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This webpage is for events that the Museum will participate in or sponsor during this year.

For a complete list of events go to the Museum Calendar.

NW Vintage Car & Motorcycle Museum Events

Mark your calendars

 

October — December 2011 Meeting and Tour Schedule

October 19              Board/Member Meeting 6:30 PM, Texaco Station

October 20             Display Committee Meeting 6:30 PM, Texaco Station

November 4            Education Committee Meeting 12:00 PM, Chalet Restaurant

November 12           Evergreen Museum Tour 10:00 a.m.

(9:00 a.m. convoy from the NWVC&MM)

**SEE DETAILS ON HOMEPAGE AND RSVP RIGHT AWAY!!**

November 16   Board/Member Meeting 6:30 PM, Texaco Station

November17  Display Committee Meeting 6:30 PM, Texaco Station

December 15  Display Committee Meeting 6:30 PM, Texaco Station

December 21    NO Board Meeting

 

MEMBER/BOARD MEETINGS are the 3rd Wed. of each month, 6:30 PM at the Texaco Service Station on the Powerland grounds. Everyone is welcome!

 

Free movie night showing rare historical automotive documentaries.

Spring Social Planned for April                           By Doug Nelson

 

The Board is planning a repeat of the popular membership potluck in the main museum building this April.   It is a kick in the can of the summer show season!

Here’s an opportunity to gather and get to know your fellow museum members and share plans and goals for the future.  FOOD & FELLOWSHIP ~ a winning team for 2012!

 

2011 Great Oregon Steam-up poster

 
bridge town big bands logo

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bridgetown Big Band Plays at Steam-Up            By Tom Ruttan

 

The Bridgetown Big Band performed for the Great Oregon Steam-Up on Saturday morning, August 20th, in front of the NWVC&MM exhibit hall. The 18-piece band provided 2 hours of great big band music that was a hit with the Steam-Up crowd. In addition to that great “big band sound,” the band features vocal and instrumental soloists that are a pure pleasure to listen to. The group does performance show tunes as well as dance tunes for those who love to swing.
The band’s musical repertoire consists of a variety of music including hits from Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, arranger Sammy Nestico, and more recent jazz arrangements.
The Bridgetown Big Band music suits many tastes and venues such as benefits, music series, festivals, fund raisers, corporate events, and indoor or outdoor performances.
This is the 3rd year that the band has performed for the museum and the Steam-Up.
The band’s website is: www.bridgetownbigband.com
 

Steam Car at the Steam-Up           By Doug Nelson 1918 Stanley with Eric Gleeson

 

The 1918 Stanley touring car was a big hit at this summer’s Steam-Up.  Eric Gleeson of The Dalles is a member of the museum and owner of this mostly original steam car.   Eric gave rides and generally was available during the show to demonstrate his rare and unique vehicle. 

    Commonly called a “Stanley Steamer,” the official name was “Stanley Car.”  Check out the interesting history of the Stanley in your favorite reference.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NW Vintage Car & Motorcycle Museum Member Videos

Here are some educational videos prepared by Museum members:
Bill Becker explains how to remove the hinge pin from a Model A hood
Bill Becker explains applying car paint removal
Bill Becker car paint removal safety tips
Bill Becker explains how to remove a wiring harness