the Golden Gate Austin Healey Club

2020 GOLDEN GATE AUSTIN HEALEY CLUB EVENT SCHEDULE

Includes non-GGAHC Major Healey Events and Club-recommended events

Indicates events sponsored by the Golden Gate Austin Healey Club.
 

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The club is introducing some new stuff this year to encourage participation:

• The 100%er Club has been created to recognize club members that participate in ALL OFFICIAL CLUB ACTIVITIES. 100%er Club members will be recognized at the 2020 Christmas Party.
• An Annual Mileage Award will be presented at the 2020 Christmas Party to the club member that drives their Healey the most during the year. The Events Coordinator will record your odometer mileage at the first event you attend for the year.

 

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2020 GGAHC EVENTS

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June 13: Rolling Healeys Gather at Moss (Landing)

What: The GGAHC announces a delightful drive on June 13th presented by area experts Elliot & Ginny Brown, Irene Medzyk & Harry Harami.

This may just prove to be the first outing for the club this year! Maybe we should call it the season opener!!!

The adventure takes us down side roads on the west side of 101 heading south bound. We will wind through country roads taking us through Aromas, Prunedale and Elkhorn, then heading south on Highway 1 to Moss Landing.

At Moss Landing and if the restaurants are up and running by then, we will have six to choose from ranging from Thai food to Mexican and the famous Phils Fish Market to name 3. There we can gather in groups and pick our poison. If as this date approaches, the restaurants still cannot accommodate us, we will resort to a running board picnic with location to be announced.

A potential optional stop for those taking their time getting home is the Elkhorn Nursery, which houses an amazing assortment of succulents and many great outdoor decorating ideas.

Hope to see you then!!

More info: Meet at Morgan Hill StarBucks (1041 Cochrane Rd, Morgan Hill, CA 95037) at 9:00 am and plan for a 9:30 departure. As usual be fueled up and ready to put on a few miles (finally!) Several gas stations are available in the immediate vicinity. 

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July 25 & 26: Fort Bragg Overnight 

What: It’s been a long time since the Club has been to the Mendocino Coast.

More info: Coming, save the date!

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August 8: Club BBQ 

What: Club BBQ at Ken Nerlove’s Elkhorn Peak Cellars, American Canyon.

More info: Coming, save the date!

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August 23: Ice Cream Social 

What: Our annual Ice Cream Social in Vacaville.

More info: Coming, save the date!

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September 12: Muir Woods/ Stinson Beach/ Bolinas Drive 

What: A great drive through Marin County.

More info: Coming, save the date!

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September 26: Ironstone Concours d’Elegance 

What: The Club is planning on a large group of Healeys entering the concours.

More info: Coming, save the date!

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Friday – Sunday, October 23 – 25: Fall Colors Tour 

What: A two-night tour of the fall colors in the Sierra.

More info: Coming, save the date!

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Saturday, December 5: Christmas Cruise 

What: To celebrate the Club’s 50th Anniversary, we will be taking a 4-hour Christmas Cruise from Alameda on Commodore Cruises’ Yacht Pinot Noir out to our namesake, the Golden Gate.

More info: Coming, we will board the yacht at 10:45 AM, don’t be late! No refunds if you miss the boat. Save the date!

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2020 NON-GGAHC EVENTS

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June 7: Marin Cars & Coffee

What: On the First Sunday of every month, automotive enthusiasts gather in front of Starbuck’s in the Vintage Oaks Shopping Center Novato, California to share their vehicles and admire the other fabulous classics, exotics, rods and anything else with wheels and a motor. This has become a HUGE event and now commonly has well over 200 cars, ranging from serious vintage to modern.   First Sunday of each month, from 8-10 am, though many spaces fill by 7:30.  This is a great gathering of cars and car fans.  FREE—no charge, no registration.

Points to know:

• The first Sunday of every month, rain or shine, in front of Starbucks in the Vintage Oaks Shopping Center Novato, California.
• 8:00 in the morning to 10:00 am. Arrive when you want.

 

More info: online at www.facebook.com/Marin-County-Cars-and-Coffee

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June 7: Coffee n Clutches

What: On the First Sunday of every month, automotive enthusiasts gather in the lot outside of Starbucks on Lone Tree near Target in Antioch for Coffee N Clutches. Bring out your classics, kustoms, hot rods, and modern rides and join some like minded car enthusiasts for a donut and a cup of joe. You bring your rides and friends, and we will bring the coffee and donuts! See you there!  FREE—no charge, no registration.

Points to know:

• The first Sunday of every month, rain or shine, in the lot outside of Starbucks on Lone Tree near Target, 5769 Lone Tree Way, Antioch, California 94531.
• 8:00 in the morning to 10:00 am. 

 

More info: online at www.facebook.com/groups/CoffeeNClutches

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May 23 – May 31: British Car Week

What: Drive your British Car.  You may have to do it alone, but traffic may be lighter.

More info: Online at britishcarweek.org.

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May 25: Memorial Day

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June 21: Father’s Day

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June 28: Coyote Creek Concours d’Elegance – CANCELLED

What: It is with heavy hearts that we announce the cancellation of the Coyote Creek Concours d’Elegance on June, 28 2020.

Please know we are actively looking at alternative dates for later in 2020, but if that is not possible we will certainly be back in 2021. We truly appreciate all of your support and participation in the past, and thanks to you we will be back bigger and better in the future.

In better news, The Drive event on June 27th is still on, and would love for you to join us! A spirited drive from Coyote Creek to Laguna Seca for laps and a nice lunch. What better way to shake off the self-quarantined blues!

These are trying times and like you we want nothing but health, unity, and prosperity in our community. Please take care of yourself and your loved ones. Keep informed from trusted sites such as https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus, and practice good habits to stay well.

The automotive community is strong, resilient, and generous. From all of us at Coyote Creek Concours d’Elegance, we wish you the best and hope to see you very soon!

More info: Online at coyotecreekconcours.com .

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Saturday, July 4: Independence Day

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August 8 – 16: Monterey Car Week

What: Monterey Car Week is one of the most anticipated automobile events in Monterey County, California every year. It begins on August 7th and ends on August 16th. If you’re a classic car enthusiast, there is no better series of events around than Monterey Car Week. It’s full of days on end of auto shows, auto memorabilia and so much more. Many of these events are totally free, too, adding to the fun.

More info: To see which events are still on and which have been cancelled, check online at: whatsupmonterey.com/article/activities/monterey-car-week-overview.

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Monday, September 7: Labor Day

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September 19 – 20: Danville Concours d’Elegance – CANCELLED

What: Join other supporters on Sunday when the streets of historic downtown Danville will overflow with the sights, sounds and smells of classic, sports performance and exotic automobiles, as well as fine wooden yachts and cruisers, motorcycles and vintage trailers, for the annual Danville Concours d‘Elegance. Come see Old Town Danville (Hartz Avenue) at its annual finest, for a full day of vehicle displays, fine food, wine tasting including some of the finest Napa wines, and raffles in a relaxed environment. – It‘s fun for the whole family!

This gathering is designed to raise funds for Parkinson’s Disease research and patient care. Join us to enjoy the day and help us “Stop Parkinson’s in its Tracks”.

More info: Online at concours-delegance.org.

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October 3 – 4: CSRG Charity Challenge

What: The Charity Challenge is the most exciting, bang for the buck, feel-good vintage racing event on the West Coast. Over the past five years it’s grown at a phenomenal rate to the point where it’s on every racer’s short list. From the driver’s gift at registration to the last checkered flag on Sunday, the Charity Challenge is a delight.

The Charity Challenge is more than a car event. It’s an immersion into the type of road racing experience that people loved back in the 60s and earlier—only without the drawback of Port-a-Potties or spec cars with spec motors & drivers with the personality of dead grass. Instead, you get great cars, great racing and great people with a love of the sport to match your own. You will probably eat too much from the food and beverages available at the track, and be exhausted when it’s over, but it’s worth it. You just cannot do any better….

More info: Online at charityracing.org.

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October 10 – 11: British Fall Classic

What: The Annual British Fall Classic automobile show being held in beautiful downtown Morgan Hill.  This exceptional event will feature exquisite British classic sports & saloon cars representing revered marques such as Rolls Royce, Aston Martin, Jaguar, MG, Morgan, Triumph, Austin Healey, Lotus, Morris, and more!  There also will be British motorcycles as well as race cars!

More info: Coming, Save the Dates!

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Thursday, November 21: Thanksgiving

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