Tag: American Legion Post 253
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Spotswood poker run to honor late U.S. Navy veteran on July 8
Sons of the American Legion Post 253 will hold the fourth annual Jo Jo Kolbasowski Memorial Poker Run on July 8. Sign in will be from 9-11 a.m., rain or shine, at the post, 60 DeVoe Ave., Spotswood. The party, featuring food, entertainment and vendors, will be held from noon to 6 p.m. at the…
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American Legion plans trip to Atlantic City Airshow on Aug. 23
American Legion Post 253 will hold a trip to Tropicana in Atlantic City and to see the Atlantic City Airshow on Aug. 23. For ages 21 and older, the cost is $25 per person; includes casino slot cash. For those under 21, the cost is $20 per person with no slot cash. A light continental…
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Spotswood statue of fallen soldier bring attention to veterans awareness
SPOTSWOOD To honor a soldier who made the ultimate sacrifice for his country, Mayor Edward Seely approved the placement of a statute of SSG Michael Ollis in front of American Legion Post 253. Ollis was the brother of resident Kimberly Ollis-Loschiavo, who has lived in the borough with her husband since 2001. Serving in the…
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American Legion to host bus trip to Tropicana casino
American Legion Post 253 will sponsor a bus trip to the Tropicana casino in Atlantic City on June 4. The cost is $25 per person through May 14. The price increases to $30 through June 3, or $35 on the day of. The trip include roundtrip transportation, light continental breakfast, door prizes and $25 slot play. The bus…
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Bus trip to New York scheduled on Mother’s Day
American Legion Post 253 will offer a bus trip to New York on Mother’s Day, May 14. The bus will arrive at Port Authority around 11:30 a.m. and will return to the legion by 8 p.m. The cost is $20 roundtrip from the post, 50 Devoe Ave., Spotswood. Pricing increases to $25 per person after…
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Upcoming holiday party is just one event for veterans to enjoy
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD — For veteran Roy Bredt, members of Spotswood American Legion Post 253 are like family. “They go out of their way to care for you,” he said. “They are so friendly from the heart.” Bredt, who served in the U.S. Navy and is a resident of the New Jersey State…
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Spotswood American Legion veterans picnic on Oct. 1
The Spotswood American Legion will hold its annual veterans picnic on Oct. 1. Advance tickets are $20 per person, including beer, wine, soda, burgers, hot dogs, ribs, clams and entertainment. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/americanlegionpost253hall.
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Poker Run will honor Russell Reisert
The Spotswood American Legion will hold its annual Legion Riders Pig Roast & Poker Run on Sept. 10, rain or shine, in memory of Russell Reisert. Sign in is 9-11 a.m. The part is from noon to 6 p.m. The requested donation is $20 per person. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/americanlegionpost253hall.