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Report From Pleasanton “Good Guys” Car Show

I drove up to Carson City and spent the night with my nephew Mark and his wife.  He has a red ’29 A two door sedan.  Also he is finishing a ’39 Chevy sedan.  We drove down to Pleasanton in his 1999 Dodge Ram dully.  We wanted to enjoy the air conditioning comfort.  After four hours of driving, through smoke on Hwy 88 to the valley, we arrived at our hotel.  We did see the smoke plumes from the south of the Caldor fire. Friday at the fairgrounds was not…

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Community shines: Week #4 – Air Cool

Community Shines – Grass Valley Graffiti Event Series WEEK #4: Air Cool is Wednesday, July 21. Big A Drive In 5-7pm You’d be the rare car nut that didn’t own a VW. A bug? A Westfalia Camper?  Multi Window Micro Bus? Corvair or Porsche? The 4-cylinder wonders that were affordable and hard to kill. Bring Yours…any make, any model any year. It’s Cool! Judges were KVMR’s Jerianne and Glenda from ZAP. Our own Mayor Christy B. won 2nd place with his 1963 Corvair. – Submitted by Mike H., Gary B.,…

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Community Shines: Week #3 – Corvettes

Community Shines – Grass Valley Graffiti Event Series WEEK #3: The Corvette is Wednesday, July 7. Big A Drive In 5-7pm This is the vehicle that was given to America’s first astronauts. Why? It was America’s Sports Car!Born in the 50’s as a Fiberglass 6 Cylinder it’s transitioned over the years into a Mid Engine Monster. Own a Corvette? It’s your event. The judges were Conner and Max (son of the Food Bank Director) – Submitted by Mike H., Gary B., Pat G. and Diane B.

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Trailblazers – July 2021

Ray and Pat want to thank our friends for coming to Trail Blazers on July 20th.  We took over the Patio, the evening was great.  Good food, visiting and best of all friends getting together.  The 50/50 $$$ was won by Richard G..  Come and join us at Trailblazers in August and maybe you can be the winner of the $$$.  We had 29 friends last evening, maybe in August we will have more friends join us. Come join us the third Tuesday of the month – thru October  at…

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NU Cheer Car Show

Saturday, July 24, 2021 The Nevada Union High School Cheer Program hosted its second annual NU Cheer Car Show at the high school parking lot. A barbeque was held and items were raffled off, with benefits to help the cheer program. What Are They Fundraising For: Each year cheer costs between $800-$1200 per participant. The hope is to raise enough funds to help offset the cost of uniforms and cheer camps by hosting a car show.  All funds raised will be split evenly amongst the cheer participants. www.nucheercarshow.com

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Kudos & Announcements – Aug. 2021

Community Shines Grass Valley Graffiti Week #4 Air Cool – 2nd Place winner is Christy B. and his 1963 Corvair. COMMUNITY SHINES is a local group supporting the Grass Valley area and the Food Bank of Nevada County. A series of 8 bi-weekly events occurring at Grass Valley’s Big A that focuses on a limited number of specialty vehicles telling a story about a particular technology, era or brand. More photos and information at communityshines.com Roseburg Oregon Car Show: Steve B. took 2nd place in Camaros and Firebirds up to…

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Grass Valley Graffiti: Week #2 The Mustang

Community Shines – Grass Valley Graffiti Event Series WEEK #2: The Ford Mustang is Wednesday, June 23. Big A Drive In 5-7pm Own a Mustang? Mustangs will be featured along with Ford’s new version. It’s a display the history of this classic Vehicle and it’s leading edge relative. COMMUNITY SHINES is a local group supporting the Grass Valley area and the Food Bank of Nevada County. A series of 8 bi-weekly events occurring at Grass Valley’s Big A that began on June 9, 2021 and is continuing through the summer…

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Trailblazers – June 2021

We had 16 at Trailblazers. The food was good and it was so nice visiting and seeing our friends. The patio was great with a cool breeze. Steve B. won the 50/50. Come to Trailblazers in July 20th, maybe you will win the $$. Ray and Pat thank you for attending.  Come join us the third Tuesday of the month – thru October  at 5pm.  If its cold outside, we will be able to dine inside.  Also there will be at 50/50 drawing every month with the big $$$ payoff…

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