May 26, 2012, at the Alcouffe Community Center, 9185 Marysville Road, Oregon House, CA

The North Yuba Classic Car Show starts at 11 am and runs to 4 pm when the winners will be announced. Come view these beautifully restored classic vehicles! There will be some 50 cars, and you will have a ballot to pick your favorite in five categories, including “most likely to get a ticket.” BBQ Tri-Tip sandwiches will be available for purchase from 11 am to 1:30 pm, along with cold drinks and hot dogs. Car Show admission is FREE; to register as an exhibitor is $15 which includes one entry to the Sock Hop. Winners will be announced at 4 pm, and prizes awarded.

The Sock Hop starts at 5 pm, with live music, contests, prizes and great food. Adults $10, kids under 10 years $5; admission includes hamburger or hot dog, fries and beverage. 50s style shakes and malts only $2. The guests band, The Believers, specialize in the music of the 1950s and 60s, playing classic hits in the style of the original artists: Rock Around the Clock, Stupid Cupid, Why Do Fools Fall in Love, Under the Boardwalk, Chantilly Lace, and many more. The band also conducts some really fun competitions with Hula Hoop, Limbo, and Bubble Gum blowing contests.

The Believers are the band of the American Canyon Community Church in Napa County. In the past few years they have marshaled their talents to participate in the fight against cancer; they have developed the Sock Hop theme into a very successful fundraising event and have donated the proceeds to the American Cancer Society. They love what they do, and it shows in the quality of their performances. They are donating their performance as a fundraiser for the Community Center. Information 530-692-0110 or http://www.alcouffecenter.org.