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Calendar of Events
While you're here, be sure to check out the"News and Views" page for up-to-the-minute information and happenings.

Attention all Posts, Units and Squadrons!

Build participation! Get recognition! Let others know what you're doing! Post your breakfasts, trips, parties and fund-raisers to the Calendar without cost. Just give us the basic details in advance.


Special Events




Conventions


August 27-September 2, 2010 - National Convention, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Saturday, May 14, 2011 - County Convention, William J. Hocking Post 91, 99 North main Street, Wharton.


Installations


Saturday, September 25, 2010 - Installation at Creighton Mays Post 312, 78 Abbett Ave., Morristown, NJ. Time to be announced.

Sunday, September 26, 2010 - Installation of Officers, Lincoln Park Post 279, 133 Main Street (Route 206), Lincoln Park, starting at 4:00 p.m.


County Legion Meetings


August 20, 2010 - Tri-County Post 423, Legion Road, Milton, NJ. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Meeting at 8:00 p.m. Lt.Col. Charles H. (Herb) Koehler, new Garrison Commander, Picatinny Arsenal, will be special guest.

September 17, 2010 - Whippanong Post 155, 12-23 Legion place, Whippany

October 15, 2010, - Rockaway Twp. Post 344, 210 Chestnut Terrace, Rockaway.

November 19, 2010 - Lincoln Park Post 279, 133 Main Street, Lincoln Park.

December - No Meeting

January 21, 2011 - Denville Memorial Post 390, 9 Legion Place, Denville.

February 18, 2011 - Pequannock Memorial Post 450, 11 Oak Ave., Pequannock.

March 18, 2011 - Department Commander's visit. Host Post to be determined by membership performance.

April 15, 2011 - William H. Baker Post 27, 2 Legion place, Dover.

May 14, 2011 - County Convention, William J. Hocking Post 91, 99 North Main St., Wharton. Details to be announced.

County Legion Meetings start promptly at 8:00 p.m. unless otherwise announced. Refreshments follow. Dress is informal unless otherwise specified.


County Auxiliary Meetings


September 15, 2010 - Hosted by Unit 344, 210 Chestnut Terrace, Rockaway.

November 17, 2010 - Hosted by Unit 59 but held at Post 43, 20 Ridgedale Ave., Florham Park.

December 6, 2010 - Annual Membership Dinner, Unit 91, 99 N. Main St., Wharton.

February 16, 2011 - Hosted by Unit 390, 9 Legion Place, Denville.

March 16, 2011 - Annual Past President Parley Dinner at Unit 91, 99 N. Main St., Wharton.

April 21, 2011 - Hosted by Unit 43, 20 Ridgedale Ave., Florham Park.

May 11, 2011 - County Auxiliary Installation Dinner Meeting at Unit 91, 99 N. Main St., Wharton.

All meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. The times of the Membership Dinner Meeting and Past President Parley will be determined by the County President and Dinner Chairman and will be announced.



40&8, County Voiture 228


October 26, 2010 - Post 279, 133 Main St., Lincoln Park.
March 22, 2011 - Post 91, 99 North Main St., Wharton.
June 28, 2011 - Post 155, 13-23 Legion Place, Whippany.

Promenade starting time is 7:30 p.m.unless otherwise shown.

Grande Voiture du New Jersey


Grand Cheminot Dates:
October 9, 2010 - AL Post 471, Iselin
December 11, 2010 - Christmas Party. VFW Post 5700, Hightstown.
February 12, 2011 - AL Post 471, Iselin. Grand Promenade Planning Committee at 1:00 p.m. Promenade starts at 2:00 p.m.
April 9, 2011 - VFW Post 5700, Hightstown.

Promenades start at 2:00 p.m. unless otherwise shown.

Annual Grande Promenade
June 3-4, 2011. Location to be announced.

Post Notes





Department/Committee Meetings


October 16, 2010
December 4, 2010
February 5, 2011
April 2, 2011
June 8, 2011 - In Convention City

At War Memorial Building, East Lafayette and Barracks Streets, Trenton, unless otherwise shown. Committee Meetings start on staggered schedule, from 8:45 to 9:45 a.m., followed by Department Meeting at 10:30 a.m. See Department Order for locations and times of Committee meetings.


Fund Raisers and Fun Events


Friday, September 10, 2010 - William H. Flatt, Jr. Post 245, Espanong Rd., Lake Hopatcong, will present a fish and chips dinner, 4:15 to 7:00 p.m. Donation is just $12 pp. For tickets, call Tony at 973-584-6311, or the Post Home at 973-663-2690.

The Legion Riders of Post 249 are having a raffle for a 32" LCD Television. The drawing date is in September. Tickets are just $5 AND ONLY 300 WILL BE SOLD. All proceeds will go to the American Legion Legacy Scholarship Fund. Tickets available at the bar, 91 North Beverwyck Road, Lake Hiawatha.

Sunday, September 12, 2010 - William J. Hocking Post 91, 99 N. Main St., Wharton, will present its Sunday Breakfast from 8:00 a.m. to noon. Donations are $8 for adults, $7 for seniors and $6 for children.

Sunday, September 26th, 2010 - Bernays Apgar Post 342, Chester, will resume its renowned Sunday Breakfasts, served 7:30 a.m. to noon. Your breakfast is cooked to order and served on real plates. Donations are $6.50 for adults and $3 for children.

Sunday, October 31, 2010 - Rockaway Township Post 344, 210 Chestnut Terrace, Rockaway, will hold a Halloween Dinner Dance from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. Just $12 pp. For tickets, call Jim at 973-366-7291 or get them at the Post.

First Sunday of the Month - Starting in October, Denville Post 390, Legion Place, Denville, offers its Monthly Breakfast, 8:30 a.m to noon. Donations are $7 for adults, $6 for seniors, 62 and older, and $5 for children under 12. The public is invited.

Third Sunday of Month, October-May - Rockaway Twp. Post 344 offers its monthly breakfast. Donation is $6 for adults, $3 for children.

Last Sunday of the Month* - Mine Hill Post 391, Maple and Spruce, Mine Hill, offers an "all you can eat" breakfast. Donations are $7 for adults, $4 for children age 10 and younger. Served 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. *Each month except June, July and August.


Volunteers Needed


Ongoing-Red Cross Drivers Needed - The Red Cross provides transportation for veterans to Lyons and East Orange for medical care. There is a shortage of drivers and veteran care and treatment is being affected. If you have 4-6 hours a week available, become a volunteer driver. Training, insurance and use of a Red Cross vehicle provided. Call Jim Abline, Director, Emergency Services-1-866-538-2160, x219.