WOODIES IN THE VALLEY 2009

THIRD ANNUAL "WOODIES IN THE VALLEY"
MOVES TO VISALIA FOR MARCH 6-7 EVENT

The Central Valley Woodie Club has scheduled the 2009 edition of "Woodies in the Valley" to be held on March 6-7 in Visalia, CA (midway between Fresno and Bakersfield in the San Joaquin Valley). This is a change from the previous venue. According to Club President Wayne Yada, "Although the Reedley location is a great one, we didn't want our event to get "old" or 'stale' - particularly for the folks who drive far distances to get here. So we've opted to move this year's event to Visalia, which is a much larger city with lots more amenities available to guests, including lodging, restaurants, theaters, shopping, etc." Continuing, Yada states, "Remember, Visalia IS still in the Valley, and there are lots of blossoms in and around Visalia as well as Reedley. Assuming this year's event is as successful as we think it will be, our intent will be to perhaps alternate venues between Reedley and Visalia in the future."

The Friday welcoming event will be an all-woodies "cruise night" at the local A&W Drive-In Restaurant, located at 301 N. Willis. Although other hot-rodders and car guys/gals will be welcome, only woodies will be allowed in the restaurant's parking lot.

Saturday will be the event's "show and shine," which will be held on the front lawn of Redwood High School, 1001 W. Main St., from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. As in past events, there is no entry fee and there will be lots of 60's music, raffle prizes, and great fun. This event will also be open to the public at no charge.

At 2 p.m., those interested will take off on a cruise through the blossoms and ag country of Tulare County, ending up at Tom Meleo's famous Chevy collection and a snack-stop near the town of Strathmore (Meleo Photo Link). This cruise will also feature a pass through the town of Exeter to see the quaint downtown area and its famous building murals. The cruise will end back in Visalia around 5 p.m., where WIV will officially conclude. Those needing to head home can do so, or hang around and have dinner with fellow woodie friends at a plethora of great local restaurants and enjoy the rest of the evening in Visalia.

The host hotel this year will be the Visalia Marriott, located at 300 S. Court St., where the Club has secured $79 rooms plus the promise of ample parking with overnight security. The web-link to the special rate is: (Marriott Link).   Just fill in the arrival/departure date and it should automatically calculate at the $79 rate.

For more information about "Woodies in the Valley" or the Central Valley Woodie Club, please make contact below:

Central Valley Woodie Club
324 S. Santa Fe St., Visalia, CA 93292
info@valleywoodies.com or wayne@printingonline.com
559-967-1357