Please send announcements for car shows, non-profit, educational or charity fundraiser events at least 3 weeks in advance. 

To send us information:
◊ e-mail us info@realoldies1250.net
◊ fax your announcement to (413) 289-2323
◊ mail or drop off announcements to  WARE, 3 Converse Street, Palmer, MA 01069
◊ we are not responsible for typographical errors or incorrect information

Community events: 

July 23:  Eighth Annual Summer Polka Concert:  The Eddie Forman Orchestra on Wednesday, at Hadley Senior Community Center at Hooker School, Middle Street in Hadley.  Refreshments on sale.  Free and open to the public.  Celebrate Hadley's heritage and local talent.  Bring your lawn chair and a picnic supper.  Call the Council on Aging at 586-4023 for more information. 

Sunday, July 27:  3rd Annual Sue-Z-Q run with a rain date of August 3.  Sign up at 9:00, run leaves at 10:30.  Tickets are $25.  T-shirt, chicken dinner, lots of prizes, raffles and entertainment provided.  All proceeds benefit American Diabetes Association.  Come one, come all.  Let's ride for a cure.  Tickets in advance contact:  Chuck - 413-328-0342.

August 2:  Real Oldies 1250 birthday bash - FREE admission, food for purchase (Rondeau's) at Pulaski Park in Three rivers.  Check out the birthday link at http://www.realoldies1250.net See you there! 

August 2nd and 3rd:  Two Wars, Two Towns, Two Days - Civil War:  The Battle of Brimfield at Heart-o-the-mart, Rte 20 in Brimfield.  and Revolutionary War:  Redcoats to Rebels at Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge.  For information visit: www.hitchcockacademy.org or www.osv.org. 

Concerts in the Park - Springfield:  The park is alive the sounds of summer for five consecutive concerts on Tuesdays at Blunt Park in Springfield.  Cory and The Knightsman with special guests - The Coasters on August 5th.    For details check the website at www.springfieldparks.com or call 413-787-6435.  Starting times may vary - check the website for information.  Parking is free, picnicking is encouraged, blankets and lawn chairs.  Rain location is the adjacent Central High School.  

August 8:  Polish American Picnic at St. Michael's Cathedral, 260 State Street in Springfield.  Grounds open at 5 PM.  No charge for parking or admission.  Polish and American Picnic foods will be sold and a cash wine, beer and soda bar will be available.  Multi-item raffle to be held.  Eddie Forman Orchestra will be playing.  Bring your own lawn chairs.

August 10:  The 4th Annual Ride for Kaitlyn to benefit the Kaitlyn Langlois Memorial Foundation, Inc (providing financial assistance to families with a child fighting cancer or other catastrophic disease) will be held.  The ride begins at Sheldon's Harley Davidson, Rte 20 in Auburn and ends at the Spencer Fish and Game with a BBQ and live music by The Big Gunz.  Registration is 9 - 11.  Ride starts at 11:15.  $ 20 per bike, $10 per additional rider.  $10 non-riders - BBQ starts apprx 2 PM.  Sponsored by The Gate Keepers M/C, Spencer Fish & Game, Auburn Police Dept, Brian's Rotis'A'Que and Catering and The Big Gunz.  For information cal 508-885-9371 or visit the website at www.kicksforkaitlyn.com

August 17:  Annual Polish Festival at St Stan's Club Grounds on South Street in West Warren. The Maestro's Men from 1 - 5 PM.  Polish food and chicken barbeque.  To purchase chicken barbeque tickets for $10.00 call 413-436-7500 or 413-436-9268.  Public is invited rain or shine.  Free admission and free parking behind the pavillion.

Ongoing through Sept 14:  Pulaski Park Picnic Pavillion - 2008 Picnic Schedule - The Polka Capital of New England - all dances 2:30.  - 6:30 www.pulaskipark.com

Avalanche Ranch:  The First Congregational Church of West Brookfield, UCC, 36b North Main Street will host "Avalanche Ranch", a fun-filled vacation bible school from July 28 - August 1 from  9AM - Noon.  Children ages 4 - 12 are welcome to attend.  There will be games, songs, crafts, drama and lots of fun for all.  Pre-registration is requested.  Please call the church at 508-867-7078.

Weekly car shows:   

Every Monday from 5 - 7:30 PM - Mark's Cruise Night in Granby, CT

Every Tuesday from 5 - 7:30 PM - Summit View Cruisers, Holyoke Elks in Holyoke, MA for information call Bill at 297-2410 or TJ at 250-2719

Every Tuesday Elks on Chapin Street in Ludlow

Every Wednesday from 5 - 7:30 PM - Red Rock Cruisers in Southampton, MA

Every Thursday from 5 - dark - Elks Hall, Florence, MA (with DJ Bruce Marshall from W-A-R-E)

Every Thursday from 5 - dark - South Barre Rod & Gun Club, Hardwick, MA

Every Thursday Moose Lodge Cruise on Fuller Street in Chicopee

Every Thursday at 5 -  Cruisin' At the Club at the South Barre Rod & Gun Club on Rte 32 

Every Friday at Summit on Rte 5 in Holyoke / Northampton Line

Every Friday McDonald's in Agawam at the Geissler's Plaza

Saturday from 5 - 8 PM - Forever Young Cruisers at Jimmy's Grove, Point Grove Rd in Southwick.  Music, 50/50, drivers prize, antiques, trucks, street rods, special interest.   569-3944 for information

Fourth Sunday of the month from 4 - 7:30 PM - Westfield Cruisers in Westfield, MA

One-Time Car Shows:

July 26:  1st Annual Doo Wop Oldies Fun and Food Festival for the entire family.   At the K of C council 69, 460 Granby Rd in Chicopee from Noon to 9 PM.  Huge Classic Car Show, Fun Stuff free, micro brews, wi  e, soda, bop lessons, hula hoop contest, daraoke contest., Best dressed 50's contest, hot dogs, hamburgs, italian ice, ices cream.  New England Doo Wop Society.  Tickets and info at Gary 413-478-0901 and 413-786-1929. 

August 2:  Al Widlan's Service Connection at the Real Oldies 1250 - WARE birthday bash.  All years welcome.  Come enjoy this free day with music, food for purchase and fun.  Show your classic car along with Real Oldies 1250 60th birthday bash.

August 9:  Cruisin BBQ Rib Dinner and 50's and 60's party starts at 1 PM at the South Barre Rod & Gun Club on Rte 32 in Hardwick.  Music, raffles, twist contest, 50's dree up, peoples choice car show, prizes.  Dinner tickets are $15 includes ribs, beans, potato salad, corn on the cob, salad, rolls and dessert served at 2PM.  Tickets available at the Thursday cruise night at the clubhouse or call Mark and Karen at 508-847-2897.

August 24:  Deerfield Lions Club 17th Annual Antique Auto Show - 10 - 3:30 rain or shine  Channing-Bete Company, Rtes 5 & 10, South Deerfield, MA.  Admission $5 per person.  DJ, food, silent auction, vendors, people's choice award. 

September 14:  33rd Annual Harvest of Vettes - Sons of Italy, 155 Marston St in Lawrence.  Over 100 trophies, dash plaques, goody bags, raffles, music, Italian Food, cash bar, live and silent auctions.  Up to date information www.spindlecitycorvettes.com or call 978-649-6811

September 20:  Drawing held Northampton Rotary Club - Harley Davidson Raffle.  Tickets are $100 each - only 450 available.  First prize - 2008 FLSTN Softail Deluxe 105th Anniversary Collection series number 1,328.   Contact:  Phillip Sullivan 860-912-6263 or Steven Roberts 413-531-6720

September 28:  16th Annual Pathfinder RVTHS Auto Body Skills USA car show.  Pathfinder Regional 240 Sykes St, Rte 181 in  Palmer.  Registration is $10, Gen'l admission is $2.  Dash plaques for first 150 vehicles, 50/50 raffle, door prizes, music, food.   Registration opens at 9:00, judging begins at 12:15, awards presentation begin at 2PM.   Awards will not be mailed.  Information available at:  prvthscarshow@hotmail.com or call 413-283-9701 x 115.

September 28: Vettes to Vets - honor our veterans.  Bedford Veterans Hospital, Bedford, MA  Over 200 cars came out last year to show their respect and honor our Veterans.  One commemorative pin to every car, honor guard, fly over, rock band and chow line.  Come and show your appreciation for those who served.  Contact:  Ron Morneau 978-777-0883