Club News

April 18, 2026, Condon Park, Grass Valley: We had an extremely successful and, throughout the BBQ event, often emotional connections with the Skater Kids and Families. We served 200++ meals in a little over and hour and just about every skater ranging in age from about 5 years old to 50 made a point of thanking the volunteers and Roamin’ Angels Club. I’ll hopefully have some additional details in the May News. There were professional video and interviews present and I hope to see and pass those on. Thanks to the team that made this happen so well; Bruce and DeeAnn B., Dave and Diane B., Daryl and Jonelle C., Richard and Pat G., Barbra S. & son, TJ (with Dad’s Car), Bill and Karin R., Mike T., Jack L., Fred and Pam D. and Jean and our extended family. This BBQ was easy but with 24 people helping… it

April 25, 2026, Downtown Grass Valley: The 39th Annual Grass Valley Car Show was Saturday, April 25, 2026. Over 250 awesome cars, trucks and more lined the streets of Downtown. The Roamin Angels, once again, parked the cars on Mill, Main and Auburn Streets and had a booth on the corner of Main and Auburn Streets. – Photos by Pat G

Thanks to the 70+ members who attended the first 2026 “Cruisin’ the Pines” planning meeting!As we relayed at the end of the 2025 show, we had people on the Sunday following that show making inquiries on how they could sign up for the 2026 event. They were telling the truth. As of the end of February we had 20+ cars already signed up. The majority of those are from areas outside of ours, re: Bay Area, Stockton etc. In the last few weeks we’ve also had inquiries from Vintage campers and the good news is they want to come. According to “Mister Mayor” Christy Barden, the Big Reno camping event, which might have been a conflict, is not, as it turns out. We are working on checking the viability of adding some potentially great components to the show thanks to Jade, Sergio and the “Defenders”. Stay tuned as we work

By: The Roving Reporter, Don The weather has really gotten better, and the Hot Rodders have started to return in great numbers. This week we had about 70 cars according to Marty.I found the owner of  one of [the Editor’s] favorites, the 1977 Pontiac Trans Am Firebird. Randy has owned three. This is his second 77. His first he had for 20 years and then decied to sell it.He decided that he wanted another and purchased his current car aand has had it for six years.It is a fine example with the 455 Pontiac engine and four speed.He changed the wheels from the snowflake pattern to the honeycomb,cause he liked them beetter. The paint is original and is in excellent condition for its age.It looks like it has been garaged its whole life, with no checking or fading in the paint. Cameros were much more popular in the 70’s than

Last month we talked about exciting the kids about our wheels by helping them use theirs. As stated, we will be providing lunch and treats at the Grand Opening of the new Condon Park Skate Park. While classic car space is very limited, word has gone out to the Car community at large and I think it will be a good day to stir up interest. The local Skate Club is pushing out news far and wide so we also have the opportunity to talk about “Cruisin’ the Pines” to more than locals. Long time members know that fellow member Gary Dodds was a key component and factor in the origins of the skate board. That should also draw some interest and maybe a little media curiosity. The flip side of the coin is the skate boarders will be at our September show to help us draw families and kids

By: The Roving Reporter, Don I did talk to the owner of this, (above) what I call a Cadillac Coupe. It was built by him and his Father,very time consuming build. It has a narrowed 1947 hood and front grill.The front fenders are also from a 47 Caddie. The doors, top, and rear fenders and trunk are from a British MG.It sits on a modified 1977 Camero frame and chassie.It is powered by a 350 Chevy engine. As you might expect it caught everyones eye and was the talk of the day. Really a fun car.  The Pinto [below] is owned by Tom Lewis, who sold his Ranchero and bought the Pinto. I think he found it in Colfax. It has a 289 bored to a 302 and he says it will do wheelies. I told him he should get a set of wheelie bars for it! Don’t punch it