Weekend car show in L.B. will benefit vets

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The Aug. 22 classic car show at the Long Beach Veterans Hospital, 5901 E. Seventh St., will benefit veterans programs in the area.

The show takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Doors open at 6 a.m. Vehicle registration is $35 and, for the first 200 drivers, includes a T-shirt, dash plate and entry into the barbecue.

Admission is free for the general public.

Those who would like to volunteer to help with the event can contact Diane Goodpaster, who handles volunteer services at the VA at 562-826-5715 or diane.goodpaster@va.gov.  

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Joe Hart said:

Great move. It's about time the community of Long Beach did something for the Veterans that gave their all for freedom." All gave some, some gave all".
I too am a Veteran and I frequent the Veterans Hospital due to injuries I received fighting for freedom. Thanks again, Joe Hart

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