– The Brand-X Rallye Team presents “The DaVinci Code,” a gimmick road rallye based on the novel Sept. 18. The rallye starts at 7:30 p.m. from Woodfield Mall, in Schaumburg, just west of the Firestone Tire Center along Golf Road (parking area B2). There is a free rallye school at 6:30, and registration begins at 6 p.m. (this sentence as published has been corrected in this text). The fee is $16 for the event that’s open to the public. Call Bill at 847-526-2377 or the 24-Hour Rallye Hotline 847-526-2559 or visit www.brandxrallyeteam.com.
– B.a.D. Bodies of Chicago Car Club is having a car show and barbecue Sept. 19 at the Volo Auto Museum. The car show, open to all makes, runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission to the museum, which costs $7 for adults, $5 for seniors, veterans and active military personnel with ID, $3 for children 6-12 and free for children younger than 6, is required. The barbecue costs $1.25 for hot dogs, $1.50 for hamburgers and 75 cents each for chips and soft drinks. Contact Dan Wascher at z28coprice@aol.com or visit www.badbodies.com.
– The American Knights Motorcycle Club of Chicago is sponsoring the Casper Lauer Police Memorial Motorcycle Run Sept. 19. The run will leave from 5049 W. Lake St., Chicago, at 10 a.m. The fee is $20 in advance and $25 at the event, and proceeds will benefit Gold Star families and police survivors. Casper Lauer was the first Chicago police officer killed in the line of duty. Call 773-818-6363 or visit www. akmc.netfirms.com.
– The Gold Wing Road Riders Association Illinois Chapter H sponsors a Motorcycle Puzzle Run Sept. 19 to benefit the Illinois Fire Safety Alliance Burn Camp for burn victims. The first bike leaves Hoosier Grove Park , 700 W. Irving Park Rd., Streamwood, at 9:30 a.m. with the last bike returning at 2 p.m. Fee is $15 for single riders and $25 for two-up. Additional entry bands cost $10 each. A cookout and 50/50 raffle also will be held. Call John at 630-675-3917 or visit www.ilchapterh.com.
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