Owners of tiny smart cars invited to meet

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WEEKLY CRUISE-IN

• FRIDAY NIGHT KETTERING CRUISE-IN, April 21 through Sept. 15, 5 p.m. to dark, Kettering Towne Center at Dorothy Lane and Woodman Avenue, through Sept. 16. Everything on wheels welcome. Music, DJ, food. Robin, 937-620-6406

MARCH 18

GREATER DAYTON SMART OWNERS MEETING, 11 a.m., McDonald's, 741 E. Dixie Drive, West Carrollton. Open to all smart owners and fans. More information on Facebook, Greater Dayton smart Owners meet. 937-294-2060

APRIL 23

HOLLYWOOD DAYTON GAMING RACEWAY CRUISE-IN, noon-4 p.m., registration begins at 10 a.m., Hollywood Gaming Dayton's north parking lot, 777 Hollywood Blvd., Dayton. Free admission; open to all car enthusiasts and all ages. Limited number of entries; available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Live music by the Ashley Martin Band. Each participating car enthusiast will receive $10 in dining credits valid at Hollywood Gaming. Awards to best hot rod/street rod; best antique or classic (restored to original cars, not modified); best sports car (little two-seaters, imports, can be stock or modified); best modern car (cars built from 1996 to now); best truck or pickup truck. Entrants to determine their class when they sign in. Category will be placed on the window for judging purposes. Judging will begin at 2 p.m. Participants must be registered by then to be eligible for prizes. Each winner to receive trophy, $250 cash and gift basket from Hollywood Gaming.

MAY 20

SPRING CRUISE-IN AT ST. LEONARD FRANCISCAN LIVING COMMUNITY, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 8100 Clyo Road, Centerville. Free admission, parking. All makes, models welcome. Two large trophies – Residents' Choice Award and Director's Choice Award. Grilled hot dogs, hamburgers, 50/50 raffle to benefit Alzheimer's Association. Sponsored by St. Leonard's, co-hosted by Miami Valley Car Club. Rain date June 3. Wayne, 937-426-4519, or Kelly, 937-432-6549

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