Weekly Gazette for 01/20-01/26
Welcome to the weekly newsletter for friends and members of the VFW Post 6796! Find out about exciting news, current events, volunteer opportunities, and other information here. Be sure to subscribe to receive our weekly and monthly updates by visiting our page at www.vfw6796.org!
On a serious note, we currently need volunteers to continue to serve food and hold events. Please consider signing up to serve or help with our upcoming dinners by emailing volunteer@vfw6796.org.
Recent Events:
Thank you for everyone that participated by cooking and attending our annual Chili Cookoff! Take a peek at this year’s competitors:
First place went to a renowned local competitor, Ben Stewart. Second place was taken by our Senior Vice, Peter O’Brien. Third place was taken by our Auxiliary President, Logan Roy. As always, we had the pleasure to host one of our favorite DJs again, Cruisin’ Al. We are excited to host many more events this year, so stay tuned by reading our newsletter or checking our monthly calendars at https://vfw6796.org/page/. Our events are family friendly, and all throughout the community are welcome to stop by and participate.
Week 01/20-01/26
Monday 01/20:Â Dinner will be chicken spaghetti for $10.00. Serving will begin at 6:30pm.
No Darts tonight. Banquet for last season’s players will be on 01/27 at 7:00pm. Drawing for next season’s partners and awards will take place after dinner. Darts will resume on 01/27, between 7:00-7:30 pm. Every season we have the need for new players, and all skill levels are welcome to join our entertainment league. Spread the word to friends who may be interested or those looking to take up a fun hobby!
Tuesday 01/21: Our art projects will be back in the next year in March 2025 and run until November. Stay tuned for the upcoming events!
High Staxx Poker will be hosting two games with gift cards to the bar for prizes. Cards fly at 7:00pm, we have two games a night. It’s a $10 tip per game for the dealer. This is not for cash prizes. Dinner will be Chili Baked Potatos for $10. Serving will begin at 6:30pm, come hungry!
Wednesday 01/22:
Veteran Career Fair from 10am-4pm! If you or someone you know is a Veteran and looking for a new job, stop in to meet potential employers.
Join us from 5pm-8pm for our weekly drink specials and heavy appetizers on our VFW Test Kitchen Night. We will be experimenting with different menu choices. Our Commander picks anything from Prime Rib sandwiches to Shrimp Cocktail!
Thursday 01/23:
Come sing your heart out at karaoke hosted by Ronnie Ray. Everyone is encouraged to participate, but you can still have a good time enjoying our local talent. We will begin at 7:00pm, join us for a great time!
Friday 01/24:Â
Those long lines are down and we have a new kitchen printer that sends your order straight to the cooks. Your name will be called in the hall as soon as your order is ready! Our entree this week is King Ranch Chicken with salad, garlic bread, and dessert for $15. Dinner starts at 6:30 pm.
Sunday 01/26:
Drop in for our weekly jam session from 3-7 pm. Every Sunday, local musicians and music lovers gather to make melodious tunes. Everyone is welcome to participate or stop by to enjoy live music!
Other Noteworthy News:
Our hall is open for events! If you or someone is looking for a place to hold a reception, memorial, birthday, or celebration of any kind, check out our online booking system! Lease-out charges depend on days and times. Please consider us for your next event, our rates are very affordable compared to other venues.
Volunteer Opportunities: As a non-profit, we are always in need of volunteers for nights we serve food and other events that we are hosting. This is not only an opportunity for our members to show their support, but we welcome friends and family who are also interested in discovering more about our mission and the work we do for our Veterans. For volunteer opportunities, please reach out to volunteer@vfw6796.org.
On behalf of VFW Post 6796, we are excited about the continued improvements and events we can host for our beloved Veterans, Auxiliary members, and our community. Stay tuned for what’s coming next!
Best Regards,
The 6796 VFW Post and Auxiliary