Category: Monthly News

Wednesday, April 24, 2024 “Hands-On Day” Silver Springs High School Highlighting the CTE programs existing at the other High School campuses and start one at this location. Note: Invites have already gone out to a few Angels and others – mechanics to be worked out who can display their skills and rewards. Contact Event coordinators: Bart and Mike. JUST A NOTE: (from Lanny N.) The other day I was at a local yard sale, I was driving one of my old cars. A woman looked at me and said “are…

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When Enzo Ferrari was a boy, he admired this WWI pilot who favored lots of power and speed. Later on, Enzo worked for Alfa Romeo, but he always wanted to manufacture his own racing cars.  In Italy, having a logo (usually an animal) is a major part of the identity of a company. So Enzo went to the widow of the WWI pilot to seek permission to use her late husband’s logo of a prancing horse. As the story goes, she asked “what do you want to use ii cavallino…

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Cousin Dave, the Cruizin’ Mexican and the Car-Nut Gene Cousin Dave got the same gene I did and is a car nut. As with most genes, his was modified such that he loves to go FAST. He had a Cobra , moved to a Chrysler Viper, and now has a Miata. He’s raced at all the tracks in Northern California, most recently at Monterey to end the season winning in his class.  Me? Nothing better than resting that folded arm out the window and enjoying the ride! I’m the Cruzin’…

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Roamin Angels’ December Luncheon Fun, Food & Friends Event Coordinated by Pat G., Kriss and Jim S.. Tofanellis on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023.

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As best I can remember I was making about $1 an hour working at the gas stations back in Richmond Indiana. You know, gassing up the cars, checking the belts, washing the windows …all that stuff. I saved up enough to buy my first car, a 1936 Packard, for $75. Nice car but I soon discovered the block was cracked and I had to get rid of it because it was too expensive for a 16 year old to fix. Got rid of it and spent $50 on a 1936…

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Cars & Coffee – Saturday Mornings 7am to 10am McKnight Crossing, Grass Valley – Photos by Don M.

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Roamin Angels’ Christmas Party: Fun, Music, Dancing, Friends and Good Food Friday, December 1 at the Nevada City Elks Lodge. “Fun was had by all. It was a good turn out. Thank you Chuck and Rose for organizing our club’s party!”  – Pat G. Photos by Paula B and Pat G.

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From Don M: One thing I have learned about cars and coffee… you never know what or who is going to show up. I am amazed at the number of old classic cars that are up here or drive up to be here and show up at times to  Cars and Coffee in Grass Valley. This is a Bugatti Boatail racer. it is from the early 1900’s. I did not get a chance to talk to the owner but is is very rare and something you only see at Autorama…

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Don’s ‘new’ 1955 Chevy Bel Air at Cars & Coffee… finally after two years: “I parked in front of the Bank so I could show it off without any other cars around! Ha!” One thing I have learned about cars and coffee… you never know what or who is going to show up. I am amazed at the number of old classic cars that are up here or drive up to be here and show up at times to  Cars and Coffee in Grass Valley. – Don M.

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All Veterans Stand Down October 13 & 14, 2023 • Photos by Pat G. The Nevada County All Veteran Stand Down is a local, non-profit organization dedicated to connecting Veterans that are homeless, at-risk of homelessness or veterans in need of various assistance to providers and resources to help meet their immediate needs. Pat G. and Karin R. assisted with staffing the intake tables and security.  Free breakfast and lunch was provided to veterans and volunteers. The Stand Down is organized by Melise M. During ‘downtime’, Diane and Karin R…

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