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If you were at The Shriner's Orange Car Show in 2007

Episode 13019 (Airing the week of June 29; December 28)
Description: Shriners Car Show; Floor Coating System

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Swap Meet 2007

Friday May 2nd, Our own Cruise At McDonalds in Milford across From The Mall On Route 1

MAY 3, 2008, Saturday, Stamford - Stamford Museum & Nature Center' 5th Annual "Model Ts to Mustangs" Antique and Classic Car Show, 11am to 3pm; awards ceremony at 2:45pm. "...The museum seeks to display cars manufactured between 1900 and 1979. An added feature this year will be a special section showcasing Packard automobiles (1899 - 1958). Applications may be submitted at any time but no later than Friday, April 11, 2008. Packard exhibitors are encouraged to apply early. Admitted participants will be notified no later than April 18. Priority will be given to cars that have not been shown in the last two editions of Model Ts to Mustangs...Proceeds from the show will benefit the Museum's arts education and gallery initiatives. A $15 contribution per participant will be collected at the gate. Participant benefits include two free admissions to the entire facility and two lunch coupons. Applications can be downloaded from the Museum's web site, www.stamfordmuseum.org . They may be submitted by mail, fax, or e-mail, but must include at least one photograph. Applications can also be obtained by contacting Rosa Portell at 203-322-1646, ext. 6543, or via e-mail to: rportell@stamfordmuseum.org

MAY 4, 2008, Sunday, Bristol - Connecticut Street Rod Association's "39th Annual Spring All-Automotive Swap Meet" at the Lake Compounce Theme Park parking lot (parking lot is open for swap meet only--theme park is not open), 6am to 3pm, rain or shine; I-84 to Exit 31, north on Route 229, follow signs. Saturday set-ups ok, no overnight stays, secure & lit. Antique, street rod, classic, racing, special interest, cars, trucks, and parts, used speed parts, tools, collectibles, toys. Spectators $10; vendors $40 (vehicles over length/over width charged for additional spots. Notice: CSRA not responsible for any/all vendor transactions. No pets allowed. Further info: http://www.csra.org/ or 203-697-9113

MAY 10, 2008, Saturday, Westbrook - The Morgan School "Lucky 13th Annual Car Show" at the Tanger Outlet Center, Westbrook, CT (Exit 65 off of I-95, and follow the signs). 10am-2pm. Rain date = Saturday, May 17th, 2008 (downpour only; postponement info, call Laura at 860-391-2718). Trophies will be awarded-judging done by the students. Dash plaques will be given to the first 100 vehicles to register. Donations of non-perishable food items will be accepted at this event and donated to a local soup kitchen. No burnouts in the parking lot or access road please! This event is free to all spectators, and a $5 entry fee for all show cars. This event is organized by The Transportation Technology Students of The Morgan School, Clinton, CT; instructor: jcole@clintonpublic.org .

MAY 17, 2008, Saturday, New Haven - "...Classic Car Show, 'Indiana Jones And The Elm City'...See where the latest Indian Jones film was shot, 12-6pm...Rain date = May 18th...on Chapel Street, from College Street to York Street, Free, no charge to participate...Vehicles must be 1957 and earlier only...Cars must arrive between 10am and 11:30am...Chapel Street will be closed to traffic; all drivers will receive a commemorative T-Shirt and movie poster...Live music, street performers, give-aways, Indiana Jones look-alike Contests...Info: Brian Hornby, Office of Cultural Affairs, 165 Church Street, New Haven, CT, (203) 946-2896, bhornby@newhavenct.net

MAY 17, 2008, Saturday, Worcester (MASSACHUSETTS) - "...100PercentKulture Presents "The First Annual 100PercentKulture New England Hot Rod and Kustom Show," Saturday, May 17, 2008, 12pm till ? at Ralph's Diner, 95 Prescott Street, Worcester, MA 01605. Brought to you by 100% and Ralph's Diner. In conjunction with Hot Rodz n Kustoms come to Milltown 2008, The 3rd annual Hot Rod & Kustom Fall Out, WAC Customs, All Star Hot Rods, Scott Fisk Studio 669, One Arm Bandit Pinstriping, CT RollerGirls, Merrimack Valley Motorsports, To Hell and Back Pit Bull Rescue, and the Connectikittens! Bands: Johnny Vibrato and the Razorbacks, The Preston Wayne 4, Johny Carlavale, Soul Reapin 3, Pulp 45, the Fury 3. This is a FREE show for all Show Cars, Bikes, Spectators and vendors. Pre-1964 Traditional Hot Rods, Kustoms and Bikes ONLY, Unless prior approval from 100%. NO coolers please! Food and Beverages available on site. Rain date is Saturday May 24...'This is a FREE show for all Show Cars, Bikes, Spectators, and vendors'... Info: http://100percentkulture.com

14th Annual Memorial Day Weekend

CAR SHOW

14TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW    Featuring    A Special Appearance by   " Yesteryear & The Manhattan Skyline"

Presented By: The Connecticut Classic Chevy Car Club

        Awards Presentation: 3:00 PM

MAY 26, 2008, Monday, Branford - Branford Memorial Day Parade - Quoting from the postcard received in mid-January from Branford Veterans Parade Committee Chairman Thomas Yester: "...Branford Memorial Day Parade, Monday, 26 May...Assembly at Town Green, cars should park on Blackstone Drive, facing wrong way; join the parade at the end of the High School students, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, going west on Main Street, turning into Bradley Street, returning East on Main Street past the reviewing stand...In the event of rain, there will be no parade & ceremonies will be indoors...Tom Yester, 203-488-8874..." *3/31/2008 Updates: Here is the schedule of key events, per a followup correspondence from Chairman Yester that was postmarked 3/21/2008: "...Assembly at Branford Town Green 9:30am...Ceremonies on the Green at 10:00am...Parade steps off 10:30am..." Additional info - We love driving our old cars in the Branford Memorial Day Parades, as a way to remember, honor, and show respect & gratitude to our country's soldiers who have given so much. Please be sure to view our report on antique auto participation in the 2007 Branford Memorial Day Parade, online at: http://members.aol.com/foxcraft/BranfordMemDayPrd07.html

MAY 26, 2008, Monday, Old Lyme - "...The 4th Annual Lyme-Old Lyme Memorial Day Antique Car Show & Flea Market - at the Lyme Art Academy (84 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT 06371), 9am-3pm, awards at 2pm.There will be 13 classes, all judged by people's choice. There is no rain date for this event. There is a 250 car maximum. All proceeds to benefit Lion charities. Car owners will also have the opportunity to participate in the town's Memorial Day Parade (limited to 25 cars). Online registration available; registration is $10 (payable on arrival). Flea Market spaces (limited availability) are 20'x20' @ $25 each; call for more info: Phil Parcak 860-434-9044..." This information was found at the dedicated event web site: http://www.lymeoldlymelions.com/carshow.htm

MAY 31, 2008, Saturday, West Haven - Carrigan Classic Car Show - 9:00am to 3:00pm, at Carrigan Middle School, 2 Tetlow Street, West Haven, CT 06516. Rain date = Saturday, June 1st. 50 trophies awarded; participant vote winners; first 100 cars receive dash plaques...Classics, Bikes, Rat Rods, Hot Rods, Tuners, Vintage, Muscle Cars, Customs, Trucks...Music, Food, Vendors, Give-aways....$8 entry fee (preregistration by May 23rd); $10 day of show entry fee; $3 spectator fee...Show booklet advertising opportunities available...Info: http://www.cruzinwithcarrigan.org/