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Thursday, March 11, 2010

Thank you Veterans!

Posted by Chrystina Tovani on November 11, 2009

For all of the brave men and women who have protected our freedom today, yesterday and tomorrow.  Thank you and may God keep you safe.

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Toga Party & BBQ Putluck on Saturday followed by Karaoke

Posted by Chrystina Tovani on September 24, 2009

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Toga Party BBQ & Pot luck

September 26

4pm

How to make a toga

http://www.howtomakeatoga.info/

Karaoke Starts at 7:30pm

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In case this has not been fixed by the time the updates get emailed out.

Posted by Chrystina Tovani on September 9, 2009

We are experiencing problems with the server.  I am in the process of getting it fixed, however if you are unable to read the message or you get an error message when you try clicking on the links, just to to:

http://homesbychrysti.com/VFWPost4647

You should be able to view everything from the home page.  I am only having issues when trying to get to the individual posts.  Everything else on the site seems to be working.

Thank you!  Sorry for the inconvenience.

~ Chrysti Tovani
Webmaster

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Vendor and Craft Fair on Saturday!

Posted by Chrystina Tovani on

Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 4647 is sponsoring our 1st Annual Vendor and Craft Fair on Saturday, September 12, 2009 from 10am to 4pm.

Everyone is welcome.  Admission is free.

We are having a raffle sponsored by our vendors that are attending.

We are expecting about 15-20 vendors.

We will be serving a Hot Dog Lunch for a small fee.

We are indoors and air conditioned for the comfort of our vendors and our customers.  Come and enjoy the special pricing our vendors are offering.

  • We have organic dog treats plus dog and cat toys and clothes.
  • We have a vendor that brings top of the line purses, wallets, stingray products, sterling silver jewelry boxes plus miscellaneous odds and ends.
  • We have a favorite Cookie Lee Jewelry,  one of the leading names in affordable jewelry.
  • We have an array of hand made items from quilts and table runners to scarfs and baby items.
  • Plus we will be offering hand crafted jewelry from our talented vendors.
We are really looking forward to great day and look forward to seeing you there.
Saturday, September 12, 2009
10AM to 4PM
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Kelly’s Karaoke Song book online.

Posted by Chrystina Tovani on July 27, 2009

For those of you who enjoy coming out to the Canteen every Saturday night for Karaoke, I have added all of Kelly’s songs here in pdf.  You can open this by clicking on the link.

Now you can look through the song book online and pick out the songs you would like to sing.

Songs by Artists

Songs by Title

I have also added the links in the side bar under:

Activities at VFW Post 4647

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Supporting our troops by sending care packages. Article by Cristy Peterson

Posted by Chrystina Tovani on July 20, 2009

My parents are life members of the post and the LAVFW. They live in Clyde, TX but are maintaining membership at our post. They started a campaign 2 years ago to send packages to Camp Bucca, the largest internment camp in Iraq.

My sister, Major Julie Pitvorec, had toured the Camp and was informed that the troops there were not receiving any packages from home. If a package is not sent to a specific individual it gets returned.

So that started the packages. At first my parents, Bobbie and Vern Glenn, absorbed the cost themselves. Their Church, Clyde Baptist, jumped in to help with the cost of shipping. The ladies Auxiliary sent $200 and the Post donated $300. They have sent 500 packages over the past 2 years. 75% or better have been sent to Camp Bucca; the other packages have been sent by special request to other people that are stationed over there. Mom and Daddy get requests all the time to send packages. They honor all they can.

They get donations from local businesses and from individuals, what is not donated is purchased by them. They use Tootsie Rolls, Lollipops and Bubble Gum as packing. Thousands of boxes of drink mixes have made it there and dozens of cookies have been baked. They will come home from Church or an outing and something will be sitting on the front stoop to send.

I am very proud of my parents. I am sure they feel great satisfaction for the work they are doing but I cannot even imagine how many lives they have touched with box after box being sent every week.

Cristy Peterson

VFW Post 4647 is actively sending care packages to our troops over seas. If you would like to help or make a donation contact Cristy Peterson.

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Memorial Day Parade, Sacramento, CA

Posted by Chrystina Tovani on May 21, 2009

The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 4647 is proudly sponsoring the 43rd Annual North Highlands/Antelope Community Memorial Day Parade, one of the oldest and largest Memorial Day Parades in the Greater Sacramento Area.

Monday, May 25th, 2009

The parade begins at 10:00 am and starts at the corner of Watt Avenue and I Street, at the Family Community Church. The parade route goes south on Watt Avenue from I Street to A Street.

The theme for the parade this year is “LAND OF THE FREE – BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE,” recognizing all those who have served this great nation, and those who are serving today, in whatever capacity, to insure the ideals of American Freedom will continue to thrive.

There will be local dignitaries, marching bands, classic cars, youth groups, service organizations, equestrian units, and any others who wish to participate.

Entry into the parade is free.

Starts at the corner of Watt Avenue and I Street, at the Family Community Church. The parade route goes south on Watt Avenue from I Street to A Street.

¨ START TIME: 10:00 AM

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Monte Carlo Night – April 18th

Posted by Chrystina Tovani on April 15, 2009

Monte Carlo Night

We are hosting the annual
Monte Carlo Night
on April 18th from 6-10 pm
at the VFW Post 4647.
Cost of the event is $15.00
and includes a spaghetti feast
and $1000.00 in chips.
Enjoy an evening of blackjack,
craps and Texas hold’em.
We will have a blind raffle
with great prizes
for all the winners.
This event is
open to the public
and all proceeds benefit
the Memorial Day Parade.
Questions can be addressed
to Steve Milano, 916-716-3798.

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One of the Oldest and Largest Memorial Day Parades in the Greater Sacramento Area, Monday, 25 May 2009

Posted by Chrystina Tovani on March 2, 2009

The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 4647 is proudly sponsoring the 43rd Annual North Highlands/Antelope Community Memorial Day Parade, one of the oldest and largest Memorial Day Parades in the Greater Sacramento Area. The parade begins at 10:00 am and starts at the corner of Watt Avenue and I Street, at the Family Community Church. The parade route goes south on Watt Avenue from I Street to A Street.

The theme for the parade this year is “LAND OF THE FREE – BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE,” recognizing all those who have served this great nation, and those who are serving today, in whatever capacity, to insure the ideals of American Freedom will continue to thrive.

There will be local dignitaries, marching bands, classic cars, youth groups, service organizations, equestrian units, and any others who wish to participate.

Entry into the parade is free.

First, second and third place trophies will be awarded in each category listed on the Parade Entry Form. A “Judges Choice” trophy will also be awarded.

¨ PARADE THEME: Land Of The Free – Because Of The Brave

¨ PARADE DATE: Monday, 25 May 2009

¨ FORMATION TIME: 8:00 AM

¨ START TIME: 10:00 AM

¨ APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, 18 May 2009

AWARDS: Trophies will be awarded in each category. A participation ribbon will be given to each individual participating in the parade.

If anyone is interested in participating or helping in the parade, applications and information may be requested by downloading from the links below or by calling Barbara Fowler, Parade Coordinator at (916)267-3812.

Download BOTH forms:

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Upcoming Job Fair for Veterans!

Posted by Chrystina Tovani on August 29, 2008


State of California

Honor a Hero Hire a Vet

 

JOB and RESOURCE FAIR

 

Job and resource fair for Veterans, National Guard, and Reservists returning from active duty. 

Friday, September 19, 2008

1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

American River College

4700 College Oak Drive

Sacramento, CA 95841

 

  • Dress for success and bring your resume
  • Meet and interview with employers
  • Obtain benefits, training, and career information
  • Replace lost records, medical records, and your DD214
  • Get assistance from DMV and CalVet financing
  • Veterans-start/grow a small business
  • Contracts for veteran-owned businesses
  • Veterans from all eras welcome

 

 

In partnership with the Employment Development Department, California Community Colleges, California Department of Veterans Affairs, California Labor and Workforce Development Agency, Department of Industrial Relations-Apprenticeship Standards, American River College, California State University Sacramento, Small Business Administration, Sacramento Employment and Training Agency and various federal, state, local and private organizations within Sacramento County.

EDD, an equal opportunity employer/program, is a partner in this event.  Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.  Requests for services, aids and/or alternative formats need to be made prior to the event by calling (916) 227-0301 (voice) TTY users, please call the California Relay Service ad 711.


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