All Event Notices in Region
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Welcome to our first get together in 2021. We are at the Waterfront Grill to take advantage of their outdoor dining space. Members and guests will dine on the outside patio as long as the weather permits. Should it be rainy, we will use their private dining space inside.
Please RSVP by end of the day Tuesday April 13, 2021 to this email or to Harriet Kushnerick at (918) 740-7624
Make plans to attend to hear more about up coming MBCA events:
-Poker Run and late lunch at Pete’s Place and Lovera’s Italian market
-Oklahoma Mercedes owner picnic and other planned activities
We hope you can attend.
Good food, Good fun, Good people.
Section:Eastern OklahomaEvent Type:Event Designation: -
The First INDYCAR Race of 2021. Held at Barber Motorsports Park and Museum, near Birmingham, Alabama.
April 16 - April 18. Due to Covid-19 admission is limited to the first 16,000 OnLine ticket buyers. NO ONSITE Tickets to be sold.. Purchase a ticket and get a Free Car Pass. Tickets --> https://www.cuetoems.com/indy_2021/Tickets.aspx Hagerty Will have their Marque Car Corral . Mercedes-Benz will be a part of this, in the FAN ZONE. Because admission is limited the number of cars in the Corral will also be limited.
If you wish to attend and be part of the Mercedes Corral, PLEASE CONTACT JIM ROBERTS [email protected]
Section:Alabama/NW FloridaEvent Type:Event Designation: -
Cost: $50 per event, must register by the Friday before the event; $60 for day of the event registration and only if space is available. $380 for a season pass for all eight events.
Must have a driver's license or a permit to drive.
Cars can be trailered and dedicated track cars welcome.
Highly recommended: Packing a lunch and drinks for the day!
Loaner helmets will be available and motorcycle helmets are allowed.
Passengers allowed if wearing helmet and safety belt.
Please clean out your car and be prepared for tech inspection (good battery hold down, no loose items in cabin of car, secure camera tech in car if using, no junk in the trunk).
COVID-related: Please wear a mask, maintain social distance and be respectful of your fellow drivers.
We would like folks to pay via MotorsportReg.com to avoid less personal contact: $60 cash accepted on-site morning of the event.
Section:Greater WashingtonEvent Type:Event Designation: -
Bluebonnet Viewing Drive
Let's take out our Mercedes-Benz and meet for an impromptu viewing of the Bluebonnets this SATURDAY, April 17! We will meet at HEB in Cedar Park at 8:15, with a departure time of 8:30, located at 170 E Whitestone Blvd, Cedar Park, TX 78613 and drive down 1431 through Marble Falls. We will stop for a bathroom break at Wakepoint in Kingsland, TX. We will continue our drive from Wakepoint to end at Alamo Springs Cafe, located at 107 Alamo Rd. Fredericksbug, TX 78624. You are welcome to join the whole route of the drive or meet any of the locations listed below. If you are planning to attend, please contact Ginny Pitzen at [email protected] or at 512-925-4481.
Route from HEB to Wakepoint
https://goo.gl/maps/wTo8Xbi79im6z2ac7
Route from Wakepoint to Alamo Springs Cafe
Section:Lone StarEvent Type:Event Designation: -
Join the Sierra Nevada Section of the Mercedes-Benz Club or America for a fun drive to Yerington on April 17, 2021, We will start from the Mercedes-Benz of Reno Dealership at 10:00 A.M. and take a leasurely drive to Yerington, where we will enjoy lunch at Sherry's Stage Stop and get a free tour of the Lyon County Museum.
Section:Sierra NevadaEvent Type:Event Designation: -
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this event has been rescheduled to Saturday, April 17, 2021. Masks and social distancing are still best practices and are strongly encouraged at this event.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 17, 2021 for the FIFTEENTH Annual Texas MB Owners GTG!We'll caravan in from our various cities for lunch at Woody's Smokehouse on the Northbound side of I-45 in the reserved dining room. If you aren't comfortable with eating indoors, you can take your food to-go and bring it to the park to eat in the pavilion. Woody's will reserve parking for us in their large lot on top of the hill and just to the side of Woody's. After lunch, we'll head to Fort Boggy State Park for the Show and Shine. Admission to the park is $3 for adults, free for children 12 years and younger.We'll hand out awards at the Show and Shine based on People's Choice voting. The categories are Best Vintage Model (pre-1990 vehicles), Best Young Classic (1990-99), Best 2000-2009 Model, and, Best 2010-present Model.
March 21, 2021 Update: You can purchase your day pass for entry into Fort Boggy State Park ahead of time. Go to https://texasstateparks.reserveamerica.com/, enter Fort Boggy State Park, select day passes, arrival date (April 17, 2021), select not flexible, and 1 day for length of stay. For more detailed instructions, please see this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZfP0USJq0Q
You can still pay on the day of the event at the park. Cash is strongly encouraged.
For detailed information including departure points, visit the following link: http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/events-gatherings/408454-fifteenth-annual-texas-mb-owners-gtg-april-17-2021-a.html
Section:HoustonEvent Type:Event Designation: -
Delta Drive IV – April 2021
April 18th - 2021 The Fourth Annual “Delta Drive” to the Grand Island Mansion (“GIM”). This year, due to Covid-19 disruptions the drive is rescheduled to April 18th.
Some important changes as things have changed. We have moved the starting time back to fit the GIM reservation timing of 12:30 p.m. The brunch menu has been replaced with a “fixed” menu* ordered and served at your table, the price remains the same @ $39.95/person. Reservations are required as in the past, they are on a first come basis. When making your reservations (916.775.1705) please make note that you are with the Mercedes Benz Car Club as they will seat us together. Please make your reservation as soon as possible! Please wear your MBZ club name tags to help the staff recognize you are a MBZ’r!
The starting line begins at Peet’s Coffee in Concord. (Please print these instructions out)
We’ll meet up at Peet’s Coffee in the “Clayton Valley Shopping Center” at the intersection of Clayton Valley and Ignacio Valley Roads in Concord from 9:45 a.m. to 10:15 for coffee and snacks. Peet’s is located behind the Bank of America on the corner at 5458 Clayton Valley Road, Concord. Sign ins, NOTE: please print out these driving instructions, sign ins are to completed by 10:25 a.m.; ladies and gentlemen… “start your engines” … for a prompt departure at 10:30 a.m. and then a right turn east onto Clayton Valley Road. That would be “RIGHT” Jack!
We then get on Marsh Creek Road passing by the historic city of Clayton and then into the wilds of the northeast side of Mt. Diablo. Expect great views and possibly lush green grass covered hills as we wind down the road towards the Delta. Note, there are warning signs posted regarding the possibility of “ICEY” road conditions.
There is a lot of early California packed into this area, as John Marsh was the first “Anglo” landowner in “Alta California” (2). We are driving thru history! About 11 miles down Marsh Creek Road, we’ll make a left turn on to Deer Valley Road headed towards Antioch and a right turn onto Hwy 4 (9 miles) then onto the gateway to “The Delta” Hwy 160, staying to the right. Next is “The High Bridge”, which is a “toll bridge”, if you don’t have “Fastrak”, have dollars ready! The plan is to go thru the “collection side” to keep our run together, a beep = $!
Just past Isleton, we follow Hwy 160 over the old bridge and a right turn following Hwy 160. Next is a left turn on to Hwy 220 just past the Ryde Hotel in Walnut Grove. This is where the driving gets little more interesting as we drive across Grand Island with farm vistas! Take a right turn on to “Grand Island Road” heading North East. (Note, “The Grand Island Road” is a “loop” around the perimeter of the Island, cannot get lost!)
A short distance on this levee road is our destination on the right … The Grand Island Mansion (“GIM”) 13415 Grand Island Road! The Finish Line ends at “GIM”!
Parking on the right in the back or on the street in front of the Mansion.
*To view the menu - https://www.opentable.com/r/grand-island-mansion-walnut-grove?lang=en#menu
For informational links about the Mansion and local history of the drive:
http://grandislandmansion.com/ http://www.mdia.org/site/park-information/history-of-mdia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Marsh_(pioneer)
Section:San Francisco Bay AreaEvent Type:Event Designation: -
Event information / Description:
Visit to a 4 Horses Ranch for demonstration on how to saddle, walk, trot and canter a horse, pet and give apples and carrots. Possible No host Lunch in Lancaster and continue scenic Spring-time Drive to California Poppy Fields. From there we will continue to Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park it is a dramatic desert wonderland, with striking rock formations that point skyward. This pairing of unique beauty and convenience has made Vasquez Rocks a popular location for the film industry and the park has a long list of credits, including Star Trek, Blazing Saddles, The Flintstones, Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey, Amazon Women on the Moon, Dante's Peak, Hot Shots! Part Deux, Rustlers' Rhapsody, The Flintstones, Blazing Saddles, Free Enterprise, Paul, and Hail, Caesar!. Television shows include Zorro, The Fugitive, F Troop, The A-Team, MacGyver and G.L.O.W..
Section:Los AngelesEvent Type:Event Designation: -
DRIVE THE ENNIS BLUEBONNET TRAILS!
Monday, April 19, meet at Buc-ee’s in Ennis, exit 251A, 10:00 am. Be prepared to start drive at 10:30. From McKinney the drive was 1 hour 15 minutes.
We will drive some of the 40 miles of trails during peak bloom time. Around 1:00 we will stop for lunch, site TBD depending on restrictions and size of group.
Please register and pay $10 per car registration fee on PayPal. More details to follow, or call me with questions.
Carol VanMeter
214-728-4612
Section:North TexasEvent Type:Event Designation: -
We have moved back to the Filling Station, better menu choices. We will be going over upcoming events and have a reportfrom the nominating committee.
Section:Alabama/NW FloridaEvent Type:Event Designation: -
Join us for coffee and donuts as Past MBCA President Bill Knauz shares his stories of the history of the many classic cars in his private collection and explains the benefits of his Club membership over the past 56 years. Bill informs us that he has had his vaccinations and the building housing his collector cars has plenty of space for social distancing, so we’re good to go! Please bring a mask and be respectful of others. Bill’s collection is housed in the Classic Center Building in the northeast corner near the Mercedes-Benz dealership at Knauz Continental Autos, 409 Skokie Valley Hwy., Lake Bluff, Illinois 60044. Attendance will be limited, so sign up soon. Contact Bob Schuldt at [email protected] to reserve your spot.
Section:ChicagolandEvent Type:Event Designation: -
Please join us for a ride through the back roads of Missouri, starting at the St. Louis Outlet Mall, 18521 Outlet Blvd, Chesterfield.
We will gather in parking lot B14, located at the northwest corner of the mall, across from the Rue 21 store mall entrance.
We will be departing at 10:00 am, so please arrive no later than 9:45 am.
Upon arriving at Hermann, we will sit down to lunch at the Vintage 1847 Restaurant at Stone Hill Winery, at 1110 Stone Hill Highway, Hermann, MO. We will have the choice of one of two entrées, served with iced tea, water, or coffee, along with one dessert choice. If you choose to have wine and beer, you will be billed individually.
A. GERMAN TRIO – Three German classics on one plate: Smaller portion of our German-style schnitzel with dill sour cream sauce; tender sliced house-marinated beef sauerbraten with a spiced Hermannsberger Red Wine sauce; and a half portion of a locally produced bratwurst, served with warm house-made rustic German potato salad and braised red cabbage. $24.85, which includes tax and 20% gratuity.
B. HARVEST SALAD – Crisp fresh mixed greens diced crisp granny smith apple, dried cranberries, blue cheese crumbles, bacon, and toasted walnuts topped with raspberry vinaigrette. $16.35, which includes tax and 20% gratuity. Your dessert selections are: Classic Stone Hill spiced apple cake with coffee glaze or the Chef’s Specialty: Cinnamon bread pudding with salted caramel sauce.
If you wish to participate, please choose entrée A or B and send your check for the amount shown above to: Janice Lupardus, 16156 Walden Pond Lane, Chesterfield, MO 63005. We must have your check no later than April 16th . Please also RSVP to [email protected].
Section:St. Louis GatewayEvent Type:Event Designation: -
Hello Stars!
Many of us have already been vaccinated or will soon be meaning we can finally start enjoying our Bluegrass Stars events again!
Let's kick off 2021 this April 24th with lunch at the Key West Shrimp House in Madison Indiana. We lunched there in 2019 and 2020 and comments were, "Lets come here again."
April 24th is a Saturday, a typically busy day for Key West and unfortunately, they do not accept reservations. Amanda at Key West suggested we arrive at 11:30am to get window seating in the room next to the bar before other diners start streaming in. This is the area we had for our other lunches. She also said we need to let her know a couple of days ahead of time how many of us will be there to ensure they have adequate wait staff for us..
The details...
Saturday, April 24th, 11:30am
Key West Shrimp House
117 Ferry Street
Madison, Indiana 47250
(812) 265-2831
PLEASE RSVP before April 22nd to:
David Rosenberg, Membership Chairperson
Email: [email protected]
Phone/Text: 502-548-8960
Section:Bluegrass StarsEvent Type:Event Designation: -
It has been a year since our last Membership Lunch. Covid19 has disrupted a lot in the last year. With cases dropping dramatically, Texas Opening Up and vaccines rolling out in a big way, we decided it was time to meet again!
Spring Creek BBQ in McKinney will be our host. We have a room just for us. We have dined with them many times in Richardson and are thrilled to try out McKinney!
Membership Lunches are the easy way to check out the Club and meet with other folks with a shared love for these great Mercedes-Ben cars! I hope to see you on April 24 and look forward to kicking off more of these during 2021.
See you at noon on April 24 at Spring Greek BBQ McKinney!
Section:North TexasEvent Type:Event Designation: -
The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort (www.KingandPrince.com) is situated among Georgia’s fabled Golden Isles, and rich in history, relaxed charm, and natural beauty, making it the perfect spot to enjoy the views overlooking pristine beaches, Jekyll Island, and the Atlantic Ocean!
It is located approximately halfway between Savannah, GA and Jacksonville, FL. The resort is surrounded by countless recreational activities, historic sites, and attractions that offer something for everyone!
We’ll plan to dine outdoors, on the open-air terrace at their restaurant ECHO. (www.EchoStSimons.com). Naval Air Station St. Simons was an important installation during World War II. Radar was a new technology, a critical advantage for the allies and a top priority for the base’s mission. ECHO is the former location for officers’ quarters, classrooms and towers using to amplify the signal during the War. The name ‘ECHO’ comes from the island’s naval history. As radar sent its electromagnetic waves in and out and then repeated, this ebb and flow became the heartbeat of the War’s impact on St. Simons Island.
On Sunday, April 25, we’ll rendezvous at 11:30am at a location near The Avenues Mall in Jacksonville, FL, then we'll begin our convoy to Georgia via I-95. (Depending on interest we may stop in Yulee at Florida Citrus Center (462544 State Road 200, Yulee, FL 32097) to join Fernandina Beach/Amelia Island members, and possibly a third stop at the Mobile on US 17 in Brunswick (743 US-17, Brunswick, GA 31523) to pick up Georgia members who may be interested folks (depending on RSVPs).After a couple hours of enjoyment, we’ll caravan back to our home destinations. The drive is approximately 95 miles one-way, or 1.5 hours, from our rendezvous point. MBCA Southern Stars Members, Be on the lookout for an “Evite” from MBCA Southern Stars to RSVP! Non Southern Star Section Members, shoot us an email with your member number if you may be interested in joining us, or meeting us at the resturant!
Section:Southern StarsEvent Type:Event Designation: -
Join fellow Alabama NW Florida Section members, and guests for an evening of friendly conversation and wonderful German Style/prepared foods.
Section:Alabama/NW FloridaEvent Type:Event Designation: -
It's well worth the drive to McPherson to see the annual car show put on by the talented students of the McPherson College Automotive Restoration program - the country's only 4-year college degree in automotive restoration. It's the College Automotive Restoration Students (C.A.R.S.) Show for 2021!
It draws hundreds of cars of all makes, models, and manufacturers. There's bound to be something you like and new things you haven't discovered yet. Car placement begins at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday (most of us drive down very early Saturday morning) and you can elect to have your car judged in competition or simply put it on display. This will be the 21st annual show, so the sponsor has it down to a science.
Here's an except from the C.A.R.S. website with just a partial list of all the activities:
"This annual event is created and run entirely by the students of the McPherson College C.A.R.S. Club, which is the student-led organization of the Automotive Restoration program open to all students interested in antique and collector cars. Events begin Friday evening with a Cruise-in on Main in downtown McPherson beginning at 6 p.m. There is no registration required for this event and all car enthusiasts are invited to participate. On Saturday, the car show will feature the Model T build team, shop tours, and awards ceremony at the end of the day.
Among the many cars on display and activities throughout the day, the event also showcases feature cars that represent unique and rare vehicles."
Section:Kansas CityEvent Type:Event Designation: -
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED AND WE WILL SCHEDULE A NEW DATE (TBA)
The Greater Washington Section of the Mercedes-Benz Club of America is pleased to announce the 2021 Deutsche Marque Concours d'Elegance!
A Washington Metropolitan Area rite of spring, the Deutsche Marque Concours regional event is an ideal opportunity for GWS-MBCA members to join their BMW Car Club of America and Porsche Club of America friends in a celebration of our German marques!
In the Deutsche Marque Concours d'Elegance, vehicles are judged by their condition, appearance, and cleanliness. Competitive Mercedes-Benz vehicles are divided into two classes:
"Concours Street" Class – Judges scoring cars in this class will follow MBCA National Concours Rules in which the Interior, Trunk, Soft Top, Chrome, Rubber, Glass, Lights, Engine Compartment, Exterior Paint, and Body Work (but not the Chassis/Underbody/Exhaust System) are assessed. On the day of the show, these cars will be divided into categories based on actual turnout.
"Concours Popular Vote" Class – Public ballot will determine the “People's Choice” award.
Introduced in 2017, the "Spirit of the Deutsche Marque Concours Award" will be announced and presented as the finale to the Awards Reception. Jointly, the three local Concours Chairs from BMWCCA, PCA, and MBCA will choose one car from their Best of Marque recipients to receive this large and impressive award.
The Deutsche Marque Concours d'Elegance remains free of charge to spectators and the Concours entry fee (online only!) will be $40 per car prior to April 30. Each Concours entry fee includes one Awards Reception ticket. Additional Reception tickets can be purchased online for $16 each.
NEW PANDEMIC POLICY - NO EXCEPTIONS - READ CAREFULLY:
THE ONLY WAY TO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT IS ONLINE AND IN ADVANCE.
NO ONE WILL ENTER YOUR CAR IN THE SHOW OR SELL YOU ADDITIONAL AWARDS RECEPTION TICKETS AT THE EVENT.
ABC LAWS PROHIBIT ALCOHOL OUTDOORS: NO BEER, WINE, OR LIQUOR OUTDOORS!
PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN PICNIC LUNCH TO ENJOY BY YOUR CAR.
INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED CHARCUTERIE BOXES WILL BE PROVIDED TO REGISTERED ATTENDEES AT THE AWARDS RECEPTION.
DUE TO PARKING CONSTRAINTS, WE ARE LIMITED TO FORTY (40) MERCEDES-BENZ SHOW CARS.
PARKING LOT SPOTS AVAILABLE FOR SHOW CARS ONLY.
TO FACILITATE JUDGING (OPENING DOORS/TRUNKS, RAISING TOPS, ETC.),
YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO TURN ON YOUR CAR, MOVE IT FORWARD A FEW FEET FOR THE JUDGES, AND THEN MOVE IT BACK INTO THE PARKING SPOT.
PLEASE: DO NOT HOLD UP THE JUDGING BY DISAPPEARING.
MASKS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES.
Please understand that in order to maintain fairness in judging, you must have your car in position on the lot well before judging starts at 10:30 a.m., preferably by 10 a.m. Physical space limitations require that you stay by your car during the judging to move it forward and backward into the parking space so the judges can evaluate it, open doors, trunks, and ask you to raise convertible tops. If your car is selected for an award, the announcement will be made at the Awards Reception. Please be present at the Awards Reception to receive it, otherwise, it must be awarded to the runner-up in attendance at the Reception.
To ensure this event runs smoothly, we invite you to volunteer your time! Volunteer opportunities include setting up our welcome tent area, guiding entrants to parking lot spots, handing out score sheets to registered participants, participating as a Concours Judge, setting up our Awards Reception area, and helping to leave the facilities as we found them. Your input is very much needed and appreciated!
GWS-MBCA members must register for this event via Motorsportreg.com (click on link below)
Section:Greater WashingtonEvent Type:Event Designation: -
Come and join us on Sunday, May 2, 2021 for a safe, outdoor and socially distanced event!
Joe, Frank and Tony will lead a discussion and give you their tips, techniques and products used to take care of your Mercedes or any other car you own. Want to keep your car looking its best and like new? Want to get your car ready for a show? We got you covered! Give your tired exterior a fresh and new look? We got that too! Want to learn and share what you do to make your car look its best? Please join us!!
The event will be at the Heron Picnic Shelter in Lake Norman State Park near Troutman, NC from 10:30 am – 2:00 pm. Park at the Visitors Center and take a short walk to the Heron Shelter behind the Visitor Center. Bring a chair and your lunch. Beverages and desserts will be provided.
COST:
· Presentation Attendees - $15
· Guests over the age of 12 - $10
· Children under 13 are Free
Register at MotorSport Registration. DEADLINE to REGISTER IS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 2021.
Lake Norman State Park is a family friendly environment near Troutman, NC. Bring your family and friends to enjoy the park while the attendees participate in the presentation. Guests and attendees will all meet back at the Heron Shelter at 12:00 noon to enjoy your lunch. After lunch we will finish our presentation/discussion and conclude with Door Prizes at 2:00pm. Feel free to enjoy the rest of your day at the park until closing at 8:30pm.
Section:CarolinasEvent Type:Event Designation: -
This Event is limited to 40 members. Be sure to make your reservation NOW
On May 4th we will drive to Riverside Casino and Resort.Located at 3184 Highway 22, Riverside, Iowa 52327
Directions: I-70 west to Highway 61 towards Troy, which turns into Hiway 27 all the way to the resort.Take exit 80 and turn right- the resort is 1 mile on your left.The drive takes approx 4 hours and is all divided 4 lane hiway. Check in time is 4 pm at the resort.
Because of COVID restrictions no one restaurant can accommodate 40 guests. We have three choice: "Ruthie's Steak House", "Draft Day sports lounge" and "22 and vine."
here is a link to look at the menus https://www.riversidecasinoandresort.com/index.htmlOn May 5, we drive to Pella. Directions: Hiway 27 N to I-80W for about 1 hour to Newton ,turn south on state road 14 to Monroe, turn south on 163 and drive into Pella. which is about 30 mins from Newton. Please drive at your own speed, this is not a group drive. The drive to Pella takes around 1 1/2 hrs. Plan to arrive between 10 & 11am to enjoy this cute Dutch town. Enjoy the Tulips in bloom all over the town & the park. Plus, visit the shops and enjoy the Jaarsma Bakery on Franklin Street, which specializes in making pastries in shapes of the alphabet. There are 20+ places to eat lunch and you are on your own.
We will distribute detailed maps of the area with everything marked.
Dinner: we will meet at 5 pm at Central College, which is south of Town square. Parking is directly across the street and drop off in front of the building.The college is putting on an authentic Dutch meal and entertainment. The cost is $25 pp with no tax or tip. Make your reservations by email to Frank by 4/21.
To Make Hotel reservations: YOU MUST CALL HOTEL RESERVATIONS BY APRIL 10, AT (877)677-3456 OR (319) 648-1234. TO GET OUR GROUP RATE YOU MUST ASK FOR THE "FRANK PERRY BLOCK."
The cost at Riverside Resort is $99.95 per night plus tax for a delux king or deluxe room with 2 queens.We are limited to 10 kings and 10 queen rooms.If you chose to spend another day the room rate will be at a higher price.FYI we are calling this group: family and friends of Frank and Luella Perry. If we say Mercedes Benz car club the rate was an addition $50 .
Section:St. Louis GatewayEvent Type:Event Designation: -
On Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at 7:00pm EST, Mercedes Benz Club of America Southern Stars Section, will be hosting a member meeting via Zoom.
We are looking forward to chatting with everyone!
Log-in details will follow via Evite. Go here to learn more about Zoom if you are not familiar with it: https://zoom.us
If you are a Southern Stars Section member and have not been receiving any of our Evites in the past couple of months, please ensure the email addresses [email protected] or [email protected] aren’t in your Spam or Junk folder, and are added to your “safe senders” list if needed. If you have blocked events from a differnet entity, organization or company in the past, you may have blocked all incoming Evite invitations.
Please ensure your contact info, including your email address, (and that of your associate member if applicable), is up to date with the national Mercedes Benz Club of America.
If you have any questions about your membership, section events, et cetera, we more than likely have helped in a similar situation, or can connect you with the best resources, please do not hesitate to ask!
Section:Southern StarsEvent Type:Event Designation: -
Mercedes-Benz Cars & Coffee
Hosted by:
Mercedes-Benz of Orange Park
7018 Blanding Blvd, Jacksonville FL, 32244
Second Saturday of the month!
May 8
June 12
8am to 10:30am
Mercedes-Benz of Orange Park provide coffee, tea and refreshing cool beverages for our guests!
When you arrive with your Mercedes, if you arrive at the main entrance (service & new car sales side), take that immediate right, to the main customer parking lot, where we will assemble. Please reference the parking map photos we have uploaded, if you have not been to this location before. Hope to see you there!
Some photos of our March Cars & Coffee are here:
https://www.mbca.org/node/7418167
To view our favorite resources, event coverage, et cetera please check out our Link Tree:
https://linktr.ee/mbca.southern.stars
For additional information, please email:
Section:Southern StarsEvent Type:Event Designation: -
Napa / Skunk Train / Coast Hwy-1 Road Trip
Calling all Convertibles (All vehicles are welcome)
May 8-9, 2021 (Saturday-Sunday)
Space is limited
Itinerary
Saturday, May 8th, 2021 11:00AM
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Recommended places to visit in Napa Valley
Long Meadow Ranch
738 Main St. St. Helena, CA 94574
Vine Cliff Winery, St. Helena
699 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena CA 94574
V. Sattui Winery, St. Helena
1111 White Lane, St. Helena, CA 94574
These wineries offer
Wine Tasting
Artisan Deli & Marketplace
BBQ & V. Sattui Winery Food Truck
Picturesque Picnic Grounds
02:00 PM – 04:00 PM St. Helena to Willits (Pit Stop)
04:30 PM – 05:30 PM Willits to Fort Bragg
Holiday Inn Express (707) 964-1100 (ask for Trish)
(SFBA official hotel at Fort Bragg)
250 West Highway 20, Fort Bragg
$174.90/room/tax included (1 King or 2 Queen beds)
Note: Special rates for SFBA – Mention Mercedes-Benz when making a room reservation
Sunday, May 9th, 2021
Holiday Inn Express offers Grab-N-Go bags in the morning
Skunk Train at Fort Bragg (Tickets included with registration)
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM Fort Bragg to Glen Blair Junction
12:00 PM – 01:45 PM BYO Picnic/Lunch - Picnic tables and easy-to-hike trails.
02:00 PM – 02:30 PM Glen Blair Junction back to Fort Bragg
03:00 PM – 06:00 PM Fort Bragg – Coast Hwy 1 - Santa Rosa
6:00 PM Santa Rosa – See you all next time!
*Masks and Social Distancing Required
Notes:
1. We are using Motorsport.reg for members to register for the NAP/event. The registration fee is $55 per participant; the fee includes the Skunk Train ticket as well as the SFBA section's handling service (the registration fee is non-refundable).
2. All participating members will be booking and paying for their hotel accommodations as well as meals as they occur. The designated hotel is HOTEL at Fort Bragg (707) 964-1100, ask for Trish if possible. Check-in May 8th and Check-out May 9th – Mention you’re with Mercedes-Benz Club for a special rate of $174.90 /room/tax included (1 King or 2 Queens). 24-hour cancellation policy for hotel reservations. The hotel will provide Grab-N-Go bags on Sunday morning.
3. Please bring a pair of comfortable walking shoes for this trip.
4. We will be gathering at TBA (St. Helena) on May 8th from 11:00 AM and starting to head north around 2 PM.
5. The Insurance Certification request to MBCA will be submitted 30 days prior to the event, and all participants will need to sign the waiver for this event. *
6. On Sunday, check-out time at the Hotel is 11:00 AM, and we'll be heading out to Skunk Train Depot; the distance between Hotel to Skunk Train Depot is about 5-minutes by driving. At 11:30, we will board the Skunk Train for a 30-minute ride through the redwoods and then stop at Glen Blair Junction for a duration of 1-1/2 hours. At Glen Blair Junction, the place has picnic tables and easy-to-hike trails into the redwoods for us to enjoy. We will be boarding the Skunk Train at 2:00 PM and head back to Fort Bragg. Alcohol is prohibited on the Skunk Train.
7. We will be driving along Highway 1 and enjoying the ocean breeze on the way to Santa Rosa.
8. From Highway 1, we will be turning to Highway 116 and driving through many towns before we reach our finish line for this trip- Santa Rosa.
*Due to the MBCA insurance policy, which does not cover any alcohol-related events, I am unable to book a wine tasting for you on this trip. Please feel free to purchase your wine or book your wine tasting at any winery, and the rest is at your discretion.