Events

We host and participate in a number of events both at our Post Home as well as in the community. Below are some of our upcoming events.

If you are holding an event and would like our participation or support, or you are interested in using our Hall, please contact us.


Community Breakfast

Date: 2 May 2024
Time: 09:00
Location: Country Inn Family Restaurant
Includes Food | Open to the Public
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On the First Thursday of each month, members of our Post and Auxiliary join with community members for a breakfast at Country Inn in East Wenatchee. One lucky guest will win a free breakfast, too!

Community Coffee at the Post

Date: 3 May 2024
Time: 09:30 - 10:30
Location: Post 3617, 211 11th St NE, East Wenatchee
Open to the Public | Veterans & Family
VFW Ladies Style cap, travel mug of coffee, and half of a blueberry fritter

Every Friday morning, we open our post to the community, including any and all veterans, family members, and interested persons who might want to join us for coffee, donuts, and an informal meeting where we cover some upcoming events and news.

Interested in joining our post? Come to this event and ask about membership. Just looking to hang out with members of our VFW and Auxiliary? We’ve got you!

Business Meeting

Date: 15 May 2024
Time: 19:00 - 20:30
Location: Post Home & Zoom
Members Only
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Monthly business meeting for Post membership.

Our meetings are being held in a hybrid format (both in person and via Zoom). If you’d like to join from the comfort of home, please send a message to webmaster@vfwpost3617.org for the Zoom login details.

 

Buddy Poppy Drive

Date: 25 May 2024
Time: 09:00 - 15:00
Location: Fred Meyer, Safeway, Bi-Mart
Fundraising
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Tabling at various locations to distribute Buddy Poppies and receive donations for our Veterans Relief Fund.

Volunteers needed. Shifts are 3 hours (9am to noon, or noon to 3pm).

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Annual Veterans Picnic

Date: 31 August 2024
Time: 11:00 - 15:00
Location: Walla Walla Point Park, Shelter #1
Includes Food | Veterans & Family
Summer Barbeque Potluck
Guests filling plates at a summer cookout

All veterans and active duty military members and their families are invited to join VFW Post 3617 and American Legion Post 10 as they host their annual picnic at Walla Walla Point Park in Wenatchee. The picnic will be held at Picnic Shelter #1, which is by the Swim Beach and Bathrooms. Bring your lawn chair and a side dish.

Menu for the day typically includes burgers, brats, and fresh corn-on-the-cob, accompanied by potluck side dishes, desserts, sodas and water.

We’ll have games, raffles, good food and camaraderie.
Hope to see you there!