The CCBCC has provided financial support to IH for over 20 years.

Independence House recently moved into a brand new building.

They would like to recognize the CCBCC for our 20 years of support by having an open house on July 11.

The morning includes a morning car show at the facility, a tour of the building, and then a cruise afterwards with a stop for lunch.  There is no cost for this event.

IH will be providing coffee & pastries.

Please register here if you are planning or interested in going.  

UPDATE:

Thanks to everyone who posted here and/or registered on the website.  WE HAVE 22 CARS signed up.  That is a GREAT showing.  I’ll be checking the parking lot capacity tomorrow – I think we do have some room for more.  The forecast is looking good for Saturday, July 11, so don’t wait until the last minute to sign up.  If you think you will be attending, please register now.  We need a car count so we can arrange the parking lot.  Thank You.

Please let us know if you are bringing additional people.

You can answer YES or NO to the activity question.

Come on out to a Sunday Cars & Coffee / Car Show at Nana’s Caffe Italiano, 33 Cotuit Road, Sandwich, MA.

Time is 8:00AM – 10:30AM;  come any time leave anytime.

Nan’s has a wonderful selection of breakfast food; Lavazza coffee bar, sandwiches, buffet, and “North End” pastries.

CCBCC will have a dedicated parking space:

please park on the right side and back of the building.

There are picnic tables but suggest you bring chairs for yourself and a friend.

Hope to see you there.

Cruise of Windmills on Mid and Lower Cape

July 15, Wednesday

A very popular ride where we visit 4 local windmills in Mid and Lower Cape.  Join us for a mid-week cruise through back roads as we visit windmills in Brewster, Eastham, Orleans, and Chatham.

Our guide, Roald, is a docent at the Godfrey Mill in Chatham and will give us an inside look at this mill.  Following our visit to Godfrey Mill, we will then cruise to Kream N’ Kone, Chatham for lunch.

Hope you can join us for this fun ride.

Click this link for the route.

You can print and bring with you.  Copies will be available at the start.

9:30 AM: meet at Drummer Boy Park, 773 Main Street (Rt 6A), Brewster.

– Note: there is a Dunkin (15 Lower Road, next door to Lukes) about 1/4 mile east on 6A from Drummer Boy.

– Porta potties at Drummer Boy.

10:00 AM: start the cruise

Roald Lokken will lead a tour to four historic windmills:

• Higgins Farm Windmill in Brewster.
• Eastham Mill in Eastham.
• Young Mill in Orleans.
• Godfrey Mill in Chatham. The Godfrey Mill will be open, and docents will be on hand to give a tour.

~12:30PM – leave Godfrey Mill, Chatham

~1:00PM – Lunch at Kream N’ Kone, 1653 Main Street, Chatham

~1:30-2:00PM – finish

 CCBCC Cars & Coffee @ Barnstable Railroad Station:

July 19th, 8:00AM – 10:30AM

Come on out to a Sunday Cars & Coffee / Car Show at Nana’s Caffe Italiano, 33 Cotuit Road, Sandwich, MA.

Time is 8:00AM – 10:30AM;  come any time leave anytime.

Nan’s has a wonderful selection of breakfast food; Lavazza coffee bar, sandwiches, buffet, and “North End” pastries.

CCBCC will have a dedicated parking space:

please park on the right side and back of the building.

There are picnic tables but suggest you bring chairs for yourself and a friend.

Hope to see you there.

Save The Date:  this date is confirmed.

The Marion Band has invited us and our cars to attend their annual British Concert, British Invasion, on Friday, Aug 7, 7:00-8:30pm. The concert will be held, weather permitting, at Island Wharf, across from the Marion Music Hall, 164 Front St, in Marion.  Should be a wonderful evening of camaraderie and listening to great music under the stars.

The following schedule is still to be confirmed, but could be:

4:30PM – possible dinner option, meet at BrewFish Bar & Eatery, 210 Spring Street, Rt 105, Marion.

6:00PM – meet in parking lot of BrewFish Bar & Eatery, 210 Spring Street, Rt 105, Marion, and then drive as a group to the concert area.

NOTE:  Bring your own chairs, bring your own refreshments, bring your own food if you plan on a picnic.

 CCBCC Cars & Coffee @ Barnstable Railroad Station:

August 9th, 8:00AM – 10:30AM

 CCBCC Cars & Coffee @ Barnstable Railroad Station:

August 23rd, 8:00AM – 10:30AM

SAVE THE DATE:

CCBCC Rallye Cape Cod,  Sept 12, 2026

SAVE THE DATE

DETAILS TO COME – IGNORE INFORMATION BELOW – WILL BE UPDATED SOON

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Weather is going to be gorgeous. A $50 on-line donation gets you a day of fun and driving over 55 miles of backroads Online pre-registration is preferred so we can prepare enough Rallye packets for the participants.

If you are unable to pre-register and want to take part, please come on out to Patriot Square at 9:00AM and bring $50 cash. We do NOT have credit card capability. We do have a few extra Rallye packets, and if we run out, we will do our best to fit you in.

The Rallye Cape Cod is a great driving event as you tour through back roads of Cape Cod and test your driver/navigator teamwork skills. The Rallye consists of a 3 hour drive around Cape Cod scenic/back roads, stops at 3 local non-profit organizations, whimsical quiz questions, timed start/finish, prizes, lunch, and fun.  The points do matter, but more importantly, you will be helping local technical students, local people in need, and local rescue animals.

ALL NEW EVENT:

• Brand new course – approx 52 miles, 2.5 hrs with 4 stops.
• Course goes through Dennis, Brewster, Harwich, and Yarmouth.
• New games & challenges.
• New format: event will be a team event; 2-3 cars per team.
• New date for our 5th CCBCC Rallye – later in the year to avoid the tourist traffic and the summer heat.
• New start time: 9:00AM registration open, 10:00 navigator & driver meeting, 10:30 start.
• The STARTING POINT is Patriot Square (in front of the Cinema), Dennis.  
  • Patriot Square can be accessed from Rt 6 at Exit 78 (old Exit 9), go south on Rt 134, turn LEFT at Traffic light.  
• The FINISHING POINT is Kream ‘N Cone, 961 Main St, West Dennis (corner of Rt 28 & Rt 134)
  • We will finish there, have lunch, and awards.  

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PRE-REGISTRATION on Website

(NOTE: REGISTRATION IS NOT SET UP.  DO NOT REGISTER AT THIS TIME.)

• PRE-REGISTRATION IS PREFERRED.
  • If you want to drive in the Rallye, it is preferred that you register and pre-pay the $50/car through the website using credit card or PayPal.
  • Click here to Register.
  • Make sure you select the Rallye Cape Cod-2025 Event from the drop down event menu.
    • Click either “Just Me” if just yourself,  or “Me & Guests” if you’re bringing others.
    • Enter the number of people coming, including yourself.
    • If you plan to attend the lunch, please click yes to the “Activity Sign-Up”.
    • Scroll to bottom and select PayPal or PayPal Credit to complete your $50 registration payment.
• If you are not able to pre-register, we will be accepting Rallye registrations on the day of the event, but cash only.

Scheduled: Oct 7th, Friday, 9:00AM

Join the CCBCC for a mid-week tour to several Cape Cod lighthouses.

We will meet at 9:00AM, Oct 10th  at Drummer Boy Park, Brewster, on Rt 6A.

Navigators/drivers meeting @ 9:10AM

Depart promptly for cruise at 9:30AM.

We will cruise to Stage Harbor, Chatham, Nauset Light at National Seashore, Truro Highland, and up to Race Point, Provincetown.

We are planning on a late lunch at the Bookstore in Wellfleet.

Date: October 11, 2026

Time: arrive between 10:30AM – 11:00AM. (NOTE:  please do NOT arrive before 10:30AM)

            leave around 3:00PM

Meet us at Titcomb’s Book Shop for a wonderful car show and gathering.  Park on the grass and socialize with CCBCC members and Titcomb customers who want to know more about your car.  Last year over 25 cars came and we had a great time.

Titcomb’s is a family owned and operated and independent book-seller business.  It is also one of the premier bookshops on the Cape.  Click here for Titcomb’s website.  See you there.

Details:

Address:  Titcomb’s Bookshop, 432 Rt 6A, East Sandwich.

Arrive 10:30AM – 11:00AM, do some shopping & socializing, depart around 3:00PM.

Option:  some of you may want to also meet up for a late breakfast or early lunch at several nearby great dining places.

AUTUMN CRUISE on the Cape

Oct 25th, Saturday, 10:00AM

The fall colors are here, the temperatures are cool and brisk – it’s time for a winding cruise along the western shore road of Cape Cod.

The CCBCC has done this tour for the last 3 years driving from Bourne to Woods Hole and parking at WCAI, Woods Hole. Unfortunately, WCAI has moved and the parking lot is no longer available.  So let’s do the tour in reverse and see the road from a different perspective.

Here’s the plan:  we all meet at Iris Cape Cod hotel in Falmouth, have an optional continental (or hot from the menu) breakfast in their dining room, then drive from Falmouth to Bourne  via Nobska Lighthouse, through Woods Hole, and then up back roads and the scenic shore road to the Lobster Trap, where we will stop for lunch.

We will drive together, there are no trivia questions, no checkpoints.  We will stop once or twice for photo opportunities.

Each car will have printed driving instructions, so you can stop more often if you want.

The intent is to enjoy the drive and scenery and the company.

Put Oct 25 on your calendar. At this time, the forecast looks good, but please check back for any weather  related event updates

Registration:   Registration is NOT required if you are only going to do the cruise and/ or lunch.

Breakfast Registration:  The Iris Hotel would like to know if you are going to have breakfast.  Please click the registration button if you think you will be coming for breakfast at the Iris Hotel. Please CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLY IF YOU ARE HAVING AUTUMN CRUISE BREAKFAST (Continental or Hot).  Please indicate how many people are coming.  Answer YES to the Activity question.

The cost of the continental breakfast is ~$15/person.  Please pay at the restaurant.

Event Details:

8:30 – 10:00 – optional continental or hot breakfast at Iris Hotel Cape Cod, Falmouth

10:15 – Driver / Navigator meeting at the Iris Hotel Cape Cod parking lot.

All cars will be given a set of driving instructions.

10:30 – Cruise starts

12:30 – arrive at Lobster Trap

12:30 – 2:00 – lunch

SAVE THE DATE: Nov 7th, 2026

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Registration:  please pre-register to let us know you’re coming AND also pre-pay your lunch, $35/person.

Click here to register for FFR4K’s and Pre-Pay Lunch

Your pre-registration will help us plan the event and make it enjoyable for everyone.

Come on out, have fun, and help us support the Independence House on Sunday, November 9, 2025.

Event Details Document: this document contains information (times, what to do, menu, silent auction procedures, directions, etc.) that you might find helpful for this event.

Please click here to download this document.  We suggest you print the file and use as needed.

THE EVENT:

The CCBCC Freezing’ Fun Run For Kids (FFR4Ks) is an exciting annual fundraising event for Independence House and a great social gathering for CCBCC where we come together for a cruise and a lunch and raise much needed funds for IH.  CCBCC is proud to have a 22 year old relationship with this highly respected non-profit service organization that provides much needed services to abused women and their families.  Last year’s FFR4Ks raised over $6,300 for Independence House.

Important things to know:

• Pre-register yourself and guests on the CCBCC website so we know you are coming.
• Pepay the lunch for yourself and guests when you register. $35/person for lunch.
• Each car brings a gift card ($25 or more).  This is your entry fee/car to the event.  All cards go to Independence House.
• Bring an item for the silent auction.  Think of something that people will want to bid on.
• Bring cash or checks to pay for items you win at silent auction.  Credit Cards will NOT work.

EVENT DETAILS:

• How do we fundraise for IH:
  • Entry Fee per car is a $25 (or more) gift card (more is always welcome).
  • All gift cards go to Independence House –
  • Bring an item for the silent auction.
    • We hope your item gets lots of bids
    • And we hope you bid often on other items
  • Cash & check donations are also welcome.
  • Bring your checkbook and/or cash.  Credit cards will not work.
• Location: Overlook Clubhouse, 140 Great Island Road, Pinehills, Plymouth
• When: Nov 9th,
  • 9:00AM to register and hand in your gift card.
  • 10:00AM starting time for the Cruise,
  • 11:00AM for the lunch
  • 1:00PM for the silent auction
  • 2:00PM finish
• Cruise Details:
  • Starting Point: Overlook Clubhouse, 140 Great Island Road Road, Pinehills, Plymouth
  • 9:00-9:30AM –    Check-In / Registration @ Overlook Clubhouse, Pinehills.
  • 9:45.   – Driver/Navigator meeting
  • 10:00  –  Cruise commences
  • 11:00-11:30  – Cruise ends at Overlook Clubhouse.
• Lunch Details:
  • Catered lunch from Mamma Mia’s Restaurant, the Pinehills
  • Cost: $35/person.  Please pre-pay when you register online.
• Silent Auction
  • IMPORTANT: BRING CASH or CHECKS.  We do not have Credit Card capability.
  • 1:00PM  auction starts
  • 1:30PM  pick up and pay
  • 2:00PM  finish

Click here to Register & Pre-Pay for the Lunch.

NOTE: this is a RAIN or SHINE event – there is no rain date – we will hold the event regardless of weather.  

Tradition demands that tops are down/off despite the temperature – that’s why it’s the Freezing’ Run.

(You can choose what transportation to bring if it’s raining/snowing.)

NOTE: if you cannot attend, please consider sending a donation to support Independence House.

You can do this by sending a check to the CCBCC, P.O. Box 1661, Sandwich MA 02563.  Make your check payable to Independence House and we will include it in our donation package to IH.  

Or, you can make a donation directly to IH (www.independencehouse.org or mail) and make a note that you are a part of the CCBCC fundraiser.

Come on out to our last Cars & Coffee / Car Show at Nana’s Caffe Italiano, 33 Cotuit Road, Sandwich, MA.

Time is Saturday, Nov 14th, 8:00AM – 10:30AM;  come any time leave anytime.

This just might be your last ride in your LBC before the cold weather sets in.

Nan’s has a wonderful selection of breakfast food; Lavazza coffee bar, sandwiches, buffet, and “North End” pastries.

CCBCC will have a dedicated parking space:

please park on the right side and back of the building.

There are picnic tables but suggest you bring chairs for yourself and a friend.

Hope to see you there.

Nov 21st, Membership Breakfast & General Meeting

           8:30AM Membership Breakfast Buffet, ~$18.00/person (pay at the table)

           9:00AM Membership Meeting

Featured Topic:  Winter Storage

Come to the Iris Hotel Cape Cod, Falmouth for the CCBCC Breakfast and Membership Meeting.

Arrive 8:30AM or before and have some breakfast from their excellent buffet (~$18).

At 9:00AM, we will begin our General meeting:

Agenda –

• Brief business discussion of how the club is doing.
• Discuss 2026 Upcoming Events
• Special Topic:  Winter Storage.

This is a great opportunity to meet new and current members, make suggestions, and present any questions/concerns you may have.