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Following is a listing of area cruise nights and car shows.

Weather permitting, most cruise nights begin at 4 p.m. and run until dusk. Many clubs provide disc jockey entertainment and present trophies, awards and other prizes.

CRUISE NIGHTS

MONDAYS

• Big Boy Restaurant, 27050 Telegraph Road, Flat Rock. Trophies, door prizes, winners’ circle, 50/50 drawings and entertainment will be available. Music by Davey G. Sponsored by the Wheels of Time Classic Car Club. For more information, call 1-734-558-1414.
• Taylor Lanes, 24800 Eureka Road, Taylor, 4 to 10 p.m. For more information, call 1-734-946-9092.  Sponsored by Memories in Motion car club.

TUESDAYS

• Drinks Saloon, 19380 Allen Road, Brownstown Township. The shows will be from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Sponsored by the Downriver Corvette Club.  For more information, call 1-734-675-3115 or Drinks Saloon at 1-734-479-0260.
• Pennsalt Club, 3530 Biddle Ave., south of Eureka Road, Wyandotte. Sponsored by Old School Rod & Custom Club.  
• Cousins Subs, 5 to 9 p.m. at Dix-Toledo at Leroy, Southgate. Sponsored by Little Davey's Cruising Car Party. All makes and models welcome. Music by Davey G. For more information, call 1-734-775-5426.

WEDNESDAYS

• Kmart Super Center, 16705 Fort St., Southgate. Sponsored by the Downriver Wanderers. Trophies, door prizes and DJ entertainment will be available. For more information, call Bob Baker at 1-734-675-9577.
• Kroger Classic Cruise Night, 7000 Monroe, corner of Monroe and Ecorse Road, Taylor. Food, music, 50/50 drawings, trophies and door prizes will be available. No club affiliation; everyone is welcome. For more information, call Kroger at 1-313-299-1725 or Al Haas at 1-313-388-2354. 
• Cruisin’ 5 Point Car Show, at Michael’s Bar & Grill, 37452 Huron River Drive, Romulus.  Door prizes, 50/50 raffles and more. For more information, call 1-734-941-6200.

THURSDAYS

• Blue Sky Ice Cream and Hamburger, 15155 Huron River Drive, at the corner of Eureka Road, Romulus. Food and entertainment will be available. For more information, call 1-734-941-2583.
• Downriver Kruzers, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1136, 639 Ford Ave., Wyandotte. Music by Davey G. For more information, call Paul Fry at 1-313-529-3005 or Barb Kanalos at 1-313-530-1438.
• Elizabeth Park River Run, West Jefferson Ave., Trenton.
• Pennsalt Club, 3530 Biddle Ave., south of Eureka Road, Wyandotte.
• Depot Town Cruise Nights, Ypsilanti. Disc jockey, prizes and hula hoop contests. For more information, visit www.depottownforward.com.

FRIDAYS

• Lincoln Park Sears Show, parking lot at Southfield and Dix-Toledo roads, Lincoln Park Shopping Center. Music by DJ “Boogie” Brian and Larry Vee. Sponsored by Roam’n Chariots.
• Motown Hog Bike Night at Pennsalt Club, 3530 Biddle Ave., south of Eureka Road, Wyandotte.
• Shooters Golf Practice Facility, 6 p.m. at 3333 Carleton-South Rockwood Road (between Telegraph Road and I-275, Exit 5). Trophies, door prizes, music, 50/50 raffles and food available. For more information, call 1-734-783-1100.

SATURDAYS

• Southgate Burger King, 6 p.m. at the northeast corner of Eureka and Dix-Toledo roads, Southgate. Sponsored by the Pure American Muscle Car Club. Non-members welcome. For more information, visit www.pamusclecar.com.
• World Famous Detroiter Travel Center, I-75 and West Road, Woodhaven, from June to September. Music, prizes and restaurant available.

SUNDAYS

• Taylor Lanes, 1 to 6 p.m. at 24800 Eureka Road, Taylor.  For more information, call 1-734-946-9092.

CAR SHOWS

• 17th annual Mustang Memories All Ford-Powered Car Show and Swap Meet, hosted by Mustang Owners Club of Southeastern Michigan, today at Greenmead Historical Park at the southwest corner of Newburgh Road and 8 Mile Road, Livonia. More than 400 show cars expected and more than 150 awards, vendors and car corral, music, food, and historic building tours. Map and registration available at www.mocsem.com.  For more information, call 1-313-438-4174 or e-mail editor@mocsem.com.

• 11th annual Woodward Dream Cruise, Saturday, Oakland County. For more information, see www.woodwarddreamscruise.com.
• Downriver Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 259 Car Cruise, noon to 6 p.m. next Sunday at Pennsalt Club, 3530 Biddle Ave., Wyandotte.
  Oldies, DJ, trophies, door prizes, 50/50 raffles and dash plaques to first 50 cars. Registration fee $10. All proceeds go to Chapter 259. Refreshments and food available. For more information, contact Don Williamson at 1-734-284-9069 or 1-734-558-7514.

• Pure American Muscle Car Show, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. next Sunday at Burger King, corner of Eureka and Dix-Toledo, Southgate. Six classes to be judged for first, second and third places.  Music, door prizes and 50/50 raffle available.  Registration is $10. For more information, visit www.pammusclecar.com or call 1-734-341-3781 or 1-313-492-9554.

• Lowrider, Euro Car and Truck Show, presented by Dreams II Reality Entertainment and Vinyl Touch & Traxxion, noon to 6 p.m. next Sunday at Wayne County Community College District Downriver Campus, 21000 North Line Road, Taylor. Registration begins at 9 a.m. For more information, call 1-313-971-4748 or 1-734-287-5999.
• Motor City All-Family AMC Meet, presented by Great Lakes Classic AMC Club, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. next Sunday at Greenmead Historical Park, Livonia. For more information, call Stu Ehrhardt at 1-248-634-5259, Tim Smith at 1-313-381-4411 or Ron Rogers at 1-734-250-3876.
• Runner For Christ Ministries Car and Truck Show and Swap Meet, 3 to 8 p.m. Aug. 26 at VFW Post 552, 1125 Fort St., Lincoln Park. Cash prizes, music, door prizes and food available. Registration is $10. Swap meet tables are $20 in advance. For more information, call 1-313-381-9303, 1-313-289-7179 or send e-mail to rfcm@comcast.net.

• Pure American Muscle Car Show, Aug. 27 at Southgate VFW Post No. 9283, 16200 Dix-Toledo, Southgate. Five classes to be judged for first, second and third places.  Music, door prizes and 50/50 raffle available.  Registration is $10. Proceeds to benefit the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan Kids’ Kamp. For more information, visit www.pammusclecar.com or call 1-734-341-3781 or 1-313-492-9554.

• St. Aloysius Festival Car Show, 1 to 6 p.m. Aug. 27 at 11280 Ozga Road, Romulus. Five classes will be awarded trophies during judging at 6 p.m. For more information, contact George Mennie at 1-734-218-1450.

• Lincoln Park Police Benefit Car Show 2005, Aug. 28 during Lincoln Park Days at Youth Center Park, corner of Dix and Gregory, Lincoln Park.  Registration will be held 8 to 11 a.m. and show will be noon to 4 p.m. with awards presented at 3 p.m.  Dash plaques and goodie bags to first 200 entries. Preregistration of $15 per car can be sent to: Lincoln Park Community Policing, 1427 Cleophus, Lincoln Park, MI 48146. Registration will be $20 day of the show. For more information or to request an entry form, call 1-313-381-3216.

• 17th Invitational Willistead Classic Concours d'Elegance, Aug. 28 at Willistead Manor, 1899 Niagara St., Windsor, Ontario. For more information, visit www.willisteadclassic.com

• United Street Machine Association Show, Sept. 4 at Memorial Park on West Jefferson Avenue at Great Lakes. For more information, call USMA at 1-248-280-0342. 

• Labor Day Muscular Dystrophy Show, Sept. 5 at Knights of Columbus hall, 25160 Outer Drive, Lincoln Park. For more information, call 1-313-382-3431.

• 22nd annual Frankenmuth Auto/Oldies Festival, Sept. 9-11, Frankenmuth. Preregistration of $15 before Aug. 31 or $20 at the gate.

• 23rd annual Battle of the Brits, All English Car and Motorcycle Show, presented by Detroit Triumph Sportscar Club and the Metro Triumph Riders, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 11 at Freedom Hill Park, 15000 Metro Parkway, Sterling Heights. For more information, visit www.detroittriumph.com.

• All T-Bird Day celebrating the 50th anniversary of Thunderbirds, presented by the Water Wonderland Thunderbird Club along with The American Road Thunderbird Club, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept 11 at historic Wilson Barn, West Chicago and Middlebelt roads, Livonia. Admission is free. Dash plaques to the first 100 T-Birds, raffles, prizes, swap meet/car corral, oldies music and food vendors. Registration is $10; swap meet, car corral is $15. For more information, call 1-313-928-7692 or 1-734-261-9786.

• National Kidney Foundation of Michigan Charity Car Show, Sept. 17 at Keefer’s Bar, 22124 Ecorse Road, Taylor. Proceeds to benefit the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan Kids’ Kamp. Raffle tickets for 1969 Camaro can be purchased by calling 1-800-482-1455 or online at www.nkfm.org. For more information, visit www.pammusclecar.com or call 1-734-341-3781 or 1-313-492-9554.

• United Street Machine Association, Sept. 18 at Gibraltar Trade Center, 15525 Racho Road, Taylor. For more information, call USMA at 1-248-280-0342 or Gibraltar Trade Center 1-734-287-2000. 

• Motown Harley Chili Cook- Off and Car Show, Sept. 24 at 14100 Telegraph Road, Taylor. Co-sponsored by Downriver Wanderers.

• Pure American Muscle Car Show, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 25 at Polish Legion American Veterans Post No. 74, 963 Oak St., Wyandotte.  Five classes to be judged for first, second and third places.  Music, door prizes and 50/50 raffle available.  Registration is $10. Proceeds to benefit the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan Kids’ Kamp. For more information, visit www.pammusclecar.com  or call 1-734-341-3781 or 1-313-492-9554.

• 42nd annual International Auto Show, Sept. 30 to Oct. 2 at Northwood University, 4000 Whiting Drive, Midland.  Classic car show to be held Oct. 2. For more information, call 1-989-837-4823 or 1-989-837-4423.

• Third annual Huron Applefest Classic Car Show, presented by Huron Sportsman’s Association, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 1 at 19835 Sterling Road, New Boston. Trophies, dash plaques, door prizes and 50/50 raffles will be available. Pre-registration until Sept. 17 is $10 per car and can be sent to Marvin Krause, 19207 Schultz Road, Huron Township, MI 48164. Registration after Sept. 17 is $15 per car. For more information, call 1-734-753-4741.

Submit car show dates and information in writing to Auto Editor Mike Schaffer via e-mail at schaffer@heritage.com or by fax to 1-734-246-2727.