American Legion District 11/Post 207 to honor milestones
American Legion District 11 and West Scranton Post 207 will conduct a ceremony honoring the 250th anniversary of the United States and Gen. and President George Washington on Oct. 18 at 2 p.m. on Courthouse Square, at the George Washington statue at Linden Street and North Washington Avenue in downtown Scranton.
The ceremony will also honor Revolutionary War veterans and all veterans from all U.S. wars. It will consist of the National Anthem, pledge to the flag, opening prayer, a short program, the placing of a memorial wreath at the base of the statue, closing prayer, three rifle salutes and the playing of taps. The program should take approximately 15-20 minutes.
The post is inviting all veterans organizations and the DAR to participate (Legion posts, VFWs, Marine Corps League, AMVETS, etc.) by providing firing squads and honor guards with flags. The post is trying to have 21 rifles for the rifle salute and to line the area with the veterans organization flags. Participants should report at 1:15 p.m. that day. The program presentation will be by Charles Spano, retired history teacher and veterans advocate. Rain date: Oct. 25 at 2 p.m.
Post 7251 fall chicken barbecue
Throop VFW Post 7251, Boulevard Avenue, Throop, fall chicken barbecue, Oct. 24, noon-4 p.m. Dinner includes half chicken, vegetable, baked potato, roll and cake dessert. Cost: $15. Drive-thru or eat in. Tickets available at the post home.
Post 327 Auxiliary pigs in the blanket dinner
American Legion Auxiliary Post 327, 101 Willow Ave., Olyphant, pigs in the blanket dinner, Oct. 25, 1-5 p.m. Dinners are takeout only, donation is $15. Tickets available through auxiliary members or by calling the American Legion at 570-489-4321. Tickets will also be available at the door.
Post 4909 Halloween party
Dupont VFW Post 4909 Home Association annual Halloween party, Oct. 31, post’s main banquet hall, 401 Main St., with entertainment by the Fabulous 45’s. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., dinner served at 6, music from 7-10 and cash bar from 4:30-10, $30/person. Deadline for reservations is the Wednesday before the party. Tickets cannot be sold at the door. All PLCB regulations apply. Prizes for funniest, scariest, etc., costumes will be awarded. Also, tickets for the Dec. 5 Christmas party are now available for purchase, $30, with entertainment provided by the Sperazza Band. For tickets and reservations for either party, see or call Bob Lopata at the VFW, 570-472-1152.
Post 6082 Auxiliary Election Day porketta sandwich sale
Shopa Davey VFW Post 6082 Auxiliary Election Day porketta sandwich sale, Nov. 3, post home, 123 Electric St., Peckville, $5, at building, call the post or see a bartender.
Post 6082 pigs in the blanket dinner
Shopa Davey Post 6082 VFW pigs in the blanket dinner, Nov. 8, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. or sold out, post home, 123 Electric St., Peckville; $15, tickets at the door or see the bartender.
Veterans Day program set
Scranton Veterans Memorial Park will hold a Veterans Day program Nov. 11 at 9 a.m. at Scranton Veterans Memorial Park Monument. There will be a prayer said for all veterans and a wreath placed in their honor. Public is invited.
Combined Veterans Day ceremony
Jessup American Legion Post 411 and Jessup VFW Post 5544 combined Veterans Day ceremony, Nov. 11, 11 a.m. Both organizations will proceed to Veterans Memorial Stadium for remarks by representatives of both posts. Following the ceremony, food and refreshments will be offered by Post 411, 508 Church St. Public is invited.
Post 7069 Veterans Day ceremony
Abington Memorial VFW Post 7069, 402 Winola Road, Clarks Summit, will conduct a Veterans Day ceremony at the post on Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. The public is invited.
Jermyn’s annual Veterans Day ceremony
Jermyn’s annual Veterans Day ceremony, Nov. 11, 11 a.m., Veterans World War I Park, Bridge Street. The William J. Griffiths American Legion Post 465 and Commander R. Fred Jones, master of ceremonies, will present the ceremony honoring veterans. Guest speaker is Kevin Collins, Jermyn native. Program will include Mayor Stacey Cook, and guest soloist Christine McGreachie with the Lakeland School District Band providing patriotic music. Immediately following the ceremony, a light luncheon will be provided and sponsored by the Jermyn Shade Tree Commission, events committee and W.J.G. American Legion in the SS. James/George Episcopal Church lower rooms. All are welcome to the ceremony and luncheon.
Meetings
Post 3451: VFW Post 3451, Monday, 5 p.m., 606 Club, 606 Alder St.
Post 5544: Jessup VFW Post 5544, Tuesday: trustees, 6:30 p.m., and post, 7.
Post 6082: Shopa Davey VFW Post 6082, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., post home, 123 Electric St., Peckville. All members encouraged to attend.