WOW! A professional photographer friend of CRC Member Shane Vice took these stunning photos of some of the vehicles that were registered for our 2022 show. To view, please click on the link.....https://www.flickr.com/photos/premierdv/sets/72177720300982645/
POSTED JULY 1, 2023 This note received from April Doshier , director of Food and Shelter. The request we made was to ask what help Food and Shelter was able to provide specifically to Veterans....and she sent me two heartfelt stories. Thomas came to us after having been evicted from his little apartment not far from downtown Norman.  The landlord sold the units and the new property owner decided to make some renovations and afterwards raised the rent significantly.  Thomas could not afford his rent and found himself homeless.  He spent several nights sleeping in his barely working station wagon.  When he finally figured out he could not survive in his car, he found his way to Food and Shelter.  We took Thomas to "A Friend's House", our shelter in downtown Norman.  When he arrived, all bottom bunks were taken and the only option was for Thomas to climb to a top bunk.  Being a retired veteran, he didn't complain but it was clear he physically, at the age of 75, could not make that climb up. In a beautiful effort, four different men jumped off the bed and offered theirs for him.  It's so sweet how our shelter guests take care of each other; especially older people.  Thomas was grateful and kind and fast to make friends.  He told fun stories only a 75 year old would tell.  Our case workers at A Friend's House worked fast to connect Thomas to the VA so he could be assessed for benefits and housing.  In a short stay, Thomas was able to move into a senior living apartment complex.  

I had not seen Thomas in about two months until yesterday.  I happened to be working at our shelter and he came by to say hello.  He looked amazing.  His smile was so bright.  He was clean shaven and his hair was combed.  It was such a special reunion for all of us.  When I asked him how the apartment is, he replied, "it's a dream.  I have a bed that sleeps well and a pool outside."  I replied, "that explains your amazing tan."  

Without Food and Shelter and A Friend's House, I assure you Thomas would have suffered a long while.  Because we place such a strong effort into housing veterans, Thomas did not have to live homeless long.  

 in 2019 - $7,600 to FOOD AND SHELTER !!!

And this is how we did it.......
Food and Shelter booth.....................$900.00
Midway Grocery donation..............$1,400.00
Regisration from cars.....................$4,100.00
50/50 pot............................................$500.00
Vendor space rental...........................$700.00
                                                   
TOTAL................................................$7,600.00
 


We have the best music anywhere! Club member Harlan Butler has spent countless hours making a quality and fun track to run behind the scenes at the show. From Jimmy Buffett to The Ink Spots to Jan and Dean, Harlan has a little music for everyone and a fun adventure for all. Nobody beats Harlan's music, not even the pros.



We have the best trophies anywhere! Canadian River Cruisers members are only eligible for the Mayor's Pick, the Food and Shelter pick, and the Children's pick, not for the class trophies. Those are reserved exclusively for our guest cars.


Car show season is upon us and we are ready for  the club's 8th annual 

cRc-FOOD AND SHELTER car show. 100% of the money raised at this show is donated to FOOD and SHELTER in Norman to further their mission of rehabilitation and help for the homeless in Central Oklahoma. To date our club has donated more than $31,000 to Food and Shelter.

                                                 


8th ANNUAL 

OPEN CAR, TRUCK and MOTORCYCLE SHOW

SATURDAY, JULY 27th, 2019

ANDREWS PARK 201 WEST DAWS STREET

(Go east on Main, turn left on Webster, go past public library and the park is dead ahead. Cars should enter on the west side of the park just past the amphitheatre)

NORMAN, OKLAHOMA (1 block north of library)

REGISTRATION $20 8AM till noon

NOTE:  CRC MEMBERS WILL BE ISSUED A "HOST" CARD FOR YOUR WINDSHIELD. HOST CARS WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR JUDGING OR TROPHIES.

TROPHIES AWARDED 3PM

LOTS OF GREAT MUSIC BY HARLAN the PARROTHEAD

CHARCOAL GRILLED NATHAN'S DOGS and all the trimmings by MIDWAY BOB

DOOR PRIZES AND FUN

29 CLASSES TWO TROPHIES PER CLASS

3 BEST OF SHOW TROPHIES

SEE YOU THERE!