Lenten fish dinners at Post 5207
Fish & More, available every Friday in Lent, including Good Friday, VFW Post 5207, Routes 502 and 307 in Covington Twp. Takeout orders can be called in starting at 4 p.m., 570-842-7301, and eat in, 5-8.
Post 570 Bunny Breakfast
William Hopkins American Legion Auxiliary Post 570 Bunny Breakfast, Sunday, 10 a.m.-noon, Blakely Hose Company 2, 315 Second St., Blakely; $10/adults and free/12 and under, includes scrambled eggs, French toast sticks, sausage and hash browns. Parents may take a photo with the Bunny. Each child will receive a gift and there will also be a craft table. A basket raffle will be held for those donating items or cash for residents of the Gino J. Merli Veterans Center. Check the Facebook page for American Legion Auxiliary Unit 570 for suggested items. Reservations can be made by contacting Ann Evans at 570-479-0806.
Post 3474 Easter spin fundraiser
Dunmore VFW Post 3474 Easter spin fundraiser, Saturday, 3-7 p.m. Win a ham or kielbasa or gift certificate to local businesses; also featuring basket raffles, 50/50 drawing, food and musical entertainment. No smoking. Open to the public.
Post 5544 Easter meat spin
VFW Post 5544, Jessup, will hold an Easter meat spin for ham, turkey, kielbasi, spare ribs and slab bacon, March 29, starting at 2 p.m. at the post home, 205 Dolph St. Chances for baskets and 50/50 will also be held. Food will be served and the public is invited.
Post 411 Auxiliary cash bingo
Jessup American Legion Michael Steiner Post 411 Auxiliary cash bingo, April 26, post home, 508 Church St. Each game is a cash prize. Doors open at noon and bingo starts promptly at 1 p.m. Only 100 tickets will be sold. Advance tickets are $20 for 12 regular bingo games with four specials at $5/each. This year’s bingo profits will be donated to three local military honor guard squads that conduct funeral services for deceased veterans. The honor guard recipients are from American Legion Post 665, Dickson City, VFW Post 6082, Peckville, and Walter Paciga VFW Post 4712, Simpson. The Auxiliary will also be seeking donations for the Gino J. Merli Veterans Center, Scranton. They are asking players to contribute a M/F hygiene item, socks, crossword books, underwear, reading glasses, notepads/cards, nail files/polish to receive a free bingo game card with an opportunity to win $50. To purchase your ticket or reserve your table, call/text Lorraine Zilla at 570-233-2406. There will be basket raffles, a lottery/cash drawing and a 50/50 drawing. Personal snacks are welcome, with light refreshments and adult beverages for purchase. The event is open to the public.
Post 4909 81st anniversary party
Dupont VFW Post 4909 81st anniversary party, May 2, with entertainment by the the Luongo Brothers Band. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., dinner served at 6, music from 7-10, and cash bar, 4:30-10, for mixed drinks, wine, beer, bottled water and soda; $30/person. Call Bob Lopata, 570-472-1152.
Meetings
Post 121: Koch-Conley American Legion Post 121, Thursday, 6:30 p.m., Nay Aug Community Room.
Post 665: Due to the Easter holiday, Dickson City VFW Post 665 meetings: association, April 11, 1 p.m., and post, April 12, 11:30 a.m.