Legion auxiliary sets Lenten fish fry
Fish fry, every Friday during Lent, 5-7 p.m., American Legion Auxiliary Unit 357, Hallstead.
VFW Post 5937 to meet today
Dickson City VFW Post 5937 meeting, today, 3 p.m., American Legion Post 665, 901 Main St.
VFW Post 3451 meets today
Rabiega-Gorgol VFW Post 3451 meeting, today, 4:30 p.m., 606 Club, 606 Alder St., Scranton.
Iwo Jima memorial set for today
Endless Mountains War Memorial Museum World War II Pacific Battle of Iwo Jima remembrance, today, noon-5 p.m., Sonestown, 482-2610 or craftj@epix.net.
DAV Chapter 1 to meet Monday
Disabled American Veterans Chapter 1 meeting, Monday, 7 p.m., American Legion Post 908, 625 Deacon St., Scranton.
Legion Post 465 to meet Tuesday
William J. Griffiths American Legion Post 465, Jermyn, meeting, Tuesday, 7 p.m., Jermyn Community Center.
VFW Post 5544 to meet Tuesday
Jessup VFW Post 5544 meeting, Tuesday, 8 p.m.
NEPA Coast Guard meets Wednesday
NEPA Coast Guard Veterans Association meeting, Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Dallas American Legion Post, Dallas Highway, Neil Morrison, 288-6817.
Air Force retirees to meet Feb. 24
Northeast Retired Air Force meeting, Sunday, 2 p.m., Knights of Columbus Building, 59 Parry St., Luzerne.
VFW Post 4909 to meet March 4
VFW Post 4909 meeting, March 4, 7:30 p.m., post home, Duryea; Home Association meeting follows.
RailRiders seeking vets/families
The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders are looking for area veterans, members of the military and their families to apply to a recognition program at the team's 2013 home games.
One military family will be honored at each game. Participants will get four free tickets, the chance to throw out a ceremonial first pitch and recognition on the electronic scoreboard. To apply, call 969-2255 or email rbeardsley@swbrailriders.com.
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.; entries due Friday 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; Rolling Thunder bingo, 2 p.m.
- Monday: Presidents' Day. Coffee, 9 a.m.; Presidents' Day wreath ceremony, 9:30; bulls-eye target toss, 9:45; horse races by OES Arbutus Chapter 29, 2 p.m.; happy hour, 3:30.
- Tuesday: Coffee, 9 a.m.; pinochle game, 9-10; football toss, 9:30; choir practice, 1:45 p.m.; Catholic Mass, 3; unit activities, 6:30.
- Wednesday: Coffee, 9 a.m.; pinochle game, 9-10; big wheel, 9:30; resident welfare fund, 1 p.m.; bingo by VFW Ladies Auxiliary Dept. of Pa., 2.
- Thursday: Coffee, 9 a.m.; pinochle game, 9-10; blackjack, 9:30; bingo by American Legion District 11, 2 p.m.
- Friday: Coffee, 9 a.m.; pinochle game, 9-10; bowling, 9:30; Vincenzo's dine-in, 12:15 p.m.; social by Ladies Auxiliary to Military Order of Purple Heart, 2.
- Saturday: Coffee and doughnuts by the Stone family, 10 a.m.; Trinity Lutheran Men in Missions, 2 p.m.
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