There’s only a few days left to get art pieces submitted for this year’s Youth Art Contest – entries are due to our Post Auxiliary by 31 March. This contest is open to students in grades 1-8, includes 2-dimensional art in a variety of mediums, and is a way for … More Deadline Approaching: Youth Art Contest
Deadline Approaching: Youth Art Contest
Spreading Valentine’s Cheer
Through 4 different efforts, members of our Auxiliary brought a lot of cheer to veterans for Valentine’s Day this year. One member, Dee, coordinated with Grace Lutheran church to create and gift about 130 Valentines to frontline COVID workers at our local hospital. Auxiliary President Shirley Lance received over 200 … More Spreading Valentine’s Cheer
Helping the Homeless stay warm
On Saturday, 30 January, a group of our Auxiliary members handed out warm clothing items to community members at the weekly Lighthouse meal and food bank distribution event. One member, Judi Ebi, had crocheted 12 hats explicitly for this purpose. Other members of the Auxiliary collected hats, gloves, scarves, socks, … More Helping the Homeless stay warm
Auxiliary Holiday Activity
This holiday season, our Auxiliary wanted to send a simple gift to those residing in local assisted living facilities, so they got crafty. Auxiliary member Dee Johnson came across the pattern for these felt mice and thought it would be an easy project for spreading a little extra holiday cheer. … More Auxiliary Holiday Activity
Washington House at the VFW National Home
The VFW National Home for Children serves as a living memorial to America’s veterans by helping our nation’s military and veteran families during difficult times. It was founded in 1925 as a place where the families left behind by war — mothers and children, brothers and sisters — could remain together, keeping the family … More Washington House at the VFW National Home
Announcing 2020 Youth Essay Winners
We were excited to receive several entries into our Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen youth scholarship programs this fall, even though the majority of students were being taught at home. We are proud to announce our winners! The theme for this year’s Voice of Democracy Patriotic Audio Essay contest … More Announcing 2020 Youth Essay Winners
Wreaths Across America 2020
This year, across the country at more than 2,200 participating locations like this one, there are millions of Americans gathering together safely as one nation to Remember, Honor, and Teach. We are all proud to be Americans that live in a free society made up of many people, from many … More Wreaths Across America 2020
Adapting to the new restrictions
Due to our increased posture for the pandemic and new restrictions statewide, the November post meeting originally scheduled for this Wednesday is canceled. Also, any informal gatherings at the Post are shut down until further notice. The Douglas County Veteran Service Officer, whose office is within our building, will be … More Adapting to the new restrictions
FEDVIP Open Enrollment
Open Season for Uniformed Service Members is closely approaching, and we wanted to ensure that eligible members have the information they need. Due to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017, retired uniformed service members and their families, who were previously eligible for the TRICARE Retiree Dental Program … More FEDVIP Open Enrollment
Deadline Approaching for Essays and Teacher Nominations
It’s almost time! Have you submitted your Teacher of the Year nomination? Have your students finished up their Voice of Democracy / Patriot’s Pen / Youth Essay submissions? The deadline for all of the above is 31 October! Just 3 weeks away! We need to receive all of the above … More Deadline Approaching for Essays and Teacher Nominations
