
Annual MidCal MINIs Potluck Christmas Party
Greetings all MidCal MINI Peoples. A great deal has taken place in all of our MINI lives this past year and as a result the Club has been rather dormant. Work, family and life in general has kept everyone hopping and our MINIs have been quietly and faithfully taking us where we needed to go and where we needed to be. Tina (MINIEOR) and Tom, the Club President and her husband have been busy with adorable Zoey, John and Suzie are moving to San Jose and Jim and Janet are never far from … [Read More...]

MidCal MINI Runs and Events in 2015
Looking to run with the pack, a pack of MINIs that is? MidCal MINIs is looking ahead to 2015 and is interested in finding those who would like to suggest runs or other events and who would be willing to lead or organize an event. If you are game and would like to be the "leader of the pack" or take charge of an event contact MidCal MINIs at mcm@midcalminis.org. … [Read More...]

MidCal MINIs Monthly Meetings
MidCal MINIs monthly meetings have been on hold for awhile but watch for additional information. In the past the meetings were held on the third Friday of each month unless otherwise announced. The group has tried different venues but finding locations not requiring deposits has been difficult. The group is always open to suggestions, so if you know of places that can accommodate up to 30 people or so and do not require deposits, let us know. Obtain contact information for us so that we may … [Read More...]

Jiminnimachine 4 MINI of the Month
We have another member up for the MINI of the Month on Motoring Alliance. Let's get one of our own elected. Vote for Jiminnimachine for "MINI of the Month". Help Jim and his MINI add to their badge collection and become eligible for great prizes. Be sure to check out Jim's Garage. Jiminnimachine - The Basics Vehicle Name Jiminnimachine Year 2003 Make MINI Model S Color Pure Silver To read more about Jiminnimachine go Motoring Alliance. … [Read More...]

Weatherizing you MINI – 12 point checklist
In spite of the Valley temps currently still exceeding 100 degrees, it will not be long before night comes early and temperatures begin dropping. As we all know winter is not a good time to have vehicle trouble. Just as cold weather takes its toll on a vehicle, so do the hot Valley summers in California. Just the other day, my MINI reminded me that I really should think about checking those windshield wiper blades. Flying down the freeway after a long day at work, with the radio playing our … [Read More...]

Classic Mini For Christmas?
With Christmas fast approaching, how would you like to acquire a Classic Mini that you can build yourself? The folks at Lego have made the perfect stocking stuffer. The latest slice Lego buildable hotness is an almost absurdly detailed as a real classic Mini Cooper. The small Mini is created using nearly 1,077 pieces to be exact. That was by … [Read More...]
Club Runs

Looking to run with the pack, a pack of MINIs that is? MidCal MINIs is looking ahead to 2015 and is interested in finding those who would like to suggest runs or other events and who would be willing to lead or organize an event. If you are game and would like to be the "leader of the pack" or take charge of an event contact MidCal MINIs at mcm@midcalminis.org. … [Read More...]
Monthly Meetings

MidCal MINIs monthly meetings have been on hold for awhile but watch for additional information. In the past the meetings were held on the third Friday of each month unless otherwise announced. The group has tried different venues but finding locations not requiring deposits has been difficult. The group is always open to suggestions, so if you know of places that can accommodate up to 30 people or so and do not require deposits, let us know. … [Read More...]
About MidCal Minis

MidCal MINIs is an informal car enthusiast club organized in 2005. The club was inspired by Michele Melo of Hanford, who as a member of SoCal MINI Maniacs (SCMM), a Southern California Mini club, wanted to create a similar social group in the San Joaquin Valley. Michele and a group of like-minded enthusiasts, Steve Tech, Elaine and Steve Sams, Lavita Nash and Robert Fisher joined with others from Valley towns to create the Valley's first MINI … [Read More...]