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Pontiacs of Central California celebrate 32 years 

Pontiacs of Central California recently celebrated 32 years since its founding in 1994.  Members and friends gathered at the home of Diana and Andy Hoff for a delicious lunch and a chance to catch up with both current and former members.    Several beautiful Pontiacs were on display, making the day extra special for everyone in attendance.Continue reading “Pontiacs of Central California celebrate 32 years “

Our mystery member

Gary Shabbazian has been a member of POCC for several years.  The only other club members who actually knew this was Dave Valla and myself but his name has always been on the club roster.  He has a very busy veterinarian practice in Fresno.  As a result, he has never been able to take an active role withContinue reading “Our mystery member”

2025 TOYS FOR TOTS CAR SHOW

The Pontiacs of Central California will host the 25th annual Toys for Tots Car show on November 1, 2025.  This annual event is held in conjunction with the kick off for the Toys for Tots drive in the central valley by the US Marine Corps.   This drive results in thousands of toys being made available as Christmas giftsContinue reading “2025 TOYS FOR TOTS CAR SHOW”

2024 Toys for Tots Car Show

The 2024 Toys for Tots Car Show was a success regardless of low attendance. The weather report for the day of the Toys For Tots Car Show was widely reported by the local media to be, what appeared in their diagrams, a very rainy day.  However, after looking at the specific weather report on line,Continue reading “2024 Toys for Tots Car Show”

PONTIACS OF CENTRAL CALIFORNIA INVITES ALL PONTIAC OWNERS TO ATTEND PHAROAH’S OF FOWLER CAR SHOW

Over the past 2 years the Pontiacs of Central California has attended the Pharoah’s of Fowler’ annual car show. The member owners of 4 of the clubs GTO’s presented an impressive display of 1966 and 1967 GTO’s parked together. This created a lot of interest from the public along with many conversations regarding the similairitiesContinue reading “PONTIACS OF CENTRAL CALIFORNIA INVITES ALL PONTIAC OWNERS TO ATTEND PHAROAH’S OF FOWLER CAR SHOW”

Pontiacs of Central California participate in the 2023 Veterans Day Parade

The 104th year of the Fresno Veterans Day Parade occurred on November 11.  This parade continues to be the largest Veterans Day parade in the country.  POCC member Dennis Simonson organized the participation of POCC members for them to transport several dignitaries during the parade.  This included the Parade Grand Marshall, Marine Sargent Jarrett KraftContinue reading “Pontiacs of Central California participate in the 2023 Veterans Day Parade”

Keeping the Pontiac Legacy Alive…

Formed in 1972 by a small group of enthusiasts who wanted to pool as much Pontiac and Oakland information as was possible, the first convention was held the following year in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. Since then, POCI chapters have formed all over the country and POCI Conventions have been held every year in a varietyContinue reading “Keeping the Pontiac Legacy Alive…”