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Veterans, July 6, 2025

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Post 121 community blood drive

Koch-Conley American Legion Post 121 is sponsoring a community blood drive Tuesday from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Nay Aug Park community room, 500 Arthur Ave., Scranton. Register at RedCrossBlood.org and use sponsor code Nay Aug or call 1-800-733-2767. Walk-ins are welcome.

Shopa-Davey pig-in-the-blanket dinner

Shopa-Davey VFW Post 6082 will conduct a pig-in-the-blanket dinner at the post home, 123 Electric St., Peckville, on Sunday, July 20. Serving from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. or until sold out. Tickets are $14 from a member or at the door. Eat in or take out.

Performances at Dupont VFW

The Midnite Rhythm Section will play at the Dupont VFW Post 4909 on Friday from 8 to 11 p.m. Slipstream will play at the post July 25 from 8 p.m. to midnight.

Shrimp boil at Dupont VFW

Shrimp boil July 27, beginning at 1 p.m. under the tent in the main parking lot. Tickets are $25; call Millie at 570-507-1551 for information and tickets.

Chicken barbecue at Throop VFW

Throop VFW Post 7251 will host a chicken barbecue Saturday on post grounds on Boulevard Avenue for the benefit of Holy Cross baseball. Serving noon to 4 p.m. Dinner includes half chicken, baked potato, vegetable, roll and cake dessert. $15. Inclusively, the VFW Post and Holy Cross Boosters will host complimentary dinners for veterans at the Gino Merli Center.

Marine Corps League meeting

Northeastern Detachment Marine Corps League, 1340 Alder St., Scranton, Sunday, 2 p.m.