Finger Lakes Region Volkswagen Club

October Events

Westies at Watkins 9 Campout

October 7-10

Memorial Art Gallery with a Psychedelic exihibit

October 16

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Bug Bust 20 Recap

Hi Everyone...Well Bug Bust 20 was a great success. 75 cars and 7 vendors where on hand to delight the continual flow of spectators. Despite a less then perfect weather forcast, the day turned out to be rain free & sunny at a pleasant 80 degrees. It was our best turn out ever both in number of show entries and 100’s of spectators. Thanks to all who attended and thanks to our wonderful show sponsors...Joyce

Westies at the Glen

What:	The 9th annual "Westies at Watkins" camping event and Run for the Glen
When:	October 7-10
Where:	Watkins Glen International

The 9th annual "Westies at Watkins" camping event and Run for the Glen will occur in October. This will be hosted by the Empire VW Camping Club (www.empirevwcamping.org) at Watkins Glen State Park with a few laps around Watkins Glen International Racetrack. If interested, contact Joel at jcort@rochester.rr.com. Event information is available at http://www.westies-at-watkins.org.

The Run for the Glen will be a coordinated cruise from Rochester area to meet up at the Watkins Glen Race track with the campers.

Sumday October 10

For those FLRVWC members who are not camping… Come and caravan to Watkins Glen International, for a 3 lap run. Price per car is $15.00.

PRE-registration is now required for anyone wishing to drive on the track.Tickets must be purchased at the Glen Store in the village of Watkins Glen prior to driving out to the race track. Our club will still get the discounted rate of $15.00 per vehicle. With tickets in hand drive up to Gate 2 at Watkins Glen International Raceway. There you will be asked to sign a waiver for each occupant of the vehicle going on the race track. Be at Gate #2 by 11:30 for 12:00 lap run! The club caravan will originate in Victor on Route 96 at the Eastview Mall front parking lot.

Please be at Eastview Mall by 8:45 a.m. at the latest! Depart at 9:00 a.m. east on Route 96 to Route 14 south (tire store at corner intersection) for a brief 15 minute rest stop at 9:45, then on to Watkins Glen for 11:15 arrival. Call Joyce for caravan details at (585) 671-5914.

NOTE: Joyce will not be leading this caravan...who ever assembles at East View Mall that morning can pick a leader and enjoy the scenic ride to Watkins Glen or just plan to be at the track by 11:30. WITH THE PRE-PAID TICKET TO GO ON THE TRACK.

Memorial Art Gallery with a Psychedelic Exhibit

What:	Memorial Art Gallery with a Psychedelic Exhibit
When:	Saturday October 16
Where:	Memorial Art Gallery
	500 University Avenue
	Rochester, NY

I was recently contacted by Lewis at The Philipson Group, a creative studio on East Avenue in Rochester, NY. One of their clients is the Rochester Memorial Art Gallery. The Philipson Group has been commissioned to assist the Memorial Art Gallery with a Psychedelic exhibit, which includes vintage cars from the 1960’s and 1970’s. Lewis is inviting our Membership to bring their Volkswagen Bugs, Busses & Buggies to be part of his exhibit. He feels Volkswagens are synonymous of the “physchedelic” era and is very excited to have us be part of the exhibit. We would be parked on the lawn of the Memorial Art Gallery. The event would be between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. on Saturday October 16, 2010.

Aproximatly 1500 supporters of the Memorial Art Gallery will be in attendance for the exhibition opening party and dinner. As part of the exhibit, we would also be invited to attend the party and dinner as well. So, if you would like to be part of an art exhibit, with party and dinner included, all at no charge, then this is the event for you! It is imperative that you let me know if you would like to attend this October 16th event, as soon as possible. Space is limited and the organizer needs to know by September 15.

P.S. All types of vintage pre-1980 aircooled Volkswagens are welcome…

PLEASE RSVP to Joyce by September 15 at joycec@rochester.rr.com or call me at 585-671-5914

Looking for other local events?

Folks at GTI 16V and TheSamba might have what you're looking for.

You can also find a list of local cruise nights on our calendar page.

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