York is once again the site of the National Street Rod Association’s Nationals Eastern Meet. From June 2 – 4, the City will play host to over 5,500 street rods — dated from pre-1949! In addition to the car show, participants will also be treated to a trade show, an arts and crafts fair, vintage parts swap meet, and commercial exhibits, among other events.

Rods of varying colors, shapes and sizes will jam the streets of downtown York. They are also very visible as they cruise through smaller neighboring towns, visit the county and state parks, and pack the parking lots of local restaurants and retail establishments. Cars in every shade and hue — pink, purple, green, red, yellow, orange, black, blue —these magnificent rods are truly a sight to be seen.

Held at the York Expo Center, Carlisle Avenue in York, the National Street Rod Association’s Nationals Eastern Meet will take place from June 2 – 4, beginning at 9 a.m. each day and continuing until 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and until 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 4.

Don’t miss your opportunity to check out one of the most unique car experiences in the world!

For more information, call 888-858-9675.

Held rain or shine, this year’s version of annual favorite event will feature jerseys and other items from the Senators as well as autographed memorabilia from the Montreal Expos. Also included in the auction will be a Mark McGwire baseball collection, a Walter Payton jersey, a Michael Jordan basketball, and a ’99 Yankees team jersey. Of special interest to local sports fans, the jersey worn by Milton Bradley during last year’s infamous grand slam victory will also be for auction. All signed items come complete with a letter of authenticity and will be on display in Strawberry Square through June 1.

Registration for the 14th Annual Harrisburg Senators Sports Auction will be at 8:45 a.m., with bidding beginning at 10 a.m. The event will once again be chaired by its founder, Billy Kaldes, owner of the landmark restaurant, The Spot, located in downtown Harrisburg.

All proceeds from the auction will benefit children and adults with all types of disabilities in Central Pennsylvania.

For more information, or for a complete listing of items, call 975-0611.

Playing guitar since age nine and touring professionally since age 11, Trucks and the four other members of his band — Todd Smallie on bass, Yonrico Scott on drums, Bill McKay on keyboards and vocals, and Kofi Burbridge on flute and keyboards — have released two albums, 1997’s self-titled debut and 1998’s Out of the Madness, a disc that Trucks describes as "a cross between reaching back to the old styles of the blues and moving forward with improvisational and Eastern influences."

Catch this up-and-coming guitar legend at Whitaker Center on June 5. Call 214-ARTS for ticket information.

But whether they would win the competition coming up at the West Shore Sportsman’s Association from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, June 8 through Sunday,
June 11 is another question indeed. The competition should be stiff.

And the competitors will look the part, too.

Linda Bennick, one of the organizers of The Susquehanna Roundup/2000 Northeast Regional Cowboy Championship, tells MODE, "All competitors will be in period dress — they’ll look just like the characters from the westerns." Imagine 250 participants, about 50 of them women, dressed in cowboy duds, hoop gowns, and bonnets, and you’ve got the picture. The weapons to be used for the marksmanship competition are all period pieces, as well: pistols which need to be cocked each time they’re shot, coach guns, and rifles.

The Championship is free and open to the public, but spectators should know that they will be required to don eye and ear protection for safety reasons. The Sportsman’s Association will have protective gear available. The main match of the shoot-out will occur on Friday and Saturday, but any day will provide lots of entertainment if you’re into the cowboy/cowgirl scene. Bob James from Arizona will be bringing his well-known fast draw act and vendors will be selling period clothing and guns.

One disappointment — Trigger will be a large can decorated to look like a horse. But look at it this way — that cuts way down on the odor.

The West Shore Posse of the Single Action Shooting Association (S.A.S.S.) is sponsoring this event. For more information, contact Linda Bennick at 717-938-2157 or Mike Grapes at 301-869-2849. The West Shore Sportsman Association is on Ridge Road in Fairview Township.

Helmed by honorary chairman Sharon Prudhomme, owner of Lost Cajun Kitchen Restaurant, Columbia, PA, the event will feature the hottest dishes from local restaurants and the exotic sounds of the Forest Brown Band and Julie Nevel. The Hot and Spicy Festival will also feature a variety of children’s activities.

Keystone Residence — a non-profit agency that provides support to individuals with developmental disabilities in various community based settings — will host the First Annual Hot and Spicy Festival 2000 at Strawberry Square on June 11 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Tickets are $10 and can be obtained either at the door or by calling 541-8322. For more information, check the website at kss.org.

Taylor, younger brother of folk legend James Taylor, is a well-known figure in the pop/folk world. A veteran performer of some 30 years, Taylor accompanies himself on the guitar, banjo, and piano, and makes an effort to interweave his wit and social commentary into each of his shows.

Known for his intimate, laid-back style, Taylor has released a multitude of records over the past three decades, reaching Top 40 success with his 1980 hit, "First Time Love" and his best-selling single, "I Will Be In Love With You." In 1998, Razor & Tie Records released a retrospective of his career, Carolina Day: The Livingston Taylor Collection, an 18-track disc named after the biographical song of the same name that was included on his 1970 self-titled debut release.

Livingston Taylor will be at the Carlisle Regional Performing Arts Center on High Street in Carlisle on Friday, June 23 at 8 p.m. Tickets are available by calling 243-1536 or toll free at 1-877-793-9922. Ticket prices are $15 and $30 and all tickets are reserved. Proceeds from the Second Annual Community Benefit Concert will benefit the YWCA of Carlisle, an organization that offers a wide variety of support and programs to the community, including the Rape Crisis/Sexual Assault Program of Cumberland County.