August 19: Classic Car Shows, That's What She Said, Road Repair Updates

1. There is a 40 percent chance of rain today, likely after 1 p.m.. It will be partly sunny with a high temperature of 85 °F. There is a 50 percent chance of rain tonight, likely before 11 p.m. It will be mostly cloudy with a low of 66 °F, according to the National Weather Service.

2. Look for an update on road repairs from the Suffield Board of Selectmen, Cami Beiter's newest column on the perils of shopping for clothes with her teenaged kids and more today on Suffield Patch.

3. Each spring, antique, classic and other car hobbyists roll their cars out of hibernation for the warm weather ahead. These hot rods, convertibles, Model T's and other classics hit the roads each summer and are often on display at outdoor car rallies and cruise events. If you share a love and sense of nostalgia for classic cars, consider stopping by a classic car event before summer winds down and the cars are safely put away until next season.

Manchester's Annual Cruisin' on Main Street event was postponed from August 14th to September 18th, due to inclement weather. So mark your calendars, as this event – a single-day cruise and car show – will feature thousands of vintage vehicles and admirers on the streets of historic downtown Manchester. For all the details, visit the Cruisin’ on Main Street Web site.

4. If you're looking for a car show tonight, check out the car show at Vernon Golf Land, located at 95 Hartford Turnpike. The event runs from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and features a DJ, raffles, food and opportunities to support local charities. For more information visit the Tri-Town Cruzers on Facebook. 

5. This Sunday, East Windsor Golf & Track, located at 20 North Road, from 4 to 7 p.m.

For those who are feeling a bit more "adventurous," a car show and bikini car wash is taking place in Hartford on Saturday the 20th. Team Percy's 1st Annual Car Show & Bikini Car Wash will feature sports cars, classic cars, muscle cars, cruise-in, tuner and sport compacts, exotics, low riders and motorcycles. The event takes place at 247 Walnut St., Hartford. Visit this link for more information.