Summer showtime

Shine Inc. rallies support with Father’s Day car show
 
Hot weather and cool rides combined on Main Street, Ash Grove, Sunday evening as part of the inaugural Cruising for a Night to Shine event. The gathering was a well-attended booster for Shine Inc., a local non-profit organization that supplies formal prom attire for students who might otherwise go without.
A total of 44 vehicles entered the show, which also included live music by 2 Country 4 Nashville—courtesy of Mama Loca’s—a silent auction and a prom fashion show. The first-time fundraiser tallied more than $3,500 in proceeds at the end of the day.
“This event was better than I ever expected,” said organizer Aimee Gerla. “I have never organized an event like this before, let alone a car show. I was very nervous about the attendance because it was on Father’s Day and because I didn’t have a personal connection to the car community. I was so overwhelmed when I saw all the classic cars show up and the spectators from all over came to the event. This town is amazing and I am so blessed to be a part of it.”