MAY 2023
May 13, 20, 26 & 27"Shake-a-Can" solicitation at selected local businesses.VOLUNTEERS NEEDED !!! Call or email if available to help in mornings or afternoonPhone (201-391-9754) Email post153nj@hotmail.comemail the Post
May 10 - American Legion Auxilliary Meeting 11:00AM
May 14 - Mother's Day - Dugout closed
May 15 - Police Officers Memorial Day
May 17 - Officer Installation - 7:00PM at Legion Hall
May 21 - Street Collection from 9:30AM to 1:00PM
May 29 - MEMORIAL DAY 9:00AM - Ceremonies at Park Ridge, Montvale & Woodcliff Lake 10:00AM - Parade Assembly at Montvale Memorial Drive 10:30AM - Parade Start 1:00PM - Reception at Legion
JUNE 2023
June 14 - FLAG DAY
On Wednesday, June 14th, the Post held the annual Flag Day Ceremony along with co-sponsor Elks Club of Park Ridge.
Due to threatening weather, it was held indoors at the Elks Club of Park Ridge on Sulak Lane.
The first part of the program was presented by the Elks and featured the Elks describing the history of the many flags the country has had from 1776 to the present. During the readings, Boy Scouts from Troop 80 in Park Ridge presented each flag used.
The second part of the program was presented by members of the legion featuring readings and a presentation of a singular retired flag which will be burned in the fire pit. The pit was built by Troop 80 Eagle Scout Dean Rehak as part of his requirements to become an Eagle Scout.
June 18 - FATHER'S DAY - Dugout closed
November 11 - VETERANS' DAY
The annual Veterans Day ceremony was held on Saturday, November 11th
at 11:00 AM in front of the Post. The Mayor of Park Ridge and various other dignitaries spoke. Refreshments were served in the Dugout after the ceremony.
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