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.

Motor Transport Museum, 31949 state Route 94, Campo, about a mile from the railroad museum. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays. Free. This old-truck museum has weatherworn hulks and restored rigs, heavy equipment, light trucks and more dating to 1912. Info: (619) 478-2492 and motortransportmuseum.org.

Miniature Engineering Craftsmanship Museum ,9a.m.to4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 3190 Lionshead Ave., Carlsbad. Hundreds of miniature, working internal combustion and steam engines, model airplanes, ships, dollhouses, tools, heavy equipment, guns and more. Free. Info: (760) 727-9492 and craftsmanshipmuseum.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 special display of 17 cars and displays of various ’70s toys, games and advertising. Among the cars on view (sourced 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 today: Four Wheeler Adventure Expo ,9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 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. Tickets $20. Info: fourwheeler.com.

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

Today: 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 with dozens of cars on view, shop tours and loud pipes. Info: JBA Racing.

March 10: 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.

March 10: North County Corvette Club meeting, 7 p.m. second Tuesdays, Living Way Church, 13604 Midland Road, Poway, 92064. Info: ncocc.com.

March 11: Mopar Club of San Diego (Chrysler, Plymouth, Dodge classic and modern) meeting, 7 p.m., second Wednesdays, (except December), Casa Machado (upstairs), 3750 John J. Montgomery Drive, 92123. Info: moparsdpres@gmail.com.

March 12: 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 12: Electric Vehicle Association of San Diego

monthly meeting, 7-8:30 p.m. second Thursdays, Center for Sustainable Energy, 3980 Sherman St., Suite 170, San Diego, 92110. EVAOSD advocates for and educates about electric vehicles. Info: sandiegoev.org.

March 13: Dirty Bombs cruise night, 7-10 p.m. Fridays, Charley’s Famous Hamburgers, 8213 Broadway, Lemon Grove. Info: dirtybombscc.com.

March 14: Porsche 356 meet,

7 a.m., second Saturdays, Studio Diner, 4701 Ruffin Road, San Diego, 92123. Owners and fans are invited to learn about the 356 Club of Southern California. Info: 356club.org.

March 14: Corvette Owners

Club of San Diego monthly meet, 7:30 p.m. second Fridays, Elijah’s Restaurant and Deli, 7061 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. (just east of I-805), Kearny Mesa. Info: cocsd.com.

March 14: 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 14: Dunkers & Clunkers doughnut run, 7:309:30 a.m. Saturdays, Bonita Donuts, 4414 Bonita Road (Vons Center). Info: (619) 267-7822.

March 14: 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 14: 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 15: Coffee and Datsuns, 8-10 a.m. third Sundays, Coffee Bean and Tea, 12070 Carmel Mountain Road, San Diego, 92128. A gathering of Datsun, Nissan and vintage Japanese cars.

March 17: Light ’Em Up meet, 6 p.m. third Tuesdays, Denny’s, 540 W. Vista Way, Vista. Open to all interesting cars, foreign or domestic. Info: George (714) 724-8538.

March 18: Early Ford V-8 Club meeting, 7 p.m., third Wednesdays, (except December), second floor of the San Diego Automotive Museum, 2080 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, 92101. Info: sandiegoearlyfordv8club.org.

March 19: Heartbeat Classics of North San Diego County meeting, 7 p.m. third Thursdays, (except December), Mike’s Barbecue, 1356 W. Valley Pkwy., Escondido, 92029. Info: theheartbeatclassics.com.

March 19: Beef ’n Bun Crew and Car Junkies cruise night, 6 p.m. third Thursdays, Beef n’ Bun, 2477 Fletcher Parkway, El Cajon.info: (619) 517-2522.

March 20: 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 21: Phi Theta Kappa

10th annual car show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Southwestern College, 900 Otay Lakes Road, Chula Vista, 91910. Presented with the Classic Sweeties of Socal, the show is open to all years, makes and models of cars and motorcycles. $20 preregistration, $25 day of show. Free to view. Rain or shine. Info: Myriam Moody email, mmoody@swccd.edu.

March 21: Sixth annual 2020 Madison High School Car & Bike Show, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., student parking lot, 4833 Doliva Drive, San Diego 92117. Open to all year, makes and models; show registration $25. Also featured will be live music, food and prize giveaways. Info: tinyurl.com/w6qoahr

March 21: Classics Malt Shop Cruise, 4 p.m. third Saturdays, 3625 Midway Drive, Loma Portal. Open to all cars and trucks. Food discounts (fabulous burgers, hand-cut fries, chicken specialties, salads, the Cadillac of hot dogs, oldtime ice cream specialties), music, opportunity drawings. Info: (619) 226-1600.

March 21: Mustang Club Evening Gearhead Rendezvous, 3-6 p.m., Classics Malt Shop, 3615 Midway Drive, Loma Portal. Info: mustangclubsd.com

March 21: Christian Rods and Customs San Diego Chapter, 5-6:30 p.m. third Saturdays, Faith Chapel 9400 Campo Road, Spring Valley, 92071. Info: christianrodsandcustomssd.com.

March 21: Hillcrest Classic Car Show, 1-4 p.m. third Saturdays, Pride Plaza, along Normal Street, Hillcrest. Presented by Great Autos of Yesteryear and Fabulous Hillcrest, the show is open to all makes and models. Free to view and show. Info: hillcrestclassiccarshow.com.

March 22: RHD (Right Hand Drive) Society Meet and Show, 8-11 a.m. fourth Sundays, 4941 Newport Ave., Ocean Beach, 92107. Open to all RHD makes and models. Free to exhibit. Info: hgslajolla@gmail.com

March 22: Classic Thunderbirds of San Diego monthly meeting, 2 p.m. fourth Sundays, Kearny Pearson Ford, 7303 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego, 92111-1101. Info: tbirdsofsandiego.blogspot.com.

March 25: Antique Motor

cycle Club of America meet ,7 p.m. fourth Wednesdays, Elijah’s Restaurant, 7061 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., 92111. Rides, events, support and camaraderie for enthusiasts with interest in maintenance and enjoyment of all brands of pre-1985 motorcycles. Info: email perrosviejoschapter@yahoo.com.

March 25: Mustang Club of San Diego meeting, 7 p.m. fourth Wednesdays, JBA Speed Shop, 5675 Kearny Villa Road, San Diego, 92123. Info: mustangclubsd.com.

March 26: San Diego Miata Club meeting, 6-8 p.m., fourth Thursdays, Hamburger Factory Family Restaurant, 14122 Midland Road, Poway. Info: sandiegomiataclub.org.

March 28: Oil/oil Filter Recycling, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., San Diego Miramar College, 10440 Black Mountain Road at Miramar College Driveway, San Diego, 92126. Items accepted include used motor oil and contaminated oil, oil filters, auto batteries, antifreeze and household fluorescent bulbs and batteries. The recycling is free for city of San Diego residents only. Info: (858) 694-7000 or tinyurl.com/ Usedoilrecycling.

March 29: Cars-coffeedonuts, 7-9:30 a.m. last Sundays, Donut Touch, Mira Mesa, 6755 Mira Mesa Blvd. Open to all makes and models; no speeding, no burnouts. Info: facebook.com/carscoffeedoughnutssandiego.

April 1: 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. Model A owners or aficionados welcome. Info: (619) 425-3241 or palomarmodelaclub.org.

April 3-5: Goodguys 20th Meguiar’s Del Mar Nationals, Del Mar Fairgrounds. The annual mechanical mecca features 1987 and older hot rods, customs, classics, street rods, muscle cars and trick trucks. Vehicles will be displayed on acres of outside blacktop with dozens, if not hundreds more, inside the buildings. There typically are 1,500-2,500 vehicles on display over the weekend. Special attractions will include the Autocross “Duel in Del Mar” Shootout on Saturday, the Lowrider Palace (with local and regional cars) and the Nitro Thunderfest Dragster exhibition on Friday and Saturday. Also featured will be vendor exhibits and a manufacturer midway, a burnout competition, an auto parts swap meet and cars-for-sale area, a model car show and a kids’ zone featuring a coloring contest, arts and crafts, games, Auto World Stores model car kit make-and-take sessions.

Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday

Tickets: General admission $25 on Friday and Saturday, $20 Sunday; children 7-12 years $10, 6 years or younger admitted free. Save $5 on general admission until April 2 at the website. $5 discount for active or retired military with ID. Fairgrounds parking will be $15, with free shuttles.

Info: Good-guys.com

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