Join us for Chamber Coffee hosted by the Fort Scott VFW Post 1165
Thursday, November 5th, 8am
@ Fort Scott VFW Post 1165
1745 S. National Ave.
We hope to see you there!
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to a Chamber Coffee this Thursday, November 5th at 8am hosted by the VFW Post 1165, 1745 S. National Ave. Coffee, juice, and light refreshments will be served, and attendees will have the opportunity to win a door prize drawing for a 3×5” American flag.
The VFW is a nonprofit veterans’ service organization comprised of eligible veterans and military service members from the active, guard, and reserve forces. VFW is the largest and oldest war veterans’ service organization, and it has a long and proven history of providing vital assistance and support to America’s servicemen and women worldwide.
Special events the VFW has planned for Veterans Day include:
- Kicking off at 7 am will be the posting of the Avenue of Flags along East National Avenue and through the National Cemetery. Volunteers are welcome. Flags are recovered at 4 pm and stored for the winter.
- The Veterans Day Service is held at the Rostrum at the National Cemetery beginning at 11am. The featured speaker is veteran and Fort Scott’s own Jim Logan. The Fort Scott Middle School Orchestra will provide patriotic music.
- Following the service, the VFW Auxiliary will host a free-will donation Chili/Chili dog and cornbread with lots of desserts luncheon at the Post Home (1745 S. National Ave.) from 11:30am -2:00 p.m. All are welcome. Carry-out will be available.
For more information, contact the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce at (620) 223-3566. Visit the Events Calendar on fortscott.com and click on the “Chamber Coffees” category for upcoming hosts and locations.
Click HERE for the Fort Scott VFW Post 1165 Facebook Page!