STEARMAN FLY-IN
The 35th annual National Stearman Fly-In takes place from Sept. 4-10 at the Galesburg Municipal Airport, on Illinois Highway 164, one mile west of the U.S. Highway 34 junction. The fly-in draws more than 100 of the colorful World War II biplanes and features seminars, aerobatics shows and restoration judging. Admission to the airport grounds is free but there are fees for some of the events. Visit www.stearmanflyin.com or 309-343-6409.
CHARITY RUN
All motorcyclists are invited to ride in Marklund’s 2nd annual Bike Run from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Sept. 9. Proceeds benefit Marklund, a non-profit network of services providing a full-life experience for infants, children and adults with developmental disabilities. Check-in begins at 1:30 p.m. at Wildfire Harley-Davidson, 120 W. North Ave., Villa Park or Suburban Harley-Davidson, 2200 N. Rand Rd., Palatine. The run costs $25 per rider or $30 two-up. Call Vicki Krystof at 630-593-5482.
SAFE BOATING
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 3-5 is offering America’s Boating Course from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept 9 at their Operations Center, 9 Harbor Pl., Waukegan. The $50 fee includes course materials. Visit www.flotilla3-5.org or call Larry vanGoethem 847-680-1667 or Curt Schumacher 847-392-2337.
BRITISH CAR FEST
The 20th annual British Car Union Festival will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 10 at Moraine Valley Community College, Palos Hills. Vehicle registration is $20. Spectator admission and parking are free though a donation to college’s scholarship fund is appreciated. Call 630-650-3434 or visit www.britishcarunion.com.
TOP CATS RUN
Top Cats of Illinois hosts its 12th annual Fall Charity Ride Sept. 10. The run begins with registration at 8:30 a.m. at the Pepper Family Treehouse in Barrington. Proceeds benefit the Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association. Call 847-622-3501 or visit www.topcats.org.
LAKEFRONT TOUR
The 18th annual Boulevard Lakefront Tour is set for Sept. 10. The tour, sponsored by the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation, starts at 7 a.m. at the Midway Plaisance. Registration is $30 for federation members and $35 for non-members. Children 13 and younger pay $10. Visit www.boulevardtour.org or call the federation at 312-427-3325, ext. 251.
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