Veteran’s Corner

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Canastota

Charles Miller American Legion Post 140 will hold SAL Grill Night every Monday from 5-7 p.m. Hot dogs, hamburgers, salt potatoes and other items will be available.

Canastota VFWPost 600 will host a Car Cruise on July 19 from 5-8 p.m. Admission is free. Food will be available including a chicken barbecue.

The Can as tot a 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. Formore information call (315) 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 next meeting will be Sept. 20.

The Canastota VFW Post 600 Auxiliary meets at the post home, 3835 Canal Road, Canastota every third Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m.

The Can as tot a 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 Can as tot a American 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 Cazenovia American 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 f lags 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 will hold a spaghetti dinner every second Thursday of the month. The cost is $8 or $7 for seniors and includes dessert and beverage.

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

Munnsville

American Legion Riders Post 54 will present the 4th Annual Bike Show and SwapMeet on July 29 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free vendor spaces and on-site camping available. All bikes are welcome.

Munnsville American Legion will have steamed clams every Thursday from 5-8 p.m. throughout the summer. The cost is $7.50 per dozen. Others items will be available. Everyone is welcome.

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 Legion will cater any birthday party, anniversary, small reception or any other event. For more information call (315) 4956593.

Oneida

Oneida Legion Post 169 will hold Wing Night on Mondays from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday Night will feature home-cooked dinner specials. Check out the Legion’s Facebook page for all upcoming events. The newly remodeled hall is available for your next event. For more information call (315) 363-0337. Open at 2 p.m. daily and 12 p.m. on

Saturday and Sunday.

Sherrill

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 (315) 264-1571, or rzophy@yahoo.com, or contact Don Logan at (315) 684-9328 or (315) 225-5001.

Sylvan Beach

American Legion Post 1153 will serve 50 cent wings every Sunday from 2-7 p.m.

American Legion Post 1153 will hold regular meetings on the second Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m.

The Sons of the American Legion will meet the second Thursday of each month at 6 p.m.

Sylvan Beach Auxiliary will meet the first Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m.

Syracuse

The VA has immediate openings for volunteer drivers to transport veterans to medical appointments. Candidates must pass a medical 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 VA Hospital, Syracuse. Call (315) 4256750 between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. or (315) 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 De- partment 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 program is targeted to service members returning from the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. VHPD assistance is focused on maintaining 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 veteran who realized there was a lack of services for veterans in Up state New York. The center serves on average 300 veterans and their families a month. 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 (315) 765-0975 ext. 2.

Vernon

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.