SAL Squadron 665 to meet today
Sons of the American Legion Squadron 665 meeting, today, 1 p.m., post home.
DAV Chapter 1 to elect officers
DAV Chapter 1 election of officers, Monday, 7 p.m., American Legion Post 908, 425 Deacon St., Scranton.
VFW Post 3474 to meet Tuesday
McHugh-Bushweller VFW Post 3474 meeting, Tuesday, April 16, 7 p.m., post, 110 Chestnut St., Dunmore; nomination and election of officers.
VFW Post 5544 to meet Tuesday
Jessup VFW Post 5544 meeting, Tuesday, 8 p.m.; nomination and election of officers, and Memorial Day activities.
Legion Post 465 to meet Tuesday
William J. Griffiths American Legion Post 465 meeting, Tuesday, 7 p.m., Jermyn Community Center.
Legion Post 966 to meet Wednesday
American Legion Post 966 meeting, Wednesday, 7 p.m., 343-3723.
ROLPO meeting set Wednesday
Royal Order of Landlocked Petty Officers meeting, Wednesday, 7 p.m., Maira's Cafe, 327 Chestnut St.; Joe Sylvester, 961-2696.
Marine Corps venison dinner set
Northeastern Detachment Marine Corps League venison dinner, Saturday, 3 to 6 p.m., donation at door.
Camp 8 meeting set for Thursday
Ezra S. Griffin Camp 8 Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War meeting, Thursday, 6:45 p.m., Scranton City Hall basement.
Camp 8 open house set for Saturday
Ezra S. Griffin Camp 8 open house, Thursday, noon- 3 p.m., Scranton City Hall basement.
VFW Post 5937 to meet April 21
Dickson City VFW Post 5937 meeting, Sunday, 3 p.m., American Legion Post 665, 901 Main St.
Unit 869 Auxiliary sets beef dinner
Hricak-McAndrew Legion Auxiliary Unit 869 roast beef dinner/basket raffle, Sunday, noon-4 p.m., post home, 161 S. Main St., Archbald, eat-in or takeout; tickets from Legion or Terri Heid, 489-5423.
Italian-American war vets to meet
Italian-American War Veterans Post 33 meeting, April 25, 7 p.m., Marine Corps League, 1340 Alder St., Scranton.
VFW Post 6082 to hold pasta dinner
Shopa-Davey VFW Post 6082 pasta dinner, April 28, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., post home, 123 Electric St., Blakely, eat-in or takeout, $8, benefits post and Blakely-Peckville Junefest 2013.
VFW Post 4909 to meet May 6
Dupont VFW Post 4909 meeting, May 6, 7:30 p.m., post home, agenda: Memorial Day parade, Home Association meeting follows.
Post 306 to elect officers May 18
Taylor American Legion Post 306 election of officers for Camp Home Association, May 18, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., post home, 208 S. Main St., eligible candidates' names will be displayed at the legion.
Veterans job fair set for May 23
State Rep. Frank Farina and the organization Hire Heroes USA, veterans job fair, Thursday, May 23, 6-9 p.m., Fiorelli's Catering, 1501 Main St., Blakely; pre-register at www.regonline.com/employourveteransjobfair or Chuck at Mr. Farina's office, 876-1111.
Events this week at Merli Center
- Today: Air Force Reserve birthday. Coffee, 9 a.m.; pinochle, 9-10; Eucharistic ministers, all floors, 9:15; vecta stimulation, 2 p.m.
- Monday: Coffee, 9 a.m.; pinochle, 9-10; golf, 9:30; Burger King dine-in, 12:15 p.m.; bingo by American Legion District 11, 2; happy hour, 3:30.
- Tuesday: Coffee, 9 a.m.; pinochle, 9-10; football toss, 9:30; choir practice, 1:45 p.m.; Catholic Mass, 3.
- Wednesday: Coffee, 9 a.m.; pinochle, 9-10; big wheel, 9:30; bingo by the Foresters, 2 p.m.
- Thursday: Coffee, 9 a.m.; pinochle, 9-10; blackjack, 9:30; bingo by Grumman Retiree Club NEPA Chapter, 2 p.m.
- Friday: Coffee, 9 a.m.; pinochle, 9-10; bowling, 9:30; bingo by Purple Heart Chapter 654, 2 p.m.; happy hour, 3:30.
- Saturday: Coffee and doughnuts by the Friends of the Forgotten, 10 a.m.; bingo by the Order of Eastern Star, 2 p.m.
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