Wine Tasting at the Taj Ma Garaj, $20, 7 to 10 p.m., 300 S. Perry St., Dayton. Part of 2010 Taj Kreuzers SpeedFest automotive-related fundraiser events for Dayton History and the Epilepsy Foundation of Southwestern Ohio. Must be 21 years old to attend. www.kreuzers.com. On Facebook.
Spring Cruise-in and Spaghetti Dinner, 4 to 7 p.m., Polk Grove United Church of Christ, 9190 Frederick Pike, Dayton. Cost $6 adults, $4 children younger than 12. Dinner, bake sale, music. Bring a car or just check them out. (937) 890-1821.
MAY 23
AutoX, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Kil-Kare Speedway and Drag Strip, 1166 Dayton Xenia Road, Xenia. Part of 2010 Taj Kreuzers SpeedFest automotive-related fundraiser events for Dayton History and the Epilepsy Foundation of Southwestern Ohio. www.kreuzers.com. On Facebook. Other SpeedFest events:
• June 12, Car Show at Carillon Historical Park, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 1000 Carillon Blvd., Dayton. $5 entry donation per vehicle. Notable cars of all types welcome. Park in a premier area designated “Gunnars Grid” for $50 charitable contribution. Offer limited to 20 spaces. Gunnars Grid participants will receive a special monogrammed adjustable Taj Ma Garaj denim/suede hat, a $35 value, and one non-transferable ticket to the Party at the Taj Ma Garaj later the same evening. Trophy presentation 3 p.m. Preregister at www.kreuzers.com. On Facebook.
• June 12, Party at the Taj, 6 to 10 p.m., Taj Ma Garaj, 300 S. Perry St., Dayton. $20. Must be 21 to attend. Buy tickets online at www.kreuzers.com. On Facebook.
• Aug. 21, Mini Go-Kart Challenge at Dayton Wire Wheels, Centerville, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Aug. 22, Covered Bridge Tour, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Sept. 10, Ladies Night Out at the Taj, 7 to 11 p.m.
MAY 26
Englewood Steak-n-Shake Open Cruise-in, Wednesdays, weather-permitting, 4:30 p.m. until dark, Steak-n-Shake, 9150 N. Main St., Englewood. (937) 832-0294.
MAY 27
Thursday Night Cruise-in, 5 p.m., Jim’s Dairy Bar, 1125 S. Miami St., West Milton. Sponsored by Ohio Cruisers Car Club. Music, door prizes, 50/50 drawing. Proceeds benefit outreach projects.
MAY 28
Precision Tune Auto Care/Blue Light Cruisers Cruise-in, every Friday night, 5 to 9 p.m., Precision Auto, 591 S. Main St., Englewood. Through October. (937) 771-0140.Friday night cruise-in at K-Mart across from The Greene, 5 p.m. until sunset, Indian Ripple Road, Beavercreek. Co-sponsored by The Greene County Antique and Classic Car Club and the Miami Valley Chapter of National Corvette Restorers Society (NCRS). www.greenecountyantiqueandclassiccar club.com. www.ncrs.org/mvc.
MAY 29
29th annual Warren County Kustoms Show, 3 to 9 p.m., Frisch’s Big Boy, Town Mall, Franklin, Exit 32, Interstate 75. Free. Open to vehicles 1975 and older. Gary, (937) 746-0526. Larry, (937) 510-4065. Gary, (937) 746-0526. www.warrencountykustoms.com.
JUNE 5-6
Jeep Jam, presented by Muddy Buddys Jeep Wrangler Club, sponsored by Dave Dennis.com and Monster Energy Drink. Harveysburg (Caesers Creek State Park and lake region), Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Open to public, $3 per non-Jeep vehicle, children 12 and younger free. $10 per Jeep participating in Jeep Jam/$15 for weekend. No parking fees. Trailer parking available. Jam participants get goodie bag, free raffle ticket. Available to first 150 Jeeps. Almost mile-long off-road challenge course. Mild run, extreme run available. RTI Ramp. Vendors, food and drinks available. Raffles — new Winch, Jeep parts, Jeep apparel, gift cards, bumpers. New Jeeps by Dave Dennis on display. Muddy Buddys will give rides throughout the weekend. Live music June 5, 5 to 7 p.m. Camping/lodging at Frontier Campground, Waynesville, (937) 488-1127, ww.frontiercamping.com; Creekwood Hotel, Waynesville (800) 652-5953. Jam directions: Corner of Ohio 73 and Harveysburg Road, Harveysburg.
JUNE 6
32nd annual Warren County Armco Park Car Show, ACE Car Club of Middletown, free admission, vehicle registration $12. Armco Park is on state Route 741 just north of Otterbein Home. Registration 9 a.m. to noon, judging 1 p.m., awards 2:30 p.m. Dash plaques first 100 cars. New class this year: traditional rod/rat rod. First-, second-place trophies in each class. Best of Show award. Car clubs welcome. Charlie Rouster, (513) 594-3495. Bob Andrews, (513) 777-4671.
JUNE 9
AARP Driver Safety classes, noon to 4:30 p.m., Kettering Medical Center, 3535 Southern Blvd., Kettering, (937) 384-4884 to sign up. Also 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sulphur Grove United Methodist Church, 7505 Taylorsville Road, Huber Heights, (937) 236-5970 to register. Call (937) 299-1376 for other locations, details.
JUNE 18
AMVETS Post 1789 monthly cruise-in, 5 to 9 p.m., 715 Market St., Brookville. Food, entertainment, 50/50 drawing. Third Friday each month: July 16, Aug. 20, Sept. 17, Oct. 15. Norm Kniess, (937) 231-4641.
JUNE 19
Kruise-in for Kids, an event to honor and celebrate children awaiting adoption, noon to 4 p.m., Montgomery County Children Services Haines Children’s Center, 3304 N. Main St. Dayton. Free. Featuring vintage racecars owned by local collector R.H. Grant. (937) 224-5437. Dale Richardson, (937) 276-7416, richard02@odjfs.state.oh.
AUG. 14
29th Warren County Kustoms PPG/Ohio Auto Kolor Show, Downtown Saturday Nite, 4 to 9:30 p.m., Franklin, Exit 36 off Interstate 75 west to downtown. $10 registration. Fifty awards; open to all years and models to date; 24 Seven Band, two shows 7 and 8:30 p.m. Set of Torq Thrust wheels and tires. (937) 746-0526. (937) 510-4065. www.warrencountykustoms.com.
Miami Valley AAA booth, Miami Valley Hospital Kettering Community Health Fair, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Christ United Methodist Church, 3440 Shroyer Road, Kettering.
MISCELLANEOUS
Fourth annual Dayton Concours d’Elegance at Carillon Park, Dayton History has announced nominations are open for the fourth annual Dayton Concours d’Elegance at Carillon Park on Sunday, Sept. 19 from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. featuring the cars of Walter P. Chrysler and Alfa-Romeo. Miami Valley AAA will once again present the event, which will showcase antique and classic automobiles and motorcycles on the grounds of the park, 1000 Carillon Blvd., Dayton.
All proceeds from the event will benefit Dayton History, Montgomery County’s official historical organization. To download nomination guidelines and profiles go online to www.daytonconcours.com.
For car nominations, contact Mike Edgerton, Concours show director, at autoedge@sbcglobal.net. For motorcycle nominations, contact Dave Lovett, motorcycle director, at delovett2@hotmail.com.
Send announcements to arollins@coxohiomedia.com. (937) 225-6901. Fax to (937) 225-2417.