Weekly Gazette for 02/25-03/02

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.

Thank you to all our participants who volunteered and attended our 1920s themed Valentine’s Day dinner and dancing event. Food was delicious, entertainment was delightful, and a good time was had by all! Stay tuned for photos.

Upcoming Events:

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 02/25-03/02

Monday 02/24: 

Darts starts 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 02/25: 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. Tonight’s dinner will be hamburgers/hotdogs with chips for $8.

Wednesday 02/26:

Join us from 5pm-8pm for our weekly drink specials, live music, 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! We will be celebrating February birthdays tonight.

Thursday 02/27:

***Post meeting at 7:00pm***

We are now introducing dinner on Thursday nights! Due to the great efforts of our volunteers, we will be serving Spaghetti with Garlic Bread, Salad, and Green Beans every week for $10.

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 02/28: 

Skip cooking after a long week and let us serve you our weekly Friday night dinner! We will be serving Beef Stew with Cornbread and Dessert for $12 from 6pm-8pm. Hope to see you then!

Desert Storm VPR

Sunday 03/02:

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! This will be in the big hall.

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