Saturday, May 17—Spring Cruise, chaired by Marsha Z. We will meet at Food Lion in New Market on Route 144 at 9:30 and plan to leave by 10:00.  We will cruise and tour the covered bridges of Frederick County, have a light lunch and then have dinner at 4:30 – 5:00 at Hickory Bridge Farm Restaurant (www.hickorybridgefarm.com) in Orrtanna, PA.  We need to give the restaurant a head count by May 1, so contact Linda Riggs at 301-829-0171 or riggs57@comcast.net to sign up!   Please see flyer in the newsletter for more info!

May 18—14th Annual Chevy Lovers Picnic hosted by Mid-Atlantic Nomad Association and Baltimore’s Best Classic Chevy at North East Community Park, North East, MD. 11 am–4 pm, rain or shine.  Info: 302-658-4987 or 410-876-8898.  There are two grills, bring a meat to cook, a dish to pass, lawn chairs, drinks (no alcohol permitted) or your own picnic lunch.  Charcoal, plates, utensils and napkins will be provided. Even on a warm day it’s a good idea to bring a jacket since the park’s near the Chesapeake Bay and it tends to be chilly.

June 7 & 8—Mason Dixon CCC Show at FSK Motel, Rte 50, Ocean City. Open to 1929-1972 Chevys.  Info: clasmommom@aol.com or 410-749-6476 or 302-732-3241.  All rooms have been claimed in the Carolina House but there are other rooms available.  If you need a room visit www.FSKMotel.com or call FSK Motel at 410-213-0088.  Each room has a refrigerator & coffee maker (bring you own or purchase kits at desk; free coffee off Lobby).  Don't forget to register for the show!! You must be pre-registered to attend the free cook-out on Saturday night. 

We have a group of members leaving on Friday, June 6. We will meet at the Mt. Airy Burger King on Rte. 27 at 9 am and plan to leave Burger King no later than 9:15. Please be on time and gassed up and ready to roll. From Mt. Airy, we will head East on Rte. 70 to South on Rte. 32, then on to the Bay Bridge. We'll pick up members as we go. Please remember your CB or your Family Talk radio if you have one!  We won't be able to check into the FSK Motel until afternoon, so we can take our time, stop for lunch and ice cream and enjoy the cruise!  

The FSK Motel is located on Rte. 50 just outside of Ocean City and across from the White Marlin Mall. While being close to downtown OC, this location offers a quiet setting with room for the show cars. There are still rooms available at the FSK if you haven't made your reservations!  FSK - 1-800-213-0088.  The show is open to all Chevys from 1955-1972, and registration includes a Saturday evening BBQ.

June 14—Calvary Assembly of God Benefit Car Show, Walkersville, MD.  9am-2pm.  8234 Woodsboro Pike, Route 194. $12 registration.  Vendors: $25 registration. 
Info: 301-845-4239 or reddawg57@verizon.net.  

July 2–6—CCI 34th International Convention, Rocky Hill (Hartford), CT. Hosted by Connecticut Classic Chevy. Open to all 1955-72 Chevrolets and 1967-2002 Camaros.  We plan to leave Tuesday, July 1 and arrive that afternoon and return home on Sunday, July 6.  Planning to attend so far: the Riggs, the Zimmermans, the Rileys, the Steins, the Garmans, the Meclers, the Smiths, the Floods.  If you have not made reservations at the host hotel, it is sold out.  See the CCI website at www.ClassicChevy.com for other hotel options.

Friday, July 11—Celebrate Damascus Kick Off Parade!  Starting at 7pm at  Damascus High School (Line Up at 6:00).   Heading down Rte. 27 to the Damascus Volunteer Fire Dept Carnival Grounds on Lewis Drive. Community Groups, Local Businesses, Tractors, Fire Engines, Classic Cars, Bands and more will join together in a Parade to the Damascus Volunteer Fire Dept. Carnival Grounds on Lewis Drive to kick off our annual Celebration of Damascus!  Participants should pre-register for the parade by contacting Tammy Newman at 301-253-3464.  Afterwards, stay for free live entertainment and food for sale by Damascus Volunteer Fire Dept.  Visit: www.damascuschevrolet.com or www.hmccc.50G.com, Email: 567hmccc@comcast.net.

Saturday, July 12—Celebrate Damascus!  A community event with a Flea Market and Car & Truck Cruise In and Display for ALL MAKES of vehicles at Damascus Chevy, 26100 Woodfield Road, Damascus, Maryland 20872 from 10 to 4.  FREE ADMISSION! First 200 registered cruisers get a dash plaque and goodie bag. Other activities include oldies music, raffles, games, food, community flea market and more. Join Late Great Chevys of MD, Heart of Maryland Classic Chevy Club, the Damascus Lions Club, Damascus Rotary, Damascus Volunteer Fire Dept. and the Damascus Community Alliance for a fun day in the sun.  Then from 8pm to midnight, dance to The Shades - $15 per person, advance purchase of tickets is suggested.  For information and dance tickets, call Linda at 301-829-0171 or Tammy at 301-253-3464.  For Flea Market space, call Jerry Warfield at 301-253-5690 or warfielddamascuslions@copper.net. Visit www.hmccc.50G.com or www.damascuschevrolet.com. Email: 567hmccc@comcast.net.

Saturday, July 12—Celebrate Damascus Dance, Damascus, Maryland from 8 pm to midnight at Damascus Volunteer Fire Dept Activities Building, 10211 Lewis Drive, Damascus, MD 20872.  $15 per person. Music by The Shades.  Chips & sodas provided.  Call for info or dance tickets: 301-829-0171 or 301-253-3464. Email: 567hmccc@comcast.net.

Sunday, July 20—Elvis; All Shook Up at Toby’s Dinner Theater in Columbia.  We have paid the $200 deposit for Elvis – All Shook Up.  Rich Hoff is coordinating this.  The cost is $36.50 per person and that includes brunch, the show and tip.  Please sign up by May 15.  Payment must be made by June 1.  Doors open at 10:30 with brunch served from 10:45 to 11:50.  The show begins at 12:30. 
To sign up, please call Linda Riggs at 301-829-0171 or email: riggs57@comcast.net.  Signed up so far: Jim & Linda, Ed & Marsha, Butch & Sissy, Earl & Jody, Barbara Z, Rick & Sharon, John & Janet, Rich & Lynn, Marvin & Linda, David & Bonnie, Steve & Carolyn.

Saturday, August 2—Our 15th Anniversary  cruise to Suicide Bridge Restaurant on the Choptank River for lunch. You can check it out at http://www.suicidebridge.com/riverqueen.  Then we will take a cruise on one of their paddlewheel river boats.  Please sign up by calling Linda Riggs at 301-829-0171 or email: riggs57@comcast.net.   The cost will depend upon how many members we have participating.  Signed up to attend so far: Ed & Marsha, Jim & Linda, Butch & Sissy, Barbara Z, Gary & Teresa, Rick & Sharon, John & Janet, Rich & Lynn, David & Bonnie and Steve & Carolyn.

Sunday, September 21—16th Annual Alzheimer’s Association Benefit Car & Truck Show, at Frederick, Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) – exit 56 off I-70, 1601 Bowman’s Farm Road,  Frederick, Maryland 21701, hosted by Heart of Maryland Classic Chevy Club.  Show is OPEN TO ALL MAKES OF CARS & TRUCKS.  10 am to 4 pm.  Raindate is Sunday, October 5.  Car registration & spectator admission are by donation to the Alzheimer’s Association.  Features an auction at noon of donated items, savings bond giveaway for registered vehicles, trophies for Top 30 vehicles, special awards, door prizes, dash plaques, moon bounce for kids, raffles, music, more!  Visit www.HMCCC.50G.com, call Earl at 240-446-6657 or 301-371-4280 or Ed at 301-865-5270 or Butch at 301-845-4239 or Jim at 301-829-0171.  You can also e-mail 567hmccc@comcast.net.

October 25 & 26—Fall Cruise to Staunton, VA –it’s been a while since we’ve cruised down that way!  Peggy Late, Linda R., Marsha and Sissy will work on this.  We’ll be staying at Wattstull Motel, www.wattstullinn.net and we’ve blocked 15 rooms at $62 plus tax.  Call 540-254-1551 to reserve your room in the block by August 25; after that, the rooms will be released since fall is a busy time of year for that area. Be sure to tell them you are with HMCCC.  We’ll have more info about the rest of the trip soon!  Signed up to cruise so far: Ed & Marsha, Jim & Linda, Butch & Sissy, David & Bonnie, and Janet S.