No one ever truly knows what Mother Nature is thinking, but local Habitat for Humanity and Cherokee Historical and Preservation Society (CHAPS) officials hope she has something good in mind weather-wise this weekend.

After rain washed out previous attempts to squeeze in their chief fundraising projects Sept. 26, the local nonprofit groups will give it another try this weekend.

Being forced to cancel its classic car show on two previous occasions due to inclement weather, CHAPS Museum Director Billy Pennington is hoping for clear skies Saturday when the organization make its third attempt to hold the event.

“Having to re-schedule definitely makes things a bit more difficult,” Pennington said. “The building for the most part has been booked for the rest of the year during the weekends. We definitely do not want to step on anyone’s toes or be in their way.”

The show features antique and collectible cars, trucks and motorcycles. More than 100 trophies will be awarded at the event, including Spectator’s Favorite, Best In Show and the fan favorite Poor Man’s Trophy.

Other activities being held are a silent auction, a 50/50 drawing and hundreds of dollars in door prizes.

The grounds will be quite busy that day however, as the museum plays host to the Central School reunion.

Former students, faculty and staff will be on hand to pay tribute to the county’s oldest public school, in addition to visitors being able to look at special exhibits and other activities, performances by Asheville, N.C., band The Nightcrawlers and Central School alumni Katherine & Kristine Ker are also scheduled.

Festivities begin at 10 a.m. with the car show and the Central School Reunion on the museum grounds.

Habitat for Humanity will get its chance at redemption the following day when dozens of motorcycles are expected to depart from Gaffney Middle School en route to Landrum as part of the organization’s annual motorcycle ride and car show.

“We’re really praying for the weather to hold up for us,” local Habitat director Christa Smith said.

The decision to hold the event Sunday rather than a day earlier was partially in respect to CHAPS, Smith said, along with the fact that many riders like to take to the road after church.

“A lot of people like to ride their bikes on Sundays, and everyone I’ve spoken to has been receptive to the idea,” Smith said.

Riders will leave for Landrum at 2 p.m., with the car show beginning at 4 p.m. at the county Shrine Club at 151 Shrine Club Road.

Last year, the event drew a crowd of more than 70 riders. Habitat is hoping to go over the century mark this year, with a goal of raising at least $10,000.

The motorcycle ride and car show has an entry fee of $25, which includes a shirt commemorating the event, dinner and prizes.

However, the prospect of rain this weekend has both Pennington and Smith worried about whether they will have to postpone their events.

Scattered thunderstorms are forecast for the area Saturday, while a 40 percent chance of showers for Sunday.

Should precipitation wash out the events, the nonprofit groups will try again the following weekend. CHAPS’ car show would be held Saturday, Oct. 17, and Habitat’s motorcycle ride and car show would take place Sunday, Oct. 18.