View through the Star - April 2025
Spring has finally arrived, bringing with it some of the best driving weather of the year! For those of us with convertibles—like my 1978 450SL and 2007 CLK 63—this is the season we’ve been waiting for. There’s nothing quite like hitting the road with the top down, enjoying the open air and the incredible roads that Georgia has to offer.
As we embrace this perfect driving season, I encourage everyone to join us for our monthly Cars & Coffee at Halcyon. Whether you’re a longtime club member or simply a Mercedes-Benz enthusiast, this is a great opportunity to connect with fellow car lovers, share stories, and admire some incredible automobiles. We also have several exciting driving events and tours lined up for the next few months—you can find more details on our event page: MBCA Peachtree Events.
Upcoming Events
- April 5th: STARS & Coffee at Halcyon – A great way to start the month with fellow members and their cars.
- April 19th: Drive to Savoy Automobile Museum – Enjoy a scenic drive and explore an incredible collection of classic cars.
- April 26th: Tour to Comer, GA – A beautiful spring drive through the Georgia countryside.
- May 3rd: STARS & Coffee at Halcyon – Another chance to gather with fellow enthusiasts.
- May 10th: Drive to Wolf Mountain Vineyard – Includes an exclusive tour of owner Karl Boegner’s private car collection.
- May 31st: Fundraiser Drive for Southern Cross German Shepherd Rescue – A dog-friendly drive supporting our sponsor Adrienne Donahue of My Mercedes Place, collecting funds and items for Southern Cross German Shepherd Rescue and the Forsyth County Animal Resource Center.
- June 3rd: Submarine Tour at Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base – A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to tour a Trident Submarine, the Trident Training Center, and the St. Marys Submarine Museum.
I also want to take a moment to thank our many volunteers and board members who work plan and execute these fantastic events. A special thanks to Ernie Smallman for organizing our recent tour of Truist Park, which was a fantastic experience for our members.
If you’ve ever thought about getting more involved in the club, I encourage you to consider volunteering. I started my journey by planning an event for R107 owners, which led me to organizing mountain drives and other activities. I planned events that I wanted to attend, and each time, I found others who shared my enthusiasm. That’s the beauty of our club—every event is an opportunity to bring people together, create lasting memories, and make new friends. I can say with confidence that if you ask any of our active members, they would share a similar experience.
So, as we welcome spring, I hope to see you out on the road soon! Let’s enjoy this fantastic driving season together.
Happy Motoring!
PS - If you haven’t already, be sure to follow us on social media for event updates, photos, and club news:
📸 Instagram: @mbcapeachtree
📘 Facebook: MBCA Peachtree Group
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