Central Valley High School will be tapping into Americans' love affair with cars in an effort to raise funds for its Sober Grad Night.
The CVHS Parent-Teacher Club (PTC) will host Saturday's first annual Car Show in the front parking lot, corner of Central Avenue and Service Road.
The PTC hopes to generate between $5,000 to $6,000 for the event, said event organizer Michiko Escobedo.
Sober Grad Night will be held in June to coincide with the graduation and give graduating seniors a safe alternative to alcohol parties.
Hot rods, classics, imports, motorcycles and trucks are expected to be displayed from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
As of Wednesday the club generated 30 entries. Escobedo expects more than 70 entries.
Anyone wanting to show off their vehicle may register as late as the event. The fee is $20 if signed up prior to the event, $25 on the day of the show.
Students will be judging the cars, said Escobedo. Students will also be given a kick-off show on Friday to generate enthusiasm for the show.
The club will also be selling food items, such as tri-tip sandwiches, hot dogs, nachos and snow cones, and raffle tickets for a myriad of prizes.
"We have a lot of raffle prizes donated already," said Escobedo. "We're hoping to sell tons of raffle tickets."
A special commemorative T-shirt has been issued and will be sold for $15 at the show.
Entertainment will also be offered, including an Elvis impersonator and entertainment by Ceres Karate, Ceres Saints Cheerleaders and the school Band. A bounce house will be set up.
The show was the idea of Bobbie Ramsdell, PTC vice president.
"I was raised as a car show daughter," she noted.
To register for the show, persons may call Sheri LoForti at 480-1075, or Escobedo at 581-3389. Or they may be contacted by email. LoForti may be reached at mrsrootdog@aol.com while Escobedo may be reached at jmescobedo88@aol.com.
Dick LoForti was one of those early sign-ups. He will be bringing his red 1939 Chevy two-door sedan. He bought it three years ago and enjoys taking it to the approximately 14 to 15 shows per year.
"When I was a kid my dad had a '39, gun metal grey. I remember it. I suppose this is my way of remembering him."
On Saturday he will be on hand to answer questions.
"It's got a 383 stroke motor. It runs fast."
The CVHS Parent-Teacher Club (PTC) will host Saturday's first annual Car Show in the front parking lot, corner of Central Avenue and Service Road.
The PTC hopes to generate between $5,000 to $6,000 for the event, said event organizer Michiko Escobedo.
Sober Grad Night will be held in June to coincide with the graduation and give graduating seniors a safe alternative to alcohol parties.
Hot rods, classics, imports, motorcycles and trucks are expected to be displayed from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
As of Wednesday the club generated 30 entries. Escobedo expects more than 70 entries.
Anyone wanting to show off their vehicle may register as late as the event. The fee is $20 if signed up prior to the event, $25 on the day of the show.
Students will be judging the cars, said Escobedo. Students will also be given a kick-off show on Friday to generate enthusiasm for the show.
The club will also be selling food items, such as tri-tip sandwiches, hot dogs, nachos and snow cones, and raffle tickets for a myriad of prizes.
"We have a lot of raffle prizes donated already," said Escobedo. "We're hoping to sell tons of raffle tickets."
A special commemorative T-shirt has been issued and will be sold for $15 at the show.
Entertainment will also be offered, including an Elvis impersonator and entertainment by Ceres Karate, Ceres Saints Cheerleaders and the school Band. A bounce house will be set up.
The show was the idea of Bobbie Ramsdell, PTC vice president.
"I was raised as a car show daughter," she noted.
To register for the show, persons may call Sheri LoForti at 480-1075, or Escobedo at 581-3389. Or they may be contacted by email. LoForti may be reached at mrsrootdog@aol.com while Escobedo may be reached at jmescobedo88@aol.com.
Dick LoForti was one of those early sign-ups. He will be bringing his red 1939 Chevy two-door sedan. He bought it three years ago and enjoys taking it to the approximately 14 to 15 shows per year.
"When I was a kid my dad had a '39, gun metal grey. I remember it. I suppose this is my way of remembering him."
On Saturday he will be on hand to answer questions.
"It's got a 383 stroke motor. It runs fast."
