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 inquire as to specifics as they relate to large groups. We would like to find locations that have easy access to Freeways since we have members coming from various parts of the Valley.

When: Previously the third Friday of each month at 6:30 pm – Next Meeting yet to be determined

Where: TBD

Directions:

Parking:

RSVP: A definite head count is a must so don’t forget to let the group know that you are coming when the Club ramps up again!

MidCal MINIs monthly meetings are held on the third Friday of each month unless otherwise announced.  We are trying new locations and most recently we met at MOTHER MARY’S ITALIAN KITCHEN and prior to that we were at YOSEMITE FALLS CAFE at Granite Park.  We are 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 inquire as to specifics as they relate to large groups.  We would like to find locations that have easy access to Freeways since we have members coming from various parts of the Valley.

When: Third Friday of each month at 6:30 pm – Next Meeting will be on September 20th.

Where: Mother Mary’s Italian Kitchen, 1345 N Willow Ave Clovis, CA 93611 – unless revised

Directions: Take 41 to Nees and then head east to North Willow.  Make a left turn onto North Willow, turning right into the parking lot.

Parking:  Just look for all of the MINIs in the center of the parking lot just in front of Mother Mary’s.

RSVP: Don’t forget to let us know you are coming, we need an accurate head count to ensure you have a place to sit with the group. Remember to bring your chairs for the after dinner parking lot meeting. Folding chairs are encouraged!

Send your RSVP via email mcm@midcalminis.org and be sure to account for each individual that will be in attendance. Reservations are by person, not by car or by couple. See you at the meeting.

MidCal MINIs monthly meetings are held at YOSEMITE FALLS CAFE unless otherwise noticed. (Note the location change for the month of August 2013 – see Club Events post).

When: Third Friday of each month at 6:30 pm (Delayed one week for the month of August 2013).

Where: Yosemite Falls Cafe at Granite Park, 4020 North Cedar Avenue, Fresno, CA (Mother Mary’s for the Month of August 2013).

Directions:  See the meeting post for August

Parking:  See the meeting post for August

RSVP: Don’t forget to let us know you are coming, we need an accurate head count to ensure you have a place to sit with the group. Remember to bring your chairs for the after dinner parking lot meeting. Folding chairs are encouraged!

Send your RSVP to Tina via email mcm@midcalminis.org and be sure to account for each individual that will be in attendance. Reservations are by person, not by car or by couple. See you at the meeting.

MidCal MINIs monthly meetings are held at YOSEMITE FALLS CAFE unless otherwise noticed.  (Note the location change for the month of August 2013 – see Club Events post).

When: Third Friday of each month at 6:30 pm (Delayed one week for the month of August 2013).

Where: Yosemite Falls Cafe at Granite Park, 4020 North Cedar Avenue, Fresno, CA  (Mother Mary’s for the Month of August 2013).

Directions: 168 East to the Shields Ave exit. Make a left turn onto Shields Ave. heading West. Then take the first right at Cedar Avenue, heading north. Travel 0.7 miles and enter Granite Park from the main driveway on Cedar. Make a left turn on the round paved area. Yosemite Falls Cafe is on your right.

Parking: Just after passing Yosemite Falls Cafe on your right, head further north to the pack of the parking lot. We line up the MINIs in the back as the parking lot gets very busy as the night goes on.

RSVP: Don’t forget to let us know you are coming, we need an accurate head count to ensure you have a place to sit with the group. Remember to bring your chairs for the after dinner parking lot meeting. Folding chairs are encouraged!

Send your RSVP to Tina via email mcm@midcalminis.org and be sure to account for each individual that will be in attendance. Reservations are by person, not by car or by couple. See you at the meeting.

MidCal MINIs Monthly Meeting – YOSEMITE FALLS CAFE:

January 18, 2013 – MidCal MINIs monthly meeting at Yosemite Falls Cafe.

When: Friday, January 18th at 6:30 pm

Where: Yosemite Falls Cafe at Granite Park, 4020 North Cedar Avenue, Fresno, CA

Directions: 168 East to the Shields Ave exit. Make a left turn onto Shields Ave. heading West. Then take the first right at Cedar Avenue, heading north. Travel 0.7 miles and enter Granite Park from the main driveway on Cedar. Make a left turn on the round paved area. Yosemite Falls Cafe is on your right.

Parking: Just after passing Yosemite Falls Cafe on your right, head further north to the pack of the parking lot. We line up the MINIs in the back as the parking lot gets very busy as the night goes on.

RSVP: Don’t forget to let us know you are coming, we need an accurate head count to ensure you have a place to sit with the group. Remember to bring your chairs for the after dinner parking lot meeting. Folding chairs are encouraged!

Send your RSVP to Tina via email mcm@midcalminis.org and be sure to account for each individual that will be in attendance. Reservations are by person, not by car or by couple. See you at the meeting.

MidCal MINI’s Monthly Meeting – YOSEMITE FALLS CAFE:

October 19th MidCal MINIs’ monthly at Yosemite Falls Cafe.

When: Friday, October 19th at 6:30 pm

Where: Yosemite Falls Cafe at Granite Park, 4020 North Cedar Avenue, Fresno, CA

Directions: 168 East to the Shields Ave exit. Make a left turn onto Shields Ave. heading West. Then take the first right at Cedar Avenue, heading north. Travel 0.7 miles and enter Granite Park from the main driveway on Cedar. Make a left turn on the round paved area. Yosemite Falls Cafe is on your right.

Parking: Just after passing Yosemite Falls Cafe on your right, head further north to the pack of the parking lot. We line up the MINIs in the back as the parking lot gets very busy as the night goes on.

RSVP: Don’t forget to let us know you are coming, we need an accurate head count to ensure you have a place to sit with the group. Remember to bring your chairs for the after dinner parking lot meeting. Folding chairs are encouraged!

Send your RSVP to Tina via email mcm@midcalminis.org and be sure to account for each individual that will be in attendance. Reservations are by person, not by car or by couple. See you at the meeting.

MidCal MINI’s Monthly Meeting – Tentative:

October 13 – could it be time for the Tioga Pass Run to the Whoa Nelly Deli?  Given that Fall is almost here and the temps are in the high 90’s, it would seem that snow may not be an issue this year.

When: Saturday, October 13th

Where: Whoa Nelly Deli near Lee Vining, CA

Watch for more information to come.

It may not quite be September, but Oktoberfest plans are in the air for MidCal MINIs September monthly meeting.  Friday, September 14th the Oktoberfest themed celebration/meeting will be hosted at the home of club members Jon and Joanie Brothers and will begin at 6:30 pm. sharp.  A Barbeque Bratwurst meal is planned but anything else  you would like tossed on the grill is welcome.  You are also encouraged to bring your favorite side dish or dessert and beverage.

A beer tasting test contest will be held with prizes awarded for the winner in each of three tasting categories (Light, Medium Bodied, and Dark beers).  Please bring a few extras to include in the mixed bag of blind beer selections.

A special highlight of the event, will be personnel from the RaceRoom along with two racing simulators.  Last year a group from MidCal MINIs kicked off the start of the busy holiday season with an informal club meeting consisting of extreme driving at RaceRoom located at River Park. If you missed that great event, you do not want to miss out on this opportunity to take the simulators for a spin.

If you don’t know, RaceRoom Fresno itself consists of 29 PC-based simulators which allow drivers to race on their choice of international racetracks in the race car of their dreams. Racing enthusiasts say the course conditions and the correlating reactions from car suspensions are spot on. The simulators let players pick their own race route, and also provides dozens of options when it comes to the color and model of race car picked. A small dining area offers drinks, chips and other snacks, when race car drivers need to take a little break from all the fun.

The “RaceRoom” simulators are considered the next best thing to real race car driving.  The simulators at the RaceRoom come with 5.1 surround sound, Butt Kicker seat mounted bass shakers and wrap around monitors. The racing seats and force feedback steering wheels make the driver feel as if they are actually racing one of the 50 international racing circuits and one of 72 real world race cars.

At the end of the race event last year, trophies were presented to the top three drivers, Josh, Tom and DJ.  Will September 14th be the re-match for this trio?  Some of the driving techniques exhibited by attendees during last year’s event were quite unique and should only be done in simulators!  The cost of the simulators for “Oktoberfest”will be shared by those in attendance at the September 14th meeting so contact Tina with your RSVP ASAP.   Early notification would be greatly appreciated in order to effectively plan this event and to ensure plenty of BBQ items.  Additional information as well as directions to Jon and Joanie’s place will be provided upon your RSVP.  So mark your calendar for this great event.

WHEN: September 14, 2012

WHERE: Jon and Joanie’s Place

WHAT: Monthly meeting, Oktoberfest celebration and extreme driving.

BRING:  Swimsuits, favorite libations, side dish or dessert, personal BBQ items and best race moves!

RSVP to Tina at mcm@midcalminis.org

MidCal MINI’s Monthly Meeting – YOSEMITE FALLS CAFE:

August 17th MidCal MINIs’ monthly meeting returns to Yosemite Falls Cafe.

When: Friday, August 17th at 6:30 pm

Where: Yosemite Falls Cafe at Granite Park, 4020 North Cedar Avenue, Fresno, CA

Directions: 168 East to the Shields Ave exit. Make a left turn onto Shields Ave. heading West. Then take the first right at Cedar Avenue, heading north. Travel 0.7 miles and enter Granite Park from the main driveway on Cedar. Make a left turn on the round paved area. Yosemite Falls Cafe is on your right.

Parking: Just after passing Yosemite Falls Cafe on your right, head further north to the pack of the parking lot. We line up the MINIs in the back as the parking lot gets very busy as the night goes on.

RSVP: Don’t forget to let us know you are coming, we need an accurate head count to ensure you have a place to sit with the group. Remember to bring your chairs for the after dinner parking lot meeting. Folding chairs are encouraged!

Send your RSVP to Tina via email mcm@midcalminis.org and be sure to account for each individual that will be in attendance. Reservations are by person, not by car or by couple.  See you at the meeting.