UPCOMING EVENTS 2010
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MV CASTING CALL FOR JANUARY, 2011

Casting Call for 1920'S to 1940'S civilian and military vehicles.
Movie Project to be shot in the Bay Area in January 2011.
Hemmingway Based Story
If interested, please e-mail 1 photo and contact info to SFMOVIECARS@HOTMAIL.COM
Thanks,
Joe Hunter
WWW.SFMOVIECARS.COM

 
JANUARY:
 

January 30-31, 2010 - Papago Military Vehicle Show, Swap Meet and Food Drive

The Papago Military Vehicle Show, a salute to veterans of all wars and an annual tribute celebrated for almost two decades, will be held Saturday and Sunday, January 30-31, 2010 at the Arizona National Guard Building, 1335 N. 52nd St., Phoenix, AZ. 85008.

Sponsored by the Arizona Military Vehicle Collectors Club, the main event will be an impressive line-up of Jeeps from World War II, Korea and Vietnam. Humvees from Desert Storm, conflicts in Iraq, Afghanistan, along with troop carriers, and armored cars from 70 years of American machinery in combat will also be on display. These historic vehicles will be judged by an official panel for originality, military significance, and quality of restoration with awards presented Saturday afternoon.

In addition, an indoor-outdoor swap meet of armed service collectibles is scheduled for both days. Vehicles are not included in an auction of military surplus, also featuring items for kids to bid on, begins Saturday at 1 p.m.

The Arizona National Guard Family Assistance Fund will hold a food drive all weekend. The public is invited to bring non-perishable goods. Admission is free, although a $5 donation is requested for parking. Hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. both days with the Pledge of Allegiance set for noon on Saturday.

Arizona National Guard Building is on the southeast corner of 52nd Street and East McDowell Road. For further information, visit www.armytrucks.org or call Jerry 480.497.9722 or email boo_bolts@yahoo.com

 
FEBRUARY:
  February 12 -15, 2010 - Bivouac at Firebase Far View - Click HERE for more info. David Palmerlee is POC
 
MARCH:
  March 28, 2010 - Bluesprings Ranch Tour - 10AM to whenever in Geyserville. Contact Daniel Privat for more info theprivats@hotmail.com.
 
APRIL:
April 18 - 25, 2010 - Spring Meet at Camp Delta
  April 20, 2010 - Military Vehicle convoy leaving the Oroville area on Tuesday April 20th and proceeding to Marysville, Sacramento, Lodi and then to Tower. Return on Sunday the 25th. David Palmerlee is POC
  April 24 - 25, 2010 - Surplus City in Oroville will have a rock crawl/mud bog event. David Palmerlee is POC
 
MAY:
  May 1, 2010 - Danville A.L Commander and City Council requested support from MVCC, Veterans Hall, Hartz Blvd Museum and Events Day reserving street parking for many MV's as possible , 9.30am - 5pm. John Place, POC jhplace2@aol.com Cell 925-980-3596
  May 8, 2010 - Gold Rush car show in Oroville for Feather Fiesta Days. David Palmerlee is POC
  May 15, 2010 - MV display at the Benicia Historical Museum 25th anniversary. 1100 hr to 1600 hr. 2060 Camel Road. Benicia CA. 94510. http://www.beniciahistoricalmuseum.org POC Sonny Hanson 707-552-6918
  May 12 - 16, 2010 - Camp Roberts annual get together and swapmeet.
CLICK HERE for pre-registration for. For further info please contact Dave Ball vought@msn.com

  May 23, 2010 - Brass in the Grass 2010 Auto, Motorcycle, and truck show Sunday May 23rd in Santa Rosa on the campus green of Redwood Adventist Academy, 385 Mark West Springs Rd. Santa Rosa Ca 95404. The show is era specific 1900-1942 vehicles. POC is Bill O'Beirne (707) 318 4219 www.brassinthegrass.com
  May 22 - 23, 2010 - Chico Rod & Gun Club - First Annual Gun Show. Click HERE for flyer or see their website for more info: http://www.chicogunclub.org
  May 27 - 29, 2010 - American Truck Historical Society National Convention in Pleasanton, CA (Alameda County Fairgrounds). Click HERE for more information
  May 29 - 31, 2010 - Not Forgotten Memorial Day Celebration. MVs needed for this event! Click HERE for event website or contact POC Randy King
 

 

 
JUNE:
  June 13, 2010 - Marine Corps League Annual BBQ - POC: Clint Thrasher
Click HERE for event flyer.

  June 13, 2010 - Support Our Veterans - Support Our Troops Event, Danville Livery Shopping Area, Sycamore Valley Bl, 10am - 4pm. All Bay Area Veterans invited, 75TH USAR DIV, expext large crowds. MVCC vehicles required. Contact John Place for more info.
  June 16 - 20, 2010 - Ruffin It VI - This will be the Sixth (6th) year of the roughest toughest camping trip you will ever make! June 16th through June 20th 2009 we will again attempt to do the impossible with little or nothing. So plan your vacation for that week. Again this is a "Guys only" event and the cost of $60 for each person will cover all the food. Of course your favorite beverages will have to be supplied by you. David Palmerlee is POC
 
JULY:
  July 04, 2010 - Paradise Independence Day Parade - David Palmerlee is POC
  July 04, 2010- Morgan Hill July 4th Parade - Assemble at the depot @ 9:30. Contact Kurt Lesser for more info.
  July 04, 2010- Alameda July 4th Parade - POC Larry Pirack
  July 04, 2010 - American Canyon July 4th Parade - POC Sonny Hanson
  July 04, 2010 - Danville Parade, MV's 9am Hartz Blvd nr High School. POC John Place (jhplace2@aol.com)
  July 04, 2010 - Seaside Parade of Champions - Starts at Noon - Line up on Broadway, parade ends by the paint store at Hilby POC Marc Goldman
  July 09, 2010 - MASH Party / MV Display at the Pacific Coast Air Museum, at the Charles M. Schulz Airport, Santa Rosa, CA. Click HERE for event flier
 
AUGUST:
  August 12 - 15, 2010 - Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion at Laguna Seca Raceway - Military Vehicle display. Click HERE for event website.
POC is Jack Valenti and John Neuenburg

 

August 14, 2010 - Keep the Spirit of '45 Alive at Kelly Park in San Jose. Click HERE for flier. Also, on August 13th, at 5:30 pm, a convoy will leave History Park and escort President FDR to downtown San Jose to raise awareness about the celebration the next day. Afterward, a reception will he held at the History Park for all re-enactors, vehicle owners, and WWII veteran VIPS.

If you are plan on attending either event on the 13th or 14th, please contact the organizers a couple of days, or a few hours ahead of time." Contact Aaron Ehlers at 408-521-4044 or aaronehlers@sbcglobal.net

 
SEPTEMBER:
  September 4, 2010 - J&S Surplus & Outdoor Store’s KIA Ride In, Military Vehicle Show & Swap Meet and Much More! Click HERE for event website. Click HERE for vendor application.
 

September 19 - 26, 2010 - Fall Meet at Camp Delta

 
OCTOBER:
  October 20 - 24, 2010 - Camp Gridley - POC is David Palmerlee Click HERE for more information.
 
NOVEMBER:
November 11, 2010 - San Jose Veteran's Day Parade - POC is Kurt Lesser

  November 11, 2010- Oroville Veteran's Day Parade - David Palmerlee is POC
 
DECEMBER: