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Big Red '1' Turkey Run

Saturday, November 23, 2019

The Big Red ‘1’ Turkey Run will be held Saturday November 23, 2019 at Fort Riley. The Turkey Run is for the fami- lies of the Warrior Transition Battalion. These families often find themselves transitioning out of the active military or may remain active. This year, per information provided from Fort Riley there are 500 families that will need assistance.

Volunteers are needed to gather food as well as distribute the food at Fort Riley. A list of food items will be coming out shortly. Many members of the Warrior Transition Battalion have been severely injured, the volunteers will be able to show the face of The American Legion when they load the food into cars for those needing assistance.

Department

Christmas Party

December 7, 2019 - Hutchinson Post 68

RSVP

12:00pm to 1:00pm Social Hour

School Choir Carols. WWII songs by professional duo

December 7th Remembrance Ceremony

1:30pm Lunch:

Menu: Ham, Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes,

Green Beans, Corn, Rolls, Full Salad Bar & Dessert

After Lunch:

The Night Before Christmas Gift Game

$10 Max gift to join in the fun

Bingo and Bingo Prizes

Donation towards Children and Youth Christmas Fund

50/50 Raffle for National Commander Campaign

Suggested Motel: Fairfield Inn

RSVP no later than Nov. 30th

Operation North Pole

December 13-14, 2019 - Fort Riley

On December 13 and 14, The American Legion Family will be providing toys to 1,400 children of the The Big Red '1' at the Fort Riley Clamshell. American Legion Family Members are encouraged to participate and dress as a Christmas Character. See the flyer for more details.

Please Donate

All monitary donations go directly to the purchase of toys. Donations may be sent to Department Headquarters at 1314 SW Topeka Blvd., Topeka, KS 66612. Please make checks payable to The American Legion Department Of Kansas, and be sure to write "Operation North Pole" on the memo line.