This past weekend, the Post had our information booth at the Railroad Museum's Fall Festival which successfully accomplished several purposes. First, it made folks aware that the American Legion is very much part of this community and is fulfilling our mission by serving our community in many ways. Folks "from away" were really impressed with what we are doing, and without having a bar! Folks from the community came by and not only thanked us for what we are doing, they donated money to help us with our missions. We also had the chance to discuss with some of our Maine visitors other programs we support such as Honor Flight and Maine Adaptive Sports and Recreation. We were able to sign up several for Honor Flight, including a Korean War era veteran and his veteran son. We met some great families who were excited to learn about Maine Adaptive and the opportunities it provides for their family member with some challenges and how they can also participate by volunteering. And, there were many who were able to fill out the forms that would enable them to get their military records and most importantly, their discharge document, the DD 214.

While our last Post breakfast for the year will be Oct. 24, the Auxiliary, the Sons of the Legion, supported by the Post have a great line-up of dining events to make this winter exciting, fun, with lots of great food. The first event is the Pre-Holiday Dinner on Saturday, Nov. 20. Open to the community, this dinner will feature roast pork with all the trimmings, and only for $12 (kids under 12 just $5). Another Pre-Holiday dinner on Saturday, Dec. 11 and a community dinner on Saturday, Jan. 29. Once again, the Legion Team will be having the New Year’s Brunch from 8 to 10 a.m. We will have monthly breakfasts during the winter but on Saturday! Mark your calendars for Feb. 12 and March 12 and these breakfasts are from 8 to 10 a.m.

Saturday, Nov. 6 will be the annual awards dinner. The dinner will be catered by Ralph Smith of Mine Oyster. More information will be forthcoming put please put the date on your calendar.

Thursday, Nov. 11 will be the firewood raffle drawing. Not too late to buy tickets. Call the Hall or come to the next/last Sunday breakfast on Oct 24 to get your tickets.

Nov. 11 is Veterans Day. We will have a Veterans Day ceremony at the Legion Hall as we did last year followed by the Flag Disposal ceremony. Please join us for these very moving ceremonies. Stay tuned for the times for these ceremonies.

The next Legion meeting is Nov. 8; light dinner at 5:30 and the meeting starting at 6.