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Upcoming Events for October, November and December 2009!

Posted by Chrystina Tovani on September 30, 2009

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October 10th
Bowling
Tournament

Fireside Lanes
1:00PM
3:00PM After party & BBQ  in
the Canteen with DJ
Pineapple

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October 17th
Oktoberfest Party
6:00PM

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Sunday, October 18th
Sacramento, West Steps
Capitol – 5K Walk.

“Make a difference, Make history, Make Strides.”

Save the date and help or make a donation to our
Ladies Auxiliary team
WALK THE WALK, AND GIVE THANKS.

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Halloween
Costume
Party Potluck &
Karaoke

7:30PM

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November 6th
Christmas
Party Fundraiser

by Diane & Terry
6:00PM

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Veterans Day
Ceremony &
Potluck
5:00PM

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Red White &
Blue Ball

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December 1st
LAVFW National
President BBQ

6:00PM
$8.00

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December 7th
Pearl Harbor Ceremony
& Potluck
5:00PM

Santa Waving Through a CircleDecember 20th
Kid’s Christmas
Party!
10:00AM

Lots of goodies and Santa
will be there with presents. Also,
Free Child identification event
with fingerprint and id photo taken.

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December 31st
New Year’s Eve Party
Music by Miller
Highlights
7:30PM
Purchase Tickets in the Canteen
916-333-4217!

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Pershing Dinner this Friday!

Posted by Chrystina Tovani on September 9, 2009

The VFW Post 4647 will be hosting a birthday dinner in honor of General John J. Pershing, who the post is named after.

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Dinner begins at 6PM and you will have a choice of Steak or Scampi.  Cost per dinner is $10

Live Music by: River City Dance begins at 7PM

General John Joseph Pershing was born September 13, 1860. His autobiography, My Experience of War, was published in 1931, winning the Pulitzer Prize for history in 1932.  John Joseph Pershing died on 15 July 1948 in Washington, D.C.

Click here to listen to a speech given by Pershing during wartime in 1918 entitled From the Battlefields of France.

Feature: The Life of General John J. Pershing

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Christmas in July Dinner this Friday!

Posted by Chrystina Tovani on July 21, 2009

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This Friday, July 24th, is the annual Christmas in July dinner which is put together by the MOCA.  There will be a feast of turkey and all the fixins.

Dinner is served at 6 PM with a live band starting at 7 PM.

The band this week is Almost Famous.

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VFW Post 4647 Fire Works Booth at Watt & Elk Horn

Posted by Chrystina Tovani on June 30, 2009

We have our Fire Works Booth at Watt and Elk Horn again this year. We will be near the Auto Zone. This is our 3rd year here and we are building a great clientele. We need volunteers to help run the booth. This is a big money maker for us. We need all the help we can get. If you cannot work a shift maybe you can refer customers to us. There is more than one way to help.

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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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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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Celebrate with your Sweetheart at our dinner and dance…

Posted by Chrystina Tovani on February 9, 2009

Sweetheart Dinner Dance supporting our VFW National Home will be held Friday, February 13 we’ll be serving ham dinner with all the goodies.
Tickets will be $8.00 and available for pre-sale at the canteen.

6:00p Dinner &
Sweethearts
Dance
7:00p Music by
Lincoln Highway


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Holiday Events

Posted by Chrystina Tovani on November 3, 2008

  

Kids’ Christmas Fundraiser Dinner!

November 7, 2008

6:00 PM

Veterans Day Party!

November 11, 2008

6:00 PM

December 21, 2008

KIds’ Christmas Party

10:00 AM

New Year’s Eve Party

Purchase TICKETS early in the Canteen.

7:30 PM

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