th Annual Rice Twp. Bike Show July 27, register 9 a.m.- noon, at Rice Twp. Fire Hall. Ride lasts until 3 p.m. $15/rider, $10/passenger. Includes free t-shirt and bike show admission.
7th Annual Rolling Car Cruise Aug. 1, 6 p.m. in downtown Hazleton (rain date Aug. 8). Dash plaques will be presented to first 200 cars registered. For info, call the Chamber office at 570.455.1509 or e-mail info@hazletonchamber.org.
Andrew’s Good News Ride: July 19, check-in: 8 a.m., depart 8:45 p.m. at Electric City Harley Davidson. Free food/entertainment. For more info visit www.goodnewsride.com or call 800.760.2736
British Car Club NEPA
6th Annual British Car/Motor Bike Show: July 27, gates open 9 a.m. at South Abington Park, Chinchilla. $2 admission. Live band 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
The Coal Cracker Cruisers (Joann Spalnick, 570.876.4034):
• Cruise Nights at Advance Auto (Rt. 6, Carbondale): First Friday of each month, 6-9 p.m. Food provided by Boy Scout Troop 2001.
• 10th Annual Car Show: Sept. 14, 9 a.m. Carbondale High School (rain date, Sept. 21).
Cruise at McDonalds July 18, 6 p.m., at the Village Center (Route 590, Hamilton). All vehicles welcome. Trophies/prizes awarded. Call Joe at 570.969.8998 for info.
First Annual Greater Whitehaven Chamber of Commerce car show July 27, 12-5 p.m. at Lehigh Ballpark in White Haven. Open to the public, free for spectators. Open to all cars, trucks and bikes. Stereo competition, food, entertainment. To register: 570.956.1961 or 454.8549, pzito@ptd.net or radioman@ptd.net.
Geared 4 Giving Charity Auto Show, July 19, 10-4 p.m. at PNC Field (235 Montage Mountain Rd., Moosic). Stunt shows, door prizes, trophies, silent auction and more. Free admission, For info, visit www.myspace.com/aaautostores.
Hi Lites Motor Club (www.hilitesmotorclub.com or 570.477.2477 or 570.675.2550) “Take a Kid to a Car Show:” Door prizes, 50/50 drawing, food, music, Dash Plaques to first 25 cars registered for each cruise. No alcoholic beverages allowed. For more info call Jack, 477.2477; John, 574.7470; Jim, 675.2320; or visit www.hilitesmotorclub.com.
• July 19, Aug. 16: 6-9 p.m., Twist & Shake, Pikes Creek
• Sept. 7: 1-4 p.m., VA Hospital, Wilkes-Barre
• Sept. 20: 4-7 p.m., Wegman’s, Wilkes-Barre Twp.
• Oct. 18: 2-7 p.m., Sheetz, Trucksville
Johnny Diamond Auto/Truck Cruises (570.883.0966)
• Harveys Lake Homecoming Festival: Aug. 9, 12-4 p.m. at Grotto Pizza. Trophies for best three vehicles, food and beverages. No entry fee.
Montage Mountain Classics (www.montageclassics.com) Features DJ with ’50s music. All cars, motorcycles, trucks and street rods welcome. No alcohol.
• McDonald’s (Southside Shopping Center, Scranton): Aug. 8, Sept. 12, 6-10 p.m.
• Johnny Rockets (Moosic): July 19, Aug. 16, Sept. 20, 5-9 p.m.
Salute to Veterans Ride IX July 20, at the Gino Merli Veterans Center, Scranton. Registration 9-11:30 a.m., ride starts 12 p.m. $10 donation. Proceeds benefit veterans and POW/MIA. For info, call 570.878.5151 sponsored by Rolling Thunder Inc.
Scooter Club of NEPA.
• Ride: July 27. Open to all street legal scooters/mopeds. For info call 570.903.5379
Wilkes-Barre Car Cruises, Public Square, last Friday of each month.
Wyoming Valley Motorcycle Club (www.wyomingvalleymotorcycleclub.org, www.myspace.com/wyomingvalleymc, 570.598.WVMC)
• Charlie Burke Memorial Poker Run: July 20, register 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Two G’s Restaurant (Rt. 115, Bear Creek). Stop at Lily Lake, Bandit’s Roadhouse, Central Hotel and end at T.C. Riley’s (Carverton Rd., Trucksville) with music by Stingray, cash bar. Walk-ins welcome if unable to ride. Rain or shine, cars accepted. $10 donation, prizes for best three hands.
Villa Capri Cruisers (35 Salina St., Moosic, 570.842.2736, www.villacapricruisers.com)
• Cruisers’ Cruise Night: 3rd Wed. of each month through Sept.) at Damon’s Grill (Clark Summit) and 3rd Fri. of each month (through Sept.) at McDonald’s (Hamlin).
• “Cars in the Park” Car Show: Aug. 10, 8:30 a.m. at Nay Aug Park.
• “Reunion of Old Friends:” Aug. 31, 9 a.m. at Nay Aug Park. All cars and trucks welcome. w