Sons of Legion breakfast today
Sons of American Legion Post 357, Hallstead, all-you-can-eat breakfast, today, 8-11 a.m.
VFW Post 4909 to elect VP today
Dupont VFW Post 4909 Home Association election for vice president, today, 2-4 p.m., recreation room; candidates: Gerard Gurnari (incumbent) and Edward Zielinski Sr.
DAV Chapter 1 to meet Monday
Disabled American Veterans Chapter 1 meeting, Monday, 7 p.m., American Legion Post 908, 625 Deacon St., Scranton.
VFW Post 6528 to meet Monday
VFW Hyde Park Memorial Post 6528 meeting, Monday, 6:30 p.m.
Vietnam Vets post to meet Saturday
Veterans of the Vietnam War Post 1 meeting Saturday, 1 p.m., Marine Corps League, 1340 Alder St., Scranton; dues accepted by Nate Warshawsky, 922 Harrison Ave., Scranton, PA 18510-1404.
VFW Post 4909 to meet Feb. 4
Dupont VFW Post 4909 meeting, Monday, Feb. 4, 7:30 p.m., post homes.
Dinner-dance set at VFW Post 4909
Dupont VFW Post 4909 Home Association's Valentine's Day dinner-dance, Saturday, Feb. 9, post, 401 Main St.; bar open, 7:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., dinner, 7:30-8:45; Frank and Judy playing, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., door prizes; $28; reservations, Bob Lopata at the post or 654-9104 before Feb. 8.
Arts competition seeking entries
Seeking entries from veterans receiving care at VA medical facilities, VA outpatient clinics or who reside in a state veterans home for the fifth annual Local Creative Arts Competition, Thursday, March 7, Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 1111 East End Blvd., Plains Twp.; completed applications and visual art entries due Feb. 22 by 4 p.m.
VFW Post 5937 offers scholarship
Dickson City VFW Post 5937, $1,000 scholarship for Mid Valley Secondary Center, senior, son, daughter, grandson or granddaughter of a military veteran or sibling of a post member, pursuing educational program in business, computer technology, nursing or trades; deadline, May 1; contact guidance counselor or Rich Capwell, 489-1222.
Legion Post 665 offers scholarship
Dickson City American Legion Post 665, $1,000 scholarship for Mid Valley Secondary Center, senior, son, daughter, grandson or granddaughter of a military veteran or sibling of a post member, pursuing educational program in business, computer technology, nursing or trades; deadline, May 1; contact guidance counselor or post, 489-4303.
Events this week at Merli Center:
- Today: Coffee, 9 a.m.; pinochle game, 9-10; Eucharistic ministers, all floors, 9:15; bingo in memory of Joseph Eble by John Eble, 2 p.m.
- Monday: Coffee, 9 a.m.; pinochle game, 9-10; golf, 9:30; PEER meeting, 1:15 p.m.; Tripp Park Veterans Home Association bingo, 2; happy hour, 3:30.
- Tuesday: Coffee, 9 a.m.; pinochle game, 9-10; shopping trip, 9; choir practice, 1:45 p.m.; Catholic Mass, 3.
- Wednesday: Coffee, 9 a.m.; pinochle game, 9-10; big wheel, 9:30; bingo by OES Former District Deputy Club Regions 11 A-B-C, 2 p.m.; unit activities, 6:30.
- Thursday: Coffee, 9 a.m.; blackjack, 9:30; winter carnival with entertainment by Greg Palmer, food and games by VFW Ladies Auxiliary Dept. of Pa., Military Order of the Purple Heart and Auxiliary, and Victory Committee, 2 p.m.
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