When she shows up, all eyes are upon her. Shes got style. Shes got class. Shes got a nickname. Oldie Goldie turns heads wherever she goes.

George Messingers gold-colored 1932 Ford Roadster will be one of many four-wheeled stars expected to roll the runway at the first ever Red Oak United Methodist Church Car Show next month. Organized by Messinger and other car enthusiasts, Red Oak UMCs car show is part community outreach and part fund raising for the Covington church, which among its other missions, hosts a food pantry for people in need.

Ive been doing this all my life and Ill be 72 next month, Messinger said of his passion for restoring and showing old cars. My wife and I work on some cars together and I get help from some young people ... Car shows are getting real popular. The young people who get involved in this just thrill me to death. Im working with a young fellow just out of school right now who is learning how to do this.

Red Oak UMCs car show is set for Saturday, April 11, on the church grounds at 15105 Ga. Highway 36 in Covington. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and continues through 1 p.m. The show begins at 10 a.m. with trophies awarded at 3 p.m. Trophies will be presented for all classes and include the extra honors of Kids Choice and Pastors Choice.

Registration is $20 now, or $25 on the day of the show. If the show gets rained out, it will be rescheduled for April 18.

There is no charge for those attending the car show, which will also feature food, 1950s music and a section of booths where items will be for sale.

Were going to have vendors, Messinger said. Theres a group of women in Covington and they got together. Theyre all in different little niche businesses, like Mary Kay; one paints portraits and one sells jewelry. Theyre going to set up their booths around the perimeter and outside and theyre going to do their thing.

Additional vendors are invited to inquire about joining the fun, though there is no need for additional food vendors. Red Oak UMC will have hot dogs, popcorn, cakes, cookies, desserts and what Messinger calls the famous Red Oak barbecue and stew.

For more information on becoming a vendor or to preregister for the car show, call 770-786-5528 or 704-400-1686.

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Red Oak UMC Car Show features autos, music, food, jewelry, paintings