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All Upcoming Meets:

November 22 - Danville, CA

Blackhawk Auto Museum
3700 Blackhawk Plaza Circle
Danville, CA

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NOTE CHANGE IN LOCATION! Gold Rush Region meet, hosted by Peter Cohen and Boris Golubchick, at the Blackhawk Auto Museum, 3700 Blackhawk Plaza Circle. Danville is on I-680 at I-580, about 35 miles east of San Francisco. Hours 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Legislative plate awards for displays and single plates. Admission $10. The museum has also agreed to allow attendees to tour the museum at a discounted rate. Tickets may be purchased the day of the meet. Contact Peter, (925) 426-6999, e-mail pcohen@earthlink.net; or Boris, (925) 600-9060, e-mail bor200@yahoo.com. Please RSVP to the hosts by November 15 so we can have lunch for you. For more information on Gold Rush meets, contact Scott Broady, (415) 665-7297, e-mail meatypaws@earthlink.net.

November 29 - Winnipeg, MB

Thirsty's World
1111 Ellice Ave.
Winnipeg, MB

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Fall meet at the flea market, Thirsty's World, 1111 Ellice Ave. Entrance faces Erin St (one-way). Hours 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Free admission to browse or buy. Table fee to sell or trade. Contact George Chartrand, Box 334, Winnipeg, MB R3C 2H6; e-mail georgechartrand@hotmail.com. (Ind.)

January 10, 2009 - Longmont, CO

VFW Hall
206 South Main Street
Longmont, CO

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Rocky Mountain region winter meet at the VFW hall, 206 South Main Street in Longmont from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Tables $5 each. Restaurants nearby. Contact Gary McDowell, (303) 355-0444, e-mail zzyzx45@msn.com.

January 17, 2009 - Los Angeles, CA

Mitchell Ketchum Residence
2707 Patricia Ave
Los Angeles, CA

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SoCal Region meet at the home of Mitchell Ketchum, 2707 Patricia Avenue, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Admission $10. No theme as yet. Contact Mitchell Ketchum, (310) 838-2941, or John Boal, e-mail calpl8z@boal.net.

January 31, 2009 - San Rafael, CA

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Gold Rush Region meet, hosted by Scott Broady at 231 Riviera Drive. San Rafael is 20 miles north of San Francisco on US 101. Hours 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Legislative plate awards for displays and single plates. Admission $10. For details or to register, contact Scott at (415) 665-7297, e-mail meatypaws@earthlink.net. Please RSVP to the host by January 27 so we can have lunch for you.

February 7, 2009 - Lincolnton, NC

McKendree United Methodist Church
3537 Maiden Highway
Lincolnton, NC

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Second annual North 321 meet at McKendree United Methodist Church, 3537 Maiden Highway (Business US321) just north of Lincolnton off US321 exit 28. Hours 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Tables $10 each, first come, first served. Free admission. Awards for best display and long distance traveled. Meet sponsored by McKendree United Methodist Men with proceeds going toward their Country School Project. Contact Richard Baucom, (704) 748-9997, e-mail ncplates@earthlink.net. (Ind.)

February 7, 2009 - Scottsdale, AZ

Pinnacle Peak Patio Steak Restaurant
10426 E. Jomax Road
Scottsdale, AZ

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The end of an era is here. Join us for what will likely be the last ever meet at Pinnacle Peak Patio, hosted by "Big Marv" Dickson. See our full-page ad in the December PLATES magazine. If you wanted to attend before but never did, you have one last chance before this great site closes to make way for a resort project. Hours, admission, and display theme TBA. For information, contact Clark Wothe, e-mail rsvp@alpsclub.us, or visit http://www.alpsclub.us/

February 28, 2009 - Winnipeg, MB

Thirsty's World
1111 Ellice Ave.
Winnipeg, MB

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Winter meet at the flea market, Thirsty's World, 1111 Ellice Ave. Entrance faces Erin St (one-way). Hours 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Free admission to browse or buy. Table fee to sell or trade. Contact George Chartrand, Box 334, Winnipeg, MB R3C 2H6; e-mail georgechartrand@hotmail.com. (Ind.)

March 8, 2009 - Brenham, TX

John Winkler Residence
3010 Live Oak Drive
Brenham, TX

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Texas Region winter meet at the home of John Winkler starting at 7:00 a.m. Brenham is on U.S. highway 290 between Houston and Austin. Home is in a rural area a few miles north of town so be sure to get directions. No fees! Complimentary lunch at noon with donation auction afterward. Awards for best display and longest distance. Early arrivals welcome on Saturday afternoon. Bring table and chairs if possible. Directions will be sent to all Texas ALPCA members in January. Contact John Winkler, 3010 Live Oak Drive, Brenham, TX 77833, (979) 421-6600, e-mail cyrileew@peoplepc.com, or Jim Palmer, e-mail jsp1779@peoplepc.com.

March 18-21, 2009 - Primm, NV

Primm Valley Resort Hotel Convention Center
31900 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Primm, NV

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The Silver State region annual convention has moved to Primm, NV, on I-15 at the Cal/Nev border, 35 miles south of the Las Vegas strip. Three host hotels: Whiskey Pete's, Buffalo Bill's, or Primm Valley Resort, with rates as low as $28.95 per night. Check our website for the Fabulous Flyer with all the details, http://www.alpcasilverstate.org/. Pre-convention activities start Wednesday in the parking lot behind Primm Valley Resort and Casino, followed by the Early Bird Buffet at 6 p.m., then the Slot Tournament with cash prizes at 8 p.m. Two distinctive souvenir plates available in 2009. See our color ad in PLATES Magazine in October. Contact John Walters, nilps3@cox.net; John Dodge, utahdodge@q.com; or Mark Coolidge, mark@mvls.com. Join us for the biggest ALPCA meet west of the Mississippi in 2009.

March 21, 2009 - Dunkerton, IA

Dunkerton Community Hall
115 Main Street
Dunkerton, IA

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Eleventh annual Northeast Iowa meet at the Dunkerton Community Hall, 115 Main Street, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Dunkerton is 15 miles northeast of Waterloo/Cedar Falls. Registration $3. Awards for favorite plate, best display and longest distance traveled. Donation auction. Contact J.D. Adams, (641) 443-2364, e-mail Sianomo2000@yahoo.com; or Scott Fenzloff, (319) 939-1131, e-mail iatagguy@hotmail.com. Visit http://www.angelfire.com/ia3/alpca6313/neiowameet.html (Ind.)

March 28, 2009 - Burnaby, BC

South Burnaby United Church
7591 Gray Ave
Burnaby, BC

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25th annual Pacific Northwest Region meet at South Burnaby United Church, 7591 Gray (corner of Rumble) from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Registration is $12. This being our 25th meet, we have a special souvenir plate for $22 each plus $4 postage to any address in North America. Plates will not be mailed until March and must be paid for in advance if you want one held. There are a limited number of plates this year. Contact Neale Hankins, 3754 Dubois St., Burnaby, B.C. V5J 1K8, (604) 433-4233, e-mail nealehankins@shaw.ca.

April 4, 2009 - Tucson, AZ

Joe Findysz Residence
3131 N. Santa Ana Lane
Tucson, AZ

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Arizona License Plate Society spring meet at the Findysz family home and museum, 3131 N Santa Ana Lane on Tucson's east side. Hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; please do not arrive before 7:30. Lunch at noon. Display awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in category TBA, plus long distance award. Registration $5 with RSVP before April 1, or $7 after. Contact Clark Wothe, e-mail rsvp@alpsclub.us, or visit http://www.alpsclub.us/

April 17-18, 2009 - Lucedale, MS

George County Fairgrounds
9162 Old Highway 63 S
Lucedale, MS

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Second annual South Mississippi Region meet. New location: County Fairgrounds Building at 9162 Old Highway 63 South in Lucedale. This site offers air conditioning, easy loading, and plenty of good home cooking. From Main St. in Lucedale, turn south at the only stop light. Turn left at the first stop sign (John Deere Dealer on the right) on Old Highway 63. You will pass fast food restaurants, Walmart, and George County High School. The Fairgrounds are about a mile south of the high school on the left. Tables $10 each. Please reserve early. Donation auction. Lodging available on Highway 98 in Lucedale at Rocky Creek Inn, (601) 947-6900, or the Holiday Inn Express, (601) 947-2099. Contact Greg Tomes, (601) 947-2905, e-mail tomesg@aol.com.

April 18, 2009 - Wahoo, NE

Union State Bank
Wahoo, NE

Nebraska spring meet at the Union State Bank, 1 block south of the Saunders County Courthouse in Wahoo starting at 8:00 a.m. Wahoo is 25 miles West of Elkhorn/Omaha on NE-92 and 21 miles north of Lincoln/I-80 on 4-lane US-77. Lodging in Wahoo and Omaha/Lincoln areas. Please park in the lots on the north side of the building; the meet is on the upper level, which has ramps for easy access. Free tables and admission! Donation auction at 11:30 a.m. Come join us in a wonderful spring tradition! Contact Eugene Kremlacek, (402) 443-3014, or e-mail J.D. Adams, Sianomo2000@yahoo.com. Visit http://www.angelfire.com/ia2/alpcaheartland/independentmeets.html (Ind.)

April 19, 2009 - Acton, ON

Acton Arena & Community Centre
415 Queen Street
Acton, ON

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7th annual meet at Acton Arena & Community Centre, 415 Queen Street, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Take Highway 401 to exit 320 at Milton. North on Regional Road 25 (Veteran's Highway) to Acton. Head east at traffic lights onto Highway 7 (Mill St. East) to the edge of town for about 1 km. Venue is on the left. Free parking with easy ground-level entry. All are encouraged to bring at least a handful of plates. Displays encouraged. Non-members of ALPCA welcome. Admission is $5 (CDN), tables $5 each. Free admission for kids. Restaurants nearby. Contact Paul Cafarella, (519) 837-9276, or Dave Steckley, e-mail dsteckley@sympatico.ca (Ind.)

April 25, 2009 - Oceanside, CA

Camp Pendleton Mechanized Vehicle Museum
Oceanside, CA

Southern California Region third annual Camp Pendleton meet from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Theme, as before, will be "Military Plates from Around the World." Special 2009 souvenir and award plates on the same base. Awards for 1st, 2nd, 3rd for single plate, best of show, and people’s choice. Admission $10 members, $5 guests, free for current and former military. Contact David Lacey, (760) 758-0806, e-mail dslacey@sdcoe.k12.ca.us, or John Boal, (909) 215-0589, e-mail calpl8z@boal.net.

May 2, 2009 - Colorado Springs, CO

Knights of Columbus Hall
567 Marquette Dr.
Colorado Springs, CO

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Rocky Mountain spring meet at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 567 Marquette Dr. Hours 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Admission is free, tables are $5 each. Donation auction around 11:30 a.m., please remember to bring a few nice plates to help cover expenses. Usually the hall puts on a lunch for around $5, or other food places are nearby. Our fourth year at this location, we will have over 60 people in attendance, so come out and be a part of this great meet. Contact Bill Zimmerman at (719) 578-0613 or (719) 330-5100, or e-mail wcz60@aol.com.

May 8-9, 2009 - Utica, OH

Larry Summers Residence
1270 Morgan Center Road
Utica, OH

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Ohio Region spring meet at the home and warehouse of Larry Summers, 1270 Morgan Center Road, 3 miles north of Utica on US-62 at Morgan Center Rd. Look for a big blue silo, and you're within 50 yards. Larry & Joe have two sales barns full. No fees! Bring tables if you can. Indoor/outdoor, weather permitting. Early birds welcome to come on Friday from 1-5 p.m. Saturday opens at 7:00 a.m. RV parking available, or motels nearby in Mt. Vernon. Donation auction at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, followed by free lunch at noon. Join us for our third year of good fun, plates, and fellowship. Contact Larry Summers, (740) 892-2178.

May 9, 2009 - San Francisco, CA

Treasure Island
San Francisco, CA

Tentative date for Gold Rush Region meet on Treasure Island (in the bay between Oakland and San Francisco). The island was the site of the 1939 World's Fair and the meet will commemorate the 70th anniversary of the fair. Additional details and a firm date will appear in upcoming issues of Plates magazine. Contact Scott Broady, (415) 665-7297, e-mail meatypaws@earthlink.net.

May 17, 2009 - Dallas, TX

Jeff Kaye Residence
5735 Farquhar Lane
Dallas, TX

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Texas Region spring meet at the home of Jeff Kaye starting at 7:00 a.m. The site is on the near north side of Dallas, just off Dallas North Tollway. No fees! Complimentary sandwich lunch at noon with donation auction afterward. Awards for best display and longest distance traveled. Early arrivals are welcome to come by Saturday afternoon. Bring table and chairs if possible. A flyer with directions will be mailed to all Texas ALPCA members in April. Contact Jeff Kaye, 5735 Farquhar Lane, Dallas, TX 75209, (214) 729-4600, e-mail jeffkaye@aol.com. E-mail Jim Palmer for a flyer, jsp1779@earthlink.net.

May 30, 2009 - Wickenburg, AZ

Wickenburg Community Center
160 N. Valentine St.
Wickenburg, AZ

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Arizona License Plate Society meet at Wickenburg Community Center, 160 N. Valentine, one block from downtown. Hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please do not arrive before 7:30. Lunch served at noon. Display awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd for theme TBA. Registration $5 with RSVP before May 27, or $7 after. Friday night event planned at Paul DeBelling's house. Several motels in the area. Contact Clark Wothe, e-mail rsvp@alpsclub.us, or visit http://www.alpsclub.us/

August 15, 2009 - El Segundo, CA

TBA
El Segundo, CA

Southern California Region meet in El Segundo, next to LAX airport. Details to follow. Contact John Boal, (909) 215-0589, e-mail calpl8z@boal.net.

August 28-29, 2009 - Golden, CO

Jefferson County Fairgrounds
15200 W. 6th Ave.
Golden, CO

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35th annual Rocky Mountain Region meet at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. 6th. Ave. from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday and from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. Tables $10 each. Food on site. Lodging within 1 mile. Always 100+ attendees! Awards for long distance, best plate, and 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place display.D onation auction Saturday at 11:30. Contact Ron Yaeger, (303) 465-0409, e-mail rjy1951@aol.com; or Kevin Murray, (303) 280-3649, e-mail kmurray@peakpeak.com.

September 5, 2009 - Levis, QC

Daniel Frachon Residence
1130 Charles Rodrigue
Levis, QC

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Second annual plate meet at the Daniel Frachon residence, same location as 2008. Third floor of building with elevator and easy loading access. Limited number of tables for $10 each. Walk-ins free. Hours 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m Coffee and donuts in morning, good hot lunch made by Gemma. Enjoy a great weekend in old Quebec city. Motels & campgrounds within a mile. Limited room in parking lot for a few motor homes. Contact Daniel Frachon, 1130 Charles Rodrigue, Levis, QC, phone (418) 835-9084, e-mail Danielfrachon@hotmail.com.

October 17, 2009 - Sylmar, CA

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Fall SoCal region meet at the home of a non-ALPCA member in the greater LA area, 13471 Gladstone Ave in Sylmar. Hours 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Display theme TBA. Admission $10 for members, $5 for guests. Contact John Boal, (909) 215-0589, e-mail calpl8z@boal.net.