Pancake Breakfast / Airshow / Miata Car Show / Free Airplane Rides / Ice Cream Run
2022-08-14 09:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
This will be a repeat of our June, 2021 event, at which we had a really good time! The details of the 2022 event are essentially the same as those of 2021:
Chapter 839 of the Eastern Experimental Aircraft Association has invited us to attend, on June 12, a pancake breakfast ($7 per person), an aircraft fly-in and a car show (LVMOC member cars, in this instance) at the Pegasus Airpark, near Brodheadsville, PA. EAA Chapter 839 will have their aircraft on display, and there will likely be some flying of R/C airplanes. They have previously been joined at these events by other auto marque clubs, such as an MG club. After this event, LVMOC will escort the Miatas to an ice cream rendezvous at Kline Farms Dairy and Creamery, several miles north of Easton, PA.
The LVMOC participants should plan to arrive at Pegasus Airpark by 9:00 a.m. on June 12. There is no organized group drive from the Lehigh Valley to the Airpark.
Sounds like fun! Be there!!

Drive to Reading Pagoda / SCCA Duryea Hillclimb
2022-08-21 07:45 - 16:30
Join Miata Mike on a jaunt to Reading, to see the SCCA Duryea Drive hillclimb event.
We will meet at the new Weis Market, in Macungie, PA, and drive along the fun roads of Lehigh and Berks Counties to reach Reading.
The annual SCCA hillclimb, on Reading’s Duryea Drive, is a great event and it draws some of the East Coast’s top competitors. Come out, enjoy a nice drive and watch some great sports car competition!

Eight Oaks Distillery & Lunch Drive, 9/10/22
2022-09-10 09:15 - 15:00
Walter Cramer is again guiding us along the twisty roads of Lehigh and Berks Counties, and we will end this jaunt with a lunch visit to Eight Oaks Distillery, near New Tripoli, PA. Eight Oaks is a veteran-owned, family-run business that, during the COVID-19 difficulties in 2020, produced hand sanitizer to help alleviate the shortage of that necessity.
Please join Walter to visit and support this local business!

M & M (Minis & Miatas) Drive
2022-09-17 08:45 - 16:00
This year, it’s LVMOC’s turn to host this event, during which we will gather with our friends in the Philly Mini Club for a fun day on the road. Join us as we enjoy winding rural byways and marvel at how the Minis do those front-wheel burnouts!
This year’s drive will visit the winding backroads of Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountain region.

Ray Price Autopark Cars & Coffee
2022-09-17 09:15 - 14:00
Meet “Alisunshine” at the Snydersville Family Diner, near Stroudsburg, and drive several minutes from there to Ray Price Autopark, to participate in their Cars & Coffee event. After Cars & Coffee, our intrepid leader will guide us over some of her favorite Pocono twisties to a local lunch destination

Drive to Francis E. Walter Dam, 9/24/22
2022-09-24 08:15 - 15:00
Join Walter on a drive along the winding backroads of Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountain region, with views of Lake Harmony and Split Rock Lodge and a drive along the crest of the Francis E. Walter Dam. There will be a lunch in the Saylorsburg area and, at the end of the drive, ICE CREAM at Blue Mountain Drive-In.

WESTWARD HO!
2022-10-08 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 over 165 miles of interesting, scenic, winding 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 to the event’s posting in the forum, below.

Cruise into Autumn, 10/9/22
2022-10-09 11:00 - 14:30
Join Alisunshine on a drive created by a few “up north” members of LVMOC. Enjoy a scenic route with gentle curves, mostly on Belmont Tpk. Our lunch destination is near the NY border at Red Rock BBQ & Ice Cream , 33288 PA-171, Susquehanna, PA 18847. After dining we head south, featuring PA-92 Scenic Byway. Our drive will end at the Sunoco Gas Station Iron Hill, 225 Roosevelt Hwy, Waymart, PA 18472.
Come out and explore some northeastern PA roads and countryside!

Catawissa Creek Rambler 10/15/22
2022-10-15 09:00 - 15:00
Brian will lead us over roads that wind over the hills and along the streams of Pennsylvania’s Susquehanna River / Catawissa Creek region, west of Hazelton to south of Bloomsburg and into the northern PA coal region. There are many great roads with little traffic in this area… this is a super drive!

Tokyo Japanese Hibachi!! 10/22/22
2022-10-22 09:30 - 16:00
Annette will host a drive that will begin in Tannersville, PA, and will meander thru the hills and valleys of northeastern PA. The group will visit Ritter’s Farm Market, between Scranton and Lake Ariel, PA, and then head to Tokyo Hibachi & Sushi, in Dickson City, PA, for a late lunch. There is also the likelihood of ice cream at the end of the day!
This drive will introduce LVMOC members to many roads that haven’t been included on previous drives. Don’t miss it!

Dieffenbach’s Potato Chips and Madeline’s Lunch Drive
2022-10-29 09:15 - 14:30
On Saturday, October 29, 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 Madeline’s Fogelsville Restaurant, where outdoor dining will be available.
Come out and join the gang for a fun day!

Chocolate, Lunch, and Christmas Village, 11/13/22
2022-11-13 13:30 - 18:30
Annette is hosting an early holiday season drive to Koziar’s Christmas Village, near Bernsville, 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!

Polar Bear Drive - Jan. 1, 2023
2023-01-01 10:30 - 15:00
Join LVMOC in welcoming the new year on our annual Polar Bear Drive on New Year’s Day (conditions permitting). Our route follows some fun roads through Berks, Schuylkill and Lehigh Counties, and we will, of course, be driving TOP-DOWN!
Please come out and enjoy with us the Club’s first driving event in 2023!

Pancake Breakfast / Airshow / Car Show / Airplane Rides / Ice Cream Run
2023-05-14 09:00 - 13:00
Once again (how lucky can we be?), Chapter 839 of the Eastern Experimental Aircraft Association has invited us to attend, on May 14, a pancake breakfast ($7 per person, as of now), 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 there will likely be some flying of R/C airplanes.
The Keystone British Car Club has been invited to participate on the same date, May 14, 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 Kline Farms Dairy and Creamery, several miles north of Easton, PA.
The LVMOC participants should plan to arrive at Pegasus Airpark by 9:00 a.m. on May 14. There is no organized group drive from the Lehigh Valley to the Airpark.

WESTWARD HO! May 20, 2023
2023-05-20 08:45 - 16:00
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 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.

Walter's Copperhead Grille Mid-Week Drive
2023-05-31 09:30 - 14:30
Walter will lead 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.
If you are able to attend, don’t miss this mid-week lunch drive!

Fogelsville Hotel Lunch Drive
2023-06-03 09:30 - 14:30
Join Walter for a drive along some new and some “old” favorite fun roads in Northampton and Lehigh Counties. 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 lunch.
You’ll enjoy the great roads on this drive!

Annual LVMOC CarBQue & General Membership Meeting
2023-06-11 12:00 - 15:30 | Louise Moore Park, 151 Country Club road, Easton, PA, 18045, United States
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!

Amanda’s Riverside Cafe Lunch Drive (Weekday)
2023-06-20 09:00 - 15:30
Walter has invited us to join him for a weekday Drive on a blend of Miata roads and Touring roads in Pennsylvania and New Jersey . In NJ, we will drive the roadways of Warren and Hunterdon Counties. We will cross the Delaware River, to return into Pennsylvania, at Frenchtown, NJ. We immediately arrive at Amanda’s Riverside Cafe, on the shore of the Delaware River, for a 1:30 p.m. lunch reservation. After lunch, we will tour some fun roads in Bucks and Northampton Counties before returning to the Lehigh Valley

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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!

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!

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).

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!

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!
