2013 CALENDAR OF EVENTS ONE-TIME EVENTS (March 13th, 2013)
APRIL
April 27 37th Annual Festival of the Maples Car Show, Perth, ON. Enter via Wilson Street from 8:00 A.M. until late morning. Dash Plaques to the first 50 Vehicles. Check with the Chamber of Commerce at 613-267-3200 or under “Festivals” at www.perthchamber.com For further information on the Car Show, contact Mike Alberty at [email protected] or 613-267-7784 or Bill Fossey at 613-812- 8780.
April 27-28 Ottawa Classic & Custom Car Show, Ernst & Young Centre (CE Centre) 4899 Uplands Drive near the Airport. Detailed information and registration forms are on the website: www.OttawaClassicCustomCarShow.ca or by contacting Dave Brown at 613-860-8687 or via e-mail at: [email protected]
MAY
May 4 Osgoode Tire’s 8th Annual Show ‘n’ Shine and BBQ - 2605 Stagecoach Road at Snake Island Road. 8:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Free Hot Dogs, Hamburgers and Refreshments. 10% of all tire sales that day to the Ride for Dad. For further information, call 613-821-2953 or www.osgoodetire.ca
May 4 - 5 Stirling Swap Meet, Stirling, Ontario. Contact Jason Detlor at 613-921-2402.
May 17-19 Clayton Auto Extravaganza, Clayton, N.Y. hosted by Highways Legends Car, Truck and Bike Club. For information and registration forms, check their website at www.highwaylegends.us or call Rick Mentry at 315-771-7807.
May 18 Monkey Joe's Car Show. Carling Avenue at the Westgate Shopping Centre 4:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Open to all makes and models. Sponsored by Wicked Garage. All free. Dash plaques, door prizes and discounted meals. Contact: Larry Way at 613-446-4717 or [email protected]
May 19 Wicked Garage Open House and Cruise-In, Greely. 10:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. Charity BBQ and Door Prizes. Contact 613-788-3701 for more information.
May 25-26 Rideau Lakes ACCCC Flea Market, Craft Sale & Car Show (on the 26th). Lombardy Fairgrounds on Hwy 15 - 4 miles S.W. of Smiths Falls. www.rideaulakes-acccc.com and [email protected]. Contact Terry Irish at 613-283-3409 ([email protected]) for general information. For the Car Show, contact Henry or Lori Schur at 613-283-2833 or 613-284-1168 ([email protected]).
May 26 Denny’s Charity Show ‘n’ Shine, South Keys, Ottawa. 4:00 P.M. until Dusk. Proceeds to Big Brothers / Big Sisters. Dash Plaques and Door Prizes. Contact Jeff Billard at 613-806-1670 or [email protected]
May 26 Canadian Classic Cars Annual Show, Wendover, ON. 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Contact Paul Dube at 613-673-2277 or www.canadianclassiccars.ca or [email protected]
JUNE
June 2 Byward Market Auto Classic, Ottawa, ON. 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Contact: Katherine at 613-562-3325 or [email protected]. Advance registration fee of $10. includes goodie bag, dash plaque, door prizes and proceeds to charity. Limited space available !! First come – first served !!
June 3 St. Lawrence Automobile Club, Lapping Day at Shannonville Race Track. 9:00 AM until 5:00. PM. 3 Groups, Instructors available for in-car training. Check with Eric Brunner at 613-376-1538 or [email protected] for Registration Information as well as safety requirements, helmets, etc… The website can also be checked at www.stlac.ca
June 6 - 9 BUSFUSION - a Volkswagen Camper Camping Event, Almonte Fairgrounds, Almonte, ON. Activities for the entire weekend are at: www.BusFusion.com. Contact Erwin Schouten at 519-623-9488 or e-mail: [email protected].
June 8 Cruise In for Cancer. 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Morrisburg Waterfront. Contact Brian Erratt (613) 543-2261 or [email protected]
June 8 1st Annual D.J.’S Auto - Blair Rendell Memorial Car Show at D.J.’s Auto, 1359 Coker Street, Greely, Ontario. 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, 50/50 Draw and Door Prizes. For further information, contact Jeff Pelletier at 613-406-1442.
June 9 Auto-Show Quyon . By the same people who did the Alymer Auto-Show for 20 years. Location – Quyon Recreational Park. Easily accessed by the Quyon Ferry from Fitzroy Harbour. $10. Entry Fee. Free dash plaques and the first 100 entries will receive a commemorative T-Shirt. Contact: J.P. Sylvestre at 819-684-9406 or 613-327-3939. E-mail address is [email protected]
June 12 Corvette Night at the Wednesday Night Cruise Night, OLG Slots, Rideau Carleton Raceway. All Corvettes welcome ! Parking on the lower level accessible from left side of building only. Contact Wendy Hall at [email protected]
June 14-16 FCA Ottawa Ferrari Festival, Preston Street, Ottawa. www.fcaottawa.com. Cars on Display Friday and Saturday Evenings. Speed Demonstration Zone on Saturday. Father’s Day Dream Ride for Charity on Sunday. Contact Giuseppe Castrucci: 613-880-4089 (Cell) or via e-mail at [email protected]
June 15-16 Odessa Flea Market & Car Showhosted by the ACCCC. Further information available at 613-386-7091 or via e-mail at [email protected]
June 15 Italian Car Parade and Retro Show hosted by the Italian Car Club of Ottawa. Held on Preston Street. 10:00 A.M. Registration. Parade at 1:30 P.M. For more information, contact Delio D’Angelo at [email protected]
June 15 Duck Festival Car Show, St., Isidore, ON. St. Isidore Arena Parking Lot 9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. Contact: Rejean 613-524-5234 or 613 294-3815 or [email protected] or check the website: festivalducanardetdelaplume.ca
June 15 Monkey Joe's Car Show, Carling Avenue at the Westgate Shopping Centre 4:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Open to all makes and models. Sponsored by Wicked Garage. All free. Dash plaques, door prizes and discounted meals. Contact: Larry Way at 613-446-4717 or [email protected]
June 16 4th Annual Father's Day Show ‘n’ Shine, Riverside Park. 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Admission – Canned Goods or Non-Perishable Items in Support of the Kemptville Salvation Army Food Bank. Dash Plaques (first 200), Automotive Vendors, Food Vendors, Breakfast served by the Kemptville Canadian Legion and of course, our famous Burnout Contest with both a Men and Woman’s Category. A fun filled day for the whole family. For more information: Rod Rafter: 613-258-7567 or [email protected] or visit www.Hwy43CarClub.com
June 16 Billings Estate Father’s Day Show, Ottawa. Spotlight on “Canadian Built” Cars. By invitation only. Limited to 40 Cars Contact Jonathan Stokes: 613-523-4802 or [email protected]
June 23 Ottawa Jaguar Club Annual Concours/Jaguar Day at the Canada Museum of Space and Aviation, Rockcliffe Airfield present EUROCARS 2013. This day is a family day for selected European Car Clubs/Marques. Visitors are welcome to view the cars-Porsche, Mercedes Benz, BMW, Jaguar, Ferrari, Alfa Romeo and perhaps other marques belonging to invited club members. Watch the Ottawa Jaguar Club website for details http://www.ottawajaguarclub.com. Questions to Mike O’Brien [email protected]
June 23 Carleton Place Car Show, Riverside Park, Carleton Place, ON. 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Contact: Ken Ferguson at 613-229-1625 or e-mail at: [email protected]
June 29 10th Annual Mopar Magic Car Show, Lamoureux Riverfront Park, Cornwall, ON. Registration from 10:00 A.M. to Noon. $10. Registration In Advance or $12.00 at the Door. Girl Guide BBQ & Fundraiser. Contact: Jack Notman or Lisa: 613-938- 0934 or [email protected]. Rain or Shine !
June 29 Alexandria Car Show, Alexandria Island Park hosted by the Eazy Cruisers. For further information, contact Roddy Johnson at 613-874-2539.
June 30 ALL GM “MOTORAMA” Show & Shine, GM Cars and Trucks Only. Myers Kanata, Palladium Auto Park. 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Admission – Canned Goods or Non Perishable Items in Support of the Kanata Food Cupboard. Music – Food – Vendors – Raffle Table – 50/50 Draw. Contact: Rod Rafter: 613-258-7567 or [email protected] or visit www.Hwy43CarClub.com
JULY
July 1 Golden Gears Car Club and the Iroquois & Matilda District Lion's Club Canada Day Car Show, 11am to 4pm, Seaway Locks, Iroquois, Ontario. Trophies, 50/50 Draw, Live Entertainment, Door Prizes and Fun for the Whole Family. Contact Henry Swank via e-mail at: [email protected]
July 6 Carkinator Car and Moto Rally, 10:00 A.M. at the Winchester Arena. Join N.Y. Islander’s Matt Carkner for this 3rd Annual Event in support of the Winchester District Memorial Hospital. Car Rally, Scavenger Hunt, BBQ and Many Activities for the Kids. Enter your team (in your car or on your motorcycle) or pledge an existing team and get together for a great cause! Contact Keith at 613-543-3338
July 7 26th Annual St. Lawrence Valley Car Club Car Show on the grounds of Fort Wellington, Prescott, ON. Contact Mike Baril at 613-925-3751 (H) or 613-341- 1845 (Cell). Email: [email protected]
July 7 Steering Towards Hope. Poker Run, Cars, Bike & Big Truck Show. Live Entertainment, Vendors. Walter Baker Park, Terry Fox Drive. A full day of family fun and sparkling chrome !! Check online at: www.steeringtowardshope.ca. All proceeds from the day’s activities go to the Kidney Foundation of Canada.
July 12 Carp Lawn Tractor Pull at the Carp Fairgrounds, Carp ON. 7:00 P.M. Contact: Glenn Byrne at 613-832-2486 or email at [email protected] . Can also contact: Dan Lord 613-839-6596.
July 13 Carp Show ‘n’ Shine & Parts Flea Market at the Carp Fairgrounds, Carp ON. Also included are big rigs, antique snowmobiles, lawn tractors and hit & miss engine display. Glenn Byrne at 613-832-2486 or email shown under July 8th. Can also contact: Dan Lord 613-839-6596.
July 14 Krown presents the Merrickville Cruise & Shop, Merrickville, ON. Live entertainment by the Mick Armitage Band. Contact Jim Bonfield at 613-269-3863 or [email protected] Website: www.merrickvillecarshow.com
July 14 Cumberland Heritage Village Museum, 5th Annual Classic Car Show, 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Held at 2940 Old Montreal Road, Cumberland. Contact Patricia Lamarche at 613-833-3059 x 232 or [email protected]
July 19 - 21 Syracuse State “Nationals”, Syracuse, NY. www.rightcoastcars.com Contact: Brian Mackenzie (613) 822-5300 or [email protected]
July 19 - 21 Athens Farmersville Exhibition – Steam Show, Athens, Ontario. Contact: Peter Vanderlinden at 613-924-9339 or 613-498-7606
July 20 Sparks Street Mall Car Show, Sparks Street Mall – Ottawa. Access from Sparks and Metcalfe Street and running from Elgin Street to Bank Street. Live entertainment, door prizes, vendors, etc… For further information, contact Les Gagne at 613-325-5240 or via e-mail at [email protected]. The website for the Sparks Street Mall is www.sparksstreetmall.com and more information will be posted as the date draws near.
July 20 All British Car Day (ABCD), Britannia Beach Park – Lakeside Gardens, Ottawa, ON. www.britishcarday.ca or [email protected] All British Vehicles (Cars and Motorcycles are welcome). Further information available from Randy McKendry at 613-692-1845 or [email protected]
July 20 -21 Malone International Auto Show & Flea Market, Malone Recreational Park, Street Address for GPS is: 64 State Street, Malone, NY, 12953. New website is: www.malone autoclub.zymichost.com or contact Brian Erratt at 613-543-2261 or via e-mail at [email protected]
July 21 15th Annual Ford Spectacular. Presented by the National Capital Mustang Association and Campbell Ford, 1500 Carling Ave., Ottawa, ON. Registration 9:00 A.M. to Noon. All Ford and Ford Powered Vehicles Welcome !! Contact David Schyff at [email protected] or Andrew Auchterlonie at [email protected]. Show is on “Rain or Shine”.
July 21 Golden Gears Car Club Fly-In Car Show, Iroquois Airport. 9 am to 1 pm, 70 – 80 Small Planes will be flying in for Breakfast. Over 600 Breakfast served last year, so we thought we’d add a Car Show to the event. All are welcome. Contact Henry Swank via e-mail at: [email protected]
July 27 Monkey Joe's Car Show, Carling Avenue at the Westgate Shopping Centre 4:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Open to all makes and models. Sponsored by Wicked Garage. All free. Dash plaques, door prizes and discounted meals. Contact: Larry Way at 613-446-4717 or [email protected]
July 28 Rolling Thunder Car & Motorcycle Show, Smith Falls. Contact Lyall McKay at 613-284-1611 or [email protected] or Rick Desjardins at 613-2841884 or www.rollingthundercarclub.com
AUGUST
Aug 3 Hot Rods and Kustom Rumble, Rigaud. Check Facebook for details.
Aug 4 AUTOMOTION Car Show, Blockhouse Island, Brockville, ON. Brockville the night Contact: Paul Gardiner at 786-468-8697 or check the website www.tisma.ca
Aug 4 Chelrod Car Club Show ‘n’ Shine at St. Stephen’s Parish, Chelsea (QC). From 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Dash Plaques to the First 75 Entrants, Trophies for 1st,2nd and 3rd Best in Show, People’s Choice Award, 50/50 and Door Prizes. Contact Bernie Simpson at either 819-827-4378 or 613-858-6696 (Cell) or email [email protected]
Aug 10 Parker Auto Care open house at 891 Belleview Ave., Ottawa, ON. Sunday, 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.. Dash Plaques & Charity BBQ. Contact David Parker at 613- 722-0896 or info @parkerautocare.com
Aug 10 ADESA Ottawa’s 2nd Annual Classic Car Auction and Show ‘n’ Shine. Saturday, August 10th. 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. 1717 Burton Road, Vars. Exit #88 off the #417. For more detail, call 613-443-4400 and ask for Pat Seguin. More details to follow at: adesapublicauctions.ca/Ottawa
Aug 11 Cornwall Olde Car Club and Benson present AUTORAMA 2013. Held at the NAVCENTRE, 1950 Montreal Road East, Hwy # 2 in the east end of Cornwall. www.cornwalloldecarclub.com. Contact Mike Lemieux at 613-931-2087 or via e- mail at: [email protected]
Aug 11 Volksfest "The People's Car Show", Embrun (ON). 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 P.M. Embrun Blais Park and Arena. Contact Shawn Rutters at 613-276-7078 or [email protected] or www.thevolksfest.ca
Aug 17 4th Annual Nepean Kiwanis Club Charity Car Show. 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Bells Corners Loblaws (Moodie at Robertson). Dash Plaques, Goodie Bags, Door Prizes, 50/50 Draw, Great Music, BBQ and Trophies. Rain or Shine ! Contact Rob Mirabelli at 613-852-0599 or [email protected] For More Info Visit: www.nepeankiwanis.com
Aug 17-18 Antique Truck Club of America Show, Smith Robinson Building, 27 Princess Street, Downtown Kingston, Ontario. Contact Contact Hank Doornekamp at 613- 386-3033 or [email protected] or Dave Muir 613-264-0750 or [email protected] .
Aug 18 Metcalfe Car Show Hosted by Wednesday Cruise Night and held at the Metcalfe Fairgrounds, 2821 8th Line Road, Metcalfe. $10. Per Entrant. Registration from 9:00 AM to Noon. Dash Plaques, Door Prizes, 50/50 Draw. Music, Food, Trophies. Contact Graham MacInnes at 613-830-5207 or [email protected] or check the website by googling “Wednesday Cruise Night”.
Aug 18 25th Annual British Car Day at the Kingston City Park hosted by the Boot'n’ Bonnet Car Club this year celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Austin-Healey. Contact Linda Thomas at [email protected] or check the Club website at www.bootnbonnet.ca
Aug 21 Capital City Speedway Night. Community Car Club Night. Bring out your classic car and your passenger and yourself will be given free admission to the evening’s activities. 6:00 P.M. to closing. Contact Larry Way at 613-446-4717 or [email protected]
Aug 24 Monkey Joe's Car Show, at Monkey Joe's Restaurant, Carling Avenue at Westgate Shopping Centre 4:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.. Open to all makes and models. Sponsored by Wicked Garage. All free. Dash plaques, door prizes and discounted meals. Contact: Larry Way at 613-446-4717 or [email protected]
Aug 24 Venosta 5th Annual Car & Truck Show, 10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M., Dash Plaques, 50/50 Draw and Door Prizes. Near the School and Church right on Hwy # 105, Venosta. More information available from Richard Price at 819-422-2215 or [email protected]
Aug 24 Race the Runway – Russ Beach Airport, Smiths Falls. For further information, check www.racetherunway.com or [email protected]
Aug 25 Hazeldean CHEO Charity Car Show, Hazeldean Mall, Kanata (ON) 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Dash Plaques & Charity BBQ. Contact: Roger Thomas at 613-836-3647 or [email protected] or Larry Way at 613-446-4717 or [email protected]. Check out our new website at: www.kanatacruise.com
Aug 25 Arnprior White Pine Festival Classic Car & Show, Uptown – John Street, Arnprior. Dash Plaques to first 50 cars. Pre-1970 Vehicles Only !! 8:00 A.M. – 3:30 P.M. Registration - $5.00 per vehicle. Show is on Sunday only. Bring your own chairs and sun shelters !! For more info, check website: www.arnpriorwhitepinefestival.ca or via e-mail at: [email protected]. Contact Art Smith at 613-623-7825.
Aug 25 Kinsmen Club of Cornwall presents “Kinsmen in Motion” in support of Big Brothers and Big Sisters. Car, Bike & Truck Show. Live Music, Vendors. Held at Lamoureux Park, Cornwall. $10. Per Vehicle. Gates open at 6:30 AM with a free Pancake Breakfast until 8:30 AM for participants. Check out www.cornwallkin.com or contact Jody Archambault at: [email protected]
Aug 31 – Sept 1 Car & Truck Shows at the Perth Fair. Many new organizers in 2013 so format may change. Usually cars on Saturday, Aug. 31st and Trucks on Sunday, Sept. 1st. Fair Admission charged for Passengers. Further information from the Perth Fair Office – 613-267-4104 or the Town of Perth at 613-267-3311
SEPTEMBER
Sept 1 Boston Pizza Car Show – Rockland 4:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Open to all makes and models. Sponsored by Wicked Garage. All free. Dash plaques, door prizes and discounted meals. Contact: Larry Way at 613-446-4717 or [email protected]
Sept 1 North Augusta Labour Day Weekend Car Show. 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. All Classes, Dash Plaques to the first 150 registrants, People’s Choice trophies in each class $10. Registration. Contact Bill Tennant at 613-926-5248 or [email protected]
Sept 1 Auto Expo 2013. Hawkesbury ON. Room for over 200 Cars right downtown on Main Street. $15. Registration. Contact Roch Seguin at 613-551-8489 or visit the website at www.clubautohawk.com Rain or Shine.
Sept 2 Docksyde Final Cruise & Show, Morrisburg Waterfront, Morrisburg, 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. Contact: Brian Erratt at 613-543-2261 or [email protected]
Sept 2 Richmond Motor Classic, Richmond Plaza, Richmond, ON. Contact: John Egan 613-298-2324 or [email protected]
Sept 8 Canadian Classic Cars Cruise Night, Wendover, ON. 3:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Contact Paul Dube at 613-673-2277 or www.canadianclassiccars.ca or [email protected]
Sept 8 Mike Bowes Fall Cruise In, Perth, ON. Perth Civitan Hall on Hwy.# 43 on the outskirts of Perth 8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. 50/50 draw at approximately 3:00 P.M., Dash Plaques to first 100 vehicles, Door Prizes, BBQ, Craft Sale inside the Civitan Hall, Jack FM on site. For further information, contact Mike Alberty at [email protected] or 613-267-7784 or Bill Fossey at 613-812-8780.
Sept 8 Denny’s Charity Show ‘n’ Shine, South Keys, Ottawa. 4:00 P.M. until Dusk. Proceeds to Big Brothers / Big Sisters. Dash Plaques and Door Prizes. Contact Jeff Billard at 613-806-1670 or [email protected]
Sept 14 Taste of Wellington West Car Show. 10:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. Sponsored by Wicked Garage. Food samples at participating eateries as well as discounted meals. Contact: Larry Way at 613-446-4717 or [email protected] for further information.
Sept 15 Monkey Joe's Car Show, Cruizin into Fall, at Monkey Joe's Restaurant, Carling Avenue at the Westgate Shopping Centre 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Open to all makes and models. Sponsored by Wicked Garage. All free. Dash plaques, door prizes and discounted meals. Contact: Larry Way at 613-446-4717 or [email protected]
Sept 15 Golden Gears Car Club Fall Car Show, 10 am to 3:30 pm, Seaway Locks, Iroquois, Ontario. Eddie & the Stingray Perform from 1:00 – 3:00. Vendors and food available. Contact Henry Swank via e-mail at: [email protected]
Sept 21 Vendemmia (Grape Harvest Festival) 2nd Annual Show and Shine hosted by the Italian Car Club of Ottawa and Preston Street B.I.A.Ottawa. Shown will be helf the full length of Preston Street from 10:30 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. Grape Stomping Competition and many other activities. For more information, contact Delio D’Angelo at [email protected]
Sept 21 Jim Tubman Chevrolet Show’n’Shine. 1770 Bank Street at Alta Vista Drive, Ottawa. 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.. Contact Karen Burton at 613-733-4050
Sept 22 Paul Emile Seguin Memorial Car Show hosted by Sylmar Auto Ville, 6500 Highway # 34 in Vankleek Hill. 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Raindate – Sunday, September 29. Donations to the Alzheimer Society. For further information, click on www.sylmar.ca
Sept 22 Civitan Classic Cruisers Final Cruise In, Perth, ON. Perth Civitan Hall on Hwy.# 43 on the outskirts of Perth Noon – 3:00 P.M. 50/50 draw at approximately 3:00 P.M. For further information, contact Mike Alberty at [email protected] or 613-267-7784 or Bill Fossey at 613-812-8780.
Sept 28 49th Annual Chelrod Car Rally. Leaving from the Chelsea Freshmart on Hwy. #105 at 1:00 P.M. – Staggered Start. Trophies & Prizes. $20. Entry Fee per Vehicle. Contact Bernie Simpson at either 819-827-4378 or 613-858-6696 (Cell) or email [email protected]
Sept 28 Galeries d’Aylmer Final Cruise In and Corn Roast – 10:00 A.M. until 3:00 P.M. At rear parking area of Galeries d’Aylmer. Contact Richard St. Laurent for further information. 819-595-9188 or 819-665-3667 or e-mail at: [email protected]
OCTOBER
Oct 6 Metcalfe Fair Hot Rod, Race & Classic Car Show. Metcalfe FairGrounds, 2821 8th Line Road, Metcalfe. Registration 8:00 AM until Noon. Prizes, Plaques and Awards. Free Breakfast for First 300 Cars. Free Entry with paid Fair Admission or Fair Pass. Contact Al Graham at 613-913-1070 or via e-mail at [email protected]
Still too early to put the toys away, let’s get something else going in October !!!
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TBD Annual Tifosi Summer Roll-Out of Toys in Support of the Children’s Wish Foundation. Contact Enrico Valente: 613-720-4640 or [email protected] COME OUT AND SHOWCASE YOUR CAR FOR A GREAT CAUSE !! ( As of March 13th, plans are still on for this function but no details yet !! Watch for an e-mail from Enrico.)