19-April-2016
Some upcoming events hosted by the Bogota VFW Ralph Hall Post #5561 have been announced.
On Friday 29-April Ladies Auxiliary President Leslie Baker will host an evening painting workshop. This will be presented by Canvas and Cork, and have a Spring Floral theme to it. The cost to attend is $40 per person with supplies such as , canvas, paint , and brushes to be provided. This is open to anyone over 21 years of age. Registration will be open until 25- April. It is recommended that anyone attending proved their own refreshments. For more information or to register please call : 201-417-5080.
(it is asked that while attending this event you inform them that you saw it on Bogota Blog NJ)
On Monday 2-May the Bogota VFW Post #5561 will host their annual Loyalty Day program.They will award the winners of the "Voice of Democracy" and "Patriot's Pen" essay contest. They will also display the work of the colouring contest for the younger Students. This will be held in the Main Hall located at 240 Leonia Ave Bogota, NJ. This is open to the Public and is a free event. This will take place in the Main Hall and start at 7:00p. There will be a local singing group providing live entertainment and a flag presentation. Then the winners of the Patriots Pen and "Voice of Democracy" writing competition will be announced. The winning essays will be read aloud and the writers will be given their awards.
(it is asked that while attending this event you inform them that you saw it on Bogota Blog NJ)
Starting on Thursday 19-May members of VFW Post #5561 will serve as assistants to the “ The Moving Wall” when it comes to Overpeck Park in Ridgefield Park NJ.
The Moving Wall" is the half-size replica of the Washington, DC Vietnam Veterans Memorial and has been touring the country for thirty plus years. This was a project begun by John Devitt after he attended the 1982 dedication in Washington, he felt the positive power of "The Wall." He vowed to share that experience with those who did not have the opportunity to go to Washington.
Some upcoming events hosted by the Bogota VFW Ralph Hall Post #5561 have been announced.
On Friday 29-April Ladies Auxiliary President Leslie Baker will host an evening painting workshop. This will be presented by Canvas and Cork, and have a Spring Floral theme to it. The cost to attend is $40 per person with supplies such as , canvas, paint , and brushes to be provided. This is open to anyone over 21 years of age. Registration will be open until 25- April. It is recommended that anyone attending proved their own refreshments. For more information or to register please call : 201-417-5080.
(it is asked that while attending this event you inform them that you saw it on Bogota Blog NJ)
On Monday 2-May the Bogota VFW Post #5561 will host their annual Loyalty Day program.They will award the winners of the "Voice of Democracy" and "Patriot's Pen" essay contest. They will also display the work of the colouring contest for the younger Students. This will be held in the Main Hall located at 240 Leonia Ave Bogota, NJ. This is open to the Public and is a free event. This will take place in the Main Hall and start at 7:00p. There will be a local singing group providing live entertainment and a flag presentation. Then the winners of the Patriots Pen and "Voice of Democracy" writing competition will be announced. The winning essays will be read aloud and the writers will be given their awards.
(it is asked that while attending this event you inform them that you saw it on Bogota Blog NJ)
The Moving Wall" is the half-size replica of the Washington, DC Vietnam Veterans Memorial and has been touring the country for thirty plus years. This was a project begun by John Devitt after he attended the 1982 dedication in Washington, he felt the positive power of "The Wall." He vowed to share that experience with those who did not have the opportunity to go to Washington.
Mr Devitt along with Norris Shears, Gerry Haver, and other Vietnam veteran volunteers built The Moving Wall. It went on display for the first time in Tyler, Texas in October of 1984. Two structures of The Moving Wall now travel the USA from April through November, spending about a week at each site. For more information about " The Moving Wall" please visit their website at: www.themovingwall.org
(it is asked that while attending this event you inform them that you saw it on Bogota Blog NJ)
On Saturday 11-June The Ralph Hall Post #5562 will host a benefit concert to assist New Milford Police Detective Brian Long with his treatment for cancer. This is the Bogota VFW post working with the Bergenfield VFW post # 6467. Doors will open at 6:30p with tickets priced at $20 in advanced and $ 30 at the door. Some of the groups scheduled to perform are “London Calling” playing songs from the Beatles and “That 60’s Band” playing music from the 1960’s & 70’s. Process' from this event will go to assist Officer Long with his treatments. For more information about Officer Long, or to donate please go to his go fund me at: Brian Long Go Fund Me page .
To buy tickets for this event, or to advertise during this event please call 201-343-9693. Or go to their website at : www.bogotavfw.com This will be held in the Main Hall located at 240 Leonia Ave Bogota, NJ.
(it is asked that while attending this event you inform them that you saw it on Bogota Blog NJ)
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| photos courtesy of "The Moving Wall" |
On Saturday 11-June The Ralph Hall Post #5562 will host a benefit concert to assist New Milford Police Detective Brian Long with his treatment for cancer. This is the Bogota VFW post working with the Bergenfield VFW post # 6467. Doors will open at 6:30p with tickets priced at $20 in advanced and $ 30 at the door. Some of the groups scheduled to perform are “London Calling” playing songs from the Beatles and “That 60’s Band” playing music from the 1960’s & 70’s. Process' from this event will go to assist Officer Long with his treatments. For more information about Officer Long, or to donate please go to his go fund me at: Brian Long Go Fund Me page .
To buy tickets for this event, or to advertise during this event please call 201-343-9693. Or go to their website at : www.bogotavfw.com This will be held in the Main Hall located at 240 Leonia Ave Bogota, NJ.
(it is asked that while attending this event you inform them that you saw it on Bogota Blog NJ)
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