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American Legion Post 43 honors youth during dinner social

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Above / Flags of the American Legion provided a backdrop for the Naperville Central High School Jazz Band when they took the stage to welcome members and guests to the February social held at the Judd Kendall VFW Post.

UPDATE, Feb. 18, 2018 / The Naperville Central High School Jazz Band under the leadership of David Alstadt, Director of Bands, provided plenty of toe-tapping entertainment when the American Legion Post 43 hosted its annual tribute the local youth. 

Post Commander Doug Deetjen welcomed members and guests to the February dinner social that recognizes students for participating this past year in many programs sponsored by the American Legion.

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Naperville Central High School Jazz Band

The evening’s program featured remarks by two-time Past Commander Lee Lindberg, now the post historian, as well as overviews of youth programs sponsored by the Naperville American Legion, including Boy’s State, Girl’s State, Boy Scouts and scholarships available via oratorical contests.

Wayne Fischer announced that the 2018 Scholarship Award has been increased up to $5,000. Applications are now available for 2018 high school graduates planning to further education at any technical school or degree-granting college within the United States. Applications are due March 27, 2018. For complete details with eligibility requirement and selection criteria, contact Jim Vahle at Valje@comcast.net.

For more information about membership in the Naperville American Legion Post 43, its programs, veterans services, fundraising events, Legion Riders, youth scholarships, Citizens of the Year, Honor Flight, outreach and more, visit www.naperlegion.org.

Veterans and guests meet monthly, January through April, for socials hosted by the Naperville American Legion in the banquet room at the Judd Kendall VFW Post 3873, 908 W. Jackson Ave.

Original Post, Jan. 20, 2018 / The Naperville American Legion Post 43 will host “Honoring Our Youth” during its social on Sat., Feb 17, at the Judd Kendall VFW Post 3873. The social hour begins at 6PM, followed by dinner at 6:30PM. (Note the dinner time has been changed.) The public is welcome.

This month’s dinner will be prepared by the Post’s own “Kendall Cooks” and will feature the always-popular “Prime Rib Dinner,” complete with scalloped potatoes, mixed vegetables and dinner rolls.  Desserts also are included. 

The cost is $14 per adult, $7 for youth ages 6-12, and free for children under 6; payable at the door, with required advance reservations. A cash bar is available.

“Our goal is to break even on our dinners and socials. But the key to that is to be sure we have confirmed reservations or cancellations in advance,” said organizer Wayne Fischer.

Live entertainment will be provided by the Naperville Central High School Jazz Band, Fischer added.

The reservations deadline is Wed., Feb. 14.

“As in the past, this dinner social is open to the public,” said Fischer, noting that support enables local veterans to maintain “a strong connection with our Active Duty Military; our fellow Veterans; our Community; and our Youth.”

Reservations are limited to 200 individuals. To RSVP, call Fischer at (630) 240-8868 or any Post 43 or VFW Post 3873 Officer as listed in the newsletter, “Keeping Posted,” on page 13.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, at the Post

Save March 17 and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the VFW Post.

For planning purposes, the next American Legion Post 43 Dinner and Social will begin at 6PM Sat., March 17, 2018. Kendall Cooks again will prepare their renown and delicious corned beef and cabbage dinner.

The McNulty Irish Dancers will provide the lively entertainment. 

The Judd Kendall VFW Post 3873 is located at 908 W. Jackson Avenue.

For more information about membership in the Naperville American Legion Post 43, its programs, veterans services, fundraising events, Legion Riders, youth scholarships, Citizens of the Year, and more, visit www.naperlegion.org.

Veterans host Friday Night Fish Fry, now through March 30

As has been a tradition for more the 50 years, the Friday Night Fish Fry hosted at the Judd Kendall VFW Post begins its run on Feb. 9, 2018, and every Friday evening during Lent. The family dinner buffet is slated from 4:30PM to 7:30PM every Friday through March 30. 

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