Come on out SUNDAY afternoon for some ribs… or whatever else tickles your fancy. We’ll be at Famous Dave’s: 4390 Blue Diamond Road Las Vegas at 1pm. Hope to see you there!

Here’s the link for the fun route. 401 miles / 8 hours estimated from Fiesta Henderson to Valley Ho via Bagdad, Prescott & Jerome.

Here is the link with just the “12 miles of terror” detour. 317 miles, 6 hours estimated.

If you’d like to hook up with Agro and get more details about this trip, I’ve got his cell and email addy, just let me know.

Jules – SCMC President

Early Thursday afternoon a small group of us will be headed north towards San Francisco. Friday in San Francisco there’s a MINI Cross scheduled, and later that evening a MINI Countryman Preview Party.

Saturday morning we’ll head southward to Los Angeles. Saturday’s schedule in Los Angeles looks the same as San Francisco, so we might have to find the California clubs to see about some entertainment.

Sunday morning we’ll pack up and head out to Arizona. MINI of Tempe and MINI North Scottsdale (supported by Dynamic MINI Collective) have teamed up to host a Pool party at Hotel Valley Ho. Monday morning it’s back to the MINIs for the fun ride back to Las Vegas.

Monday night we’re in for a “COOL” treat! Desert MINI of Las Vegas is hosting a Party at the minus5 Ice Lounge inside The Shoppes at Mandalay Place,. Inside the “Lodge” guests will enjoy food, ice-cold beer and a variety of fine wines. Once coated and gloved, you’ll be escorted into the world-famous “Ice Lounge” for a once-in-a-lifetime experience and our exclusive MINI Takes the States specialty cocktail. You must be 21 years of age or older to attend and the party is FREE to the first 250 guests with proper MTTS credentials. While the temperature will soar above 100 outside, the “Lodge” will be a comfy 74 degrees and the “Ice Lounge” is kept at a constant 28 degrees Fahrenheit, or -5 degrees Celsius. Please dress accordingly. If you can’t make the ice lounge – party headquarters for the later evening will be back at Palace Station.

Tuesday morning, we’ll be crawling back into the daylight to start the next leg of the trip. We’ll be headed to Salt Lake City – Tuesday evening we’ll be joining MINI of Murray for an evening of fun, food, refreshing beverages and giveaways, with another chance to check out the MINI Countryman.

Wednesday morning we’ll rally up and head out to travel the world famous Bonneville Salt Flats and then out to Grand Junction, CO to rest up before the big arrival in Winter Park and Denver on Thursday.

If you’re going on some of the routes and want to meet up with others in the Club, please email me (Julie) and send me your contact information so we can hook up. Also, if you’re up on Twitter or Facebook – be sure to “follow” me, or “friend” me. I’ll be posting updates as often as my iPhone will allow.

The event will begin at Cars and Coffee. The Scavenger Hunt will officially begin at 9:30 a.m. , but you are more than welcome to arrive earlier (from 7:00 a.m.) to enjoy Cars and Coffee.

Cars and Coffee is held at: 9500 South Eastern Avenue.

Instructions and “The List” will be handed out at 9:30 a.m. and the Scavenger Hunt will begin then. Mark will be at Cars and Coffee until 10:00 a.m. to hand out the Scavenger Hunt Information. If you arrive after 10:00 a.m., you are S.O.L.

What you will need:

1. A sense of humor.
2. Courage.
3. A full tank of gas.
4. A digital camera or cell phone with photo capabilities. (We are hoping to be able to download a LOT of pictures for the website).
5. A partner if possible. The scavenger hunt can be done solo but will be much easier and fun if you have a co-pilot.
6. A few dollars.

Your endpoint will be Mark and Kathy Finn’s house at 7882 Dancing Leaf Street, LV, NV 89131.

Gate code 5243 Mark’s cell: 501-7564 and Kathy’s cell 501-7692.

The scavenger hunt will officially end at 1:00 pm which means you must be atthe Finn’s house with your loot.

We will be having a cookout/pool party/poker party/whatever/ till whenever, after the scavenger hunt.

SO –

Mark and Kathy Finn will be providing hamburgers, hot dogs, buns, and condiments. Kathy will be making deviled eggs as well.

We ask that everyone bring a side dish to share. Kathy will be at Cars and Coffee to gather the side dishes in the morning so you do not have to drive around with them in your car in the heat!

BYOB as usual. We will not be providing any drinks. You need to bring your own beverages whether it be alcoholic or non-alcoholic.

It would be great if you could RSVP to Kathy at kiffymo@cox.net and let her know how many will be coming and what side dish you will be bringing by Thursday, July 22nd. We will be shooting an email Thursday evening letting everyone know how many will be attending for food planning purposes.

You are more than welcome to bring your children with you to this event! We LOVE children and would be happy for them to enjoy our pool BUT please be prepared to watch them around and in the pool.

Prizes will be awarded.

And no….. Lisa Surber, no hints will be given prior to the event.

Tuesday is our first walk through at Palace Station – meet at the Palace Station Guest Registration area at 7pm

Tomorrow is our second walk through at South Point – meet at the South Point Guest Registration Area tomorrow, Wednesday July 21 at 6pm.

Thursday will be our third and final walk through at The Rio – meet at The Rio Guest Registration area Thursday, July 22 at 6pm.

If you are interested in accompanying us on the tours. RSVP if you can, as soon as possible.

Meet time is 6:30. See ya there!

Hope to see you there

Friday July 9, 6:30pm: AMVIV8 Planning Meeting at Cheeburger Cheeburger, 8390 South Rainbow Blvd.

Saturday July 10, 7:00am-10:00am: Cars & Coffee at 9500 S Eastern Ave.

Thursday July 15, 6:30pm: Motor In at Cafe Rio, 5765 Centennial Center Blvd

Saturday July 24, Club Scavenger Hunt – details TBD

Saturday August 7, 7:00am-10:00am: Cars & Coffee at 9500 S Eastern Ave.

Monday August 9 – MINI Takes The States, Vegas Style – MTTS Passes through Vegas on its way to Denver. Details TBD

August 6 – August 15 MINI Takes the States

August 12 – 15, MINIs in the Mountains

Saturday August 28, Boot Buffet at Mt. Charleston

If you need any other information, please don’t hesitate to email me: president@sincityminiclub.com

If you have time on Sunday afternoon and would like to walk these properties with us – we’ll meet you on the rooftop of South Point’s parking garage at 3pm.