After its pandemic hiatus, Autorama is coming back and those growling motors are just around the corner.
The St. Albert Cruisers say the typically-springtime event is better in the fall than never, especially since it’s for an important community cause.
“After a year off due to COVID, the Cruisers have really focused on trying to make this one a fun show. We weren't able to do it last year for SAIF. Their services continued while COVID's on and their need for money is there,” spokesperson Bob Fisher said.
Autorama has always been a fundraiser for St. Albert Stop Abuse in Families, the local domestic abuse counseling organization that has seen a dramatic rise in family violence over the last year-and-a-half. This event has contributed tens of thousands of dollars into SAIF’s purse over its last several outings.
The 28th annual Autorama takes place on Sunday, Sept. 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Fountain Tire, 234 St. Albert Tr. Registration runs from 9 to 11 a.m. and costs $20 for all makes, models, and years of vehicles, including vintage and classic cars and trucks, muscle cars, hot rods, and motorcycles. Fisher hopes to see 200 registrants come out.
He confirmed that the day is meant to be fun for the whole family, with a hula-hoop contest, an online photo contest (courtesy of McBain Camera), an appearance by the A&W Root Bear, plus food and memorabilia vendors and a swap area. A silent auction and 50/50 raffle will further add to the support for SAIF.
“It's a good community mix for cars and things for people to see and do on Sept. 12,” he continued, adding that it will still feel like summer. “People have been too long away. If they want to get out and do something before winter hits, this is a good opportunity.”
For more information, people can look up ‘St. Albert Cruisers’ on Facebook.
Frozen treats served up for charity
Socrates Restaurant has many delicious items on the menu. Now, it has a tempting treat the St. Albert food fixture is offering for a higher purpose.
For every $5 order of a sweet and frosty homemade Ice Cream Sammy until Saturday, Sept. 18, Socrates will donate 50 per cent of the sale to the Alberta Cancer Foundation. The organization hopes to inspire donations to its Wigs for Kids program to help children look like themselves and live their lives even after hair loss caused by chemotherapy or radiation treatments.
During a Facebook video message, Socrates server Holly Heron thanked everyone for buying Sammies, and added that she will be going one step further by donating 18 inches of hair at the end of the fundraiser. You can buy your own ice cream and watch the haircutting on Sept. 18 at the restaurant, located at 208 St. Albert Tr.
Animal adopters to the rescue!
The Second Chance Animal Rescue Society is hosting its Can’t Help Fallin in Love adoption event on Sat., Sept. 11. “Adorable, adoptable cats and dogs will be on site,” reads the organization’s poster.
The event runs from noon to 4 p.m. at Mission Ridge Stables, 54410 Range Rd 255 in Sturgeon County. Visit scarscare.ca/event/adoption-event-2 for more information. People are encouraged to visit the site, where they can complete a general adoption application prior to their attendance. The application will be pre-screened, which will help facilitate the adoption process.
