What is Alfa Romeo Owners of Oregon (AROO)?

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Alfa Romeo Owners of Oregon (AROO) is a club for Alfa Romeo enthusiasts based in Oregon. It is dedicated to enthusiasm for Alfa Romeo automobiles and organizes a wide variety of activities for members, including monthly in-person meetings, tours on Oregon's roads, Time Speed Distance (TSD) rallies, tech sessions, garage tours, and more. Both members and non-members are welcome to attend events, though a small fee is normally charged to cover expenses such as refreshments and rental costs, with members typically paying less than non-members.

What AROO Offers

The club's website (alfaclub.org) provides:

  • Club details – information about the organization and how to contact the board
  • Event schedule – a calendar of upcoming activities
  • AlfaBits newsletter – a downloadable monthly newsletter
  • Gallery – photos from past events
  • Marketplace – a section for listings
  • Join AROC – membership information

Monthly Meetings

AROO holds monthly in-person meetings on the third Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Old Spaghetti Factory, 715 S Bancroft St, Portland, OR 97239 (phone: 503-222-5375).

Exceptions: no meetings in June, July, August, and December, or in occasional months where other events fall too close.

Members and non-members alike are welcome at these meetings.

Upcoming Events (from the site)

Date Event
Sept 19, 2026 (Sat) Piacentini / Daemke Shop Tour – N Portland
Sept 23–27, 2026 AROC National Convention, Ogden, Utah
Oct 3, 2026 (Sat) Old Super Tour – Route Updated 9/18/2026
Oct 21, 2026 (Wed) Monthly Meeting – OSF
Nov 7, 2026 (Sat) Vintage Underground Upholstery Workshop Tour – And Drive Down (TBD, date might change)

Featured Next Event: Alfa Farm Tour and Swap Meet

  • Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
  • Time: 10:00–3:00
  • Cost: $15/person – bring cash to pay for lunch
  • RSVP: Sign-up form at https://forms.gle/Pj7cYCphuDAYgrW27
  • Location: The Alfa Farm (address sent via email)

Who Can Join

AROO welcomes all Alfa Romeo enthusiasts — members or not — to its activities and monthly meetings. If you want to participate in events, you can typically show up and pay the applicable fee. For membership details and to join AROC, see the "Join AROC" section of the website.