Past Events

Here is what we have done the last 5 years...


2011
MHVCA EVENTS
March 10
Club Meeting at the Alexis Diner on Route 9W in Newburgh
March 12

April 6
Winter/Holiday Party at the Chalet on Hudson, 3250 Route 9D, Cold Spring, NY

Trip to New York City to see the Broadway Show Spiderman
April 7



April 10


April 21
Club Meeting at The Canterbury Brook Inn, 331 Main Street, Cornwall, NY
 -- Please note that this meeting is on the First Thursday of the month instead of the second.

Annual Spring Dust-Off Drive & Brunch ... This year brunch will be at Torches Restaurant in Newburgh, NY

Skip Barber Racing School at Lime Rock Race Track.  This is a free open house with laps on the track available as a passenger ... anyone interested should contact Don Thorn.
May 6

May 12



May 14

May 30

June 9

June 12
Drag Day Test and Tune at Lebanon Valley Dragstrip

Club Monthly Meeting  at the Rombout Firehouse on Rte 52 (off I-84 Exit 12 in Fishkill).  Turn East onto Rt. 52 at end of Exit Ramp and the Firehouse will be only about 500 feet on your Left. This is also a fund-raising event for the firehouse.

Arlington High School Car Show in Poughkeepsie

Annual Memorial Day Parade

Club Monthly Meeting at Chalet on the Hudson

12TH ANNUAL "SALUTE TO VETERANS RIDE & EXPO" on June 12th at 9am from the Stewart Aviation hanger. THIS EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE 2ND AVIATION DETACHMENT HANGER OFF FIRST AVE, STEWART INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
THIS INCLUDES A RIDE THROUGH THE BEAUTIFUL HUDSON VALLEY INCLUDING A SIDE TRIP THROUGH HISTORIC WEST POINT, THEN A SHORT WREATH LAYING CEREMONY IN HIGHLAND FALLS, THEN BACK TO THE HANGER FOR FOOD, LIVE MUSIC, VENDORS, MILITARY HARDWARE DISPLAYS INCLUDING AIRCRAFT
They have asked if we could provide at least 10 Corvettes to drive the various dignitaries including the West Point Colonel and his wife in the ride. I told them I would pass this information along to our members….Anyone interested please let Robert Diorio know at rdiorio@hvc.rr.com
June 18
Trip to New York City to see the Broadway Show “Baby Its You”, a play based on the Shirelles.
July 7
Club Monthly Meeting at Torches on Hudson
August 11
Club Monthly Meeting at Anthony's Deli & Catering (our official breakfast site) which is located at 287 Windsor Highway, New Windsor (569-8707

Sept 8

Sept 23-25

Oct  13

Oct 23

Oct 29






Nov 10

Dec 14
Club Annual Meeting at Chalet on the Hudson

MHVCA Trip to Salem, MA

Club Meeting at The Vinum Café at the Brotherhood Winery in Washingtonville

Fall Cruise & Brunch at MT. FUJI located at 296 Route 17, Hillburn, NY

A visit to Classic Restoration ....in it's new location. The owner, Melvin Benzaquen, is a great speaker and has a wealth of knowledge to share with us. Steve & Andrea Bogert will meet us on October 29 at 9:00 AM for a PROMPT 9:15 AM departure from the I-84 Westbound rest stop between Exits 5 and 4. Steve will lead a drive and arrive at 10:00 where bagels & coffee await. The talk & tour will take about 1.5 hrs and then onto lunch at Leo's Pizza located at 22 Quaker Rd in the Cornwall Plaza...with secured parking at the Fire House.

Final Club Meeting of 2011

Trip to New York City to see the Broadway Show “Jersey Boys”, an award winning play based on the 4 Seasons



2010
MHVCA EVENTS
March 11
Club Meeting at the Alexis Diner on Route 9W in Newburgh
April 8
Club Meeting at the Holiday Inn in Fishkill
April 18
Spring Dust Off Cruise to Mt. Fuji Restaurant in on Rte 17 in Hillburn, NY
April 24
Trip to NYC to see Million Dollar Quartet with dinner at Carmine's Restaurant
April 26
Join Don Thorn for the Skip Barber Track Experience Open House at Lime Rock Park.
May 13
Club Meeting at the Hilton Garden Inn in Newburgh
May 31
Annual Vettes for Vets Memorial Day Parade in Wallkill, preceded by drive out and home baked coffee break

...also...

Annual Memorial Day barbecue at Sheila and Jerry Beirne's country manor and car emporium
June 6
AMERICAN ICONS CAR SHOW at the Healey Brothers Shrowroom (formerly Fulton Chevrolet) in Middletown, NY.  See the show flyer.
June 10
Club Meeting at Peza Modern Bistro in Hopewell Junction
July 8-11
Summer Road Trip to Mont Tremblant in Canada including a Blues Festival and Bobby Rahal's Legends of Motorsports Vintage Race.
July 15
Club Meeting at the Holiday Inn in Fishkill (BBQ)
August 5
Georgy Barlow has arranged for a tour of the BMW facility in NJ.  Dinner will follow at the Olive Garden in Ramsey.
August 8
Drive out to Saratoga Springs for brunch with Ed and Caroline
August 12
Club Meeting at the Links at Union Vale (BBQ)
Aug 27-29
Corvettes at Carlisle -- Simply, the largest Corvette show you will ever attend.
Sept 16
Annual Club Meeting at the Chalet on Hudson
Sept 19
West Point Hudson River Cruise
Sept 25
Drive out to Classic Restoration in Pine Island followed by lunch at Frattelli's Pizza
Oct 14
Club Meeting at Canterbury Inn in Cornwall
Oct 24

Nov 6
Fall Brunch and Drive Out to Mt. Fuji

Trip to Broadway, NYC to see RAIN -- A Tribute to The Beatles
Nov 11
Club Meeting at Alexis Diner
OTHER EVENTS
If a member is interested in attending one of these, or any event for that matter,
simply initiate an e-mail to all the members and we'll include it in the MHVCA section above.
April 2-11
April 30 - May 2
June 10-13
NHRA SuperNationals in Englishtown NJ
June 25-27
June 25-27
July 16-18
Super Chevy Car Show at Maple Grove Raceway in Pennsylvania
July 23-24
American Le Mans Northeast Grand Prix at Lime Rock (see the Corvette Racing Team)
Sept 10-12
Adirondack Vettefest in Lake George
Oct 7-10
Toyo Tires NHRA Nationals in Reading, PA
Oct 15-16



2009 MHVCA EVENTS
Feb 14
Valentine's Day dinner at Sidewalk Cafe in Cornwall
March 12
Club Meeting at the Alexis Diner in Newburgh
March 14
Trip to NYC to see Billy Elliot the Musical
April 2
Club Meeting at Leo's Restaurant & Pizzeria in Fishkill
April 12
NY International Auto Show
April 19
Spring Dust-Off Cruise to Perona Farms in Andover, NJ
May 3
Rhinebeck Antique Car Show
May 14
Club Meeting at Peza Modern Bistro in Hopewell Junction
May 16-17
Trip with CVCC to Equinox Mountain and Manchester Vermont.
May 25
Wallkill Memorial Day Parade followed by a picnic at the Beirne's
May 30
New Hackensack Fire Company's 60th Anniversary Parade
May 31
Morning cruise to Peza Modern Bistro for breakfast.
June 7
Wild About Corvettes Show in Paramus, NJ
June 11
Club Meeting at Greenbaum & Gilhooley's Restaurant on Rte 9 in Wappingers falls
June 14
Laps and lunch at Monticello Motor Club
June 20
MHVCA Car Show at Fulton Chevrolet Cadillac in Middletown
June 27
Good Guys East Coast Nationals at Dutchess County Fairgrounds
July 5
Leisurely drive through Dutchess County via Lime Rock to Kent, CT for a stroll through the town and a casual lunch
July 9
Club Meeting and a great BBQ at the LINKS AT UNION VALE in Lagrangeville
July 19
Sunday morning cruise-in at the Summerlin Cafe & Bakery in Wappingers Falls
July 26
Sunday morning cruise-in at the Summerlin Cafe & Bakery in Wappingers Falls
Aug 1
Afternoon drive to Rhinebeck with a walk through town and a light early dinner
Aug 2
Sunday morning cruise-in at the Summerlin Cafe & Bakery in Wappingers Falls
Aug 6-9
Weekend Trip to Providence Rhode Island.
Aug 13
Club Meeting at the Gilded Otter in New Paltz
Aug 16
Sunday morning cruise-in at the Summerlin Cafe & Bakery in Wappingers Falls.  Vin will lead a drive to the Cafe through some beautiful country roads and scenery.
Aug 23
Sunday morning cruise-in at the Summerlin Cafe & Bakery in Wappingers Falls
Aug 28-30
Corvettes at Carlisle
Aug 30
Sunday morning cruise-in at the Summerlin Cafe & Bakery in Wappingers Falls
Sept 6
Sunday morning cruise-in at the Summerlin Cafe & Bakery in Wappingers Falls followed by a drive to the vintage car show at Limerock
Sept 10
Annual Club Meeting at the Chalet on the Hudson on Route 9D in Cold Spring
Sept 13
Sunday morning cruise-in at the Summerlin Cafe & Bakery in Wappingers Falls
Sept 20
Sunday morning cruise-in at the Summerlin Cafe & Bakery in Wappingers Falls
Sept 26
Scenic drive out through black dirt country to Classic Restorations in Pine Island.
Sept 27
Montel Williams MS Foundation 5K Walk followed by lunch at Don and Verna's home.
Oct 4
2nd Annual Jagger's Western BBQ preceded with a drive through the local countryside.
Oct 8
Club Meeting at MOJO Grill in Wappingers Falls
Oct 10
Kerbeck's Toys for Tots in Atlantic City
Oct 11
4th Annual Classics Under the Gunks Car Show in Gardiner
Oct 11
Sunday morning cruise-in at the Summerlin Cafe & Bakery in Wappingers Falls.
Oct 11
CVCC's Track Day and Charity Event at Pocono Raceway.
Oct 18
Mills Mansion Car Show
Oct 25
Fall Drive with Brunch at Torches Restaurant on the Newburgh Waterfront
Nov 1
Sunday morning cruise-in at the Summerlin Cafe & Bakery in Wappingers Falls
Nov 7
Trip to NYC to see West Side Story
Nov 8
Cruise through Dutchess County ending up in Hyde Park for brunch
Nov 12
Club Meeting at the Alexis Diner in Newburgh.
Nov 15
Sunday morning cruise-in at the Summerlin Cafe & Bakery in Wappingers Falls.
Nov 15
Visit the Saratoga Auto Museum with Dave and Brenda Goldfarb followed by lunch in Saratoga.
Nov 29
Sunday morning cruise-in at the Summerlin Cafe & Bakery in Wappingers Falls.
Dec 13
Holiday Party at Chalet on the Hudson

2008 MHVCA EVENTS
Jan 26
Annual Winter Party at the Holiday Inn in Fishkill
Feb 14
Valentines Day dinner at the Sidewalk Cafe in Cornwall
March 13
Club Meeting at The Rio on Raymond Avenue in Poughkeepsie
March 15
Trip to NYC to see the play South Pacific followed by dinner at the Sidewalk Cafe in Cornwall
March 22
Trip to NYC to see the New York International Auto Show
April 10
Club Meeting at Cappuccino on Rte 9 in Poughkeepsie
April 13
Spring Dust-Off Cruise and brunch at the Ethan Allen Hotel in Danbury
April 27
rained out
Drive out and lunch with Don and Verna Thorn
May 4
Drive out to the Hudson River Valley Antique Auto Association's Rhinebeck Car Show
May 8
Club Meeting at Greenbaum & Gilhooley's on Rte 9 in Wappingers Falls
May 17
Join the Candlewood Valley Corvette Club for a Charity Poker Run / Tour / Cruise finishing with parade laps at Lime Rock Park to benefit the Disabled American Vets
May 18
Visit Benmarl Winery with Linda White for live music, raffles, wine tasting, and food with all proceeds to benefit the Dutchess County American Cancer Society Relay For Life.
May 26
Wallkill Memorial Day Parade followed by a BBQ at Don and Verna Thorn's house.  Provide a Vet with a ride in your Vette for the parade.
June 4
rained out
Ride out to the Bear Mountain Car Show.
June 6-8
Join the Found Caravan Corvette Club for their Third Annual Cruisin' Around the Mountains Corvette Weekend.   We will be staying at The Hotel Saranac.
June 8
Pig Roast at East Fishkill Provisions to benefit Dutchess County American Cancer Society
June 12
Club Meeting and BBQ at The Links at Union Vale in LaGrangeville
June 21
MHVCA's Annual American Icons Car Show.  This year we will be showing Corvettes and Camaros at a new venue - Fulton Chevrolet & Cadillac.
July 10
Drive out and dinner at Peza Bistro
July 19
Drive up to the Saratoga Auto Museum with Dave Goldfarb and Ed Byrne to see the Pontiac GTO exhibit.  Then have lunch at PJ's BBQ in Saratoga Springs.
July 20
BBQ at Joe and Cecelia Piquera's house
July 27
Drive out and lunch with the Byrnes at the Chatterbox Diner in Augusta, NJ.
Aug 1-3
Wake Robin Inn Getaway Weekend.  If you missed it last year, you must go this year!  The weekend includes parade laps at Lime Rock, a cruise on the scenic country roads, and an evening at the theater.
Aug 14
Drive out and Club Meeting at Club Ontaroga in Goshen.
Aug 17
Drive out to the Hudson Valley Rib Fest with Jeff Rose.  There will be entertainment, vendors, BBQ competitions, and a lot of food.
Aug 17
Drive out to Honesdale, Pa with Ed and Caroline Byrne.  This is a historic town with many small shops and eateries.  Tour the town and have lunch at the Elegante Family Restaurant & Pizzeria.
Aug 22-24
Corvettes at Carlisle
Sept 6
rained out
Visit to Classic Restorations Enterprises in Pine Island with Steve and Andrea Bogert followed by a BBQ at Mary Ann and Bob Jagger's home.
Sept 7
Drive out and attend the Candlewood Valley Corvette Club Car Show.  This is a fantastic show with some of the proceeds to benefit Healing the Children.
Sept  11
"Annual" Club Meeting at Chalet on the Hudson in Cold Spring.
Sept 14
33rd Annual Wheels in Motion 2008 Open Car Show presented by Natural Glass Corvette Association being held at Konner Chevrolet in West Caldwell NJ
Sept 14
rained out
Drive out to the Drive-in.  That's right!  Join Bob Elber for a movie at the Fair Oaks Drive-In on Rte 17M in Middletown.  We will have dinner at Cheeseburgers in Paradise in Middletown at 5:00.  We'll then arrive at the drive-in at 6:45 for the 8:00 movie.
Sept 20
BBQ at Bob and Mary Ann Jaggers home.
Sept 21
Walk for MS with Don Thorn to benefit the Montel Williams MS Foundation.  This is a 5K family walk.  Afterwards we will have lunch at the Katonah Grill.
Oct  11
Classics Under the Gunks Car Show in Gardiner
Oct 12
Fall cruise followed by a wonderful brunch at Chalet on the Hudson in Cold Spring.
Oct 16
Club Meeting at Anthony's Catering on Rte 82 in Hopewell Junction.
Oct 19
Attend the Mills Mansion Car Show which is sponsored by the Red Hook Car Club.  We'll meet mid-morning, drive up to the Staatsburgh State Historic Site, and then enjoy dinner together afterwards.
Oct 25
Halloween Dinner/Dance Party at the Ship Lantern Inn on Rte 9W in Milton.
Oct 29
Trip to NYC to see the Broadway Musical Wicked at the Gershwin Theatre.
Nov 13
Club Meeting at the Alexis Diner on Rte 9W in Newburgh near the intersection of Rte 84.
Nov 15
See Hal Holbrook perform his one-man show "Mark Twain Tonight" at the Paramount Theater in Peekskill, NY at 8:00 pm.
Nov 16
Drive out and lunch with Don and Verna Thorn
Dec 7
Ladies Day Out in Cornwall 10 AM - 2 PM
Dec 14
MHVCA Fundraiser Brunch in Cornwall

              2007 MHVCA EVENTS                  
Jan 27
Annual Winter Party
March 8
Club meeting at the Holiday Inn on Rte 9 in Fishkill
April 12
Club meeting at the Stonehedge Restaurant on Rte 9W in West Park
April 22
Spring Dust-Off Cruise with brunch at Silo Ridge Country Club on Rte 22 in Amenia
April 28
Trip to NYC to see Monty Python's Spamalot
May 4-6
Trip to the Wake-Robin Inn and Lime Rock
May 10
Club Meeting at Hartley's Minuteman Tavern on Temple Hill Road in Vails Gate
May 20
The Beacon Hat Day Parade followed by a nice country drive and a BBQ at Sky Acres Airport
May 28
Memorial Day Parade in Millerton followed by lunch at Don & Verna Thorn's house
June 2
MHVCA American Icons Car Show at Stewart Air Force Base
June 7
Club meeting at Leo's Restaurant & Pizzeria on Rte 9D in Wappingers Falls
June 14
Drive out to Four Brothers Pizzeria in Amenia
June 24
Drive out to Cheeseburger in Paradise in Middletown
July 12
Drive out to Sky Acres Airport and dinner with Dave and Ann Burkart
July 15
Club meeting at Joe and Cecelia Piqueras' house
July 21
Barbecue at Fulton Chevrolet in Middletown
Aug 3-5
Weekend Trip to Southern Vermont
Aug 9
Club Meeting at Anthony's Catering on Rte 82 in Hopewell Junction
Aug 12
Attending the Skip Barber Driving School at Limerock
Aug 18
Drive out to Hudson Valley Rib Fest in New Paltz
Aug 24-26
Corvettes at Carlisle
Sept 6
Club meeting at Canterbury Inn in Cornwall
Sept 16
Drive out to Hurley Mountain Inn with the Byrnes
Sept 29
Drive out to Hudson Valley Garlic Festival in Saugerties with the Thorns
Sept 30
Join the Byrnes for a nice drive followed by lunch at the Cup and Saucer Diner in Pine Bush
Oct 6
Drive out to Hartwick College to visit Michael and friends
Oct 11
Club meeting at Leo's Restaurant & Pizzeria on Rte 9D in Wappingers Falls
Oct 12
rained out
A day watching some drag racing ... join Joe Santacroce at Lebanon Valley Dragway
Oct 21
Drive out to the Mills Mansion Car Show
Oct 28
Fall Drive and Brunch at The Links at Union Vale in LaGrangeville
Nov 8
Club meeting at Cosimo's on Union Avenue in Newburgh
Dec 7
Ladies SPARTY in Cornwall
Dec 9
Ladies trip to see Grease in NYC
Dec 16
snowed out
Brunch with Santa at The Links at Union Vale in LaGrangeville