Army, Navy game
Sequim VFW, 169 E Washington Street, will host an event with the Michael Trebert Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Chapter for the Army-Navy game on Dec 14th on the big screen in their annex. The game starts at noon and the doors open at 11 a.m. Tickets are $10 and you can buy them at the door or earlier at the Post. Ticket includes wings, sub-sandwiches, chips and raffle prizes. Come on out and cheer on your service!
Wreaths Across America
Wreaths Across America is Saturday, Dec. 14th. The major public ceremony presented by Michael Trebert Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Chapter is at 9 a.m. at Mount Angeles Memorial Cemetery. Dungeness will be placing wreaths at 10 a.m., and Sequim View Cemetery and Gardiner Community Cemetery both at 1 p.m. All are welcome to learn the meaning of the wreaths and to place them on veterans’ graves.
Recycling wreaths from Sequim View and Dungeness cemeteries will take place on Saturday January 11th starting at 10 a.m. at Lazy J Tree Farm, 225 Gehrke Road, Port Angeles. Please come out and help take the wreaths apart — bring gloves and pliers. There will be hot coffee and chili to warm you up. Please email me to let me know you can help — cdrlgilchrist@gmail.com.
Toys For Tots
Mount Olympus Detachment No. 897 of the Marine Corps League continues to collect for Toys For Tots, their annual program to provide toys to Clallam County children. Be aware there will be no collections at either Walmart. Please look for collection boxes in local businesses. In Port Angeles there will be toy collections at Swain’s and Tractor Supply from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 13-14 and 20-21; and in Sequim from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 14 and 21 at Coastal, 990 E Washington St.
You can also make a cash donation at the Long House from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 14. Another option is to write a check to Toys For Tots and mail it to Mt. Olympus Detachment #897 Marine Corps League, P.O. Box 3281, Sequim WA 98382. Thank you for helping local children have a Merry Christmas!
Awards
The Detachment announced the Marine of the Year — Tom Daugherty, and Associate of the Year — Carl Bradshaw, at the 249th Marine Corps Birthday celebration on Nov. 9th. Congratulations!
Coffee
Shipley Center and Assured Hospice will have a Monthly Veterans Coffee Break at 10 a.m. on Dec. 19th in the Shipley Library. There will be pastries and coffee and good conversations. The Center is located at 921 Hammond St. Sequim.
Meals for Minsky
Casseroles, desserts, and prepared food are wonderful and the five residents at Minsky Place in Sequim would absolutely love them as many of them do not cook a whole lot for themselves and would love a home cooked dish. There are no food allergies or dietary restrictions. Here are some donation items to consider: homemade dishes, casseroles, desserts, canned chili, soups, and stews, canned tuna, chicken, or other protein sources, canned vegetables such as baked beans and corn, boxed food like macaroni and cheese and instant potatoes, canned fruits, crackers and granola bars, ground coffee, and shelf stable snacks like nuts, dried fruit, and popcorn. Call Case Manager Christina at 360-477-4843 to set up a delivery.
Contributors: American Legion, Carl Bradshaw, grennanalpost62@gmail.com; DAR and MOAA, Lorri Gilchrist, cdrlgilchrist@gmail.com; Voices For Veterans, Rita Frangione, rita.frangione@gmail.com; Marine Corps League, Mark Schildknecht, markisin2day@gmail.com; Korean War Veterans, Jerry Rettela, eletteor@msn.com; VFW 4760, Steve Henrikson, secretary@vfwpost4760.com ; VFW 6787, vfwcarlsborg@gmail.com, Fleet Reserve, Paul Rogers, paul.rogers5@comcast.net.
