Post 7251 Auxiliary to meet today
Throop VFW Ladies Auxiliary meeting, today, 12:30 p.m., VFW Post 7251, 179 Boulevard Ave.; nominations and elections.
Wint Post 25 to meet today
Gen. Theodore J. Wint VFW Post 25 meeting, today, 4 p.m., post home, 2291 Rockwell Ave., Scranton; canteen meeting at 3.
Michaels Post to meet today
John J. Michaels Memorial VFW Post 5207 meeting, today, 10 a.m., post home, routes 307 and 502, Covington Twp.; installation of officers and discussion of cemetery flag placements, Memorial Day weekend schedule and summer meeting schedule; John Croom, 241-3274.
VFW Post 4909 to meet Monday
Dupont VFW Post 4909 meeting, Monday, 7:30 p.m., post home; agenda: Memorial Day parade; home association meeting follows.
Legion Post 610 to meet Monday
American Legion Post 610 meeting, Monday, 7 p.m., legion headquarters, Lackawanna Avenue, to finalize plans for the Memorial Day Parade.
DAV Chapter 11 to meet Monday
Midvalley Chapter 11 Disabled American Veterans meeting, Monday, 7 p.m., chapter house, board of directors meeting, 6.
Veterans council to meet Monday
Lackawanna County Council of Veterans meeting, Monday, 10 a.m., conference room, Gino J. Merli Veterans Center, 401 Penn Ave., Scranton; agenda: finalize plans for Memorial Day program for center residents, upcoming events and Monsignor Joseph Kelly, director of St. Francis Of Assisi Kitchen, speaking on recent groundbreaking of the homeless veterans shelter being built on soup kitchen grounds beginning in the fall.
Legion Post 920 to meet Monday
American Legion Post 920 meeting, Monday, 7 p.m., post home, 815 Smith St., Scranton; Joe Sylvester, 961-2696.
Armed Forces Committee to meet
Armed Forces Committee of Northeast Pennsylvania meeting, Tuesday, noon, Gino J. Merli Veterans Center, Scranton; tickets for the May 15 Armed Forces luncheon at St. Mary's Center can be obtained from Joe Sylvester, 961-2696.
Marine Corps League to meet
Northeastern Detachment Marine Corps League and Museum meeting, Tuesday, 7 p.m., detachment home, Scranton.
DAV Chapter 114 meets Wednesday
Disabled American Veterans Chapter 114 meeting, Wednesday, 7 p.m., Cordaro's Restaurant, 186 Grandview Ave., Honesdale.
Resume writing workship set
PA CareerLink Lackawanna County hosting a registration for veterans, including a résumé writing workshop and assistance with the online registration, Wednesday, résumé writing workshop begins, 1:30 p.m.; Melissa Hughes, 963-4723, ext. 3020 or melhughes@pa.gov, register online, http://www.regonline.com/employour veteransjobfair
Post 665 Auxiliary meets Wednesday
American Legion Auxiliary Dickson City Unit 665 meeting, Wednesday, 7 p.m., post home, Main Street; agenda: nominations and elections.
VFW Post 7069 to meet Thursday
Abington Memorial VFW Post 7069 Clarks Summit will meet Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
SAL District 11 to meet Saturday
District 11 Sons of the American Legion meeting, Saturday, 6 p.m., Dickson City American Legion Post 665; nomination of officers.
VFW Post 5937 to meet May 12
Dickson City VFW Post 5937 meeting, Sunday, 3 p.m., American Legion Post 665, 901 Main St.; distribution of Buddy Poppies, Memorial Day cemetery services, parade and monument services.
VFW Post 4712 to meet May 14
VFW Post 4712 meeting, Tuesday, May 14, 7 p.m., post home, Main Street, Simpson, to finalize plans for Memorial Day ceremony, May 27, 9 a.m.
Post 3474 Auxiliary to swear in officers
McHugh-Bushweller VFW Post 3474 Ladies Auxiliary swearing in 2013-14 officers, Tuesday, May 14, 7 p.m., post home, 110 Chestnut St., Dunmore; officers: Kim Hartshorn, president; Julie Zabrowski, senior vice president; Beverly Evans, junior vice president; Jean Kveragas, treasurer; Helen Bereznak, chaplain; Faith Evans, conductress; Beverly Evans, assistant conductress; Joann Chiappini, guard; Gina Simonetti, assistant guard; trustees: Donna Ardoline, one year; Cindy Krupski, two year; and Betty Salva, three year; Cindy Krupski, patriotic instructor; Julie Zabrowski, secretary; and Joann Chiappini, historian.
Legion Post 306 to elect officers
Taylor American Legion Post 306 election of officers for Camp Home Association, Saturday, May 18, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., post home, 208 S. Main St.; eligible candidates' names 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/employourveteransjob fair or Chuck at Mr. Farina's office, 876-1111.
VFW District 10 to meet May 19
VFW District 10 will meet Sunday, May 19, at 2 p.m., at Daleville Post 5207; election of officers.
Legion Riders Post to meet May 19
American Legion Riders Post 665, meeting, Sunday, May 19, 2:30 p.m., post home, 901 Main St., Dickson City; nomination of officers.
Armed Forces Week activities listed
Armed Forces Week activites are as follows: proclamation from the city of Scranton and Lackawanna County, May 13, noon, Lackawanna County commissioners office; Armed Forces Luncheon, May 15, noon, St. Mary's Center, 320 Mifflin Ave., Scranton, $14, main speaker: Major General Michael Terry, tickets, Joe Sylvester, 961-2696; and veterans parade, May 18, 11 a.m., begins at Gino J. Merli Veterans Center and ends at grandstand on Courthouse Square.
Victory Committee sets golf tourney
Victory Committee Golf Tournament, June 17, Blue Ridge Golf Club, Mountaintop, $90, includes snack before tourament, green fees, cart, prizes and evening meal, benefits veterans served by the VA Medical Center, Plains Twp., and Gino J. Merli Veterans Center, Scranton; Joe Sylvester, 96l-2696.
Events this week at Merli Center
- Today: Coffee, 9 a.m.; pinochle, 9-10; Eucharistic ministers, all floors, 9:15; "The Eagle Concert" for Troop 160 Eagle Scout Project, 2 p.m., refreshments served.
- Monday: Coffee, 9 a.m.; pinochle, 9-10; pitch, 9:30; LCCV meeting, 10; Burger King dine-in, 12:15 p.m.; food committee, 1:15; DAV Chapter 1 bingo, 2.
- Tuesday: Coffee, 9 a.m.; pinochle, 9-10; resident council; choir practice, 1:45 p.m.; Catholic Mass, 3.
- Wednesday: V-E Day. Coffee, 9 a.m.; big wheel, 9:30; RailRiders game by Lackawanna Couhty Board trip, 10:30; birthday bingo in honor of Mr. Meckwood's birthday by his family, 2 p.m.
- Thursday: Coffee, 9 a.m.; pinochle, 9-10; Empire Beauty trip, 9; blackjack, 9:30; LCCV bingo, 2 p.m.; unit activities, 6:30.
- Friday: Military Spouse Day. Coffee, 9 a.m.; pinochle, 9-10; bowling, 9:30; musical program by Palmer to honor all military spouses, 2 p.m.
- Saturday: Coffee and doughnuts by the Ladies Auxiliary to VFW Dept. of Pa., 10 a.m.; fresh air and music, activities courtyard, 2 p.m.
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