2009 Miata Cruizerz calendar of events

This calendar represents both club activities and other Miata or car club related activites that members may be interested in attending.

Upcoming Events:
September 10-12th - Midwest Miata Gathering in St. Louis
September 25th - Getogether/Cruise/Group Photo
Sunday October 3rd - Mackinaw Valley Winery Tour
Past Events:
Saturday August 15th - Brimfield Old Settlers Day Parade, 10:30AM - ????
Show your Miata pride! You are invited to join the Brimfield Old Settler's Day Parade! This no-cost event will be a leisurely drive through Brimfield, IL. Other Settlers Day activities may be avaible, as well as beuatiful Jubilee College State Park.

Club members will meet between 10:00 and 10:30AM, Saturday, at the closed restauraunt off Exit 75 off I-74. We will leave for Brimfield at 10:30AM sharp! Line up for the parade at 11:00AM, Parade, and then either stay and enjoy activities or drive to the local State Parks.

You are welcome to bring candy to distribute to kids along the side of the parade!
Saturday August 15th - Hooter's Super Cruise - 5:00-9:00PM
An alternate event to the Brimsfield Day Parade, not sponsored by the Miata club.

Hooters on Water Street in Peoria is having a Cruise Saturday night.

Address: 418 SW Water St., Peoria, IL
Saturday August 1st - "Cruise-in" at the Metro Centre, 6:00-9:00PM
An unofficial get-together; the Cruise-In at the Metro Centre is a regular event with many cars to check out. Attended well by the Mid Illinois Corvette club, Miatas are always welcome

Club members may arrive and leave any time. Club members recommended to arrive at 6:00PM. There is plenty of local food for snacks and/or dinner.

Directions to Metro Centre
Saturday, July 4th - "Cruise-in" at the Metro Centre 6:00-9:00PM
An unofficial (as it can be!) get-together; the Cruise-In at the Metro Centre is a regular event with many cars to check out. Attended well by the Mid Illinois Corvette club, Miatas are always welcome

Club members may arrive and leave any time. There is plenty of local food for snacks and/or dinner.

Directions to Metro Centre
Saturday, June 27th - Drive, Dinner and Ice Cream at Lou's Drive Inn.
A quick meet-and-greet; take photos of our cars for the website, distribute business cards, and enjoy the good company.

Meet at the parking lot near the Steak n Shake in Grand Prarie Mall at 5:00. Leave at approx. 5:30 for a short cruise (to be decided)! and end up at Lou's Drive Inn for food and ice cream.

Saturday, May 16th - Drive and Dinner with the Abe Lincoln Miata club.
Meet members of the Abe Lincoln Miata Club at the Decatur Panera Bread location in the morning, leave at approx. 9:00AM.

Drive to the Steak and Shake in Lincoln, meet up and leave there at 10:00AM

Meander northwest to Kickapoo Creek Winery, arriving around 11:45--Noon. When everyone is finished at the winery, we will take a short drive north through Jubilee College State Park (no degrees will be awarded) on our way to a 3PM late lunch at the Kaiserhof German restaurant in Peoria.
Sunday, May 3rd - Annual "Grandview Drive" Meet and Greet
This annual drive begins at the Steak n Shake parking lot near the Shoppes at Grand Prarie. Club members will get together, show off their cars, and have a nice drive through scenic Peoria parks, culminating with a drive up Grandview.

Update: The weather was perfect, and the drive a great success! We had 9 Miatas show up, some new members, some old. All had a good time, and Chris took photos. Check out the photos of our drive here!