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The 25th Annual Northwest Bug Run will be held on Saturday June 5th, 2010 at Woodburn Dragstrip in Woodburn, Oregon. 

Here's a video of last years event by "morgnstrn" on YouTube:

Northwest bugrun 2009 Vw show pt1

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The Volksters held their annual holiday party at the Mt Scott Community Center Roller Rink on Saturday afternoon despite nature's attempt to sabotage it.  There was plenty of food, music, skating and good conversation to go around.  The highlight was the White Elephant gift exchange.  There was an assortment of items this year that ranged from a late model gas tank to a early Type 1 bumper and a "super" set of taillights to an aftermarket clock.  There were no Vanagons in the exchange this year, but almost everyone went home with something useful.

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The Morning of September 19th was drippy and dismal, but the Volksters braved the weather and showed up at the meeting place in North Plains for the 4th Annual Beach Cruise.  As the group gathered, the clouds parted and the sun started peeking through.  From North Plains it was off to Del Rey Beach, just north of Gearhart, OR.  14 VW’s cruised down the Oregon Coast Highway, along with several other chase autos.  By the time everyone made it out on the Sand and got situated, the sun had burned off all the clouds and it was there to stay.  Volksters and family members alike enjoyed a fun-filled day of kite flying, great BBQ and snacks, and a leisurely competition of Bolo ball.  And of course there was the playing in the sand and just relaxing.  It was a great event, and our pack of VW’s attracted a lot of attention, from cruising in line down the highway, to our lineup on the beach.  We even had an officer of the Gearhart police stop by and swap stories, explaining he had 4 VW’s of his own!  It was an event to remember, and if you didn’t make it this year, be sure to watch the calendar for next year’s Cruise to the Beach!