LVMOC

Pancake Breakfast / Airshow / Car Show / Airplane Rides / Ice Cream
2024-06-16 09:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
For the third consecutive year, LVMOC has had the good fortune to be invited to an event by Chapter 839 of the Eastern Experimental Aircraft Association, on May 12, 2024. As in previous years, there will be a pancake breakfast ($8 contribution per person), an aircraft fly-in and a car show (LVMOC member cars and classic British cars, in this instance) at the Pegasus Airpark, near Brodheadsville, PA. EAA Chapter 839 will have their aircraft on display and many will be taking off and landing on the airfield during the event.
The Keystone British Car Club has been invited to participate on the same date, May 12, so we will have the opportunity to “rub elbows” with the owners of many of the British cars that we “cut our teeth on” in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s.
After this event, LVMOC will escort the Miatas (and Brits, if they wish) to an ice cream rendezvous at an ice cream destination (not yet determined).
The LVMOC participants should plan to arrive at Pegasus Airpark by 9:00 a.m. on May 12. There is no organized group drive from the Lehigh Valley to the Airpark.

Kutztown Airport Diner Lunch Drive
2024-06-15 09:00 - 15:00
Walter is now hosting a weekend edition of this drive, along the “zoomy” roads of western Lehigh and eastern Berks Counties. He has mapped a route that encompasses some roads that we have enjoyed in the past and a fun selection of new-to-us roads.
The day’s driving will end with a 1:00 p.m. lunch at the Airport Diner, in Kutztown (always good!). Afterward, if anyone is interested in ICE CREAM (are you kidding?!), Premise Maid is only 7 miles along Route 222 from Kutztown. A visit there is a strong probability!
Come along and enjoy this popular drive!

Annual LVMOC CarBQue & General Membership Meeting
2024-06-09 12:00 - 15:30
Our annual LVMOC Spring CarBQue will take place at Louise Moore Park, in Northampton County, near Route 33. We will gather in a widely-spaced outdoor setting for a meal and to enjoy each others’ company, ogle our cars, relax and talk about Miata stuff. We also will conduct a General Membership Meeting and a Garage Sale/Swap Meet during this event.
Please come out and join the gang!

Deer Lake / Muhammad Ali Camp Drive
2024-06-01 08:30 - 15:30
Walter is hosting a new drive that will lead us to Muhammad Ali’s training camp, “Fighter’s Heaven”, in Deer Lake, Schuylkill County, PA. Our group will tour that facility, which you should find to be very interesting. Prior to visiting “Fighter’s Heaven”, we will enjoy lunch at the Manheim Diner, in Schuylkill Haven, PA. The drive will end in Fogelsville, back in the Lehigh Valley.
Come along for this fun drive and unique tour!

Spring Picnic Drive, Ice Cream & Baked Treats
2024-05-25 12:00 - 17:00
Ken and Evan will meet our group for a picnic lunch at Gring’s Mill park in Reading, PA (2083 Tulpehocken Road), followed by a brisk drive over the twisty roads of Berks and Lebanon Counties. These are some of Ken’s favorite roads (and he always finds the good ones!), and they will ultimately lead to ICE CREAM, at Twilight Acres Creamery, near Womelsdorf, PA.
Pack your lunch and a folding chair, and join the fun!

Lunch at the Steel Club - NEW DATE!
2024-05-16 09:00 - 15:00
Walter will again host a mid-week drive that will end at the Steel Club, in Hellertown, PA for lunch. The route will take the group along fun roads in Northampton and Bucks Counties, for a total distance of ~94 miles. There will, of course, be a “comfort break” at about midway. The lunch reservation is at 1:30 p.m.

Chestnuthill Star Diner, Mid-Week Drive
2024-05-01 09:00 - 15:00
Walter has mapped a nice selection of fine “Zooming” roads in Northampton and Monroe Counties. Join him for a 112-mile cruise on these fun roads, stopping along the route for lunch at the Chestnuthill Star Diner, in Brodheadsville, and ending the tour at the Club favorite, Blue Mountain Drive-In, for ICE CREAM!
Don’t miss this one!

"The View at Morgan Hill" Lunch Drive
2024-04-23 09:00 - 15:30
Join Walter for a nice drive over fun, winding roads in Northampton and Bucks Counties, with a terrific lunch destination at The View at Morgan Hill, near Easton, PA. The View has a large outdoor dining area with a great view and good food.
Don’t miss this one!

Another edition of WESTWARD HO!
2024-04-20 08:45 - 17:00
Join Dave (“The Stig”) and Michele on a jaunt over roads generally west of the Lehigh Valley. This drive will cover ~176 miles of interesting, scenic, winding (FUN) roads, with lunch and ice cream stops and a finish at a distillery!
We hope to see you at this event! For complete information, click on the link, below, to the event’s posting in the forum.

Weekday Drive with Lunch in Kutztown
2024-04-17 09:15 - 15:00
Walter will kick-start the 2024 Spring Driving Season with a nice mid-week run along the “zoomy” roads of western Lehigh and eastern Berks Counties. Walter has compiled a route that encompasses some roads that we have enjoyed in the past and a fun selection of new-to-us roads.
The day’s driving will end with a late lunch at the Airport Diner, in Kutztown. Afterward, if anyone is interested in ICE CREAM (are you kidding?!), Premise Maid is just up Route 222 from Kutztown. A visit there is a strong probability!
Come out and join the LVMOC gang for this season-opener!

ANNUAL POLAR BEAR DRIVE
2023-12-31 09:30 - 14:30
Join LVMOC in welcoming the new year on our annual Polar Bear Drive, on New Year’s Eve (conditions permitting). Our route follows some fun roads through Northampton and Lehigh Counties, and we will, of course, be driving TOP-DOWN!
Please come out and celebrate with us the coming of the New Year, 2024!

Chocolate, Lunch, and Christmas Village,
2023-11-18 13:15 - 19:00
Annette and Jim are hosting an early holiday season drive to Koziar’s Christmas Village, near Bernville, PA, to view the dazzling lighted attractions of the Village. En route to Koziar’s, our group will first visit Russell Stover Chocolates, in Hamburg, PA, to indulge in some seasonal decadence, then head nearby to Red Robin for a late lunch / early dinner. Finally, we will head for Koziar’s Christmas Village, at the end of the drive.
PLEASE NOTE: THE CHRISTMAS VILLAGE REQUIRES A SINGLE PAYMENT FOR ALL GROUP ADMISSIONS. ANNETTE WILL PAY FOR THE GROUP, BUT ALL PARTICIPANTS SHOULD BRING ENOUGH CASH TO REIMBURSE ANNETTE. ADMISSIONS ARE $16 FOR UNDER AGE 65 AND $15 FOR 65+. THANKS!

Two Hillclimbs & Lunch at Roadies
2023-11-11 10:30 - 15:00
Alisunshine is hosting a drive that will visit scenic N.E. PA roads and will include a tour of two venerable PA hillclimb roads: Giant’s Despair, near Wilkes-Barre, and Weatherly. These two hills have long been mainstays of the PA Hillclimb Circuit… Giant’s Despair is noted for fast, sweeping curves, and Weatherly includes one very tight switchback turn and one incredibly tight switchback! The drive will end with lunch at Roadies Restaurant, at Penn’s Peak near Jim Thorpe.
Please join the fun!

Fall Drive with BBQ, Ice Cream & Baked Goodies
2023-10-28 13:00 - 17:00
Ken and Evan will meet our group for a BBQ lunch, at Mission Barbeque in Wyomissing, PA, followed by a brisk drive over the twisty roads of Berks and Lebanon Counties. These are some of Ken’s favorite roads (and he always finds the good ones!), and they will ultimately lead to ICE CREAM, at Twilight Acres Creamery, near Womelsdorf, PA.
Come out and join the fun!

NEW DATE - Drive to Way-Har Farm Market for ICE CREAM
2023-10-22 13:00 - 18:00
Rescheduled from Sunday, 9/10/23:
Join Dave (The Stig) and Michele for a Sunday drive to Way-Har Farm Market, where you can partake of their ICE CREAM, in one of their many flavors. Way-Har also carries Dieffenbach’s Potato Chips, which should please those who missed our recent drive to Dieffenbach’s chip factory. This will be a drive of about 90 miles, with an early-afternoon starting time.

Cruise into Autumn
2023-10-15 11:00 - 15:00
Alisunshine will lead a small group of members over scenic, curvy roads in northern PA, with a lunch near the NY border. There is a 10-car limit for this drive.

Fall Colors, Lunch & Ice Cream Drive - Midweek
2023-10-12 09:15 - 15:00
Walter has created a new drive that will take in the Fall colors in Northampton and Monroe Counties. Join him along 110 miles of fun roads, stopping along the route for lunch at the Chestnut Star Diner, in Brodheadsville, and ending the tour at the Club favorite, Blue Mountain Drive-In, for ICE CREAM!
Don’t miss this one!

Fall Fling
2023-10-01 12:00 - 16:30
LVMOC will host a Fall Fling on Sunday, October 1, 2023; this is a return to an annual event that we enjoyed in previous years. We will gather for a picnic-style event at Egypt Memorial Park, in Egypt (where else??), Lehigh County, to share memories of the 2023 season and to enjoy each others’ company before the weather once again “goes south”. Food and beverages will be provided at no charge!
We have reserved an enclosed pavilion (which can be opened or closed, according to the weather) and there is ample parking.
The picnic and socializing will be from noon until 3:00 p.m. At 3:00, we will head out onto the roads of northeastern Lehigh County for a not-too-long Fall drive, which will culminate in a visit to a local ICE CREAM emporium!
A sign-up topic will be posted on our forum as the date of the event approaches. Until then, enjoy a 2023 season of Happy Zooming!

Joint Drive - LVMOC & Mid-State NY Club
2023-09-30 10:30 - 15:00
LVMOC and the Mid State Miata Club of NY will jointly host a scenic drive, beginning at Ray Price Mazda, near Stroudsburg, PA. Our group will travel about 90 minutes to Honesdale, PA, where we will meet the group from NY. The combined group will then drive about 30 minutes to reach Frank’s Place, in Simpson, PA, for lunch.
This is a great opportunity to visit the fine roads of northeastern PA!

Lunch at the Steel Club (New Date!)
2023-09-28 09:30 - 15:00
Walter will again host a mid-week drive that will end at the Steel Club, in Hellertown, PA for lunch. The route will take the group along fun roads in Northampton and Berks Counties, for a total distance of about 95 miles. There will, of course, be a “comfort break” at about midway. The lunch reservation is at 1:30 p.m. We hope the weather doesn’t fail us this time!

M & M (Minis & Miatas) Rally
2023-09-16 08:30 - 15:00
This year, the Philly Mini gang is hosting the event (LVMOC and Philly Mini host it on alternate years), which should guarantee that it will be loads of fun. The Mini folks are a fun group… don’t miss this one!

Blue Mtn Drive-In Lunch & Ice Cream - NEW DATE
2023-09-14 09:15 - 15:00
THIS IS THE NEW DATE FOR THIS DRIVE, WHICH WAS POSTPONED DUE TO THE FORECAST OF RAIN ON ITS ORIGINAL DATE.
Join Walter for a 115 mile drive, ending with a lunch and ice cream at the Blue Mountain Drive-In, near Danielsville, PA. The first leg of the drive will have us enjoying many of our beloved Miata roads through Northampton County and stopping at the Delaware Water Gap Welcome Center for our rest stop. The return route follows roadways through Monroe County and arrives at the Blue Mountain Drive-In for lunch, followed by ICE CREAM for dessert!
This is essentially the same drive that Walter led on Sunday, July 23rd, and it received many compliments from those who participated. Walter will now run this drive on a Thursday, to accommodate members who may have had to work on July 23rd (or any others who are available on a weekday).

Tio Juan's Mexican Restaurant Lunch - Mid-Week (New Date!)
2023-08-31 09:30 - 15:30
Walter will lead us back to a couple of our favorite places from previous years: Tio Juan’s Margarita Mexican Restaurant, near Lansdale, PA, and the nearby dairy store at Freddy Hill Farms (ICE CREAM!). This ~116 mile drive visits the great roads of Lehigh, Berks and Montgomery Counties en route to these fine eateries. Please join Walter for this drive!

Dieffenbach’s Potato Chips and Fogelsville Hotel Lunch Drive
2023-08-26 09:15 - 15:00
On Saturday, August 26, Walter Cramer will host a nice drive along the twisty roads of Lehigh and Berks Counties, eventually arriving at Dieffenbach’s Potato Chips, near Womelsdorf, PA. Dieffenbach’s has become LVMOC’s traditional source of exceptional potato chips, with many varieties to suit our tastes. And the roads leading to that region are great for “zooming” in our little cars! The drive will return to the Lehigh Valley for lunch at Hops Fogelsville Hotel, a favorite of LVMOC, where outdoor dining will be available.
Come out and join the gang for a fun day!

Re-Pacing the Poconos (Weekday)
2023-08-16 09:00 - 14:30
Mike will again lead the group on a drive in the beautiful Poconos region. This drive features scenic winding roads, technical twisties, lakeside drives and pizza and ICE CREAM at the end. Many of these roads enable us to drive on long stretches with no stop signs, traffic lights or other unpleasant interruptions. Due to the backroad nature of this drive only one comfort break is scheduled at approximately the midpoint of the drive (1 to 1 1/2 hours) so plan your morning beverages accordingly.
Limit of 10 cars.

Un-Polar Bear Drive 2023
2023-07-29 09:30 - 15:00
An LVMOC tradition, where we assemble at the beginning, wearing our winter gear, take some quick photos, and head into the hinterlands for some zooming on non-icy roads in Lehigh, Berks and Schuylkill Counties. Of course, we will visit Heisler’s Cloverleaf Dairy to get our fill of ice (cream, that is…). The total drive length will be around 100 miles.

Blue Mountain Drive-In Lunch & Ice Cream Drive
2023-07-23 09:15 - 14:30
Join Walter for a 100 mile drive, ending with a lunch and ice cream at the Blue Mountain Drive-In, near Danielsville, PA. The first leg of the drive will have us enjoying many of our beloved Miata roads through Northampton County and stopping at the Delaware Water Gap Welcome Center for our rest stop. The return route follows roadways through Monroe County and arrives at the Blue Mountain Drive-In for lunch, followed by ICE CREAM for dessert!

Fogelsville Hotel Mid-Week Lunch Drive
2023-07-19 09:30 - 15:00
Join Walter for a 98-mile drive along some new and some “old” favorite fun roads in Northampton and Lehigh Counties. This drive was recently run on a weekend and received great reviews! The route begins at the Shell station about 1 mile east of Northampton, on PA Route 329 (Nor Bath Blvd), and winds through scenic, rolling hills to a “comfort” stop at a Sheetz on PA Route 863. From there, the route heads through the scenic farmlands of Lehigh County before arriving at Hops Fogelsville Hotel, for a 1:30 lunch.
You’ll enjoy the great roads on this drive!

Copperhead Grille Lunch Drive
2023-07-02 09:30 - 14:30
This is the weekend version of Walter’s recent mid-week drive, which he promised to lead for those who couldn’t join him on Wednesday, May 31. He will lead the gang on a drive to lunch at the Copperhead Grille, on Rte PA 378 in Center Valley, PA. This jaunt begins at the Dairy Queen, on 25th Street in Easton, PA, and explores roads in the Lower Saucon Valley region of Northampton County. After a “comfort break” in Hellertown, the group will head onto the fun roads of Upper Bucks County before arriving at the Copperhead Grille, which offers both indoor and outdoor dining.

Pacing the Poconos (Weekday)
2023-06-28 09:00 - 14:30
Mike will lead the group on a drive in the beautiful Pocono region. This drive features scenic winding roads, technical twisties, lakeside drives and pizza and ICE CREAM at the end. Due to the backroad nature of this drive only one comfort break is scheduled at approximately the midpoint of the drive (1 to 1 1/2 hours) so plan your morning beverages accordingly.
Limit of 10 cars.
