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.
JUNE 3
INAUGURAL VOSS HOSS CRUISE-IN, 5-9 p.m., 99 Loop Road, Centerville. Free to enter vehicles. Judging classes – classic/muscle, truck, street rod, best engine, best paint job. Door prizes, 50/50 raffle, music, food, T-shirts for sale. All proceeds to benefit The Fisher Houses, compassionate care facilities for military members and their families. Other shows: July 15, Aug. 19. 937-428-2825, cruisin@vosschevy.com, vosscruisin.com
JUNE 4
DAYTON CARS & COFFEE,
8 to 11 a.m., The Greene, 4495 Walnut St., Beavercreek. Presenting sponsor for 2016 season: White-Allen Porsche. Western Ohio Region Sports Car Club of America will hand out Winan’s coffee the entire standard season for all the events held at the Greene to the first 200 or so people. An informal gathering to share a passion for motorsports. DC+C is a “first come” type of event for parking and coffee, certain to run out of both. If only spectating, park on one of the lower levels of garage. Future dates: June 18; July 2, 16, 30; Aug. 13, 27.daytoncarsandcoffee.com,
JUNE 5
MONTHLY CRUISE-IN, first Sunday through September, noon to 4 p.m., Springfield Antique Center, 1735 Titus Road, Springfield. DJ Dick "Hot Dog" Ryman, food vendor available.
JUNE 5
CORVETTE-ONLY CRUISE-IN, 11a.m. to 4 p.m., Giovanni's, 215 W. Main St, Fairborn. Entry fee $10 per Corvette to support charities. Door prizes, pick-a-prize, 50/50 drawing, food and beverages available at Giovanni's Italian Ristorante, music provided by deejay Walt Barner. Sponsored by Greater Dayton Corvette Club and Giovanni's. http://bit.ly/GDCC_Cruise_In_2016
JUNE 11
ANNUAL OHIO CRUISERS CAR SHOW, registration 11 a.m.to 1 p.m., judging 1 to 3 p.m., award presentation 4 p.m., Airline Dairy Creme, 224 N. Dixie Drive, Vandalia. Registration fee $10 day of show, $1 goes to drivers' pot. Rain or shine. Top 20 trophies, door prizes, raffles, 50/50. 937-898-3100
JUNE 11
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 and newer helmet required. Open to all makes and models. Sanctioned by Corvette Troy. Cost $30 to NCCC members, $35 nonmembers. Future dates: July 10, Aug. 21, Sept. 11, Oct. 2. Janelle Flaharty, flaharty@twc.com, 937-248-5792.
JUNE 12
23RD ANNUAL NEW LEBANON ROTARY CAR SHOW, registration 10 a.m. to noon, Dixie Elementary School parking lot, 1150 W. Main St. Registration donation of $10 funds scholarships to Dixie High School seniors. Judging 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.; awards 3:30 p.m. All makes, motorcycles welcome. 50/50 drawing, dash plaques, 15 awards to top-scoring vehicles, food/beverages available. 937-835-5670.
JUNE 12
VFW POST 9966 CRUISE-IN, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., VFW Post 9966, 10750 Musselman Road, New Carlisle. Music, food, drinks. 937-845-8362
JUNE 12
POLK GROVE UCC CRUISE-IN TO SPRING AND SPAGHETTI DINNER, 4 to 7 p.m., 9190 Frederick Pike, Butler Twp. Spaghetti and meatballs, salad, Texas toast, dessert, drink for $8 per adult, $6 kids under 12. 937-890-1821.
JUNE 18
14TH ANNUAL BEAVERCREEK BAPTIST CHURCH CAR SHOW, 9 a.m.to noon, participant judging noon-1:30 p.m., top 40 and specialty awards at 2:30 p.m., 3511 Dayton-Xenia Road. $10 registration (includes free T-shirt), dash plaques and goodie bags to first 125. Door prizes, music and food. www.mybbc.org
JUNE 26
LARRY'S OFF-ROAD CENTER'S NATIONALS 2016, gates open at 9 a.m., 4156 Wadsworth Road, Dayton. $15 per person, children 11 and younger free. Volkswagen drag racing, car show, swap meet, vendors. www.larrysoffroad.com, 937-275-9501
AUG. 20
BELLBROOK LIONS CLUB FESTIVAL CAR SHOW, 3 to 6:30 p.m., Sugarcreek Elementary School, 60 E. South St., Bellbrook, sponsored by Miami Valley Car Club. Free spectator admission, parking; $10 entry fee per show car; dash plaques to first 75 cars; door prizes; 50/50 drawing; participants get 2 tickets for festival prize drawings of $10,000, $500, $250; trophies at 7:30 p.m. for top 30 cars. Celebrate Bellbrook's 200th anniversary 1816-2016. Special fireworks show at 10 p.m. Ken, 937-376-1511; Doug, 937-439-3901; or Wayne, 937-426-4519.
WEEKLY CRUISE-INS
• THURSDAY NIGHT AT AIRLINE DAIRY CREME, 224 N. Dixie Drive, Vandalia, until Thanksgiving, starts at 5 p.m. Sponsored by Ohio Cruisers Car Club.
• FRIDAY NIGHT CRUISE-IN, 5 p.m. until dark, former Hidy Ford and Dayton Auto Sales parking lots, Seajay Drive, Lofinos Beaver Valley Shopping Center, Beavercreek, through Sept. 30. Sponsored by the Greene County Antique and Classic Car Club and the 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 Avenue, through Sept. 16. Everything on wheels welcome. Robin, 937-620-6406
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