Tag: VFW
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Sports Clips Haircuts to participate in VFW scholarship program
The annual Sports Clips Haircuts’ “Help A Hero” campaign will donate proceeds to a scholarship run by the VFW through Veterans Day, Nov. 11, at its 1,700 locations, including in the Mid State Mall, 300 Route 18, East Brunswick Sports Clips will also donate one dollar from every hair care service to the scholarship program…
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Bishop George Ahr graduate earns Civil Air Patrol award
Civil Air Patrol Cadet Caroline D’Souza, a Bishop George Ahr High School graduate, has earned the Civil Air Patrol Billy Mitchell Award. The award was presented to D’Souza by New Jersey Wing Commander Colonel Steve Tracy in a special awards ceremony held at the VFW Hall on Washington Street in Manville on June 14. D’Souza…
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Local student pens patriotic essay focused on democracy
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SAYREVILLE — Saint John Vianney High School junior Jeffrey Nelson believes that being an American comes with certain responsibilities. He captured this sentiment in his audio essay for the Voice of Democracy scholarship contest, which is sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars and open to high school students. Nelson’s take on patriotism…
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Doo wop show to feature musical tributes
Kendall Park VFW Post 9111 will hold a Doo Wop Rock N’ Roll Dance Party from 2-5 p.m. on June12 at the VFW, 11 Henderson Road, Kendall Park. “Live” on stage will be The Coastliners, Elvis and The Jordanairs. There will also be a dance contest, prizes, 50/50 cash prize, food and drink available. Admission is $20.
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Memorial Day parade scheduled in Jackson
JACKSON -A parade to honor all of the Americans who lost their lives in service to the nation will begin at 10 a.m. May 30. This year’s event will be Jackson’s 57th annual Memorial Day parade. The parade is sponsored by the Jackson Policemen’s Benevolent Association Local 168. The parade will begin at Jackson Memorial High…
