11/8/2024 - Veterans Day Poppy Drive and Wreaths Across America Fundraiser on November 8-11, 2024 The Lt. C Edward Hine American Legion Post 147 will host a Veterans Day Poppy Drive and Wreaths Across America Fundraiser on November, 8, 9, 10 and 11 at the Southbury Plaza Stop and Shop and the Playhouse Corner Dunkin Donuts. The red poppy is a nationally recognized symbol of sacrifice worn by Americans since World War I to honor those who served. The funds raised support local American Legion programs throughout the year. American Legion Post 147 has awarded scholarships to Region 15 graduating seniors. Over the years, the American Legion has sponsored young men and women to attend Boys and Girls State, an American Legion program, to introduce them to the workings of government. This will be the sixth year the American Legion has sponsored the Wreaths Across America program. The American Legion will place a Veterans Wreath on the approximately 595 veterans’ graves in the local cemeteries. National Wreath Across America Day is Saturday, December 14 and will take place in over 4600 locations across the country and worldwide. If you would like to sponsor a wreath for a loved one here in Southbury, forms will be available at the fundraising locations or online at www.WreathsAcrossAMERICA.ORG/CT0096P. ### Event: Veterans Day Poppy Drive and Wreaths Across America Fundraiser Event Date: 11/8-11/2024 Event Organizers/Contact: Lt. C Edward Hine American Legion Post 147 | https://amlegionpost147.org Event Location: Southbury Plaza Stop and Shop, 100 Main Street South and Playhouse Corner Dunkin’ Donuts, 77 Main St S, Southbury. Archives
The Lt. C Edward Hine American Legion Post 147 will host a Veterans Day Poppy Drive and Wreaths Across America Fundraiser on November, 8, 9, 10 and 11 at the Southbury Plaza Stop and Shop and the Playhouse Corner Dunkin Donuts.
The red poppy is a nationally recognized symbol of sacrifice worn by Americans since World War I to honor those who served.
The funds raised support local American Legion programs throughout the year. American Legion Post 147 has awarded scholarships to Region 15 graduating seniors. Over the years, the American Legion has sponsored young men and women to attend Boys and Girls State, an American Legion program, to introduce them to the workings of government.
This will be the sixth year the American Legion has sponsored the Wreaths Across America program. The American Legion will place a Veterans Wreath on the approximately 595 veterans’ graves in the local cemeteries. National Wreath Across America Day is Saturday, December 14 and will take place in over 4600 locations across the country and worldwide.
If you would like to sponsor a wreath for a loved one here in Southbury, forms will be available at the fundraising locations or online at www.WreathsAcrossAMERICA.ORG/CT0096P.
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Event: Veterans Day Poppy Drive and Wreaths Across America Fundraiser Event Date: 11/8-11/2024 Event Organizers/Contact: Lt. C Edward Hine American Legion Post 147 | https://amlegionpost147.org Event Location: Southbury Plaza Stop and Shop, 100 Main Street South and Playhouse Corner Dunkin’ Donuts, 77 Main St S, Southbury.