American Legion to Sponsor Free Memorial Day Event for Veterans at Steve's Sports Bar Stan Francis - American Legion Post 14
May 23, 2016

Steve's Sports Bar will host a Memorial Day event, offering two free drinks and a hot dog to every military veteran who wishes to come. There will also be a 50/50 raffle for prizes. The American Legion is the sponsor.

The event is on Monday, May 30 from 12:00 Noon to 4:00 pm at Steve's Sports Bar is located on Basilio Badillo in Old Town Vallarta.

The purpose of the event is to honor the men and women who died serving the U.S. Military, while still mixing in the traditional festive spirit and good times associated with the Holiday.

The American Legion is a non-profit, nonpartisan organization devoted to military veterans, their families, and their communities.

Legion Post 14 participates in numerous community projects in the Puerto Vallarta area, with emphasis on women's and children's causes. Charities include the Banderas Bay Women's Shelter, DIF New Life Home for young boys, and Torpedos American Football for boys.

In addition, the Legion, along with financial support from the Jay Sadler Project, is currently involved with numerous service projects in the community, including the CADI Nursery/Day Care Center, Col. Las Palmas Community Center, Col. Volcanas Community Center, Coapinole La Lagina Playground, Col. Magisterio Playground, and the playgrounds at San Vicente del Mar and El Guamuchil.

The Legion welcomes any and all armed services veterans to take part in the event, and if they wish, learn more about the benefits of American Legion membership.

For more information, please email dennis2rike@hotmail.com or snafrancis@hotmail.com.

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