15th annual British Car Show, ‘British Cars at the ’Burg’ is May 19

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WEEKLY CRUISE-INS

• FRIDAY NIGHT CRUISE-IN, 5 p.m. to dark, Lofinos Beaver Valley Shopping Center, Seajay Drive, Beavercreek, through Sept. 28. Using same site as last year, courtesy of new owner SVG Motors. Sponsored by SVG Motors, Greene County Antique and Classic Car Club, Miami Valley chapter, National Corvette Restorers Society. greenecarclub.com

• FRIDAY NIGHT KETTERING CRUISE-IN, 5 p.m. to dark, Kettering Towne Center at Dorothy Lane and Woodman Drive, through Sept. 14. Everything on wheels welcome. DJ, food. Robin, 937-620-6406

MONTHLY CRUISE-IN

• THIRD FRIDAY through September, AMVETS Post 1789, 715 Market St., Brookville. Door prizes, music, food, beverages, 50/50 drawing. Post open to all for the event. No coolers. Ask about joining this all-encompassing veterans' organization. Norm, 937-231-4641

MAY 19

15TH ANNUAL BRITISH CAR SHOW, "BRITISH CARS AT THE 'BURG", 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Riverfront Park, Miamisburg. Hosted by British Transportation Museum. Car registration $15 before May 12, $18 thereafter. Silent auction, children's program. After-show open house at museum's new home, 321 Hopeland St., Dayton. http://www.britishtransportationmuseum.org or event coordinator Tim Boss, 937-974-4076 or museum president Pete Stroble, 937-429-0871

MAY 19

SPRING CRUISE-IN AT ST. LEONARD FRANCISCAN LIVING COMMUNITY, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 8200 Provincial Way, Centerville. Free admission, parking. All makes, models welcome. Two large trophies – Residents' Choice and Director's Choice trophies. Grilled hot dogs, hamburgers, 50/50 raffle to benefit Alzheimer's Association. Sponsored by St. Leonard's, co-hosted by Miami Valley Car Club. Rain date May 26. Wayne, 937-426-4519, or Kelly, 937-432-6549

MAY 24

CYPRESS POINTE CAR SHOW, registration starts at 4:30 p.m., show 5:30 to 8 p.m., Cypress Pointe Health Center, 600 W. National Road, Englewood. Requested admission cost is a canned good or non-perishable food donation. Proceeds benefit Northmont F.I.S.H. Entertainment by country singer Thomas Mac, food for sale, raffle prizes. Call 937-836-3149 to register in advance.

JUNE 2

8TH ANNUAL WAL-MART CRUISE-IN, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 2100 N. Bechtle Ave., Springfield. Vehicle entry fee $10. Goodie bags, door prizes, food, music. All proceeds go to Children's Miracle Network. 937-399-0370

JUNE 8

3rd ANNUAL VOSS HOSS CRUISE-IN, 5-9 p.m., Voss Used Cars, 99 Loop Road, Centerville. $10 to enter vehicle to be judged and get dash plaque. Judging classes: truck, car, people's choice. Door prizes, 50/50 raffle, music, food trucks. Additional attraction is "Pit Stop Challenge" with local high schools. All proceeds to benefit AIM for the Handicapped. vosscruisin.com

JUNE 16

16TH ANNUAL BEAVERCREEK BAPTIST CHURCH CAR SHOW, vehicle registration 9 a.m. to noon, 3511 Dayton-Xenia Road. Vehicle entry fee $15, includes free T-shirt, spectators free. Participant judging noon to 1:30 p.m., awards 2:30 p.m. Dash plaques to first 100. Proceeds benefit "shoe box" gift project. www.mybbc.org, 937-426-7491

JUNE 17

AUTO CROSS SOLO EVENT, Kil-Kare Speedway, 1166 Dayton-Xenia Road, Beavercreek. New racers encouraged to participate. Registration 9 to 10:30 a.m., drivers' meeting 10:35 a.m. (walk track prior), FCO 11 a.m. (10 timed runs). Valid driver's license, Snell 2005 or newer helmet required. Open to all makes and models. Sanctioned by Corvette Troy. Cost $30 to NCCC members, $35 nonmembers. Future dates: July 8, Aug. 12, Sept. 23, Oct. 7. Janelle Flaharty, flaharty@twc.com, 937-248-5792

AARP SMART DRIVER COURSE

This four-hour course helps keep drivers updated, safe, confident and mobile. It includes strategies that can reduce the likelihood of a crash and to understand the links between driver, vehicle and road environments. It also includes strategies for adapting to changes in individuals, roads and the vehicles. Cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. Classes are being conducted throughout the Miami Valley during the year. Find a nearby class at www.AARPdriversafety.org. Pre-registration is required. An online course is also available. Each participant receives a certificate of completion which may result in discounted vehicle insurance rates.

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