VFW released schedule of upcoming events

Posted on August 21, 2024

VFW Post 9225 has released a schedule of events for the coming months, including a two-day “Salute to Veterans” event planned Sept. 6-7 at the Taylor Seniors Citizens Center.

Tickets are also available now for a gun raffle, with the winning ticket to be drawn Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11.

Veteran volunteers will hold Buddy Poppy Drives on Aug. 31, Nov. 9, Feb. 8 and May 24 at Walmart.

The post meets the first Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Taylor Senior Citizens Center, located at 800 West Ash Street.

For more information, contact Commander Mike Thrift at 850-371-2308.

Thrift also encourages individuals and businesses who would like to sponsors the “Salute to Veterans” event.

“We are seeking sponsors for the following services: dental, medical, mental health, health and wellness, assistance with VA claims, cell phone education, free raffles, haircuts, financial counseling and suicide awareness, because 22 a day is 22 a day too many.

“We are asking for monetary donations, bottled water, refreshments, lunch, ink pens, carabineers, hand sanitizer, stress balls, pocket bibles, calendars, koozies, eye glass cleaning cloths, goodie bags, t-shirts and items for free raffles. Anything else you want to donate is appreciated,” Thrift said.