By TOM LAVIS
TLAVIS@TRIBDEM.COM
People may be pulling the plugs on swimming pools, but summer isn’t over until car buffs motor to the 12th annual Last Blast O’ Summer Cars, Trucks and Bikes Cruise-In.
The event, sponsored by the Cover Hill Auto Club, will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 20 at the Conemaugh Valley Elementary School, 1451 Frankstown Road, Johnstown.
George Cveykus, auto club spokesman, said the event continues to grow in popularity since the first show, which featured 25 vehicles.
“This is our 12th year, and we anticipate more than 400 vehicles if the weather is agreeable,” Cveykus said. “We are not an official car club but just a bunch of guys who enjoy old cars and doing some good for others.”
Car registration is $5, and the proceeds will be divided between the school’s activities fund and Special Olympics.
“This has become a true community event,” Cveykus said.
“Last year, we raised over $2,400 that was equally divided between the Conemaugh Valley School Activities Fund and the National Association of Mental Illness.”
Organizers are hoping to match last year’s entries of 400 classic vehicles.
Entries include custom, classic, vintage and antique cars, trucks, motorcycles and farm tractors.
“This is strictly a fun show,” Cveykus said. “There’s no judging, no trophies and no hassle.”
The first 300 vehicles registered will get dash plaques.
“We have plenty of room at the elementary school for all the enthusiasts,” Cveykus said.
The show also will feature continuous music, special displays, refreshments and special vehicles.
Marines from Helicopter Squadron 773, Detachment B, will have an aircraft on display.
A returning favorite is an English double-decker bus, which will be available for self-guided tours.
“People like to go up on top because it’s a great angle to take pictures,” he said.
Cveykus is excited about having some rare automobiles coming.
Sears, Roebuck & Co. began selling motor vehicles in its 1908 catalog, the same year Henry Ford introduced the Model T. In all, 3,500 vehicles were sold through the catalog between 1908 and 1912, one of which will be on display at the school.
“We also have a 1930 Pack-ard Phaeton coming for people to enjoy,” Cveykus said. “We also will have car corral, where folks can sell a vehicle. It may be a good opportunity for someone who has been thinking about buying a classic or antique to check out the corral.”
Music will be provided by Itch and Who’s Your Daddy, classic rock bands.
Pinstripe artist Terry Emler of Altoona will offer his services to interested patrons.
Refreshments include haluski, hot dogs, hamburgers, ice cream, baked goods and beverages.
Cveykus said the event is family-oriented with several activities for children such as face painting and a coloring table.
Parking is $1.
The rain date will be Sept. 27.
Gearing up
What: 12th annual Last Blast O' Summer Cars, Trucks and Bikes Cruise-In.
Where: Conemaugh Valley Elementary School, 1451 Frankstown Road, Johnstown.
When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 20.
Admission: At entrance.
Cost: $5 car registration, $1 parking.
Events
Cruise-in for a cause | Car show to benefit school, Special Olympics
- Events
-
-
'New York City Subway Idol' | Soul, rhythm and blues singer in concert Feb. 18 at Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center
Alice Tan Ridley is just as popular above ground as below it. The singer, known as “The New York City Subway Idol,” will perform at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 18 at Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center on the Pitt-Johnstown campus in Richland Township.
-
All things afield at annual sportsmen's show
Folks who crave the great outdoors will have the chance to get a jump on their adventures by attending the 27th annual Allegheny Sport, Travel and Outdoor Show at the Monroeville Convention Center. The show, which runs from Feb. 15-19, is the only western Pennsylvania show dedicated to hunting, fishing and camping. It offers hundreds of exhibitors, dozens of live demonstrations and many seminars presented by experts in their fields of interest.
-
Venue of Merging Arts to host Slovak Mardi Gras
Slovak heritage will be the center of attention at an upcoming party. A Slovak Mardi Gras, or Fasiangy, will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Feb. 19 at Venue of Merging Arts, 305 Chestnut St. in the Cambria City section of Johnstown.
-
Go jump in a lake | Laurel Highlands Polar Plunge at Que to raise funds for Special Olympics
It takes a hearty soul to jump into a freezing Pennsylvania lake in February and pay money to do it. But that’s what organizers of the first official Laurel Highlands Polar Plunge are counting on. On Saturday, if people donate to Special Olympics of Pennsylvania, they can go jump in a lake.
- Area high schools have scheduled spring shows
-
Westmont Hilltop High School has reached theatrical milestone
“The Pirates of Penzance” will mark Westmont Hilltop High School’s 50th year of presenting musical theater.
-
Curtains rising | Students acting out roles in spring productions
A variety of performances that promise to be entertaining are scheduled for area high school stages.
-
Tribute band to play best of Pink Floyd at War Memorial
This arena show will bring the lights and sounds of Pink Floyd. Brit Floyd, billed as the world’s greatest Pink Floyd show, will perform at 8 p.m. Feb. 25 at the Cambria County War Memorial Arena, 326 Napoleon St., Johnstown.
-
Religion in brief | Holy Trinity sets worship services
Worship services for Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 525 Main St., Berlin, will be held at 5:30 tonight and 9 a.m. Sunday, followed by Sunday school at 10:15.
-
Events | Slippery slide
The 36th annual World Championship Ice Racing Series will be held at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Cambria County War Memorial Arena, 326 Napoleon St., Johnstown.
- More Events Headlines
-
Man Killed in Courthouse Shootout
Video of Ga. Man Who Killed Girl Released
Air Force Airlines: Leaders Get Polished Service
Ga Girl Fights Off Kidnapper at Walmart
Nevada Highway Patrol, City Settle Beating Case
White House Attacks Romney on Birth Control
Homs Bombardment Continues, Global Outcry Grows
Mo. Teen Gets Life Sentence for Killing Girl, 9
Lower-hassle Screening to Be Tested at Airports
Raw Video: Dog Rescued From Icy Colo. Water
Helmet Camera Captures Calif. Fire Rescue
Worker Tells 911: Powell 'exploded the House'
Triple Win: Santorum Takes Minn., Mo., Colo.
Injured Marine Inspired by Homecoming
No Rape Charges Against Son of NYPD Commissioner
Egypt's Ruling Generals Play Risky Game With US
Former Komen Exec Defends Funding Cut
Skip the Coffee Cup and Inhale Your Caffeine Fix
Calif. Gay Marriage Ban Ruled Unconstitutional
Jury Selection for Ex-UVa Athlete Enters 2nd Day
