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Saturday, April 19, 2025

VFW celebrates first 125 years

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Since its founding in 1899, the VFW has been “a beacon of hope and assistance for millions of veterans and their families,” according to Al Lipphardt, Commander-in-Chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), in his celebratory message on Sept. 29, 2024.

For 125 years, VFW membership has fought for the rights, recognition and benefits that they earned and deserve, Lipphardt continued. The VFW stands united in its mission of advocacy, service, camaraderie and honoring all individuals who have sacrificed so much for this nation’s freedom.

While taking Jackson Avenue west from Eagle Street, note the commemorative street signs that honor the Judd Kendall VFW Post 3873, located at 908 W. Jackson.

Judd Kendall VFW Post 3873 is located at 908 W. Jackson Avenue. A large banquet facility is on the second level and available for rentals. (PN File Photo)

Annual Turkey Raffle / 6PM Sat., Nov. 23

At 908 W. Jackson Avenue, new street signs mark the turn onto VFW Drive with a Judd Kendall 125th Anniversary designation. (PN Photo)

The Annual Turkey Raffle is planned by the Post and its Auxiliary on Sat., Nov. 23. The community is welcome to festivities for the popular fundraiser that begin at 6PM. In addition to the tickets sold for turkey raffles, raffles will be held for prime rib, a 50-50 and various gift baskets. Raffle tickets range from $1 to $5. Cash bar.

For more information about membership, regular meetings programs, special events, fundraisers and rentals, visit www.napervfw3873.org

Parking for the VFW is located at the rear entrance to the building where an enclosed patio offers additional meeting space. Enter the canteen through the patio. The VFW overlooks the Naperville Riverwalk where wildlife flock near the Riverwalk Grand Pavilion. (PN File Photo)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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