A Taste of Route 66, described as a “self-paced dining tour,” is scheduled for Saturday in the Pomona, Calif., area. There will be four stops, and a lot of prizes will be given to participants.

The fee is $16 in advance or $19 on the day of the event. It starts at the Pomona Elks Lodge at 695 E. Foothill Blvd., and other stops won’t be revealed until later. Interestingly, proceeds will be used to test interest in a Route 66 Welcome Center.

For details, check out this Los Angeles Daily News article. Or you can call organizer Bob Lundy at (909) 383-1256.

Wandlbaker posted still photos and short videos from the just-completed Route 66 Rendezvous in San Bernardino, Calif.

I especially like the footage of the old horse-drawn fire engines.

KOTV of Tulsa went to Vinita, Okla., to report about the sale of the Lewis Motel neon sign and the likely destruction of the Route 66 motel to make way for an O’Reilly Auto Parts store.
The motel’s current owner said

The new owner of the sign says he plans to put it on display at his place out in California. He told Jack Lee he plans to pick it up in the next couple of weeks.

Well, at least something from the motel will be saved.

KOZK-TV of Springfield, Mo., and KOZJ-TV of Joplin, Mo., part of Ozark Public Television, will broadcast the locally produced “Route 66: Missouri’s Mother Road” at 7 p.m. Thursday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday.

Here’s a description of the program:

Missouri enjoys a rich and special place in Route 66 history, folklore and culture. Route 66: Missouri’s Mother Road celebrates this unique heritage through an entertaining blend of the past, present and future of the beloved road. Highlights in the show will include a trip from St. Louis to Joplin, with stops along the way showcasing many memorable sites and people. Historians, residents, business owners, enthusiasts and preservationists provide insightful context and engaging perspectives as they share their thoughts on the timeless charm and enduring appeal of a highway that became a cultural landmark and remains a dynamic part of an overall American experience.

Tommy Pike, president of the Route 66 Association of Missouri, saw a sneak preview of the two-hour documentary less than a week ago. He said it had the involvement of Missouri Route 66 historian Skip Curtis, Route 66 author Michael Wallis, University of New Mexico historian David Dunaway and Route 66 Magazine publisher Paul Taylor.