VITI MERCEDES BENZ OPEN HOUSE & TECH CLINIC

On March 20th at 9:30 a.m., longtime Minuteman supporter, Viti Mercedes Benz, will open its doors to the Minuteman Section Members for a special Services Clinic.

Section Members attending the event will be offered numerous specials including:

- 10 to 20% off Repairs or Services that are booked off of the Service Clinic

- Free Loaner Cars on Day of Service

- Free Wash and Vacuum the Day of the Service Clinic, PLUS

Members attending the event will receive a Coupon worth $500 towards the purchase of a New or Preowned Certified Mercedes-Benz, the offer is good until March 31, 2010!

PRE-BOOK AN INSPECTION: Inspections on the day of the event require advance registration to ensure Viti has an adequate number of technicians on hand. To register for an inspection of your Mercedes Benz on the day of the event, call Rebecca at 401-624-6181 x1060.

LOCATION: Viti Mercedes Benz is located at 975 Fish Road in Tiverton, Rhode Island.

Learn about their award winning dealership and the unique services they provide to Mercedes Benz owners throughout New England at www.viti.com.

EVENT REGISTRATION BY 3/16: Please send John Piekarczyk, Minuteman President, an email or telephone call to let him know if you will be attending the event. Refreshments will be on hand.

John S Piekarczyk 560sec@charter.net or 508-943-5747.

March 28th

(This is not a club event, but sounds like a great event for those interested in attending.)

The Big Thaw Car Show at UMass Lowell

The show will be held on Sunday March 28th, from 10am to 4pm (rain date Sunday, April 11th). There are 270 spaces available for show cars, and there will be music and food as well.  The cars will be parked in every other space, allowing for plenty of room to relax, set up chairs, etc.  It is being held on the corner of Pawtucket Street and Broadway Street, in the very large Riverview parking lot on UMass Lowell's South Campus. 

The entry fee is $5 if you preregister, and $7 at the event; spectators are free!

For more information about the event contact:

Ryan McIntosh
Event Organizer, The Big Thaw Car Show at UMass Lowell
Treasurer, UMass Lowell River Hawk Racing
978-766-5461, Ryan315@aol.com

April 11

(This is not a club event. MB members received a special invitation from the WOCC.)

NORMAN ROCKWELL MUSEUM WITH THE WACHUSETT OLD CAR CLUB

Norman Rockwell Museum houses the world's largest and most significant collection of original Rockwell art. Highlights include enduring favorites from Rockwell's Saturday Evening Post covers, the powerful Four Freedoms, and the nostalgic Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas.

We will caravan as group out to the museum through the back roads of the Berkshires. Along the route you will have some challenges to keep you alert. The group in the car which gets the most challenges right will receive a prize. We will be starting from the Spencer Fair Plaza by the Dunkin Donuts sign. The plaza is west of the center of Spencer on route 9. Meet at 8:30AM for a departure at 9:00AM sharp. It is about a 3 hour ride. We will be stopping in Stockbridge for lunch at Michael's and then proceeding onto the museum. The tour will at 2PM. Plan to get to the museum by 1:40 for group ticket purchases.

Rain or Shine event.

Any Questions: Call Ernie Fancy 508-8354018 or email fancyer@charter.net

Please register by April 6,2010.

EUROPEAN AUTO SOLUTIONS (EAS) TECH SESSION

Please join us on Saturday April 17th, 9:00 am for the EAS annual Mercedes-Benz Club Open House. Details to come.

EAS Website.

ANNUAL MEETING / DINNER & THEATRE EVENT

Show:
Young Frankenstein at The Opera House
  
Dinner:  BiNA osteria Ristorante

Member Cost: $95 per person.

Registration Limited to 60 Members.

Join us on Sunday April 25, 2010 @2:00 p.m. for the MBCA Minuteman Section's Annual Meeting and Dinner / Theatre Event:

SHOW: The classic Mel Brooks musical production is alive...and it's headed to Boston. You'll have a monstrously good time at this spectacular new presentation, winner of the Broadway.com Audience Award for Best Musical. This wickedly inspired re-imagining of the Frankenstein legend follows bright, young Dr. Frankenstein (that's Fronkensteen) as he attempts to create a monster-but not without scary hilarious complications.  

RESTAURANT: Immediately following the show we will enjoy cocktails and an extraordinary dinner at downtown's newest Ristorante – BiNA osteria , located in the Ritz-Carlton Residences, just a few steps away from the Opera House. Serving sophisticated and exceptional food in an elegantly modern environment, BiNA osteria offers a unique & flavorful contemporary dining experience.

COST: A super value at only $95.00 per person (thanks to a large contribution from the MBCA-MINUTEMAN SECTION).

LIMITED TICKETS: There is limited seating for only 60 members and reservations will be on a first-come first-served basis. Hurry, this event annually sells out quickly, so send in your reservations now!

Theatre tickets and directions will be mailed out in late March/early April, but please include an E-MAIL address for confirmation.

For more information contact Rich Garick

Phone: 603-898-3980

SUMMERFEST III - Presented By Wagner Mercedes-Benz

Details to Come

Join us on the scenic shores of Lake Chargogg-
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KEN BOURQUE'S NAUTICAL CRUISE
Presented by AlphaCars

GERMANFEST XXIII
Presented by InterCity Lines

On Sunday October 3rd, the Minuteman Section of the Mercedes Benz Club of America and the Larz Anderson Auto Museum are pleased to present the 24th annual Germanfest presented by Intercity Lines.

Registration will open at 8:00 a.m. and will cost $20, which includes entrance into the museum for 2 individuals. All registration will take place on the day of the event. Judging will begin at 11:00 a.m. with "rags down" announced at that time indicating the stop of all cleaning of cars. If you do not wish to have your Mercedes-Benz judged, you may register to enter the field as "display only"; registration fee applies. Arrivals after 11:00 a.m. will be entered as "display only".

Rules for judging in the street class and concourse class are according to Mercedes Benz Club of America criteria, which focuses on cleanliness and authenticity of the vehicle.

The daily driver class has been replaced with a Survivor Class. The rules for this class are: Any model Mercedes Benz, in original unrestored condition 25 years of age or older. Must be driven to the event and not bear dealer or repair plates. Judged according to street class rules.

First, second and third place awards are given out in 11 classes and 4 trophies are awarded for the finest and most unusual cars entered. Description of Classes.

Volunteers are appreciated. Please contact John Slamin for further information.

Venue Location: Larz Anderson Auto Museum | 15 Newton St Brookline, MA 02445 | 617-522-6547

More info, contact John Slamin.

FARBERALLYE XXXIII Presented by European Auto Solutions