Weekly Blast 5/27/2026

Diablo PCA's mission is to provide a welcoming and engaging community that enriches our member's Porsche ownership experience.  Whether it’s a Sunday morning Porsche and Pastries, a Driver Education Event at a local track, or a Tour through some of the most scenic roads in Northern California, Diablo PCA has something for you.

 

Upcoming Events

 

5/31/2026 (Sunday) - Breakfast at Wente Vineyards

What: Breakfast at The Grill at Wente Vineyards
When: Sunday, May 31 , 2026 | 7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Start your Sunday with fellow Porsche enthusiasts overlooking the scenic golf course greens and vineyards from The Grill at Wente Vineyards in Livermore.  Enjoy an amazing breakfast with stunning views, great company and post breakfast tire kicking. We hope to see you (and your Porsche) and your empty stomach! Space is limited!  Click here to register.

 

6/7/2026 (Sunday) - Porsches & Pastries PLUS Shift and Sip

We have 2 events at Caymus Suisun Winery, Fairfield:

Porsches & Pastries - 10am to 12noon - We will meet up in the winery's parking lot for coffee and pastries.  NO Reservation needed, just show up.

Shift and Sip - After our meet-up, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM, we will Shift & Sip on the south patio. It is reserved for our group and any participants who like to enjoy a glass of wine and charcuterie. (other beverages available)  You must reserve your seat as the seating is limited to 50 people.  Click here to register.

Caymus-Suisun Winery offers a relaxed, down-to-earth wine experience rooted in the character of Suisun Valley. The winery focuses on bold, fruit-forward wines—especially Petite Sirah—crafted with the same attention to quality the Wagner family is known for. With its unpretentious setting and welcoming vibe, it’s a place where visitors can enjoy polished wines in an easygoing, approachable atmosphere.  

6/20/2026 - Ice cream Social

Come join us for an Ice Cream Social. Complimentary Ice Cream for all PCA Diablo Region Members! 

  • What: Diablo Region Meet & Greet New Members/Member Appreciation Ice Cream Social

  • Where: Gene’s Fine Foods, 2803 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton

  • When: Saturday, 6/20/26 at 3:00PM

Be sure to wear your Diablo name tag and/or wear your 2025 blue Diablo Region T-shirt. Bring a folding chair and enjoy the ice cream, people & cars on this summer afternoon.  This will be a casual car meet-up and social gathering.  

All Diablo Region club members are encouraged to come out and mingle with other members, see their cars and kick some tires. This will be a great opportunity for new members to get acquainted, and for seasoned members to share their experiences with the new members to the Club.  So we don't inconvenience Gene's customers, members are asked to park in front of the vacated empty Rite-Aid Pharmacy, located to the left of Gene's Fine Foods. 

Dine with Diablo 

If you want to make it a longer outing, please consider joining us for dinner at 6PM at Porky's Pizza Palace at 2911 Hopyard Road, located in the same shopping complex as Gene's.  Porky's is an order-and-pay at the counter-type restaurant. They have great pizzas, pasta, beer and fried chicken.   

Please register separately for Dine with Diablo (so we can reserve enough tables at Porky's) and register for the Ice Cream Social (so we know how much ice cream we need to get for the event).  

Giveaway for the USS Hornet Event

In appreciation of our loyal and valued club members, we will have a drawing for two members at the Ice Cream Social to receive free admission to our next family event, “A Day on the USS Hornet with Diablo” on 8/1/26. The winners must be present at the Ice Cream Social to win and must be an active member or co-member of the Diablo Region. Prizes are not transferable, cannot be exchanged for cash and have no cash value. To be eligible, members/co-members MUST register at the Ice Cream Social event by checking-in and presenting their valid PCA membership card (physical or digital) at the registration desk on the day of the event.  The drawing to select the winners will take place at the registration desk at 4PM.  Winners will receive email instructions on how to redeem their prize.  

We wish to thank Gene's Fine Foods for hosting the event.  

Please click here to register for the ice cream social event.

 

6/20/2026 - Dine with Diablo

Dine with Diablo in June will be after the Ice Cream Social

  • What: Dinner at Porky’s Pizza Palace

  • Where: 2911 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton

  • When: Saturday, 6/20/26 at 6:00PM (note the date change from Wednesday to Saturday).

The date was changed so the dinner would coincide with the Ice Cream Social at Gene’s Fine Foods parking lot, which immediately precedes Dine with Diablo.     

Porky’s and Gene’s are located in the exact same shopping complex and share the same parking lot.  The date change was done so members attending the Ice Cream Social can conveniently join us afterwards for dinner at Porky’s. 

Porky’s is known for their delicious pizza, pasta, fried chicken and large selection of beer. They are an order and pay at the counter type restaurant, so separate checks will not be a problem. 

Click here to register for Porky’s.

Check the Weekly Blast for more info and to register separately for the Ice Cream Social, on the same date (Saturday, 6/20/26) and at the same location (in Gene's Shopping Center).  The Ice Cream Social goes from 3PM to 5PM.

 

6/27/2026 (Saturday) - Russian River Tour

Join us for a Saturday tour along the beautiful Russian River. We will start in Fairfield and travel through the Napa valley to Fulton, where we will drive on River Road, along the Russian River, out to Jenner at the mouth of the river. We will have a lovely lunch and then drive through Bodega Bay and down Route 1 to the Panoramic Highway to Mill Valley where we will end the tour at a local homemade ice cream shop.Click here for additional information and to register for the tour. Registration opens at noon on Friday, May 22, 2026.

 

6/28/2026 (Sunday) - Porsches and Pooches

What: Dog walk and Breakfast at Crumbs Restaurant in Danville
When: Sunday, June 28, 2026 | 8:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Come and enjoy a wonderful Sunday summer morning breakfast at Crumbs in Danville and a nice walk with your dog and other Porsche owners and their dogs, for an hour, along the Iron Horse Trail.  Click here to register starting Friday 5/8 at noon.

 

7/19/2026 (Sunday) - Breakfast on the Golf Course

What: Breakfast at Jim’s on the Course Restaurant and Sports Grill!
When: Sunday, July 19, 2025 | 7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Start your Sunday with fellow Porsche enthusiasts at a scenic Corica golf course in Alameda for breakfast! Enjoy good food, stunning views, great company and post breakfast tire kicking — whether you are a new or a long-time member, join us for a casual, one-time meetup with limited space, so be sure to reserve your spot soon. The restaurant needs a headcount.  Click here to register starting Friday 5/8 at noon.

 

 

7/25/2026 (Saturday) - 9th Annual Diablo Region Porsches & Pups Tour (2026)

This is the 9th annual tour that started 2017. It has slowly been growing as more Porsche owners are choosing to bring their Furkids with them on their adventures! The tour will depart from Denny's in Fremont towards Bodega Bay. We will have a scenic drive through San Anselmo and Roy's Redwood Reserve to Highway 1 before completing the drive over to Ginochio's Kitchen in Bodega Bay for lunch. Click here for additional information and to register for the tour. Registration opens at noon on Friday, May 22, 2026.

 

 

 

8/1/2026 (Saturday) - A Day on the USS Hornet with PCA Diablo Region

Come join us for a fun and educational day at the non-profit USS Hornet Sea, Air and Space Museum at 707 W. Hornet Ave. in Alameda, CA. (located at the former Alameda Naval Base) on Saturday, 8/1/26. 

You, your guests and family will enjoy an exciting day together with fellow Diablo Club members on this historic US Navy decommissioned Essex-class (CV-12) aircraft carrier. The museum has several static military aircraft on display on the flight/hanger decks, as well as other interesting and historical displays throughout the ship, including NASA  Apollo 11 and Apollo 12 memorabilia. 

What: A Day on the USS Hornet with PCA Diablo Region

Where: 707 W. Hornet Avenue, Alameda, CA

When: Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 10:30AM

USS Hornet Event Registration includes: 

  • Preferred VIP dock-side parking on Pier 3 next to the USS Hornet (please park reverse-in) 

  • All-day general admission (self-guided) to the museum 

  • Pre-selected catered boxed lunch (prepared by Pacific Fine Foods of Alameda)  

  • Reserved private dining area on the USS Hornet Main Hanger Deck

For lunch, you’ll have a choice of a sandwich, wrap or salad.  Sandwich and wrap lunches will include a side dish, no side dish with salad.  All lunches will come with a bottle of water, but attendees are encouraged to bring their own additional drinks. You will be able to select your choice of lunch at the time of registration. We will eat lunch together in an exclusive reserved area of tables & chairs on the Main Hanger Deck. 

Visitors to the USS Hornet Museum are allowed to bring food/drinks (no glass or alcohol) on board. There are no restaurants or other food services on board the museum.

After lunch, you can explore the rest of the ship on your own or go on one (or more) of four optional 45-minute docent-led daily guided tours. Lunch will be served at 12:30PM, so if you wanted to go on an optional 11AM guided tour before lunch, it should be finished by then. Guided tours are not included with general admission. 

Attendees wishing to go on an optional guided tour can purchase tickets separately at the Museum Admission Counter (located at the top of the gangway when entering the USS Hornet). Museum hours are Friday to Monday, 10AM to 5PM.  No pets are allowed, service animals only.

For more information, go to the museum’s website at:  https://uss-hornet.org/

This is a PCA Diablo Club Family event. We understand that some of you will want to bring family/guests but only have two-seat Porsches, so you do NOT need to arrive to the museum in a Porsche. You are encouraged to bring your P-Car to the event if possible, as the dockside VIP pier parking is not usually open to the public and will be a great photo opportunity.  

Active Diablo Club members & their guests will receive advance and discounted early registration. There is special pricing for youth (ages 7-17), children aged 6 years old and under are free. This event is being subsidized (regular admission is $25) by PCA Diablo Region. After early registration, this event is open to all active PCA members.

Because this is a catered event with individual pre-paid meals, no refunds will be issued after registration closes on July 17, 2026. 

We are planning an optional driving tour this day (Tour to Alameda) to the museum, from Walnut Creek. Please watch the Weekly Blast for more information on this tour.  The USS Hornet and the Tour to Alameda are separate events.

Please click here for more details and to register for the USS Hornet event.

 

Add a Co-Member

Did you know PCA members can add one co-member for free?!

Why should you add a co-member?  Co-Members will receive all of the PCA and Diablo Region benefits you receive, except they will receive a digital copy of the monthly PCA Panorama magazine.

They will get their own PCA membership number, get their own copy of the Weekly Blast but most of all, be eligible to receive the same Diablo Region member benefits and access to the same member-only events that you get. 

Co-members with a PCA membership number qualify for member discounts and priority booking for Diablo events. Individuals that have not been registered with PCA and do not have their own PCA membership number, are not officially co-members.  

It's free to add a co-member to your PCA profile!  Your co-member does not have to live in the same household, as long as they are a Porsche enthusiast.  All you need to do to add a co-member to your account is to send an email (or by calling 410-381-0911) requesting to add a co-member to your profile.  Please include the following information and send the email to the PCA National Membership Office at: membership@pca.org  

  1. Your full name and PCA membership number

  2. Co-member's full name

  3. Relationship of co-member to you

  4. Co-member's email address 

Co-members must be at least 18 years old. Individuals under 18 years old can be registered as PCA Juniors on your PCA profile. 

Please add your new co-member today!  If you have any questions on adding a co-member or a PCA Junior to your profile, please contact Larry G at: membership.chair@diablo-pca.org.

 

Recurring Events

Diablo has cooked up a whole host of monthly recurring events.  We have, Breakfast at the Buttercup, Threads & Treads, Porsches & Pastries, Porsches, Plates & Pals and Dine with Diablo.  Click here for more information about our recurring events. 

Every Saturday - Breakfast at the Buttercup

This Saturday and every Saturday Diablo holds its longest running event.  Breakfast at the Buttercup.  This event is older than Diablo and is in fact where our Region was born.  The breakfast officially starts at 7:30 but most people are there at 7:00 so pick your time. This is a great way to get to know your fellow Diablo members.  If you are a new member or this is your first time at the Buttercup please standup and introduce yourself.  After breakfast we adjourn to the parking lot to check out the cars and visit.  Come once and you'll be hooked.  The Buttercup is a great independent resturaunt at 600 Ygnacio Valley Blvd. Walnut Creek.  We'll see you there.

 

Save the Dates

  • 8/1/2026 (Saturday) - Tour to Alameda, we will be offering an optional driving tour “Tour to Alameda” that will leave from The Buttercup in Walnut Creek on the morning of 8/1/26 and is scheduled to arrive at the USS Hornet Museum at approximately 10:30AM.

  • Sunday, October 4 - Porsches on Main. The iconic Main St. of Pleasanton will be the backdrop to showcase your P-cars! New and fun activities are being planned. Sunday, October 4, 2026, 10 am -2 pm. More info to follow in the coming months. 

  • 7/9-11/2026 (Thursday to Saturday) - Southern California/Angeles Crest Tour, Postponed to 2027, unfortunately, due to unforseen circumstances out of our control in securing appropriate lodging, our planned Diablo tour to Southern California has been postponed until Spring 2027. We plan to reschedule this tour as a three-day, three-night midweek drive in May 2027 prior to Memorial Day. Mark your calendars.

Advocate Newsletter

The Diablo has its very own newsletter. It's called the Advocate check out our latest issue and look forward to new issues in the very near future.

Name Badges

Order your own Diablo name badge in your choice of colors.  It's a great way for fellow members to get to know you.

To get your own badge click here.

Wait Listed Events

 

6/6/2026 (Saturday) - You Can't Take It With You aka 3 Dealer Tour

Join us for a 3 dealer Tour de Diablo where we’ll traverse the back roads of the Region making stops at our Region’s three authorized Porsche Dealers along the way. Our day starts at 9:00 AM with breakfast at Porsche Fremont followed by a short presentation. We’ll then blast over to Porsche Livermore for lunch, another dealer presentation. Following lunch, it’s on the road again to Porsche Walnut Creek for afternoon refreshments and a final presentation. In keeping with our theme, it’s the perfect opportunity to pick up some Porsche swag for yourself. And if the urge overcomes you, go big or go home, bring your checkbook and finish up the tour in that new Porsche that you’ve been eyeing online. After all, Life's short and you can't take it with you!  Click here to add your name to the waitlist.

 

6/14/2026 - Welcome to Diablo

We will be conducting a short casual presentation of the events and activities that are offered by the Porsche Club of America (PCA) - Diablo Region. Several Diablo Club Committee Members will be available at the presentation to provide more information on our events, and to answer any questions you may have.      

Some of the events that Diablo PCA offers to its members are a weekly breakfast, monthly dinners & gatherings, annual car shows, member-only picnic & holiday party, single-day & multiple-day "Porsche-only" tours, driver education and concours events. 

Although intended for new members, members that have been with the Club but have not attended an event, are encouraged to register and attend. 

If you have not yet attended one of our events or have been hesitant to go because you don't know anyone, this will be a great opportunity to learn about Diablo PCA benefits/events, to meet other club members and to make new friends.      

  • What: "Welcome to Diablo" Orientation Presentation

  • Where: Porsche Fremont, 5740 Cushing Parkway, Fremont, CA. 

  • When: Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 2:00PM to 3:30PM

Please arrive at 1:45PM to allow time to park and register. The presentation will start promptly at 2:00PM.  Parking on the dealership lot is limited. If parking in front of the dealership is full, you may park across the street in the Toyota lot. 

Space for the presentation is limited!  Currently the event is sold out, we will host another presentation in a few months, possibly at a different dealership.  Please add your name to the waitlist for this event.

Driver Education (DE)

The following DE events are being hosted by the California Central Coast Region (CCCR) and the Golden Gate Region (GGR):

  • 6/29/2026 - Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca, hosted by CCCR, Registration is open, click here for additional information and to register for the event.

PCA Diablo:  Porsche Club of America Diablo Region, click here for general information on PCA Diablo DE events.

PCA - GGR:   Porsche Club of America Golden Gate Region, click here for general information on PCA GGR DE events.

PCA - CCCR:  Porsche Club of America California Central Coast Region, click here for general information on PCA CCCR DE events.

Zone 7 Events - Website

In the Zone - June 2026

Zone 7 Autocross - Click here for information on the Zone 7 Autocross schedule.

Zone 7 Concours - Click here for information on the Zone 7 Concours series.

PCA/PCNA Events

Click here for a list of upcoming PCA events.

Click here to reach key Diablo PCA Contacts

Click here to contact Weekly Blast Editors with questions, comments & suggestions.  Please note all requests for inclusion in the Blast must be submitted by Tuesday at 0900.

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