Veterans Corner

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Canastota

American Legion Post No. 140will hold its 15th Annual Travel Raffle Party on Sept. 17 from 1-4 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Grand prize, $2000; 2nd Prize, $500; 3rd Prize, $250.

The Canastota Memorial VFW Post 600, 3835 Canal Road conducts Bingo every Friday at 7 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. Progressive Bonanza, 2 - 60/40 Share the Wealth, pull tabs. Snack bar with food and refreshments. They sell all kinds of flags. For more information call 697-5105.

The Canastota American Legion Auxiliary Unit 140 will meet 7 p.m. at the post home, South Peterboro St., on the third Wednesday of each month, September through June.

The Canastota Memorial VFW Post 600 will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the post home, 3835 Canal Road, Canastota, every first Tuesday of the month.

The CanastotaAmerican Legion Post No. 140 Membership will meet on the second Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. The Canastota Executive Board will meet on the fourth Thursday of everymonth at 7 p.m.

Cazenovia

The CazenoviaAmerican Legion Post 88 has flags for sale at the Cazenovia Chamber of Commerce. These are high quality flags made in the USA. They are polyester with hand sewn stars. Prices are $28 for 3x5 foot and $35 for 4x6 foot. They also have cemetery flags for $5 and parade flags for 50 cents available. Requests for additional flags may be made by email to amerleg88@yahoo.com or by contacting the American Legion Post 88.

Chittenango

The William H. Cain American Legion and Auxiliary, 707Mohawk St., Chittenango will meet at 7:30 p.m. every third Monday of the month.

Munnsville

The Munnsville American Legion meeting for Legion members will be held the second Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the post home.

Munnsville American Legion Wing Night every Wednesday beginning at 5 p.m.

The Legionwill cater any birthday party, anniversary, small reception or any other event. Formore information call 495-6593.

Oneida

Oneida Legion kitchen is now offering 50 cent wings on Mondays. Call 363-0337 for more information.

Wedding on a shoe string? The Oneida Legion can provide low cost weddings with everything from the ceremony with an officiant to catered receptions along with cakes and music. For more information, call and ask for Debbie, 3630337.

Sherrill

The Sherrill American Legion will meet the third Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the post home.

The Sherrill American Legion Auxiliary will meet the second Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the post home.

The Sons of the Sherrill American Legion will meet the second Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the post home.

Smithfield

The Veterans Memorial in Smithfield still has memorial bricks available. For more information on purchasing a brick contact Rita Zophy at 264-1571, or rzophy@yahoo.com, or contact Don Logan at 684-9328 or 225-5001.

Syracuse

The VA has immediate openings for volunteer drivers to transport veterans to medical appointments. Candidatesmust pass amedical exam, undergo a successful background check, have a valid driver’s license, hold a safe driving record and carry current auto insurance. People interested in becoming a driver should contact Bill Gleason, the DAV recruiter at the VAHospital, Syracuse. Call 4256750 between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. or 425-4343 any time.

Utica

The CNY Veterans Outreach Center has launched the first ever Veterans Homelessness Prevention Demonstration Project (VHPD). The VHPD project is a pilot collaborative initiative by HUD, the Department of Labor (DOL), and the Veterans Affairs (VA) to explore innovative early interventions to help prevent veteran homelessness. While it assists all qualified veterans, the programis targeted to service members returning from the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. VHPD assistance is focused onmaintaining or accessing stable housing, health care and employment services, either directly or through referral to community resources including: Financial assistance, supportive services, access to VA Health Care Benefits and education and Employment Opportunities. The CNY Veterans Outreach Center was formed to provide and conduct charitable educational, social, and housing services for veterans and their families in need. The Veterans Outreach Center was developed by an Iraqi War veteranwho realized therewas a lack of services for veterans in Upstate New York. The center serves on average 300 veterans and their families amonth. Other services available at the center include: food pantry, access to clothing and household items, outreach, internet access, advocacy and connection to VA benefits. For more information about the VHPD program or the CNY Veterans Outreach Center contact the project director at 765-0975 ext. 2.

Vernon

Cruiz-in 4 Vets weekly car showandmarketwill be held each Tuesday through October at the Vernon Variety Shoppes, Route 5, starting at 5 p.m. Food will be available. The cost is $1 for show cars to park weekly. All proceeds to benefit the Veterans Outreach inUtica. For more information, contact valeriepollack@gmail. com

The American Legion Auxiliary William Russell Post 404 will meet at 6:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at the legion home, West Seneca Street. The Sons of Post 404 will meet at the Legion at 6:30 p.m. every second Monday of the month. The Legion Veterans will meet at Post 404 at 6:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month.

Verona

The Auxiliary of the Verona Veterans of Foreign Wars No. 6811 will meet the third Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Verona VFW, Spring Road.