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Northern Knights spotlights classic cars

Classic cars will fill downtown Park Rapids during the 37th annual Northern Knights Show and Shine event Saturday, Aug. 13, bringing back happy memories of a time when cars were fast, gas was cheap and the living was easy.

According to the club’s website, the idea for a club for car enthusiasts began when three men who loved classic cars got together. Jim Thorne, then-business manager for the Park Rapids School District 309, was working on a 1934 Ford Pickup. Mike Johnson, then-manager of the Park Rapids Pamida store, had a 1927 Model T Roadster, and Bob Helgren, a teacher with the school district, was finishing a 1936 Ford Coupe.

Before long, a group of car enthusiasts was gathering weekly at the Dixie Drive-In in Park Rapids. They officially formed the club in 1982 with 14 charter members. Membership has grown to more than 50 members today.

Registration for the event opens at 4 p.m. Friday Aug.12 at the C’Mon Inn on Hwy. 34 in Park Rapids, followed by a barbeque for club members and registered participants.

Registration for the Show and Shine begins at 8 a.m. Saturday on Main in Park Rapids. Cars at past shows have ranged from Model A and Model Ts to classic cars from the 1980s.

At 12:30 p.m. there will be a trophy presentation for club members, Top 10 and Best Picks. Those viewing the show will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite car.

Ballots to vote for the people’s choice are due by 11 a.m.

A cruise is planned following the trophy presentation. A map of the cruise route will be available at the car show.

Preregistration to enter the show is $20 and on Friday or Saturday is $25. For more information go to northernknightscarclub.org or to their Facebook page or send an email to northernknightscarclubpr@gmail.com.

July

8: Dana Schutz-Ryan Johnson artist reception, Nemeth Art Center 8: Ginny Sims artist reception, Nemeth Art Center 8-10: Midsummer Celebration, Menahga 9: Nevis Bands & BBQ 13-17: Hubbard County Fair, Shell Prairie Agricultural Association 14: Noon Hour Concert, Calvary Lutheran Church 14: 2nd Street Stage 15: NLOKids performance, Pine Point Cultural Center 16: NLOKids performance, Park Rapids Armory 16: Water Ski Show, Halvorson Beach, Nevis 21: Noon Hour Concert, St� Johns Lutheran Church 21: 2nd Street Stage 22-23: Nevis Muskie Days 28: Noon Hour Concert, Calvary Lutheran Church 28: 2nd Street Stage 28-29: Crazy Days, Park Rapids 29-31: Lake George Blueberry Festival 29-Aug. 6: Northern Light Opera Company, “Hello, Dolly!”

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August

4: Noon Hour Concert, Calvary Lutheran Church 4: 2nd Street Stage 6-7: Antique Tractor & Engine Club Field Days 6: Water Ski Show, Halvorson Beach, Nevis 7: Taste of Dorset 11: Noon Hour Concert, Hubbard United Methodist Church 11: Water Wars on Main Avenue 11: 2nd Street Stage 12-13: Northern Knights Run to the Rapids classic car show 13: Northwoods Triathlon, Nevis 13: Legends and Logging Days/RibFest 18: Noon Hour Concert, Calvary Lutheran Church 18: 2nd Street Stage 19-21: Lake Itasca Pioneer Farmers Show, north of Itasca State Park 20-21: Art Fair at the Winery, Forestedge Winery, Laporte 27: Headwaters Fun Fly, Headwaters Radio Control Fly Club, Park Rapids 27: Veterans Tribute Program, Howard Maninga’s home, Ponsford 28: Noon Hour Concert, Calvary Lutheran Church September

24-25: Art Leap 2022 October

1-31: Shoptoberfest 31: Trick or Treat Park Rapids November

24: 8th Annual Turkey Trot 5K 25: Community Tree Lighting and Yuletide Sampler

Note: Events are subject to change. Always check with the organizer or look for updates in the Park Rapids Enterprise before making plans. All events listed are in Park Rapids unless otherwise noted.

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