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February 2010

Feb 12-14 (Fri-Sun) Marshalls Creek, PA - Blizzard Out Campout at Otter Lake Campground. Special rate: $5 per person per night. This is a "5 W" rated campground by Woodall's. Camping in group area with covered pavillion. Electric sites, indoor pool, sauna and Jacuzzi. Sat. night potluck dinner. Campground website: http://www.otterlake.com/  Contact: Jon Kleckner for info: jonsmtrs@optonline,net or (973) 506-4293. Monday 2/15 is Presidents Day, and some folks may want to consider an extra night.

March 2010

Mar 21 (Sunday) Lincoln, RI - Folding Party at the home of Tom Power and Linda Manion. The fun starts at 10am, coffee and doughnuts will be served. Caravan to Providence for lunch at their favorite Mexican restaurant. Contact Tom for directions at 401-722-2119 before 9pm or volkswagenri@cox.net

April 2010

April 25 (Sunday) Mansfield, CT - CVA's 20th Annual Spring Dust-Off at Manfield Hollow State Park, from 9am to 3pm, rain or shine. This is an informal, non-judged car show. Dash plaques to the first 200 cars. Last year there were almost 250 vehicles so arrive early. Bring a picnic lunch and check out all kinds of VW's and your fellow VW comrades! No alcohol or burn-outs! For more info, contact Jeremy at (860) 539-9704, vwadct@comcast.net or Milt at redbug203@sbcglobal.net

May 2010

May 16 (Sunday) Millbury, MA - Folding Party at the home of Steve and Mary. Details when available. 508-865-9859.

May 28-31 (Fri-Sun) West Milford, NJ 07480 - Westies in West Milford at Westbrook Park, 857 Westbrook Road. $5 per person per night. Plenty to do: area hiking, (14 mile hike to NYC view), boating in nearby Greenwood Lake, nature museum, (Weiss Ecology Center). Potluck supper Sat. night. More details to follow. For more info, contact Jon Kleckner: jonsmtrs@optonline,net or (973) 506-4293.

June 2010

June 4-6 (Fri-Sun) Riverhead, NY - 10th Annual Buses by the Big Duck at the Indian Island Campground (631 852-3232 ) located right on Flanders Bay, at the head of the twin forks. If you're coming from New England, you can take a ferry from Bridgeport http://www.bpjferry.com/  or New London https://www.longislandferry.com. From the campground, you can easily travel to the Hamptons, visit wine country, see Long Islands historic Big Duck, visit historic towns and villages, shop at the Tanger Outlets and do so much more.The campground's fee is $29 per night for non-county residents. Local Suffolk County residents pay $19 per night, but must also have a Green Key Park Pass ($20, good for three years & available at park office).We will be camping in a reserved group area equipped with electric and water. We will be in GROUP SITE #2 and #4 Your (CASH ONLY) payment will be collected by Andrea at time of arrival, but please check in at the parks front office  Last minute arrivals are welcome, so if you do not know your plans until the day before, there will be room. Pot luck dinner/raffles will be on Saturday night. For more information, go to the website http://arasso.tripod.com/ or contact Andrea at rassovw@hotmail.com  IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR PET OWNERS: Pets must be licensed and vaccinated. You must have a copy of the rabies certificate and dog license certificate with you. The rabies tag and dog license tag is NOT GOOD ENOUGH. Also, DOGS MUST BE LEASHED AT ALL TIMES.

June 10-13 (Fri-Sun) Almonte, Mississippi Mills, Ont, Canada - Busfusion 2010 at the North Lanark Agricultural Society Almonte Fairgrounds, located 35 km west of Ottawa, on the banks of the Mississippi River. The fairgrounds have level camping spots along the banks of the river, toilet facilities, running water, a dump station, and a building for a communal dinner, swap meet, and other gatherings. It's a short walk to the town center, no need to move your vehicle. Bring bikes for a ride in the country. For more info, go to www.busfusion.com or email busfusion@aol.com 

June 20 (Fathers Day) Harwinton, CT - The 22nd Annual Litchfield Bug In from 9am till 3pm at the Harwinton Fairgrounds on Locust Road. Admission is charged with all proceeds going to local charity. Overnight camping is available on the grounds with clean modern restrooms provided. Also on Saturday at 6pm the annual Bug In Bash , with free food provided by the Texas Grill will be held. You can also attend the Fathers Day pancake breakfast at the firehouse in town on Sunday morning. Swap spaces are both indoor and outdoor with plenty of room for vendors. Average space is 20 by 20 feet.  We usually get 300 VW vehicles in the show and around 100 vendors.  Also clean modern restrooms with showers for the campers…For additional information contact: Chuck Pisconski at 860-283-5256 or vwsplitman@sbcglobal.net

July 2010 

July 9-11 (Fri-Sun) Jim Thorpe, PA - Camping at Mauch Chunk Lake Park. This is a great county park and includes camping along the lake, nice beach area with lifeguards, bring your own boat or rent one, plus a concession stand, all within walking distance from our camp! There is a lot to do in the nearby town of Jim Thorpe including; historic train ride, shoppes, biking, hiking and river fun on the Lehigh which is scheduled for a whitewater release that weekend. The cost of the event is only $4 per person per night! We have group sites A & B reserved. This a a red cup event, but the rangers are friendly. Bathrooms are nice, with flush toilets/showers and are just off of site A. No electric. The group area is totally shaded but rocky. Please RSVP so the organizers can make sure there is enough room. Malissa and Ken Weikel   email: missnken@dejazzd.com  Check the park website for details including boat/motor restrictions if you want to bring your own. http://www.carboncounty.com/park/ 

July 11 (Sunday) Lebanon, CT - CVA's 6th Annual New England Volks-Meet at the Lebanon Lions Fairgrounds, for 9am to 3pm, rain or shine. Trophies will be awarded by people's choice in many different classes. Show will be open to VW's and all German cars, onwers, and fans  There will be dash plaques and goody bags for the first 200 vehicles. Camping is available on the fairgrounds the night before the show, entertainment by live bands. There will be entertainment for kids both days. For more info contact Jeremy at (860) 539-9704, vwadct@comcast.net or Milt at redbug203@sbcglobal.net

September 2010

Sept 3-6 (Fri-Mon) Bloomsburg, PA - Camping Near Knoebels X at the Indian Head Campground. A vintage camping weekend of Pennsylvania's coal region. Come out for the tenth anniversary campout featuring the Friday evening dessert social, Saturday morning caravan to Knoebels Amusement Resort (www.knoebels.com), Sunday morning potluck brunch, and everyday kayaking/canoeing on the Susquehanna River, hiking, road trips, and great campfire conversation.Camping rates are $24 for group/tent sites, $26 for water-electric sites. Request the VW Bus section and the group reat. Go to http://mysite.verizon.net/bensbus/knk.htm for complete details.

Sept 25-26 (Sat-Sun) Middlebury CT -  CVA’s 2nd Annual Oktoberfest at Quassy Amusement Park, from noon to 6 both days. Trophies will be awarded for CVA Choice and Quassy Choice. Show is open to all German cars, owners, fans and anyone who enjoys an amusement park and Oktoberfest! There will be dash plaques for the first 100 cars. Camping will be available on the show grounds Saturday night. Every show car receives a complimentary park pass. There will be German food, bands and beer available at the Oktoberfest. Don’t miss this weekend of German fun! For additional info please contact: Jeremy Clayton (860) 539-9704 vwadct@comcast.net or Milt McDonald  redbug203@sbcglobal.net .

October 2010

Oct 8-10  (Fri-Sun) Watkins Glen, New York - Westies at Watkins 2010 in the Finger Lakes of New York. This is the 9th year in the running this event at the Birthplace of Road Racing!! This is a premier LiMBO camping event sponsored by the Empire VW Camping Club! All VWs are welcomed. We have our own loop at the Watkins Glen State Park. No reservations required, pay as you go when you get there, $20/night. Discover the beauty of the Watkins Glen Gorge and beautiful surrounding Finger Lakes Region of New York.  Activities for all, including antiquing, hiking, biking, caravanning, wine tasting, and campfire festivities. Communal breakfast burritos served Saturday morning. Pot Luck Saturday night, bring a dish to share. T-Shirts available, raffles and door prizes.  Vendors welcome .Optional racetrack events on SUNDAY Oct 10th. We will take our VWs on the racetrack for a three laps on Thunder Road. $15 per vehicle. Come on the track or in the grand stands. For more info, contact Joel Cort, home phone: 585-377-4161. cell phone: 585-690-8145 or jcort@rechester.rr.com

Oct 15-17 (Fri-Sun) Lenhartsville, PA - Bustoberfest at Blue Rocks.  We have booked Group sites116 (and overflow group site 114).  Contact Andrea at rassovw@hotmail.com for info and to get info on mailing first night deposit of $30.  Bring contributions for the beer and wine tasting event.  Potluck on Saturday eve.  Hayride to local farm for pumpkins.  Lots to do at campground and surrounding area.  Check out site at:   http://www.bluerockscampground.com/

Oct. 17 (Sunday) TBD location in Connecticut - The CVA’s 12th Annual Fall Foliage Cruise  from 9am to ???, rain or shine. To be determined start location. Will wind through the scenic roads of Connecticut with a few stops along the way.  Bring a picnic lunch. There will be a dinner after the cruise for those that are interested. More details when available.  Contact: Jeremy Clayton (860) 539-9704 vwadct@comcast.net or Milt McDonald  redbug203@sbcglobal.net