American Legion Veterans in Chapel Hill, NC
We have opened our post to another Project Healing Waters event. It is Healing Waters Family Fishing Day. It will be on Saturday, November 3rd 2012; 9 AM – 3PM, at American Legion Chapel Hill Post #6. Spread the Word! All Veterans are invited to come enjoy some quality fishing time with their family at the Chapel Hill American Legion Post pond.
Read moreEach day WCHL 1360 local radio morning host Ron Stutts announces a Hometown Hero and winner of the Village Pride Award. Our very own Edward Gill, Second Vice Commander, was honored with this award on September 25, 2012.
Read moreA DD Form 214 is the uniformed services’ Report of Separation and Record of Service. Every person serving in the military, regardless of branch of service, is issued a DD Form 214. Do you know where your copy is located?
Read moreThe Carrboro Police Department is sponsoring a Drug Take Back event on September 27, 2012, from 3 pm until 7 pm at Carrboro Town Commons at 301 W. Main St.
The community is invited to drop-off unwanted or expired prescription or non-prescription medications for environmentally safe disposal.
Read moreThe Friendly City Civitan Club of Durham hosted local World War II veterans at their luncheon on Monday, September 17th.
Read moreOrange County Gymnastics has finally moved into their new home just behind the Hillsborough SportsPlex. We have been invited to join them for their Open House this Saturday, September 8th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The address is 505 Meadowlands Drive, Hillsborough, NC 27278.
Read moreWe look forward to seeing you at our next post meeting on Tuesday, September 11th. Our guests are Boys and Girls State participants that represented our post.
Read moreIf you enjoyed having dinner at the Ye Old Country Kitchen and watching Pathway to Freedom, why not head back to Snow Camp for a local band concert. Southern Blend is appearing with other local bands on September 8th.
Read moreThe Orange County Department of Social Services will hold four focus groups to gather feedback about how the county can improve the services it provides to area veterans. There will be two focus groups in Chapel Hill and two in Hillsborough over the next two weeks. The focus groups will be located at Social Services buildings in each town, and there will be both afternoon and evening sessions. Get involved to support veterans in our community by sharing your experiences.
Read moreOn Flag Day, June 2011, local veterans dedicated a new flagpole for University Mall. The original flag was now showing signs wear and Ken Jackson, owner of Wentworth & Sloan Jewelers talked to Delos O’Daniel of the American Legion. As always, Delos said, “Don’t worry about it. I can handle it,” and so he did. Delos located a new flag for Ken Jackson and assisted with its raising on Wednesday, August 8th. Flag color guard members were Bud Hampton, Delos O’Daniel, and Ed Gill.
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