MARINE RADIO
The U.S. Coast Guard Flotilla 3-5 is holding a course on how to use a marine radio July 10 at its Operations Center, 9 N. Harbor Place, Waukegan. The class costs $25. Visit www.flotilla3-5.org or call 847-336-4870.
GIMMICK RALLYE
The SCORE rallye team presents a gimmick road rallye July 14, starting at the Firestone Auto Center at Woodfield Mall, north entrance off Golf Road. Registration, from 6 to 7:15 p.m., costs $15. Call 773-493-2517 or e-mail to road-rallye@sbcglobal.net.
LINCOLNWOOD FEST
The Friends of Lincolnwood host the 7th annual Lincolnwood Fest Classic Car Show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 15 in Proesel Park (Kostner and Lincoln Avenues). It’s open to vehicles from 1987 and older, including hot rods and customs. Registration and spectator admission are free. Call 847-676-1593 or www.lincolnwoodfest.com.
DUNLOP CUP
Registration closes July 15 fot the Dunlop Drivers Cup at Virginia International Raceway Sept. 17-21. Drivers, who are at least 21 and have a valid driver’s license, can apply for a spot at VIR at www.dunloptire.com/driverscup/ to join the amateur competition, which will include rallye racing this year.
CRUISE NITES
Cruise Nites are being held from 6 to 9 p.m. alternating Tuesdays from July 17 through Sept. 25 at Oberweis Shopping Center, Ill. 59 and Stearns Road in Bartlett. Call Mike at 630 372-1633.
DIESEL DAYS
Vintage diesels will pass in review July 14 and 15 at the Illinois Railway Museum in Union. Rides on a coach train pulled by one of these giant are available. Museum hours are from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $10.50 for adult and $8.50 for children and seniors. Call 800-BIG-RAIL (244-7245) or visit www.irm.org.
RIDE TO WORK
Ride to Work Inc., a Minnesota nonprofit organization, sponsors its 16th annual Ride to Work Day July 18. Motorcyclists are encouraged to commute by bike that day to raise awareness of motorcycling. Visit www.ridetowork.org.
TOUR DE HEALTH
Tour de Health, sponsored by CGH Medical Center and Edward Jones, is rides of 7, 25 or 50 miles starting at 8 a.m. July 21 at the Rock Falls Middle School in Rock Falls, Ill. Registration opens at 7 a.m. with fees of $25 through July 15 and $30 afterward. Visit www.cghmc.com.
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