Chicagoland MG Club

2023 - Fox (River) Hunt, October 7th
2023-10-07 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Gray’s Mill Estate, 211 N. River St., Montgomery, IL, 60538
“A-Hunting We Will Go!” (MG’s, that is!)
CMGC & VMGCC members are encouraged to drive our LBC’s on a fall afternoon for a couple of hours on country roads near the lower Fox River.
Before we start “hunting”, feel free to have lunch at noon at Gray’s Mill Estate in Montgomery, and spend some time looking around this former mill that has been converted into a restaurant and bar. If the weather is decent, we can eat seated on the deck that overlooks the river.
Navigators are strongly encouraged. Why not bring a guest – especially a younger one, so that we can introduce them to the pleasures of vintage British sports cars.
We’ll start along the (Fox) River, and we’ll end up along the (Illinois) River – at the Dockside Bar and Grill in Ottawa.
On route well be several historical sites – either for a brief stop along the way, or for a longer stop afterwards.
Bring a jacket, and folding chairs, as we might want to sit outside (weather permitting) at the end of the Hunt.
Lunch at 12 noon at the historic:
Gray’s Mill Estate
211 N. River St. in Montgomery, IL
Drivers Meeting @ 1:30 pm
RSVP by Tuesday October 3rd to Doug Clark – mgtbc@sbcglobal.net
Looking forward to the adventure!
This is a… A DougClark Production
“Anything Worth Doing, Is Worth Getting Carried Away With”

CMCG Monthly Club Meeting
2023-09-18 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-08-21 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-07-17 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-06-19 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-05-15 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-04-17 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-03-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Mr. Beef and Pizza, 1796 Elmhurst Rd., Mt. Prospect, IL, 60056, United States
CMGC has regularly scheduled club meetings with presentations relating to the care and feeding of your car, as well as other auto related topics.Third Monday of each month (except December – no meeting).

Natter'n Noggin - South - March 13th
2023-09-13 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-07-12 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-05-10 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-03-08 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-01-11 18:00 - 21:00 | Tom Raddatz Garage, 1600 W 55th St., LaGrange Highlands, IL, 60525, United States
On the second Wednesday of each ODD month we gather together in a more informal environment for Natter‘n Noggin, a British term for a pint and a casual conversation. Tom’s heated garage is spacious and there usually some ‘wrench turning’ going on. This offers a great opportunity for a relaxing gathering and a chance to chat with club members about MG’s and other topics. NOTE: Garage is around the side, NOT attached to the front house.

2023 - University Motors Summer Party Reunion, Aug. 18th-19th
2023-08-18 - 2023-08-19 | Douglas Walker Park – Byron, MI, 1195 84th St SW, Byron, MI, 49315, United States
This year the summer party is being reinstated, It’s a fun event not to miss!
(This is a University Motors Sponsored Event)
The MG Summer Party Reunion is back for the first time since 2014. We’ve missed you! And this year there’s a lot to celebrate. It’s the 100th anniversary of MG and the 50th anniversary of John Twist’s career as an MG mechanic. So let’s have a party!
We have activities planned for Friday, August 18 and Saturday, August 19 at our traditional Grand Rapids locations – the DoubleTree Hotel and Douglas Walker Park. On Sunday, August 20 there will be time for goodbyes before heading home.
Since it’s our first reunion after a 9 year gap and a global pandemic, we’re keeping it simple. No awards, no races, just MG aficionados and their cars enjoying a summer weekend.
Friday, August 18th
DoubleTree by Hilton hotel (4747 28th Street SE) in Grand Rapids
4:00-8:00 Hotel Check In & Event Registration
4:00-8:00 Free car wash station with water & towels in parking lot
4:00-6:00 Dinner on your own at hotel (Ganders Restaurant) or nearby restaurant
8:00-10:00 pm University Motors Parking Lot Party
Saturday, August 19
DoubleTree by Hilton hotel (4747 28th Street SE) in Grand Rapids
7:00 – 9:00 Breakfast on your own at hotel (Ganders Restaurant) or nearby restaurant
9:30-10:00 am MG Caravan from hotel to Douglas Walker Park
10:00 am – 3:00 pm Saturday celebration at Douglas Walker Park (84th Street). Reunion admission is $40 per car, must be purchased in advance. (Click Here for Reservation Form)
MGs on display, photo opportunities, and lunch. Box lunches must be purchased in advance.
6:00-10:00 pm Saturday night banquet at DoubleTree by Hilton hotel.
Sunday, August 20th
DoubleTree by Hilton hotel (4747 28th Street SE) in Grand Rapids
7:00 – 11:00 Breakfast on your own at hotel (Ganders Restaurant) or nearby restaurant
11:00 – 12:00 Goodbyes in parking lot
Hotel Information
Reservations required for group rate of $112 per night (plus taxes)
Valid for Friday, August 18 and Saturday, August 19
Check in 4:00 pm, Check out 12:00 pm
Make reservations: DoubleTree by Hilton hotel (28th Street) in Grand Rapids Click Here or call the hotel at 616-957-0100
Reservation Deadline: July 28
Group Name: University Motors MG
Group Code: XUM

2023 - MG's in Lombard Cruise Night and Summer Concert, July 15th
2023-07-15 16:00 - 21:00 | Village of Lombard – Downtown, S. Park Ave., Lombard, IL, 60148
CMGC and VMGCC members are invited to drive our MGs to downtown Lombard

Participate in this Cruise Night display of cars – and to enjoy the music of Soul Sacrifice, a Santana tribute band.
So that we’ll be able to park together, we’ll gather at 4:00 p.m. in the Fifth Third Bank parking lot, which can be entered from Lincoln St. (two blocks west of Main St.) on the south side of St. Charles Rd. Once parked, sign the waiver form, receive your dash plaque, and either tailgate or stroll through the downtown business district to see the other cars and to support the nearby establishments that sell food and drink.
BRING A LAWN CHAIR! Set it on the street or sidewalk in front of the Main St. stage and listen to the music, which starts at 6:00 p.m., while you eat and drink what you have bought locally (or what you have brought from home).
Please RSVP (mgtbc@sbcglobal.net) by Fri. 14 July so we know how many cars that can be
expected.
Safety Fast & Rock On!

2023 British Boots and Bonnets a D&C Gathering, July 1st
2023-07-01 13:00 | D&C Acers, 2702 S. Wyatt Rd, Orfordville, 53576, United States
Food, Fun and Beautiful British cars:
British Boots and Bonnets are inviting our club members to their country house that sits on many acres, there are 3 barns full of MG and other British cars and parts. Super interesting to see, what is required is to have a good drive and a good time – we will meet other members from other surrounding clubs within the Midwest region.
Bring a chair, bring something to share and overall just a good time.
RSVP: Please let me know if you will be attending, that way I can give Crystal and Dennis a headcount. No later than June 25 if possible.
See you all there!

2023 - Champagne British Car Festival, June 2nd-4th
2023-06-02 - 2023-06-04 | Champagne British Car Festival, Bloomington, IL, 61701
Celebrate 100 Years of MG with John Twist at the 32nd Annual Champagne British Car Festival
The Champagne British Car Festival (CBCF) is just around the corner, June 2-4, 2023 in Bloomington, Illinois. This is the 32nd anniversary of the Festival and you can expect an amazing weekend of British car activities. This all-British car show features over 125 brilliant British cars and motorcycles.
Refer to the 2023 Champagne British Car Festival website for more information and registration.
The CMGC (Sharon Powell) has organized a cruise to this event. Click on “Cruise to Bloomington” below for a map and instructions.
Cruise to Bloomington

2023 - St Louis MG club’s Missouri Endurance Rally
2023-04-29 07:30 - 18:30 | IL
St Louis MG club’s Missouri Sponsored Event – The rally is a navigation challenge.
Teams will leave with a number of locations that they must navigate to (using only paper maps with no GPS) and make it back within 24 hours while trying to find the shortest distance total for the course. The full Missouri Endurance Rally will have around 10 stops while the mini rally will have around 5. This has been a great event that seems to keep getting better! Open to all pre-1982 built British vehicles. Visit the website or Facebook for more information.
*This is not a CMGC sponsored event.

2023 - Powell Garage Visit, April 22nd
2023-04-22 10:30 - 12:30 | Powell Garage, 910 W. Hirsch Street, Melrose Park, IL, 60160
Come for a visit at our garage and take a step back in time to view Jeff’s collection of vintage gas station and oil companies memorabilia. We also have a few antique bicycles on display.
We are just south of North Ave. and just west of 9th Ave. Street parking available.
We will then all take a short drive over to Russell’s BBQ (corner of North Ave. and Thatcher) for lunch around 12-12:30 pm. They have plenty of parking if you want to drive your MG.
Hope to see you then!
