The swap meet officially begins at 7 am in the parking lot in back of the restaurant. A Donation Auction will be held at 10 am.
From 10:30 to 11:30 am, the Pancake House will host our annual meeting and a breakfast buffet in a private banquet area, featuring scrambled eggs, buttermilk pancakes, French toast, bacon and sausage, home fries and beverages.
SCARS board nominations, approvals, and a radio contest will be held during the buffet. Members are encouraged to enter. Contest categories include Crystal Sets, Home Brew Radios, Cathedral & Tombstone Radios, Novelty Sets and Miscellaneous Radio/related items. Member presentations follow at 11:30 am. Awards presentations begin at 12:30, meeting adjournment is at 12:45 am.
The buffet is available to SCARS members and their immediate guests for $18 per person, in advance. In order for the restaurant to accommodate all buffet attendees, your check must be received by November 14th. To reserve your meal, please mail your check to:
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Please note "Buffet" on your check and make it payable to SCARS. Questions? Phone Mike directly at: 7026-728 (417).
Swap Meet Sellers and Buyers:
The restaurant requests that sellers set up ONLY in the designated rear parking lot area so that we do not interfere with patrons.
· The swap must be concluded and the area cleared by 11 am. Seller's vehicles may remain in the lot while attending the buffet.
· Buyers may park in the adjacent bowling alley's parking area, but your vehicle must be removed by 11 am.
All are welcome at the swap meet but selling requires a current SCARS membership.
Driving Directions: Take the 5 freeway towards Tustin. Exit at Red Hill Avenue and head north about 1 mile. The church will be on your right between Bryan Avenue & Irvine Boulevard.
· Parking and Check-in: Please enter the church campus using the north driveway marked
"Parking Entrance" in the guide below. Park your vehicle as shown and proceed to the Auction Venue entrance to check in and register.
· Additional Instructions for Sellers: After registering, carts & dollies will be available to transport items from your vehicle. If you have heavy and/or bulky items, you may drive through the parking lot to the south driveway and use the "Unloading Area" shown below to bring your items into the venue. After unloading, exit to Red Hill Ave, turn right & re-enter the campus through the north Parking Entrance.
The Unloading Area area may also be used for loading heavy/bulky items after checking out at the end of the auction. Space is limited, so please don't park here any longer than necessary.
SCARS members willing to assist with this event are encouraged to participate. If you can help, please contact a board member in advance of the auction.
April 12, 2025 - Norco Swap Meet and Buffet (Date to be confirmed)
Upcoming Events
November 16, 2024 - SCARS Annual Meet (New NORCO Location)
Our annual meet will be held on Saturday, 11-16, at an alternate venue, The Original Pancake House, located at 1750 Hamner Avenue in Norco, Ca 92860.
The swap meet officially begins at 7 am in the parking lot in back of the restaurant. A Donation Auction will be held at 10 am.
From 10:30 to 11:30 am, the Pancake House will host our annual meeting and a breakfast buffet in a private banquet area, featuring scrambled eggs, buttermilk pancakes, French toast, bacon and sausage, home fries and beverages.
SCARS board nominations, approvals, and a radio contest will be held during the buffet. Members are encouraged to enter. Contest categories include Crystal Sets, Home Brew Radios, Cathedral & Tombstone Radios, Novelty Sets and Miscellaneous Radio/related items. Member presentations follow at 11:30 am. Awards presentations begin at 12:30, meeting adjournment is at 12:45 am.
The buffet is available to SCARS members and their immediate guests for $18 per person, in advance. In order for the restaurant to accommodate all buffet attendees, your check must be received by November 14th. To reserve your meal, please mail your check to:
hcoK ekiM
enaL elpaM nedloG 55371
68829 .aC ,adniL abroY
Please note "Buffet" on your check and make it payable to SCARS. Questions? Phone Mike directly at: 7026-728 (417).
Swap Meet Sellers and Buyers:
The restaurant requests that sellers set up ONLY in the designated rear parking lot area so that we do not interfere with patrons.
· The swap must be concluded and the area cleared by 11 am. Seller's vehicles may remain in the lot while attending the buffet.
· Buyers may park in the adjacent bowling alley's parking area, but your vehicle must be removed by 11 am.
All are welcome at the swap meet but selling requires a current SCARS membership.
Feb 15, 2025 - Annual Vintage Radio Auction
The Annual SCARS Auction featuring antique radios, parts & vacuum tubes, classic audio & Ham gear, test equipment, books & related items will again be held at the Red Hill Lutheran Church CLC Fellowship Hall, located at 13200 Red Hill Blvd in Tustin, Ca 92780.
Driving Directions:
Take the 5 freeway towards Tustin. Exit at Red Hill Avenue and head north about 1 mile. The church will be on your right between Bryan Avenue & Irvine Boulevard.
· Parking and Check-in:
Please enter the church campus using the north driveway marked "Parking Entrance" in the guide below. Park your vehicle as shown and proceed to the Auction Venue entrance to check in and register.
· Additional Instructions for Sellers:
After registering, carts & dollies will be available to transport items from your vehicle. If you have heavy and/or bulky items, you may drive through the parking lot to the south driveway and use the "Unloading Area" shown below to bring your items into the venue. After unloading, exit to Red Hill Ave, turn right & re-enter the campus through the north Parking Entrance.
The Unloading Area area may also be used for loading heavy/bulky items after checking out at the end of the auction. Space is limited, so please don't park here any longer than necessary.
Printable pdf of parking guide
· Item Check-in: 7:30 - 8:30 am
· Auction Preview: 9 am
· Auction Begins: 10 am
A catered lunch provided by Hamburger Patty's will be available for members who purchase an auction bid card ($5).
This is an indoor event and will take place rain or shine.
· Auction Rules
· Seller Check-in Forms
SCARS members willing to assist with this event are encouraged to participate. If you can help, please contact a board member in advance of the auction.
April 12, 2025 - Norco Swap Meet and Buffet (Date to be confirmed)
The club is planning a swap meet and breakfast buffet at The Original Pancake House, located at 1750 Hamner Avenue in Norco, CA 92860.
· More info to be posted ·
June 14, 2025 - Burbank Swap Meet #1 (Date tentative)
SCARS will conduct a swap meet in the parking lot of J.L. Fisher Inc., located at 1000 West Isabel Street., Burbank, Ca 91506.
· Additional details to be posted ·
August 9, 2025 - Fullerton Airport Swap Meet (Date to be confirmed)
A club swap meet is set to take place in the parking lot adjacent to the Fullerton Airport, located at 4011 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, Ca., 92833.
· Details will be posted ·