We had a most successful Valentine’s Dinner on Tuesday, February 7th. John Abas and crew prepared a delicious meatloaf dinner, served by our most delightful Auxiliary ladies. Babs sang some beautiful love songs, followed by some of our karaoke singers.

Our next General Meeting will be on the 3rd Tuesday, March 21st, at 5:00 PM in the Remembrance Room. Immediately following, we will host a Scout Dinner, at 6:00 PM, in the Dining Hall.

Vietnam Veterans Day, first designated by the U.S. Senate in 2011, and declared by the President in 2012, is March 29. We have been meeting ever since. This year we’re gathering for lunch at Trailblazer Pizza, Alta Sierra, on Wednesday, March 29th, at 11:30 AM. So, if interested in meeting with and sharing with other vets, join us.

Karaoke will come back to the Bunker on Sunday, February 26, from 12:00 noon to 4:00. Barbra (Babs) Conner will KJ once again! She’ll look for a $5 donation at the door. And bring potluck food to share. It will then continue twice per month, on the 2nd and 4th Sundays at 12:00 noon to 4:00.

We’ll be having our next Executive Board Meeting the on the 1st Tuesday, March 7, at 10:00 AM in the Bunker.

All for now… Claude

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You will not want to miss our VALENTINES DINNER… Tuesday, 7 February, at 6:00 PM. The Auxiliary will be hosting the Dinner… decorating the Dining Hall for an early Valentine's sweetheart celebration. John Abas will prepare a delicious plate of meatloaf, mashed potatoes, vegetables, rolls, salad and dessert, for only $15. The most talented performers, Sierra Beauts, Babs and Jamie, will be singing beautiful love songs. So, call in your reservations at: (530) 575-7002.

Our “Bunker” Bar and Bowling Alley have been most busy, with Bowling League play on Wednesday and Thursday nights. And we’ve also had some private party rentals of both the Bowling Alley and Bar. Many thanks go out to Bowling Alley Managers, Laurie Stanton and Debra Barras. Laurie has expended many hours improving and updating the Alley. And Debra has also done a lot, working with Laurie and our customers. Of course, our Bar Manager, John Abas, along with our Assistant Bar Manager, Linda Robertson, have kept our Bunker Bar running very smoothly between the two of them, with little to no other help. If you would like to bartend, please contact John.

Our Planning Committee has recently met twice to plan events for 2023. In addition to our monthly newsletter, you can find events posted on our website, Frank Gallino Post 130 American Legion, www.gvlegionpost130.org, thanks to our IT specialist, Laurie Stanton.

Our next Executive Board Meeting will be at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, 7 February, in the Bunker. And our next General Meeting will be 5:00 PM, Tuesday, 21 February, in the Remembrance Room. See you there.

All for now… Claude

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Happy New Year!

Our December 7, Pearl Harbor Day Program/Lunch was somewhat light in attendance, but quite impressive for those of us who made it there. The Program began with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by our National Anthem, beautifully sung by Donna Mattson. Jamie Hogan then played a 1940’s song. Our Commander then told the story of what happened during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor the morning of December 7, 1941. Next came some most interesting stories of the War, told by the five WWII Veterans there. After another 1940’s song, our Honor Guard fired Three Volleys, and played Taps. Lunch was delicious roast pork, baked potato, vegetables, rolls and dessert, by John Abas.

Our Honor Guard once again participated in DAR’s “Wreaths Across America,” held at 12:00 noon, 17 December at St. Patrick’s Cemetery. At the end of the one hour Ceremony, we fired Three Volleys, followed by assisting with the placing of wreaths on veteran graves.

Later that day, 17 December, we held a Dance in the auditorium, featuring “Robby James and the Streets of Bakersfield.” Felix Taco provided delicious and reasonable dinner food. Our Bar, manned by John Madeiros, Linda Robertson and Corbin Smith, did well. The Auxiliary ran the door, and held a raffle. This most successful annual country dance is due to the work of our 2nd Vice Commander, Pete Vasilakos, supported by our Adjutant, Mike Hauser.

The following day, Sunday, December 18, Barbra “Babs” Conner, held a Karaoke Christmas Party in our “Bunker” Bar. It was well attended and very much enjoyed by our Karaoke folks, most of whom came every Sunday over nearly nine years. We’re hoping to start back Bunker Karaoke, probably on a monthly basis in the new year.

Our next General Meeting is scheduled for the 3rd Tuesday, the 17th of January, 2023, at 5:00 PM in the Remembrance Room. Our next Executive Board Meeting is scheduled for the 1st Tuesday, 7 February, 2023, at 10:00 AM. Later that day, 7 February, at 6:00 PM, we’re planning to host a Valentine’s Day Dinner, in our Dining Hall. Stand by for the details.

All for now… Claude

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This year's Veterans Day Program, emceed for the eight year by Cap Wallington, was quite impressive. Our speaker, James Allen Taylor, Major, U.S. Army (Retired), gave a talk, at times most emotional, on his experience in 1967/1968 Vietnam, which earned him the Congressional Medal of Honor. What a dedicated and humble hero! And as always, we were entertained by singers, Donna Mattson, Barbra “Babs” Conner, and Terry Allwein. The Program was followed by a Tri Tip Lunch by John Abas, and Babs’ Karaoke in the Bunker.

We will have a General Meeting at 5:00 PM, Tuesday 6 December, in the Remembrance Room.

On Wednesday, 7 December, we will have a Program remembering the infamous Pearl Harbor Attack, 7 December 1941, at which we will honor our WWII Veterans, with patriotic WWII music by Barbra Conner and Jamie Hogan. This will take place in our Dining Hall at 11:00 AM, followed by a $10 Roasted Pork Lunch by John Abas. For Lunch reservations, please call our Post and leave a message at: (530) 575-7002.

As in our November Newsletter, we will support DAR’s “Wreaths Across America,” at 12:00 noon on Saturday, 17 December, at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Grass Valley.

Also, as per the Flyer in our November Newsletter, we will host a $15 Country Christmas Party Dance, at 6:00 PM on Saturday, 17 December, in the Vets Hall Auditorium. Performing will once again be “Robby James And The Streets Of Bakersfield.” Food will be available for purchase from Taco Felix. And our Post will provide a no-host bar. A Great country band you will not want to miss.

The following day, Sunday, 18 December, from 12:00 noon to 4:00 PM, Babs will host a Karaoke Christmas Party in the “Bunker.”

A lot going on! Come on out and have fun.

All for now… Claude

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Our 8 October “Sock Hop” was well attended by Girl Scouts, parents and others, who learned some new dance steps from Jamie Hogan and Barbra “Babs” Conner. Everyone enjoyed delicious food, at no cost, from Caesar’s Truck, provided by our Post. Our Auxiliary provided various types of ice cream and toppings, as much as you wanted. Mike and Jean Hauser set up photo booths with holes to place your face next to a friend, for a funny picture. John Madeiros and Linda Robertson served drinks at our bar. Thanks to Babs and Jamie, our next Dance will be Saturday, 22 October, 6:00 - 10:00 PM, $12 at the door. We’ll have a bar, but no food. So, you can put on your Halloween costume for a really fun time.

The League Bowlers are back on Wednesday and Thursdays nights. The lanes and other hardwood have been resurfaced.

And thanks to the technical work done by Laurie Stanton, with the help of Dave Craigen, the score machines have been computerized to display the scores on televisions above. And many other improvements have been made, including clearing out, cleaning up, and installing bluetooth music.

There will not be a November First Tuesday Dinner or General Meeting.

Veterans Day, 11 November, will begin with our Program in the Grass Valley Veterans Hall Auditorium at 10:00 AM. You will want to hear our Keynote Speaker, Vietnam Medal Of Honor recipient, James A. Taylor, Major, U.S. Army (Retired). Emcee, Cap Wallington, has planned a most appropriate and entertaining Program. The Program will be followed at 11:00 AM by a delicious Tri Tip Lunch, potato salad, beans and dessert, prepared by John Abas, and served in the downstairs Dining Room, for only $10. Then at 11:30 AM, Babs will host Karaoke in the “Bunker” bar.

Veterans Day will also feature WWII vintage C-47 airplane rides. U.S. Air Force veteran, pilot, Juan Brown, and Mike Hauser have set up $200, 45 minute rides on 11 and 12 November, out of Nevada County Airport.

All for now… Claude

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We hosted a most moving 9/11 Ceremony to open the Roamin Angels Car Show, at the Nevada County Fairgrounds the morning of 10 September. Our Honor Guard raised and lowered the Flag, while Linda Tozzi sang our National Anthem. Your Commander talked about the multiple terrorist attacks on 11 September 2001, and honored the eleven military service members we lost while exiting Afghanistan on 26 August 2021. The Honor Guard fired three volleys, followed by Taps. And Linda Tozzi’s beautiful voice was again heard singing “God Bless The USA,” bringing tears to many assembled.

At around 11:30 Saturday, 10 September, our Honor Guard followed Nevada City Elks members, remembering and honoring U.S. Navy Veteran, Mike Sullivan, who recently passed due to cancer. After a brief American Legion Ceremony, your Commander presented his Flag to his widow, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 130 Past President, Debbie Sullivan.

At 11:00 Sunday morning 11 September, we held a well attended ceremony in front of the Grass Valley Veterans Memorial Hall. Boy Scout Troop 24 raised and lowered the Flag, as Donna Mattson sang our National Anthem. After some brief remarks from your Commander, Keynote Speaker, County Supervisor and Army Veteran, Dan Miller, walked us through what happened on 11 September 2001, honoring all those dedicated first responders who gave their all that day. Dan also honored four Boy Scouts who recently rescued fellow boy scouts when a large kayak overturned during a river run. We then honored the 13 military service members killed by a suicide bomber during our hasty withdrawal from Afghanistan, 26 August 2021. Hospice of the Foothills rang a bell with the reading of each name. Our Honor Guard shot three volleys and played Taps, followed by Barbra Conner and Jamie Hogan singing “God Bless The USA.” Donuts and coffee were served just inside the foyer thanks to our Auxiliary ladies. And the Bunker Bar was open afterwards for free bloody marys, thanks to Linda Robertson and John Madeiros.

And Barbra “Babs” Conner is back with Jamie Hogan for this coming 4th Saturday Dance, on 24 September, at 6:00 to 10:00 PM in the Grass Valley Veterans Hall Auditorium. Just $12 at the door for a really fun time, with drinks available at our portable bar, and great Mexican food available from Felix. We will be remembering dancer, Donnie Foley, recently lost in a motorcycle accident. So, come on out for some great singing and dancing.

Our most active County Veteran Service Officer, David West, is hosting a VSO Convention in the Grass Valley Veterans Hall, 17 - 20 October.

Veterans Day is 11 November, and we will start our Program in the Auditorium at 10:00 AM. Our Color Guard will open by Parading the Colors. Then Donna Mattson will sing our National Anthem. Emcee Cap Wallington’s Keynote Speaker will be Vietnam Veteran Medal of Honor recipient, James A. Taylor, Major, U.S. Army (Retired). And there will be singing by “Sisters In Song” and Barbra Conner and Terry Allwain. The program will end at 11:00 with our Honor Guard firing three gun volleys followed by Taps. After the Program, come on down to the Dining Hall, where Chef Brian

Bliss will prepare your choice of a delicious hamburger, cheeseburger or mushroom burger, fries and a soda for just $10.

All for now… Claude

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If you did not come out for our August Dinner, you missed a most delicious BBQ of Ribs and Chicken, prepared by our new Chef, Brian Bliss. On top of that, we were entertained by Barbra “Babs” Conner and Jamie Hogan of “Sierra Beautes.” Their beautiful, harmonic voices sang throughout dinner, with songs we all love. It was a very special night. We also presented our dedicated, long time Chef, John Abas, with an American Legion Certificate of Appreciation. Thank you once again, John, for your years of service to our Post.

With the 1st Tuesday of September happening to fall the day after Labor Day, we’re going to pass on a September Dinner. We will meet upstairs in the Remembrance Room at 5:00 PM on Tuesday, 6 September, for our General Meeting.

On Saturday, 27 August, from 6:00 to 10:00 PM, very talented KJs, Steve and Sandy McCoy, will be leading our 4th Saturday Karaoke Dance, in the Auditorium of the Grass Valley Veterans Memorial Building. Thanks to bartenders, John Madieros and Linda Robertson, drinks will be available, after paying a modest $10 at the door. As always, there will be singing, dancing and mixing it up with really fun people.

Coming up soon is our “9/11 Ceremony” to remember what happened on 11 September, 2001. Our Ceremony will take place in front of the Grass Valley Veterans Memorial Building, at 11:00AM, Sunday, 11 September, 2022. It will be attended by local First Responders, including Firefighters, Police, CHP, and Sheriffs. With Keynote Speaker, Veteran and early years Firefighter, County Supervisor, Dan Miller, will take us back 21 years so we do not forget. Grass Valley Vice-Mayor, Jan Arbuckle, will be there in support. Donna Mattson will sing our National Anthem, and Jamie Hogan will sing a patriotic song or two. Our Honor Guard will conclude with a Three Gun Volley, Taps and Bagpipes, by Lester Milroy, Staff Sergeant, U.S. Air Force (Retired). Our “Bunker” Bar will be open afterwards. You will want to be there!

And after two years on hold, our Wednesday/Thursday Bowling League players are coming back soon. We’re in the process of cleaning up and upgrading the Alley, due to the dedicated work of our Bowling Alley Co-managers, Debra Barras and Laurie Stanton. And our Retro 4-lane Bowling Alley, along with our “Bunker Bar” next door, are available for private party rental. You may want to check them out.

We’re on a roll… so, come on out and be a part of this most active Veteran organization!

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Thanks to the help and support of our most willing members, several highly successful events have taken place. To name a few: Memorial Day Ceremony in the auditorium, with two impressive Vietnam Veteran pilot speakers, Dan House, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Air Force (Retired), and Greg Marshall, Commander, U.S. Navy (Retired), and singers… Donna Mattson, Barbara “Babs” Conner, Terry Allwein, and Judy Gurley; Family Reunion in our Bowling Alley and “Bunker” Bar, with around 60 people… thanks to Bowling Alley Co-Managers, Debra Barras and Laurie Stanton, and Bar Manager, Linda Robertson;

Fourth Saturday Dance, featuring “Outlaws and Angels,” with around 75 in attendance… thanks to Pete Vasilakos, John Madeiros, Linda Robertson, Dave Craigen and Betty Pearson; portable Bar for a recent local NRA gathering in the Auditorium… thanks to John Madeiros and Linda Robertson; “Live Stream Program” in the Remembrance Room, featuring “Mended Wings” author and Vietnam pilot, Colin P. Cahoon… thanks to our most active and dedicated Adjutant, Mike Hauser and the Tech wiz Laurie Stanton.

Soon… Saturday, 23 July, we’ll have a Karaoke Dance, DJ’d by Barbra “Babs” Conner. Caesars’ Food Truck will be available in front of the Building, and drinks for purchase from our portable bar. Local Girl Scouts will help set-up and break down.

And then on Tuesday, 2 August, after our 5:00 PM General Meeting in the Remembrance Room, our new Chef, Brian Bliss, will provide either Pork Ribs or Chicken Salad for Dinner. Babs and Jamie will be providing music, and we will hear from a couple of this year’s Boys State Delegates. Proceeds from the dinner will help purchase proper Flags for our local area.

On Saturday morning, 13 August, from 9:00 - 12:00, Post 130 will host the District 7 Meeting. All members are encouraged to attend.

Let us not forget what happened and those who died on 9/11 September, 2001… We will have a Ceremony at 12:00 Noon, in front of the Grass Valley Veterans Memorial Building. County Supervisor and Veteran, Dan Miller, who was a firefighter in his early years, will be our Keynote Speaker. The Ceremony will conclude with a Three Gun Volley, Taps and Bagpipes. Our “Bunker” Bar will be open afterwards.

So, there’s a lot going on at our Post… come on out and join in!

All for now.
Claude

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Due to the efforts of Member Laurie Stanton & Adjutant, Mike Hauser, we enjoyed a “live stream” presentation by Colin P. Cahoon, Huey pilot and author of “Mended Wings,” which followed our 7 June General Meeting. It was most interesting and emotional.

Due to efforts of our Bowling Alley Managers, Debra Barras and Laurie Stanton, we’re having a family reunion bowling party on Friday, 24 June, from 3:00 to 8:00 PM. The party will also use our Bar, thanks to John Madeiros and Linda Robertson. More events like this will provide necessary income for a healthy financial future.

Marine Corps League Detachment 885 is sponsoring a “Chili Cook Off” at 10:00 - 1:30, on Saturday, 25 June, in the Parking Lot of the Grass Valley Vets Hall. Four local breweries will sell beer. There will be a drawing for a BBQ, Yeti Cooler and Yeti Jug, while being entertained by local band, “Elvis Canto Trio. ”You won’t want to miss this “family event.” Our 4th Saturday Dance, on 25 June, features “Outlaws And Angels” country band, due to the efforts of Pete Vasilakos. Pay just $15 at the door for a really fun night of dancing. Felix Taco will have delicious food available and we’ll have our well stocked and most reasonable Bar along the side of the auditorium, in the Grass Valley Veteran Hall.

All for now.

Claude

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A couple days following our 3 May Dinner, unfortunately a lot of people came down with stomach sickness. According to a nurse who was among the sick, she was convinced that norovirus was the cause. We had the kitchen totally sanitized, and also received a most thorough County Health Inspection… so sorry. With Memorial Day and July 4th falling so close to the first Tuesdays of those months, we’re shooting for Tuesday, 2 August, for our next Dinner. We will have our General Meeting at 5:00 PM, on Tuesday, 7 June, in the Remembrance Room. Thanks to our Adjutant, Mike Hauser, following the meeting, at 6:00, in the Remembrance Room, we will meet remotely, via live stream, with Vietnam Veteran helicopter pilot and author of “Mended Wings,” Colin P Cahoon, sharing our experiences. You will not want to miss it! Our 4th Saturday Dance will be the 28th, from 6:00 to 10:00 PM, featuring Barbra (Babs) Conner and some very talented Karaoke singers and dancers. Have a most fun night for only $12 at the door, with our portable bar for your favorite drinks. Closely following our huge Armed Forces Day Event in Downtown Grass Valley, Saturday, 21 May, will be our Memorial Day Program in the Grass Valley Veterans Hall. The Program will run about an hour, starting at 11:00 AM. Our Program will honor those who gave their all, with our most talented singers, Donna Mattson, Barbra Conner, Terry Alwain, and Judy Gurley performing most appropriate patriotic songs. Veteran and Veteran support organizations will participate in a Wreath Ceremony and you will hear interesting moments from two veterans, SR-71 Blackbird pilot, Dan House, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Air Force (Retired), and A-4F Skyhawk pilot, Greg Marshall, Commander, U.S. Navy (Retired). Following our Honor Guard Three Gun Volley, Taps and Bagpipes by Lester Milroy, Staff Sergeant U.S. Air Force (Retired), veterans may partake of a complimentary bloody mary in our Bar. And remember that the weekend prior to Memorial Day, Friday and Saturday, 27 and 28 May, our Auxiliary will be handing out Poppies at various locations in the area. So, please call Janet Hessel to sign-up for a time and place to help: (530) 277-2988.

All for now.

Claude

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Our 4th Saturday Dance is right around the corner… Saturday, 23 April, at 6:00 - 10:00 PM, in our Vets Hall Auditorium. This month will feature both Barbra “Babs” Conner and Jamie Hogan, providing outstanding entertainment and music. We’ll have delicious Mexican food available to purchase from Taco Felix, and drinks from our Post’s bar, both upstairs. And it’s only $12, paid at the door.

The Bridge on highway 49, over the South Fork of the Yuba River, was dedicated to Vietnam Veterans on 29 March, due to the efforts of our local chapter of Vietnam Veterans of America, and Keith Grueneberg. California Assemblywoman Megan Dahle was instrumental in getting the Bridge recognition done, and she was there at the dedication. Vietnam Veterans Day is not that well known, but was first declared by the U.S. Senate on 28 March 2011. It was changed to the 29th the next year by President Obama. Around Twenty five of us gathered that day for Lunch at Trailblazer Pizza, sharing stories and bonding.

On Saturday, 2 April, over 40 Girl Scouts from various Troops enjoyed an afternoon of bowling in our 4 lane, Retro Bowling Alley. We provided a lunch of pizza and sodas in our Lounge, the “Bunker,” thanks to our Adjutant, Mike Hauser, and his wife, Jean. Our next Scout Bowling day will be Saturday, 30 April, when the Girl Scouts will challenge the Boy Scouts.

Our next General Meeting will be Tuesday, 3 May, at 5:00 PM in the Remembrance Room, where we will hold final nominations and vote to elect Officers. So, make your best effort to come out and participate.

Unfortunately, when we had only four people call in reservations for the 1st Tuesday Dinner in April, we had to cancel it, due to an unknown amount of food to purchase. However, Chef John Abas will be preparing a delicious Mexican dinner, on Tuesday, “Tres de Mayo,” 3 May, at 6:00 PM, following our 5:00 PM General Meeting upstairs. The Dinner will be two tacos, rice, beans and desert, for only $12, with the option to add another taco or two for $2 each. So, don’t hesitate… call in your reservation!

Armed Forces Day, Saturday, 21 May, is getting bigger and bigger, with so much of our current military on display in downtown Grass Valley. We’re talking… F-16, Flight Simulator, Coast Guard Rescue Boats, Dog Search Team, Flyovers by Air Force, Navy, and Coast Guard aircraft. We will be serving lunch to all active duty present, provided by both our Post and the Elks, at the Grass Valley Elks Club. This is the largest Armed Forces Day Event in my memory, thanks to the extraordinary efforts of our Adjutant, Mike Hauser, in conjunction with the Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Association, and Nevada County..

Also, Memorial Day is soon here… Monday, 30 May. We will be hosting a ceremony in the Grass Valley Veterans Hall Auditorium, at 11:00 AM. In honor of our fallen Veterans, there will be a Wreath Ceremony involving various local Veteran and Veteran support organizations. Appropriate music will be provided by Donna Mattson, Barbra Conner, and Judy Gurley. We will also hear from two Vietnam Veterans, SR-71 Blackbird pilot, Dan House, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Air Force (Retired), and A-7 pilot, Greg Marshall, Commander, U.S. Navy (Retired), telling their most interesting experiences.

And don’t forget that the weekend just before Memorial Day, Friday and Saturday, 27, 28 May, will feature our Auxiliary’s Poppy Program. If available to help at the various sites around the area, please call Janet Hessel to sign up for a location at: (530) 277-2988. A lot going on, so come on out and enjoy!

All for now.

Claude

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Our 1 March Dinner featured local Scouts, both Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, who ran our evening Program. Boy Scouts Presented the Colors, led our Pledge of Allegiance and made the POW/MIA Table presentation. Girl Scouts sang our National Anthem, and various other songs throughout the evening. Girl Scouts also helped with the Dining Hall cleanup. All the money collected went to the Scouts… split between the Boys and Girls. Over 160 delicious spaghetti dinner meals, prepared by Chef Abas, were served.

Our 1st Tuesday, 5 April General Meeting will be in the Remembrance Room at 5:00 PM. We will be nominating Officers, and reviewing and voting on the update of our Bylaws. This will be followed by our Monthly Dinner, which will be delicious Pork Roast, prepared by Chef John Abas, for only $18.

On Saturday, 5 March, we hosted a Boy Scout Bowling Tournament in our retro Bowling Alley, providing pizza and sodas in the “Bunker” Lounge. Auxiliary Secretary, Linda Robinson, help bartend. Coming up on Saturday, 2 April, we will host Girl Scout Bowling.

Then, on Saturday, 30 April, there will be a play-off between the Boys and Girls.

We will be nominating Officers at our 5:00 PM, 5 April General Meeting. We will also present and vote on our updated Bylaws. So don’t miss this meeting.

We’re also planning a most impressive Armed Forces Day Program to take place in downtown Grass Valley on Saturday, 21 May. Our Adjutant, Mike Hauser, has coordinated with Nevada County and the Chamber of Commerce to support of our Active Duty Service members. Beale Air Force Base will be flying an airplane over the downtown Grass Valley event. There will also be a trailered F-16 Aircraft, and a Coast Guard Rescue Boat on display.

Our Auxiliary is asking for assistance with their Poppy Program, just prior to Memorial Day, on Friday and Saturday, 27, 28 May. Call Janet Hessel to sign up for your location: (530) 277-2988.

We’re also planning our 2022 Memorial Day Program, which will be held in the Grass Valley Veterans Hall Auditorium, starting at 11:00AM, and ending around 12:00 Noon with a three volleyball Gun Salute, Taps and Bagpipes, by our Honor Guard. And Veterans may enjoy a free Bloody Mary after the Program in our “Bunker” Lounge.

Mike Hauser and his Team, Bob Marchi and Jim Blashford, interviewed Boys State candidates, at Nevada Union, Ghidotti, Bear River and Forest Lake Christian High Schools. They selected eight deligates we’re sponsoring to spend a week at practicing government at Sacramento State campus this summer.

On Vietnam Veterans Day, Tuesday, 29 March, at 10:00 AM, the BRIDGE on Highway 49 over the South Fork of the Yuba River will be dedicated to Vietnam Veterans. This will be followed by a Veteran Lunch at Trailblazer Pizza, Alta Sierra, at 11:30 - 1:00. There’s a lot of events coming soon… so put them on your calendar!

All for now.

Claude

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On Saturday, 22 January, people had a great time singing and dancing in our Veterans Hall Auditorium, at the Black and White Ball, hosted by “Sierra Beauts,” Barbra Conner and Jamie Hogan. Felix Taco Truck provided $12 dinner plates offering a variety of delicious Tacos, rice and beans. Drinks were most conveniently available from our portable bar staffed by our Bar Manager, John Madeiros, assisted by bartender, Linda Robinson.

And soon… Saturday, 26 February, Barbara “Babs” Conner will be hosting a Karaoke Dance, once again in our most spacious and beautiful Auditorium, from 6:00 to 10:00 PM. Felix Taco Truck will again provide great food. Pay only $10 at the door for a really fun time!

February’s 1st Tuesday “SweetHeart” Dinner received so many accolades from those enjoying the delicious prime rib, prepared by our fantastic Chef, John Abas, which included a drink from the bar. And guests also enjoyed dinner entertainment provided by the beautiful voice of Jamie Hogan, who also demonstrated some fancy dance moves.

Our coming monthly dinner, 1 March, at 6:00 PM, will be in support of local Scouts, both Boys and Girls, who will provide the program and entertainment. Chef Abas will prepare a $10 spaghetti dinner, with all the proceeds going to the Scouts. The General Meeting will be upstairs at 5:00, with the Bar opening at 4:30. So, call in your dinner reservations at (530) 575-7002, and come out for a great Italian meal and support your local Boy and Girl Scouts.

And stand by as we’re supporting a lot of Scout activities coming up. A Boy Scout Bowling Tournament, in our retro Bowling Alley, starting Saturday, 5 March. We’re looking for volunteers to help BBQ hotdogs and hamburgers. The second one is on Saturday, 2 April. And the play-off on Saturday, 30 April. We’re also planning a Girl Scout “Sock Hop,” for 8 October. Entertainer and Auxiliary member, Barbra “Babs” Conner, will help plan and support the event.

Saturday, 21 May, is Armed Forces Day. We’ve partnered with the County and the Grass Valley Downtown Association to honor our active duty servicemen and women, with an event downtown, featuring a parade, with flyovers by the Air Force, Navy and Coast Guard. The Navy will trailer an F-16, which the kids may sit in. And our Post will provide food for all active duty present at the event. That’s a lot on our plate! So, Please come out and participate and provide your support.

All for now…

Claude

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On Saturday morning, 15 January, our Color Guard participated in the ceremony welcoming Navy veteran, Petty Officer 1st Class Ryan Sykes, to his new home provided mortgage-free by Homes For Our Troops. The house was custom built to facilitate Ryan’s severe disabilities. Our Auxiliary presented a beautiful quilt, crafted and given by Quilts For Valor out of Nashville, Tennessee, with Janet Hessel reading and sharing the organization’s donation.

At our 18 January Executive Board meeting, we reviewed a draft MOU with the County, to be legally scrutinized by a “pro bono” attorney prior to signing. We also agreed to sponsor eight Boys State delegates this year, after not participating in the virtual program the past two years.

Saturday, 22 January, “Sierra Beauts,” Babs and Jaime, are hosting a “Black and White Ball” at 6:00 to 10:00 PM in the our Veterans Building Auditorium. The music will be 50/50, Karaoke and Sierra Beauts. Our Post will provide Bar service refreshments for purchase, and food will be available for purchase from Felix Taco Truck. Pay just $12 at the door.

On Tuesday, 1 February, we will once again have our monthly General Meeting and 1st Tuesday Dinner. Chef John Abas will prepare a delicious Prime Rib dinner, including a beverage, for just $20. And you will be entertained by DJ music, and the beautiful voice of Sierra Beaut, Jamie Hogan. The Bar will open at 4:30 PM, meeting in the Remembrance Room at 5:00, and Dinner at 6:00. So, please reserve your dinners by calling our office and leaving a message at: (530) 575-7002, so we may plan accordingly when purchasing food. See you there!

All for now…

Claude

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After being shut-down for nearly two years, we opened up and rented our bowling alley to a private party on Friday, 3 December. People attending had a great time, playing Christmas music in both the bowling alley and bar. Thanks to Tim Sheridan for helping out. So spread the news that our Bowling Alley and Bar are available for rental to private parties. Any members available to bartend at our events, please contact either our Bar Manager, John Madeiros, or myself.

Our Pearl Harbor Attack 80th Anniversary Program, on 7 December, was so well done, documenting and honoring those who gave their all that day. Donna Mattson, Barbra Conner and Jamie Hogan sounded so good, singing patriotic songs. WWII veteran, Stan Zapka, captured and kept audience attention throughout his 24 minute talk. Our WWII veteran, Willy Mills, was present and honored. And afterward, John Abas exceeded expectations with a delicious dinner with turkey and all the trimmings, while the "Sierra Beauts" entertained, beautifully performing a set of Christmas music.

We hosted Beale Air Force Base families on Friday, 17 December, providing heavy horderves, prepared by John Abas. Thanks to all who helped and participated, especially our Adjutant, Mike Hauser, who organized and coordinated the event, as he always does.

And on Saturday, 11 December, thanks to Pete Vasilokas, we had over ninety people in the upstairs auditorium dancing to Robby James and the Streets of Bakersfield. The floor was so covered by tables, making the dance floor smaller, so people were dancing in the foyer. John Madeiros bartended to the large crowd, selling out of several beverages. Donna Mattson sold tickets at the door. And Felix Taco Truck sold out his prepared Mexican plates.

Our next dance will take place on Saturday, 22 January, also in the upstairs auditorium, when Barbra Conner and Jamie Hogan,"Sierra Beauts," will professionally perform, as they did at our 7 December Pearl Harbor Program, providing a wide variety of dance music, and mixing it up with some karaoke. You will not want to miss this event!

As the first Tuesday in January falls so close to the New Years, we will delay our next First Tuesday General Meeting and Monthly Dinner until 1 February.

Our successful events at the end of 2021 totally pave the path to a most successful 2022. So, stay tuned and come on out!

All for now…

Claude

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