Veteran's News: VFW anniversary

VFW anniversary

The Lawton-Silva Post 1001 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars is celebrating its 100th year anniversary on Nov. 19 at its hall on 405 S. Maine St.

Since 1922, the local VFW chapter has provided a century of service to Fallon and the Lahontan Valley community.

The free opening ceremony begins at 2 p.m.

Included in the afternoon’s celebration are a carnival, food for purchase, an auction, raffle and historical exhibits.

Toys for Tots golf

The Fallon Toys for Tots drive is gearing up to provide children in the Northern Nevada Community with many gifts for the holidays.

Knowing the challenges our local business community has faced in the past year, the Fallon Toys for Tots is requesting some assistance to provide every request received for toys with 100% fulfillment.

A sponsorship will assist the toy drive by allowing the purchase of big toy requests (doll houses, bikes, roller blades, etc.) and by getting your name out to the community and on our banner displayed at the golf course.

Sponsors include Platinum ($1,200), Gold ($600), Silver ($400), Large Logo ($350) and Small Logo ($150).

A raffle prize donation from your business will assist the Toys for Tots program to yield a larger presence from the community by joining us on Nov. 5 at the Fallon Golf Course. Donors will be noted in local and social media of the tournament. Any pictures of the winners are free for your business to use in its own promotional material.

Raffle prizes are due by Nov. 3.

For information contact Neil at 619-929-1132 or doskelys@gmail.com.

Marine Ball

The 247th Birthday Ball for all U.S. Marines past and present, sailors and their guests is Nov. 12 at the American Legion Post 16, 90 N. Ada St.

Cocktails begin at 5 p.m., and all attendees are seated for the ceremony after 6 p.m.

The attire is semifinal (uniform optional: Marines Dress Blue A or B/sailors equivalent).

For information, contact Paul “Pip” Valentin at paul.valentin470@gmail.com before Nov. 5.

Veterans of the Month

Three recipients of the Veteran of the Month and two recipients of the Veteran Supporter of the Month award were honored in a special ceremony on Tuesday.

Nevada’s former Veterans Services Commission Chairman Bill Baumann was among five total awardees who will receive special recognition for their volunteer work that has enhanced the lives of veterans, military members or their families across the Silver State.

Other recipients included Michael Terry and Mathew Cole, Veterans of the Month, Veteran Supporters of the Month, Courts Assisting Military Offenders and Nevada Peer Support Network, Inc.

Events around the area

Nov. 3 – The Reno VA is hosting its second quarterly Geriatrics and Extended Care Virtual Resource Fair from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Nov. 5 – Fern 45 is taking place this year in Fernley from Nov. 3-5. Learn more by visiting: https://www.thefern45.com/faq.

Nov. 9 – DETR Reno will be hosting a Fall Veterans Fair at the American Job Center by the Atlantis in Reno.

Nov. 11 - Reno will host its Veterans Day Parade at 11:11 a.m. on Virginia Street in Reno.

Nov. 11 - Virginia City will also host its Veterans Day parade beginning at 11 a.m. on C Street.

Nov. 11 – RSVP and the Carson City Elks will be hosting their second annual Veterans Pancake Breakfast from 9-11 a.m. at the Carson City Elks Lodge.

Nov. 11 – AUSA Reno will be hosting their annual Veterans Day Dinner at the Tamarack Junction.

Nov. 12 – Vietnam Veterans of America 989 will be hosting their annual Camos to the Classroom Gala at the Whitney Peak in Reno. Call 775-650-888-1564 for information.