Seekonk American Legion News

Chicken BBQ at the Seekonk American Legion

A Chicken BBQ will be held at the American Legion Post 311, 351 Fall River Ave, Seekonk MA on Saturday, August 24th at 2 pm. The event is sponsored by the Sons of the American Legion and a $15.00 donation per person is requested. Tickets are available at the Legion Post 311. For information call 508-336-9822.

Fall Psychic Fair at the Seekonk American Legion
We will be holding our Fall Psychic Fair on Saturday, 9/14/19. Admission is free. 15 minute readings are $20.00 each. There will also be several Vendors. The hours are from 10 am to 4 pm. The Psychic Fair will be take place at the Seekonk American Legion Post located at 351 Fall River Ave, Seekonk, MA. Proceeds to benefit the American Legion Auxiliary programs for our Veterans, community and children. For more information please call 508-336-9822 or send email to auxiliary311@yahoo.com.

Participating at this event are Beverly Shimkus – Psychic and Spirit Medium, Dawn Lorraine – Medium and Intuitive Card Reader, Dorothy Rapoza –Psychic Medium/Psychometry/Card Reader, Kristene Queen of Cups – Paranormal Psychic Medium/Crystal Ball/Psychometry Readings, Beverly Sylvia – Psychic and Spirit Medium, Lee Drescher - Certified Medium/Tarot and Palmistry, and many more.

Paint Party
To benefit “Service Dogs for Veterans”

A Painting Party will be held, Sunday, 10/6/19 at the Seekonk American Legion located at 351 Fall River Ave, 2nd floor, Seekonk, MA. Instruction by Painted Ladies of Seekonk. We will be painting on canvas. Doors open at noon with painting starting at 1 pm. Tickets include all materials and one free beverage. There will be a cash bar.

Reservations must be made in advance by September 22th in the amount of $35.00 per person, ages 16 and up. Please make checks/money orders payable to: American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 311 and mail to Cathy Guimond, 144 Pine St, Seekonk, MA 02771. The nonrefundable tickets will be mailed upon receipt of reservation. Please send any questions to auxiliary311@yahoo.com or Donna.Beaulieu@yahoo.com or call/text Donna at 401-451-1944.
Proceeds from the event will go to “Service Dogs for Veterans”.

Donations Accepted for Operation Stand Down Rhode Island
To help Homeless and At Risk Veterans at the Seekonk American Legion

Operation Stand Down Rhode Island’s mission is to help homeless and at-risk veterans secure stable housing as well as other assistance according to individual needs including case management, basic human needs, referrals, and education and employment services.

Each year OSDRI holds a three day outreach event at Diamond Hill State Park in Cumberland. This year the event will be held Friday, 9/20, opening at 8 am and closing at noon on Sunday, 9/22.

OSDRI staff and volunteers set up a military style encampment for veterans in need of services to stay in throughout the weekend and access some of these life essential services. Over 450 veterans attended the weekend last year. The veterans were given access to a variety of services including medical, dental, mental health, housing, employment, legal, veteran affairs benefits, restoration of driving privileges, social security, and welfare benefits.

There is a need for donations to help make this event a success. New items are needed include: towels, facecloths, toiletries, razors, soap, socks, underwear and T-shirts. All donations will be delivered to Operation Stand Down Rhode Island before 9/20. For more information on Operation Stand Down, please visit their website at www.osdri.org. A donation box is located downstairs at the American Legion Post located at 351 Fall River Ave, Seekonk, MA.