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 Coffee at the Post

Date: 24 April 2026
Time: 09:30 - 10:30
Location: Post 3617, 211 11th St NE, East Wenatchee
Open to the Public | Veterans & Family
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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

Date: 6 May 2026
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!

Business Meeting

Date: 20 May 2026
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: 23 May 2026
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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Department of WA Annual Convention

Date: 18 June 2026
Time: 08:00 - 19:00
Location: Wenatchee Convention Center
Auxiliary | Members Only
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Join the Department of Washington VFW in Wenatchee for convention business, officer reports, elections, training, fellowship, and a full weekend of engagement.

Thursday includes various training sessions and committee meetings in the morning with a joint business session in the afternoon and a National Representatives Meet & Greet at 7pm.

Friday continues the Business sessions with committee reports, news, and awards. In the evening there is a Banquet.

Saturday concludes the Business sessions including final reports from exiting officers and election and installation of new officers.

Visit the State Convention webpage for more information.

Because this event is here in Wenatchee, we are being tasked with handling the Registration tables. Volunteers will be needed – see the sign-up sheet at the Post or contact a member of our Post Leadership.