Feb. 16 OMAHA — Monthly Car Council Meeting, Tangier Shriners Center, 2823 S. 84th St., 7:30 p.m.

March 5 SIOUX CITY, IA — Racers and Rodder Swap Meet, Sioux City Downtown Cenvention Center.

March 6 LINCOLN — 38th Annual Rocky Manginelli Swap Meet, Lancaster Event Center, 4100 N. 84th St. “The first and largest swap meet of the year held in Nebraska!” Contact: Jim Snyder, 402-786-2427.

March 16 LINCOLN — Monthly Car Council meeting, Golden Corral,3940 N. 27th St. 7:30 p.m.

14 SiOUX CITY, IA — Rodders and Racers Fall Swap Meet, Down town Convention Center. Contact: Lloyd Sweigert, 712-239-6199

17 LINCOLN — Monthly Car Council meeting, Golden Corral, 3940 N. 27th St. 7:30 p.m.

21 SIOUX CITY, IA — Midwest Toy Show, Marina Inn Center. Contact: Lloyd Sweigert, 712-239-6199

DECEMBER

15 OMAHA — Monthly Car Council Meeting, Tangier Shriners Center, 2823 S. 84th St., 7:30 p.m.

1-3 NORFOLK — 34th annual Old Car Fall Tour, Norfolk Antique Auto Show. Contact: Pat Coover, 402-371-1892 1 PLATTSMOUTH — Friday Cruisin’ Main Street. 5:30 to 8 p.m. Contact: 402-296-5544 or 402-296-6021.

2 AUBURN — Auburn Car Show, Legion Memorial Park. Sponsored by the Nemaha Valley Street Rods. Contact: Randy, 402-274-7650 or Dave, 402-274-4627.

3 SIOUX FALLS, SD — Hot Rod Swap Meet, Fairgrounds. Contact: Bill Lev, 605-339-1081

3 GOEHNER — Classic Car Review, Seward County Museum. Registration: 9 a.m. to noon; Show: noon to 4 p.m. Contact: VB, 402-523-4460

3 WABONSIE STATE PARK — Car Council Potluck and Poker Run, Lower level in the NAture House, Hwy. 2 east of Nebraska City. Noon to 6 p.m. Contact: Rod Phelps, 402-435-0506, or Roy Murabito, 402-298-8204, or Jim Stanley, 712-623-4195.

3 WAHOO — Fall Swap Meet, Saunders County Fairgrounds. Sponsored by Saunders County Auto Association. Contact: Dick Jurgens, 402-443-5025, or Dwain Heiser, vendors, 402-443-4983.

3 ARLINGTON — 3rd Annual Car Show and Fall Festival, Village Park. Registration: 10 a.m. to noon; Awards: 4 p.m. Preregistration, $15; $20, day of show. Contact: Jim, 402-278-0213 or call the ACC office, 478-4447.

9 OMAHA — 34th annual Great Pumpkin Chase, Halloween Rally and costume party, location TBA by Midwest Early Corvette Club. Contact: Jeff, 933-3261.

16-17 SIOUX CITY, IA — Wild About Wheels Car and Bike Show, Sioux City Downtown Convention Center. Contact: Lloyd Sweigert, 712-239-6199

16 LA VISTA — 3rd Annual Hearse and Creepy Car Show, Haunted Hollow, 120th Street and Giles Road. 7 to 10 p.m. Pre-register: 714-7760 or 896-1920.

20 OMAHA — Monthly Car Council Meeting, Tangier Shriners Center, 2823 S. 84th St., 7:30 p.m.

23-24 HUTCHINSON, KS — Swap Meet by Sedgewick Street Rodders, Kansas State Fairgrounds. Contact: 316-832-0569 or tbatson@cox.com.

1 OMAHA — Classic Car Night at Rosenblatt Stadium. Car show: 5:30 p.m.; game starts at 7:05 p.m. RSVP by Aug. 25. Contact: John Sullivan, 402-738-2182 or john.sullivan@oroyals.com

3-5 KANSAS CITY, KS — Good Guys Mid-Western Car Show, Kansas Speedway. Contact: 913-328-3300 or visit www.good-guys.com

5 BENNINGTON — 3rd Annual All-Car/Truck and Craft Show, downtown Bennington, near 156th and Warehouse Streets. For the car show contact: Don, 402-721-8903 or Barry, 402-493-0718; craft show contact: Helen, 402-391-3220.

10 PLATTSMOUTH — Friday Night Cruise for the Plattsmouth Harvest Festival, Sixth and Main Streets. 6 to 9 p.m. Contact: Steve, 402-235-3372

10-12 GREENFIELD, IA — 47th Annual Early Wheels of Iowa Swap Meet, Adair County Fairgrounds, junction of Hwys. 25 and 92. Contact: David Hendricks, 515-993-3007 or Ewi@earlywheelsofiowa.com.

10-12 NORTH PLATTE — 16th Annual Colonel Cody’s Cruise Show and Shine. Contact: Todd Freeburg, 308-532-6727, or Allen James, 308-534-2096, or Pam, 308-532-9350

12 HERMAN — 26th Annual Herman Car Show, Herman Days — Cardinal Festival. Herman Park. Contacts: Justin Meyer, 402-456-7891, or Jared Meyer, 402-533-4727.

12 OMAHA — C&E Show and Shine, Legends Patio Grill and Bar, 6910 N. 102nd Circle. American cars 1972 and older and all Corvettes. Registration: 10 a.m. to noon; Judging: noon to 2 p.m.; Awards: 3 p.m. Contact: 402-238-2006 or 402-426-2587

12 LINCOLN — Annual Car Show, 62nd and Havelock Ave. Sponsored by Capitol City Ford Mustang Club. Contact: Bob Rossel, 402-540-1906, or Dick Buis, 402-429-2624.

12 OMAHA — Auto Value Car show, APW Auto Value. No-fee show. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Contact: Lo-Ann or Adam, 420-691-0940.

15 LINCOLN — Monthly Car Council meeting, Golden Corral, 3940 N. 27th St. 7:30 p.m.

17-18 DES MOINES, IA — Swap Meet, Iowa State Fairgrounds, Grand Ave. entrance off of east 30th and University Ave. Contact: 515-249-1161 or 515-961-2800.

18 LINCOLN — Adams Fifth Grade Car Show, Adams Elementary School, 7401 Jacobs Creek Dr. Registration: 9 to 11 a.m.; Judging: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Contact: Kathy Lunzmann, 402-436-1121.

18 ROCKPORT, MO — Old Fashion Saturday Nite Show and Shine, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Contact: Mike Witham, 660-686-9589

18 LINCOLN — Mopars In Lincoln, Russwood Chrysler Plymouth, 8350 O St. Contacts: Brian Sensibaugh, 402-784-2065, or Bill Gowen, 402-694-2809.

18-19 KANSAS CITY, KS — Swap Meet by Ararat Shrine, Worlds of Fun, I-435 at Parvin Road, Kansas City. Write: Ararat Shrine Swap Meet, 5100 Ararat Drive, Kansas City, MO 64129 or con tact: 800-211-4120; fax 816-923-6743 or www.araratshrine.com

18-19 WEST POINT — Last Fling Till Spring Swap Meet, Main Street. Contact: Bill, evenings, 402-372-6228, or Rick, days, 402-372-2084.

19 GRETNA — 31st Annual Mustang Car Show, Nebraska Crossing Factory Stores, exit 432 off I-180. Contact: John Brehmer, 402-334-8920 or Dennis Thome, 402-894-2107.

19 NEBRASKA CITY — Apple Jack Festival Show and Shine, downtown. Sponsored by River City Classics Car Club. Registration: 8 a.m. to noon. Contact: Cliff Cooper, 402-874-9735 or Tom Wurtele, 402-873-3211.

19 OMAHA — All European Car & Bike Show, Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft Street. Contact: Joe Chickinelli, 402-212-6038.

19 WEST POINT — Last Fling Till Spring Car Show, Main Street. Contact: Doug Peterson, day, 402-372-3390, or Fritz, evenings, 402-372-6469.

20-22 SPRINGFIELD, MO — 43rd Annual Swap Meet and Car Corral, Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, I-44 and Hwy 13 exit Springfield, Mo. For more information, visit ozarkantiqueautoclub.com

25 WOODBINE, IA — 22nd Annual Western Iowa Apple Fest Show, Shine and Crafts. Registration: 8 a.m. to noon. Contact: 712-647-2899 or www.woodbineia.org.

26 FREMONT — 43rd Annual Swap Meet, Christensen Field, North Ridge Road. Sponsored by Fremont Antique Car Club Inc. 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.fremontantiquecarclub.com.

26 OMAHA — Summer’s End Show and Shine, 2823 S. 84th St. Sponsored by the Tangier Shrine Vintage Iron Club. Rain or shine. Contact: Jim, 402-593-8506.

1 WALNUT — 18th Annual Walnut Optimist Club’s 2010 Antique City Car Show, Main Street. Registration: 8 a.m. to noon. Contact: 712-784-3892 or 712-784-2320.

7 PAPILLION — Drive to Survive, Shadow Lake Towne Centre, Hwy 370 and 72nd Street, proceeds to the American Cancer Society. Contact: Tom, 402-598-6823.

7 GRAND ISLAND — Grand Theatre Car Show, 300 block of West Third Street. Free passes to each exhibited vehicle, free hot dogs and pop provided by Howards Jewelry. Contact: Craig, 308-318-1225 or www.grandmovietheatre.com.

7 OMAHA — Auto Expo 10, Westside Church, 15050 W. Dodge Road. Registration: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Show: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Contact: Don Gambe, storevisions@cox.net.

7-8 NORFOLK — Hot Summer Nites Rod Run, Norfolk DeVent Center, west Hwy. 275. Special display including several Shelby Mustangs. Contact: Jim Marr, 402-371-7448 or 402-371- 2932. www.norfolkhotsummernites.com.

13-15 LOVELAND, CO — Blue Light Special, Larimer County Fair grounds, exit 259 off I-25 at Crossroads Blvd. Contact: Doug Mann, 970-482-0955, or Dennis Knapp, 970-663-0381.

14 ALVO — Alvo Car Show, sponsored by the downtown Alvo Fire Department. Registration: 9 a.m. to noon. Contact: Rick, 402-326-1714.

14 GRETNA — 6th Annual IA-NE Classic Truck Show, NE Crossing Outlet Mall Parking Lot (Gretna Mall); 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration is free and begins at 7 a.m. Contact: Russell Spawn, 402-896-2748 or rpspawn@cox.net.

15 GRAND ISLAND — 27th Annual Car Show, Stolley Park. Open to all years. Registration: 9 a.m. to noon. Sponsored by Vintage and Classic Wheels. Contact: Bill Taylor, 308-384-7106.

15 MALCOLM — Malcolm Auto Show featuring antique tractors, City Park. Rain or shine. Contact: Terry Davison, 402-580-6239 or 402-796-2250.

15 GRANVILLE, IA — 26th Annual Siouxlands Super Car Show. Registration: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Contact: Danny, 712-727-3348

18 OMAHA — Monthly Car Council Meeting, Tangier Shriners Center, 2823 S. 84th St. 7:30 p.m.

20-22 SPRINGFIELD, MO — 43rd Annual Swap Meet and Car Corral, Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, I-44 and Hwy 13 exit Springfield. For more information, visit ozarkantiqueautoclub.com

21 RED OAK, IA — 34th Annual Car Show, downtown Fountain Square Park. Sponsored by Classy Chassis Car Club. Registration: 8:30 a.m. to noon. Contact: 712-623-8962 or 712-623-3866.

21 COLUMBUS — All-Ford Show, downtown at 13th Street and 27th Ave. Sponsored by Platte Valley Mustangs, Fords, Lincolns, Mercurys. Contact: Rex, 402-367-4019 or www.pvmustangs.net.

21 MILFORD — Fall Fun Days Show and Shine, Second and B Streets. Registration: 10 a.m.; Show: noon to 4 p.m., parade follows. Contact: Larry or Bev, 402-761-2082

21-22 ONAWA, IA — 28th Annual Swap Meet Weekend, Monona County Fairgrounds. Contact: 712-423-2411 or 712-423-2062 or keeponcruisin@hotmail.com.

21-22 OMAHA — Omaha-28th Annual Pontiac • GMC • Oakland Show-Swap Meet & Car Corral Burke H.S. 120th & W. Dodge. 50 Classes. One of the largest Pontiac shows in the US. Tom Rappl (402) 796-2395 or Claudia Mathes (402) 427-7323. SEE EVENT AD

21-22 GRETNA — Freedom Cruze & Car Show, Nebraska Crossing Factory Stores, I-80, exit 432. Contact: Pat Sheehy, 402-981-9897.

28 LINCOLN — Hy-Vee Car Show, 70th and Poineers. Benefits Juvenile Diabetes. Contact: Diann, 402-489-4244

28-30 PACIFIC JUNCTION, IA — Geezer Hot Rod Show and Go, Mid-America Motorplex, 19340 Jesup Ave.

29 BELLEVUE — Bryan Band and Orchestra Boosters 6th annual Show and Shine, Bryan High Parking lot, 48th Street and Giles Road. Registration: 8 a.m. to noon. Contact: Dan Abrahams, 402-557-3145.

29 LINCOLN — Nebraska Corvette Association Show and Shine Corvette Only Car Show, West Gate Bank Center, 6003 Old Cheney Road. Registration: 9 to 11 a.m.; show: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, visit www.nebraskacorvette.com.

29 LINCOLN — Calvary Car Show and Shine, Calvary Community Church, 4400 1st St. Registration: 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Show: 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Contact: Cleve Smith, 402-474-0642 or cleve@mycalvary.org.

2-4 DES MOINES, IA — Good Guys, Iowa State Fairgrounds. Contact: 515-262-3111 or www.good-guys.com

3 DEWITT— DeWitt Car Show. Registration: 9 a.m. to noon. Contact: Darlene, 402-683-3335 or P.O. Box 325, DeWitt, NE 68341

4 HOOPER — 10th Annual Car, Truck, Cycle and Race Cars Show, Main Street. Registration: 8 a.m. to noon. Contact: Dale Maurer, P.O. Box 403, Hooper NE 68031, 402-654-2111 or 402-459-0382.

10 FREMONT — Cruisers on Main Street Auto, Truck and Bike Show. Contact: John Kennedy, 402-721-2448.

10-11 LINCOLN — 8th Annual All-Ford and MCA Mustang Show, Anderson Ford, North 27th and I-80. Kick-off party Saturday from 5-8 p.m.; Registration: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Car show: 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Contact: Bruce, 402-460-3122.

10 CRAIG, MO — Craig Show and Shine, Craig City Park. Contact: Mike Whitham, 660-686-9589 10 ST. PAUL — Royal Coachmen 19th Annual Days Car and Bike Show. Contact: 308-226-2216, 308-754-4411 or 308-754-4073. www.stpaulnebraska.com.

10 LINCOLN — United for Recovery Annual Fundraiser Car Show. Registration: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Event starts at 10 a.m.

10 HENDERSON — Annual Henderson Auto Club Car Show, Lake View Park on Front Street. Contact: Mike Friesen, 10 Henderson N. Road, Henderson, NE 68371 or 402-723-4949

10-11 CRAIG, MO — 21st Annual River Bluff Iron Men Gas and Steam Show featuring Ford and Fordson, Craig City Park. Contact: Mike French, 660-572-0015 or Marvin Cooper, 660-744-3760

11 BRAINARD — Pride & Performance Show, downtown. Rain or shine. Sponsored by Brainard Car Club. Registration: 8 a.m. to noon. Contact: Tyler, 402-545-2511.

11 FULLERTON — 18th Annual Twin River Cruisers Car and Motorcycle Show Swap Meet in the Park. Contact: Dennis, 308-536-2806, or Chuck, 308-536-2721.

15-18 KEARNEY — Cruise Nite Weekend. Several car related events including three car shows, parade, live music and drag races. Contact: Brad Kernick, 308-440-2941

17 WESTERN — Old Settlers Car Show and Picnic, downtown Western. Registration: 9 a.m. to noon. Contact: Michelle or Dave, 402-433-4631 or 402-300-0699.

17 BELLEVUE — Riverfest 2010, Haworth Park, Hwy. 370 and Payne Drive. Show: 2 to 6 p.m. Contact: www.bellevuenebraska.com or 402-898-3000.

14 17-18 WAVERLY — Camp Creek Threshers Antique Machinery and Threshing Show, 17550 Bluff Road. $6 per day. Visit www.ccthreshers.org.

18 GRETNA — Gretna Days Car Show and Swap Meet, Downtown Gretna. Registration: 8 a.m. to noon; Awards: 3 p.m. Contact: Royal Cover, 402-216-5156 or uncover@cox.net.

18 ASHLAND — Annual Stir-Up Days Car Show and Shine, down town Ashland. Registration: noon to 1 p.m.; Show: 1 to 5 p.m. Entry fee: $5. Contact: Dave, 402-944-7402 or visit www.historicashland.com.

18 OMAHA — H&H Chevy All-Chevy Show, 84th and L Streets. Registration: 9 a.m. to noon; Show: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Contact: John Costello, 402-339-2222 or 800-246-2438 or allchevy@hhchevy.com.

21 LINCOLN — Monthly Car Council Meeting, Golden Corral, 3940 N. 27th St. 7:30 p.m.

23-25 SALINA, KS — 30th Annual Leadsled Spectacular, open to 1969 and earlier or make custom, Thomas Park on Ninth Street, Kustom Kemps of America – The Club House. Contact: 417-847-2940 or www.kustomekempsofamerica.com

25 ROCA — Cruis’n Classics Auto Show, Shrine Temple parking lot, 1050 Saltillo Road. Registration: 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Contact: Terry Davidson, 402-580-6239.

25 LOUISVILLE — 6th Annual Last Hot Sunday in July, Main Street. Car and truck show: noon to 4 p.m. Contact: Nancy McManis, 402-670-9016 or nmcmanis65@gmail.com or www.louisvillenebraska.com.

31- Aug. 1 BELLEVILLE, KS — Vintage Nationals - Celebrating 100 years of Belleville High Banks. Contact: Bob, 785-527-2526 or Doane, 785-527-5582 or visit www.ncchbanks.org

• TUESDAYS — VFW Post 2503 Show and Shine, 8904 Military Ave., May 4 through Oct. 5. Contact: 402-571-4178 or dolceewh@cox.net - Omaha
• TUESDAYS — Culver’s, 1500 Old Cheney Road - Lincoln.
• WEDNESDAYS — Cruisin’ Classics Night at Don & Millie’s, 5200 S. 56th St., fourth Wednesday of the month, 4 to 8 p.m., May through September - Lincoln. Event Ad, pg. 68
• WEDNESDAYS — Flashbacks, 3015 S. 83rd Plaza, Omaha, 6 p.m. March through October
• THURSDAYS — Justin Thyme Show ’n Shine, 84th Street and Park Drive, Omaha, 5-9 p.m.
• SECOND THURSDAY OF MONTH — Sonic Drive-In, 1910 Market Lane, May through Sept. Contact: Lyle Schwartz, 402-371-8045
• LAST THURSDAY OF MONTH — Dusters Restaurant, 2804 13th St. 6 to 9 p.m. May through September. Contact: Rick Campbell, 402-562- 7009, or Adam Roberts, 402-564-8338, Columbus, Neb.
• FRIDAYS — Sonic Drive-In, 84th and Holdrege, Lincoln, 5 p.m.
• SECOND FRIDAY OF MONTH — Friendly’s/Shell Travel Center – 4 miles east of Nebraska City, Junction I-29 and Hwy 2. Starts at 6 p.m.
• FRIDAYS — Culver’s, 4940 N. 27th St. - Lincoln.
• THIRD FRIDAY OF MONTH — Burger King, Business 71 in front of the Walmart, Maryville, Mo. April through September. Contact: Ron From, 660-582-2940
• SECOND AND FOURTH FRIDAYS — 206 East Hwy 136, Rockport, MO. April through October. Contact: Dan Bailey, 660-253-0291, or Mike Whitham, 660-686-9589
• SATURDAYS — Coffee Cruise In, Hy-Vee parking lot, 156th and West Maple Road. 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Visit www.coffeecruisein.com. May through September.
• SUNDAYS — Culver’s, 70th and Pioneers Blvd. - Lincoln.

4-6 LOVELAND, CO — Good Guys, Larimer County Fairgrounds. www.good-guys.com

4-6 ALLIANCE — Thunder on the Prairie Rod Run Car Show, Dance and Poker Run, Alliance City Park. Sponsored by Route 385 Cruisers. Contact: Mike McGinnis, 308-760-6760 or Tony Rody, 308-762-2718

5 MARYSVILLE, KS — Maryville Autofest All Classes, Main Street. Contact: Jon, 785-353-2221 or 785-353-2428, or Greg, 785-562-3696 or 785-562-3416.

5 WILBER — Hot Times downtown Wilber Car and Truck Show, downtown, enter Third and Harris Streets. Contact: Gina Schmitt, 402-821-7280

5 Iowa, Pacific Junction-Pontiac Challenge Drag Races-Rolling Thunder Drag Strip
@ MidAmerica Motorplex. The Pontiacs challenge all makes and models. Rain date-June 6.
Shawn Kniesly (402) 706-6750 or Claudia Mathes (402) 427-7323  SEE EVENT AD or mathes@abbnebraska.com.

5-6 NRCA Tour Nebraska, www.neb-rod-custom.com.

6 WAVERLY — Dare to Share Car Show to benefit Waverly School District 145 Backpack Program, Waverly High School Parking Lot, 13401 Amberly Road. Contact: Tom French, 402-786-2527.

6 MISSOURI VALLEY, IA — 34th Annual Spring Fling Swap Meet, Craft Show, All Car/Truck Show, Harrison County Fair grounds, near I-29 and U.S. Hwy. 30. Contact: Helen, craft show, 402-391-3220, or Ron, car show and swap meet, 402-896-6775.

6 OMAHA — Shrine Hospital Benefit Days Tangier Show and Shine, 2823 S. 84th St. Benefits Tangier Hospital for Children. Contact: Bob Maline, 402-320-9003.

11-13 INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Hot Rod Nationals, O’Reilly Raceway Park. Contact: www.good-guys.com or Brad Roe, 765-352-1330

12 TARKIO, MO — Niedermeyer Memorial Car Show, Nieder meyer Park, one block north of Maint Street on Third. 8 to 11 a.m. Contact: Mike Whitham, 660-686-9589.

12 LINCOLN — 2nd Annual Cruzin’ For a Cure, 17th and K parking lot. Rain or shine. Show noon to 5 p.m. Contact: Ethan, 402-890-5263, or Eric, 402-560-3785.

12 BLAIR — 3rd Annual Gateway to the West Car Show, Washington County Courthouse, 17th and Colfax. 8:30 a.m. to noon. Half day show rain or shine. Contact: Harriet Walte, 402-533-4455 or Duane Moffatt, 402-630-4907.

12 OMAHA — Omaha Ford Show Cars and Trucks, 61st and Maple Streets, downtown Benson. Show: 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sponsored by Meadowlark Model A Ford Club of Omaha. Contact: Ed Jankowski, 402-558-7679.

12 ONAWA, IA — 26th Annual Blast From the Past Graffiti Night Cruise-In at Michael’s Drive-In, Classics Car Club. Show: 5 to 10 p.m. Contact: Bill, 712-423-2411 or keeponcruisin@hotmail.com.

13 WAHOO — Annual All-Ford Picnic, Smith Park. Sponsored by Cornhusker Early Ford V-8. Contact: Jim Snyder, 786-2427

13 SCHUYLER — 9th Annual Spring Festival Car, Truck, Cycle and Tractor Show. Contact: Dean Vavricek, 402-352-5883 or jmvavricek@q.com.

13 SHELBY, IA — GGF Show & Shine, sponsored by AuTek Transmissions. Contact: David Stafford, 712-755-9306. www.autektransmissions.com.

15-18 MINDEN — Midwest Tour. Open to all cars. Contact: Merle Rix, 402-371-2869 or jfix@conpoint.com

16 OMAHA — Monthly Car Council Meeting, Tangier Shriners Center, 2823 S. 84th St. 7:30 p.m.

16-20 PORTLAND, OR — Plymouth Owners Club National Summer Meet

18-20 ORD — Valley Rods Unlimited 35th annual Father’s Day Run. Friday night get-together; Saturday - driving games, dance, live music; Sunday - show and shine and barbeque. Contact: Gary Garnick, 308-728-7736 or glgarnick@hotmail.com

18-20 MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL, MN — Annual Back to the 50’s Car Show Weekend, State Fairgrounds. Sponsored by Minnesota Street Rod Association. Contact: MSRA Back to the 50’s, P.O. Box 22, Pine City, MN 55063, 651-641-1992 or www.MSRA.com

19 BELLEVILLE, KS — Mid-America Cruise In, City Park. Contact: P.O. Box 177, Belleville, KS 66935, 785-527-5582 or dsells@nckcn.com.

19 GRETNA — 25th Annual Omaha Volkswagen Club Show and Shine, Nebraska Crossing Outlet Mall, I-80 exit 432. Registration: 8 to 11 a.m.; Awards: 4 p.m. Car show fee: $20; Swap meet fee: $30. Contact: 402-332-8568 or Richard, 402-593-8546 or visit omahavwclub.com.

19 BEATRICE — Outlaw Car Club Show, Risky’s Bar and Grill, 2317 N. Sixth St. Registration: 8 a.m. to noon; Show: noon to 4 p.m. Contact: Rodney, 402-768-4030

19 OMAHA — Annual Hanscom Park United Methodist Church “Block Party,” Frances Street between 44th and 45th Streets (one block south of 44th & Center Streets); Registration: 10 a.m. to noon; Show: noon to 3 p.m. Contact: Jack Taff, 402-894-2333 or jtaff57@cox.net.

20 LINCOLN — 7th Annual St. Marks Show and Shine, 8550 Pioneers Blvd. Registration: 7:30 a.m.; Show: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Contact: Gayle Andres, 489-8885 ext. 123 or gandres@stmarks.org.

20 OMAHA — Castle Classic Car Show - Decades of Classics, Joslyn Castle, 3902 Davenport St. Show: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact: 402-595-2199 or info@joslyncastle.com.

26-27 YUTAN —Yutan Days. Registration, 9 a.m. to noon. Contact: Bob Hannan, 402-443-6776 or visit yutandays.com/carshow.htm.

26-27 FREMONT — 25th Annual Swap Meet at Christensen Field sponsored by Fremont Swappers. Contact: Fremont Swappers, P.O. Box 971, Fremont, NE 68026 or 402-721-3428 or www.swapfremont.com.

27 LINCOLN — Rebels Auto Club Rod and Custom Show, Pioneers Park, 3200 S. Coddington Ave. Rain or shine. Preregistration fee: $20. Contact: Jim, 402-890-0294 or Dave, 402-440-2505 or preregister at www.rebelsautoclub.net.

27 BELLEVUE — Fun in the Sun All Car and Truck Show, Beardmore, 418 Fort Crook Road North. Live music. Contact: 402-734-2525.

27 EXIRA, IA — Car and Motorcycle Show, City Square. Contact: Randall Jensen, 712-268-5503

•TUESDAYS — VFW Post 2503 Show and Shine, 8904 Military Ave., May 4 through Oct. 5. Contact: 402-571-4178 or dolceewh@cox.net - Omaha
• TUESDAYS — Culver’s, 1500 Old Cheney Road - Lincoln.
• WEDNESDAYS — Cruisin’ Classics Night at Don & Millie’s, 5200 S. 56th St., fourth Wednesday of the month, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., May through September - Lincoln.
• WEDNESDAYS — Flashbacks, 3015 S. 83rd Plaza, Omaha, 6 p.m. March through October
• THURSDAYS — Justin Thyme Show ’n Shine, 84th Street and Park Drive, Omaha, 5-9 p.m.
• SECOND THURSDAY OF MONTH — Sonic Drive-In, 1910 Market Lane, May through Sept. Contact: Lyle Schwartz, 402-371-8045.
• LAST THURSDAY OF MONTH — Dusters Restaurant, 2804 13th St. 6 to 9 p.m. May through September. Contact: Rick Campbell – 402-562-7009 or Adam Roberts, 402-564-8338, Columbus, Neb.
• FRIDAYS — Sonic Drive-In, 84th and Holdrege, Lincoln, 5 p.m.
• FIRST FRIDAY OF MAY — Friendly’s/Shell Travel Center – 4 miles east of Nebraska City, Junction I-29 and Hwy 2. Starts at 6 p.m.
• FRIDAYS — Culver’s, 4940 N. 27th St. - Lincoln.
• THIRD FRIDAY OF MONTH — Burger King, Business 71 in front of the Walmart, Maryville, Mo. April through September. Contact: Ron From, 660-582-2940
• SECOND AND FOURTH FRIDAYS — 206 East Hwy 136, Rockport, MO. April through October. Contact: Dan Bailey, 660-253-0291, or Mike Whitham, 660-686-9589
• SATURDAYS — Coffee Cruise In, Hy-Vee parking lot, 156th and West Maple Road. 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Visit www.coffeecruisein.com. May through September.
• SUNDAYS — Culver’s, 70th and Pioneers Blvd. - Lincoln.

1 KEARNEY — Kearney Power Drive, Kearney Raceway Park, North Dragstrip Road. Starts at 9 a.m. For more information: www.nppd.com/energyeducation/power_drive.asp.

2 OMAHA — Midwest Street Rod Association Auto Show and Shine of American Cars, Legends Patio Bar and Grill, 6910 N. 102nd Circle. Cars 1972 and older. Registration: 10 a.m. to noon; Judging: noon to 2 p.m. Contact: 402-238-2006

7-9 LAWRENCE, KS — Antique Auto Swap Meet, Douglas County Fairgrounds in Lawrence, 21st and Harper. Registration: $30, advance; $40 day of show. Contact: 785-843-2222 8 OMAHA — J2 Speed and Custom Annual Open House, 11364 S. 147th Street. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Contact: Jeff Allen, 402-880-1402.

8 PACIFIC JUNCTION, IA — Power Drive Champion, Mid-America Motorplex Power Drive, 19340 Jessup Ave. Starts at 9 a.m. For more information: www.nppd.com/energyeducation/power_drive.asp.

8 ASHLAND — 3rd Annual Benefit Car Show for the ROC, No Frills Supermarket parking lot. Registration: 9 a.m. to noon. Contact: Rich Miller, 402-944-2557.

9 LINCOLN — Lincoln Northeast High School Car Show, Lincoln Northeast High School, 2635 N. 63rd St. Preregistration, $10; day of show, $15. Sponsored by Lincoln Northeast High School Auto Tech. Contact: Tony Koester, 402-326-0867 or akoeste@lps.org.

10 GRAND ISLAND — 25th Annual Swap Meet, Grand Island Mall parking lot. Sponsored by Vintage and Classic Wheels. Contact: Bill Taylor, 308-384-7106.

14-16 SIOUX CITY, IA — 3 Rivers Tour, sponsored by Sgoland Car Club. Contact: Brian Olsen, 712-546-1696 or speedster29@frontiernet.net

15 GRAND ISLAND — 15th Annual Charities Tour sponsored by the Island Area Cruisers, starts at Grand Island Walmart at U.S. 281, benefits area community health charities - Arthitis Foundation. Contact: P.O. Box 5423, Grand Island, NE 68802, or islandareacruisers@hotmail.com

15 OMAHA — HI-PO MoPar Show, Exit 442 off I-80, go east on South 126th Street, go left at Southport Parkway next to PayPal. May 14 - Meet and greet at Sonic Drive-In, 156th and Q Streets at 7 p.m. Contact: Dan, 402-593-6080 or www.highimpactperformance.org.

15 LINCOLN — Berean Car Show, 70th Street and Hwy 2 in the parking lot. Sponsored by Lincoln Berean Church Men’s Ministry. Contact: Gary, 402-489-8853, or Tom, 402-310-6363, or www.lincolnberean.org.

16 ELKHORN — 15th Annual Car Show, Ta-Ha-Zouka Park. Contact: Tim Wieczorek, 289-2399.

16 MISSOURI VALLEY, IA — 35th Annual Prairie Region Plymouth Owners Swap Meet, Harrison County Fairgrounds. Contact: Dennis Cutshall, 712-545-3014.

16 RALSTON — Annual Orphan Car Show and Shine, downtown Ralston on Main Street. Sponsored by the Studebaker Drivers Husker Chapter. Contact: Buzz Fleek, 402-553-6705 or Gary Hall, 571-3201.

16 GRAND ISLAND — Annual Swap Meet, Grand Island Mall parking lot. Sponsored by Vintage and Classic Wheels. Contact: Bill, 308-384-7106

19 LINCOLN — Monthly Car Council Meeting, Golden Corral, 3940 N. 27th St. 7:30 p.m.

21-23 MURDO, SD — Pioneer Auto Murdo in May - Swap meet, auto auction and car show. Contact: 605-669-2691 or Pioneer Auto Museum, P.O. Box 76, Murdo, SD 57559-0076

22 GRAND ISLAND — 8th Annual Mopar Car Show and Shine, Roy’s Grand Dodge, 1803 S. Locust. Show: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Contact: 308-384-8300

22 WAVERLY — Camp Creek Swap Meet, 17550 Bluff Road. Vendor fee: $20; free admission. Visit www.ccthreshers.org for more information.

23 LINCOLN — Lincoln Southeast High School Car Show. Registration: 9 a.m.; Judging: noon; Awards: 3:30 p.m. Contact: Tommy Bender, 402-436-1304 or tbender@lps.org

28-30 LINCOLN — 31st Annual O’Reilly Auto Parts Hot Rod Super Nationals, Lancaster Event Center. Contact: 317-236-6515 or www.HotRodSuperNationals.net.

Here are a few tips on common automotive product categories to help you make informed decisions.

Gasoline. Engines are designed to use a particular grade/octane of gasoline. Some consumers purchase a higher octane gasoline thinking that it’s better for the car. However, there is no substantial benefit in using a higher octane than recommended by the manufacturer. In fact, if you paid 40 cents a gallon extra to purchase super premium gas as opposed to regular, that would cost you and additional $320 a year (assuming 12,000 miles driven and 15 mpg).

The bottom line: Don’t use a higher octane rating than recommended by the car’s manufacturer.

Motor oil. There have been substantial improvements in lubrication technology over the past few years. The longer oil life of high performance synthetic motor oil allows for extended oil drains, which save time and money, and reduce the impact on the environment. Additionally, some high performance synthetic oils such as Royal Purple have been reported to improve mileage as much as 3 percent or more.Three percent may not seem significant, but it can result in hundreds of dollars in savings throughout the year.

The bottom line: Upgrade to a high performance synthetic motor oil for extended oil drains and improved fuel economy.

Wiper blades. The climate where you live is the critical factor in determining the value of upgrading to a premium wiper. There is a noticeable performance difference in low cost wiper blades versus
those specifically designed for rainy and snowy climates. Premium wiper blades are significantly sturdier and more durable than low-priced blades.

The bottom line: Rainy and snowy climates justify spending a few dollars more for a premium wiper blades.

Oil filters. Inexpensive filters are typically made with the 3,000-mile interval in mind. These filters often use low-quality paper for filtration and they deteriorate rapidly after 3,000 miles. The new generation of high performance premium oil filters from manufacturers allow for extended oil drain intervals.

For example, Royal Purple uses a proprietary long-life, micro-glass mixture that provides protection for 12,000 miles. It also provides an increased level of protection due to the density of the filtration.

The bottom line: Upgrade to a premium oil filter if you plan to extend oil drain intervals or if you operate your vehicle in extreme conditions such as dusty environments or cold weather climates.

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Myth: My car’s motor oil should be changed every 3,000 miles.

It is recommended that vehicle owners follow their manufacturer’s maintenance intervals while it is stillunder warranty.

However, if your car is no longer under warranty, try using a synthetic oil that can extend your oil change intervals. The number of miles you can allow between your oil changes will depend on the way you drive and the oxidations stability of the motor oil. Conventional motor oils typically last
less than 300 minutes and synthetic motor oils typically last less than 500 minutes.

Myth: A dealership must handle all maintenance on my vehicle while it is under warranty.

The key to maintaining your factory warranty is that car care items specified in the owner’s manual are performed on schedule. As long as the service is documented, it can be performed by any auto-repair shop. You can also do the work yourself; just make sure you keep accurate records and receipts in case warranty issues arise and for future repair.

Myth: My car engine needs to warm up before driving.

During winter months, it is a common practice for drivers to warm their vehicles up inside, but a cold engine will warm up faster when it is being driven instead of idling.

If you use your car infrequently, take a few minutes to warm up your car before you drive away. This allows cold, thick oil to warm up, protecting your engine from damage. For cold weather starts, all you need is 30 seconds to ensure proper oil flow and lubrication. In the event of frigid temperatures, driving at a slower speed for a few miles will give your car enough time to warm up.

Myth: Your tires should be inflated to the pressure shown on the tire sidewall.

Because of the wide variety of tires on the market today, tires can be used on more than one vehicle, so inflating your tires based on the PSI number on the sidewall may not be ideal for your
specific vehicle. Car owners should follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for cold weather and normal conditions tire pressure. That number can be found on a doorjamb sticker in newer cars, or in the glove box or fuel door on older models.

Myth: Dishwashing detergents are good for washing my car?

It is common for people to use dish detergents to wash your car, but do so with some warning. Dish detergents are designed to remove animal or vegetable fat and will equally target the wax on your car. Instead, opt for a product specifically for automotive use. Quality products are based on detergents and not soaps which are made of rendered animal byproduct that contain trace elements that could damage your paint.

Myth: All oil filters are the same.

You may think that “an oil filter is an oil filter,” but that’s not true, because there can be significant differences that affect both filtration efficiency and longevity. The oil filter is the engine’s main line of defense against abrasion and premature wear. The more dirt and other contaminants the filter can trap and hold the better.

Inexpensive filters are typically made with the 3,000-mile interval in mind, using low-quality paper media that deteriorates rapidly for filtration.

There are a number of new high performance premium oil filters on the market from manufacturers such as Royal Purple, Wix and K&N. These filters are made for extended oil drain intervals.
For example, Royal Purple uses a proprietary long-life, micro-glass media that provides protection for 12,000 miles.

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