Attention all cooks!!! Bolingbrook VFW Post 5917 Ladies Auxiliary is making a cookbook to sell as an ongoing fundraiser. They are hoping to get some good, handed-down family recipes and party favorites. They have asked us to put the word out that if you have any recipes you are willing to share, they would love to have them in the book. NOTE: Don’t let this “simmer,” however - the new deadline to turn in recipes is October 21st. The ultimate goal is to have at least 150 recipes for the book in order to make a nice profit to help our Veterans!
Please support our fellow Auxiliary by contributing recipes and purchasing the final project!
Recipes can be submitted to our Auxiliary by e-mail or by mail, and we will forward them to Bolingbrook. Thank you!
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Monday, September 29, 2014
Youth Writing Competitions, 2014
Patriot’s Pen / Voice of Democracy
It’s the time of year for two of our favorite youth writing competitions, Patriot’s Pen and Voice of Democracy, geared to showcase the patriotism of today’s students!
Patriot’s Pen, Grades 6 - 8
Theme: Why I Appreciate America’s Veterans
300 to 400 word original essay
VFW Patriot’s Pen Page
Voice of Democracy, Grades 9 - 12
Theme: Why Veterans are important to our Nation’s History and Future
Original essay and audio recording of essay on CD (3 to 5 minutes long)
VFW Voice of Democracy Page
More information can be found through the links to the VFW National Website Pages or on the application form, downloadable on the VFW sites as well as under this site’s Popular Pages. Entrants are eligible for cash prizes. All entries and applications must be turned in to your local VFW Ladies Auxiliary by the deadline NOVEMBER 1.
We hope to see some inspired entries!
It’s the time of year for two of our favorite youth writing competitions, Patriot’s Pen and Voice of Democracy, geared to showcase the patriotism of today’s students!
Patriot’s Pen, Grades 6 - 8
Theme: Why I Appreciate America’s Veterans
300 to 400 word original essay
VFW Patriot’s Pen Page
Voice of Democracy, Grades 9 - 12
Theme: Why Veterans are important to our Nation’s History and Future
Original essay and audio recording of essay on CD (3 to 5 minutes long)
VFW Voice of Democracy Page
More information can be found through the links to the VFW National Website Pages or on the application form, downloadable on the VFW sites as well as under this site’s Popular Pages. Entrants are eligible for cash prizes. All entries and applications must be turned in to your local VFW Ladies Auxiliary by the deadline NOVEMBER 1.
We hope to see some inspired entries!
Saturday, September 27, 2014
Halloween at Bengtson’s Pumpkin Farm
Join Bolingbrook VFW Post 5917 pm Sunday, September 28, for a day at Bengtson’s Pumpkin Farm! This event is open to all active duty personnel, retired military, verifiable veterans organizations, and family members. Join them for a day of fantastic fun, including the Giant Crazy Corn Maze, Fun Barn, Petting Zoo, Hay Ride, Animated Spooky Haunted Barn, Straw Tunnel, Hippity Hop Village, Pumpkin Launcher, and Milk a Simulated Cow! We hope to see you there!
Tickets must be paid for in advance but can be picked up at the VFW Booth at the Farm. You will need a membership card with the VFW, American Legion, DAV, or other military organization.
Bengtson’s Pumpkin Farm
13341 W. 151st St.
Homer Glen, IL 60491
Sun. September 28, 2014 10 am - 8 pm
$5 per person (adult or child)
Active Duty in uniform are free.
Tickets must be paid for in advance but can be picked up at the VFW Booth at the Farm. You will need a membership card with the VFW, American Legion, DAV, or other military organization.
Bengtson’s Pumpkin Farm
13341 W. 151st St.
Homer Glen, IL 60491
Sun. September 28, 2014 10 am - 8 pm
$5 per person (adult or child)
Active Duty in uniform are free.
Welcome! (About The Auxiliary)
Thank you for visiting the VFW Auxiliary to Lockport Post 5788’s blog. We appreciate you checking in to see what’s new as we continue to support our nation’s Veterans.
The VFW Auxiliary is a not-for-profit, voluntary organization dedicated to serve the veterans of our country. The Auxiliary also supports and honors current military members and assists with family support. Programs that the Auxiliary supports include scholarships, Americanism, community service, hospitals and VA facilities, Buddy Poppy Days, and patriotic youth activities.
Honor the dead by helping the living.
Unwavering Support for Uncommon Heroes.
We always welcome new members and volunteers! To be eligible for membership, one must be either qualified for VFW membership or be a family member of a Veteran of a Foreign War. Volunteers come from all walks of life. Please contact us for more information.
The VFW Auxiliary to Lockport Post 5788 meets at the Post on the first Thursday of every month at 6 pm. Meetings are held in the Banquet Hall.
The VFW Auxiliary is a not-for-profit, voluntary organization dedicated to serve the veterans of our country. The Auxiliary also supports and honors current military members and assists with family support. Programs that the Auxiliary supports include scholarships, Americanism, community service, hospitals and VA facilities, Buddy Poppy Days, and patriotic youth activities.
Honor the dead by helping the living.
Unwavering Support for Uncommon Heroes.
We always welcome new members and volunteers! To be eligible for membership, one must be either qualified for VFW membership or be a family member of a Veteran of a Foreign War. Volunteers come from all walks of life. Please contact us for more information.
The VFW Auxiliary to Lockport Post 5788 meets at the Post on the first Thursday of every month at 6 pm. Meetings are held in the Banquet Hall.
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