CALENDAR

Daily: J.A. Cooley Museum, 4233 Park Blvd., North Park, off El Cajon Boulevard. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. The museum specializes in early automotive history and features 24 cars. But many categories of antiques are displayed, including model trains. $5. Info: (619) 296-3112.

San Diego Police Museum, 4710 College Ave., open noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. There are features on heroes, history, mysteries and more. Admission by donation. Info: sdpolicemuseum.com.

Through June 13: “That ’70s Car Show: A Decade of Change,” 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., San Diego Automotive Museum, 2080 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park. A display of 17 cars and various ’70s toys, games and advertising. Among the cars on view (from local and regional collectors) are a 1975 Ford Gran Torino police interceptor in tribute to the “Starsky & Hutch” TV series, a 1975 AMC Gremlin (with the Levi’s Edition interior), a 1970 Ford LTD Country Squire (with side-facing third row seats and “woodgrain” side trim) and the mirror ball 1971 Ford Pinto, “Disco Pinto,” covered in more than 23,000 three-quarter-inch mirror tiles. General admission $12. Info: (619) 231-2886 and sdautomuseum.org.

Today: Rods’n Donut Social ,7 a.m. Sundays, New York Bakery, 245 E. Main St., El Cajon.

Continuing through today: 58th annual Tierra Del Sol Desert Safari Expo. Info: Tdsdesertsafari.com.

Today: El Cerrito Cars & Coffee, 8:30-10:30 a.m. first Sundays, Chase Bank parking lot, 4627 College Ave. at El Cajon Boulevard (Ultreya coffee and tea and Subway shops will be open). Open to all vehicles. Info: email elcerritocnc@gmail.com.

Today: ABATE 6, noon, first Sundays, Kate Sessions Memorial Park, 5115 Soledad Road, San Diego, 92109. Open to all motorcycles and riders, but nonriders are welcome. ABATE — American Brotherhood Aimed Toward Education — is a motorcyclist rights and responsibilities group.

Info: abatelocal6.org.

March 2: Antique Automobile Club of America meetings, 6:30 p.m., first Mondays, Joyce Beers Community Center, 3900 Vermont St., Hillcrest (with ample parking). The Antique Automobile Club of America is a nonprofit national organization founded in 1935 and dedicated to the preservation, maintenance and enjoyment of historical vehicles. Open to all. Info: Mark Richards (541) 517-1393 and sandiegoregion.aaca.com.

March 3: San Diego Air Cooled (VW) Club, 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Carl’s Jr., 996 Third Ave., Chula Vista, 91911. Info: sandiegoaircooled.com and tinyurl.com/aircooledvdubs.feb. 27: Beef ’n Bun Crew and Car Junkies cruise night, 6 p.m. third Thursdays, Beef n’ Bun, 2477 Fletcher Parkway, El Cajon. Presented by the Motorhead Misfits. Info: (619) 517-2522.

March 3: San Diego Association of Car Clubs meeting, 7-8 p.m. first Tuesdays, San Diego Automotive Museum (upstairs), Balboa Park. Info: carclubcouncilofsandiego.com.

March 3: Nissan/datsun Z Car Club meeting, 7 p.m. first Tuesdays, Denny’s, 4280 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard meeting room. Info: zcsd.org.

March 3: San Diego MG Club meeting, 7 p.m. first Tuesdays, Marie Callender’s, 6950 Alvarado Road (Next to D.Z. Akin’s), San Diego, 92120. Arrive early for socializing. Info: sandiegomgclub.org

March 3: North Coast Vettes meeting, 6:30 p.m. first Tuesdays, Jolly Roger Restaurant, 1900 Harbor Drive North, Oceanside, 90803. Visitors always welcome. Info: northcoastvettes.org.

March 3: IB Car Show, 4-8 p.m. first Tuesdays, Palm Avenue and Sea Coast Drive, Imperial Beach, 91932. Open to all vehicles. Info: Facebook/ Imperial Beach Car Show.

March 4: Palomar Model A Ford Club meeting, 6 p.m. first Wednesdays, Palomar Estates East Clubhouse, 650 S. Rancho Santa Fe Road, San Marcos. Topics of discussion will include club tours, activities and technical advice. Day tours are usually scheduled for the Saturday after the meeting, departing from the clubhouse. Model A owners or aficionados welcome. Info: (619) 425-3241 or palomarmodelaclub.org.

March 5: Happy Days Car Gathering, 4 p.m. Thursdays, Carl’s Jr., 2935 Jamacha Road, Rancho San Diego, between Discount Tire and TGI Fridays. Open to all.

March 6: Dirty Bombs cruise night, 7-10 p.m. Fridays, Charley’s Famous Hamburgers, 8213 Broadway, Lemon Grove. Info: dirtybombscc.com.

March 6: Bob Hughes Junior Dragster test session, 2 p.m. until dark, Barona 8th Mile Drags, 1750 Wildcat Canyon Road, Lakeside 92040. Info: Baronadrags.com and (619) 607-5449.

March 6: Air-cooled Only Friday Night Meet at the Beach, 6-9 p.m. first and third Fridays, Buccaneer Beach, 1506 Pacific St., Oceanside, 92054. Open to all VWS and mini trucks.

March 7: Perros Viejos Motorcycle Club, 6-9 a.m. Saturdays, Waterfront Bar and Grill, 2044 Kettner Blvd., 92101. All bikes welcome. Info: email perrosviejoschapter@yahoo.com.

March 7: Dunkers & Clunkers doughnut run, 7:30-9:30 a.m. Saturdays, Bonita Donuts, 4414 Bonita Road (Vons Center). Info: (619) 267-7822.

March 7: Cbad Cars, 7-9 a.m. Saturdays, Poinsettia Village, 7130 Avenida Encinas #102, Carlsbad, 92011. Open to all years, makes; free. Info: facebook.com/cbadcars.

March 7: Volker Rader V-dub Klub Weekly Meet (air-cooled VWS), 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, In-n-out, 4605 Frazee Road (at state Route 76), Oceanside. Info: Ken Hansen, tinyurl.com/ volkerradervdub.

March 7-8: NHRA Pacific Division 7 Junior Dragster Divisional #3 and #4, Barona 8th Mile Drags, 1750 Wildcat Canyon Road, Lakeside 92040. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. General admission $15. Info: Baronadrags.com and (619) 607-5449.

March 7: Oil/oil Filter Recycling, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mission Bay South Shores Park, Sea World Drive and South Shores Parkway (boat launching parking lot), San Diego, 92109. Items accepted include used motor oil and contaminated oil, oil filters, auto batteries, antifreeze and household fluorescent bulbs and batteries. Free for city of San Diego residents only; no business waste is allowed. Info: (858) 694-7000 or tinyurl.com/ Usedoilrecycling.

March 7: San Diego RX Club monthly meet, 11:30 a.m. first Saturdays, Liberty Station, 2500 Historic Decatur Road (central lot, east side). Info: meetup.com/sd-rx7-club.

March 7: Rockabilly Car and Bike Meet, 2-6 p.m. first Saturdays, Legacy Brewing Co., 363 Airport Road, Oceanside, 92058. Free to show and view with live rockabilly bands. Info: facebook.com/legacybrewingcompany.

March 7: Mustang Club North Gearhead Rendezvous ,10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Five Guys Escondido, 1348 W. Valley Parkway. Info: mustangclubsd.com.

March 7: Poway Cruisers Cruise-in, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. first Saturdays, In-n-out Burger, 12890 Gregg Court, Poway. Free; raffles and trophies. Info: (619) 992-9114 and powaycruisers.com.

March 7-8: Four Wheeler Adventure Expo, OC Fair & Events Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, Calif., 92626. Presented by Motortrend Group and Overland Expo, the event is for outdoor lifestyle, off-road-and adventure-travel enthusiasts, whether hiking, biking or driving. Highlights will include classes, seminars and travel workshops hosted by the Four Wheeler team and adventure experts. The Travel Theater will feature expeditiondriving experts and there will be vendors of camping and travel equipment, mountain bikes and off road vehicles. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the show; children 12 and younger admitted free. Hours: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Info: fourwheeler.com.

March 8: Coffee and Cars on the Mesa, 6:30-9:30 a.m., second Sundays, JBA Speed Shop, 5675 Kearny Villa Road. Always a good time; dozens of cars on view, shop tours and loud pipes. Info: JBA Racing.

Email calendar items to mark.maynard@sduniontribune.com. Get the full list of events at tinyurl.com/sd-u-t-carcalendar.