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 Coffee at the Post
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!
Community Breakfast
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!
Wreaths Across America
In conjunction with National Wreaths Across America Day, please join us at 9am, along with the Civil Air Patrol, American Legion, multiple local veteran organizations, active duty military, veterans, and family members at the Wenatchee Cemetery as we Remember, Honor and Teach.
After the ceremony in Wenatchee ends, our Post will be placing wreaths at the Military Section of Evergreen Memorial Park, Stemilt Hill Cemetery, and Sunset Cemetery in East Wenatchee.
Post 3617 Holiday Party
Our annual Christmas Party is back. Post and Auxiliary members and their families are welcome to join us for food, conversation, a raffle, and a gift exchange.
Main course is provided, please bring a side or dessert.
Gift exchange items should be up to $20. Please identify if the item is for a man or woman, or if there’s no gender associated with it.
Veterans Day – Wenatchee Valley
Dedicated to American veterans of all wars, Veterans Day occurs annually on November 11. Originally called Armistice Day, it was created when in 1918, on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, was declared between the Allied nations and Germany in World War I, then known as “the Great War.” Commemorated in many countries as Armistice Day the following year, November 11th became a federal holiday in the United States in 1938. In 1954, in the aftermath of World War II and the Korean War, Armistice Day became known as Veterans Day to honor veterans of all wars and conflicts.
In the days leading up to this holiday, we’ll be participating in several Veteran’s Day school programs across the valley as students learn about what it means to be a veteran, and participate in flag presentations to honor those that sacrificed and gave their all in service to our country.
Wenatchee Veterans Day Parade will start at 10:30 from Wells Fargo Bank on N. Chelan Ave and travel south to Memorial Park located at S. Chelan Ave and Orondo Ave. After a short ceremony with rifle volley and playing of Taps, the parade route will head downhill to Mission Ave, and then north to the starting point at Wells Fargo Bank. We’ll be participating with our 1957 Navy Shore Patrol Jeep “Annabelle” and handing out American flags along the parade route.
Afterwards, join us at Pybus Public Market from 12 noon to 3pm for a free BBQ hosted by Wenatchee Valley Fire Department. There will be music, resources for veterans, face painting for those interested in bringing their family, artwork on display from our community’s children thanking veterans for their service and camaraderie of fellow veterans.
Additionally, several restaurants in town will be offering free meals to veterans on November 11th including Olive Garden, Red Robin, Denny’s, and Applebee’s.
