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The Churchville American Legion is holding their 3rd Annual Cash Bash to raise funds for their Floor Renovation. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the Churchville Village Office, Town of Riga Office or the American Legion on Thursdays or Fridays. If you would like a ticket dropped off, you can pm me. Please support you American Legion.

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Hope you can join us for the return of Trivia at the Churchville American Legion this Thursday, October 10th, 7-9 pm. $3 donation at door, prizes after every round, laughter galore and think about all the knowledge you will gain! Hope to see you there!

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As the holidays approach, and you're out checking off items on your list, please consider picking up a new toy or book for the Toys For Tots campaign. Boxes can be found in the Village Office, Newman Library, and the Town Office. The Harvey C. Noone American Legion is heading up this effort. Thank you!

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We had a wonderful day today volunteering at the Batavia VA to help the Veterans play Bingo. We think we get more out of it than they do. We had some great conversations today!!

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The Poppy Story

After World War I, the poppy flourished in Europe. Scientists attributed the growth to soils in France and Belgium becoming enriched with lime from the rubble left by the war. From the dirt and mud grew a beautiful red poppy. The red poppy came to symbolize the blood shed during battle following the publication of the wartime poem “In Flanders Fields.” The poem was written by Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, M.D. while serving on the front lines.

On September 27, 1920, the poppy became the official flower of The American Legion family to memorialize the soldiers who fought and died during the war. In 1924, the distribution of poppies became a national program of The American Legion.

Led by the American Legion Auxiliary, each year members of The American Legion Family distribute poppies with a request that the person receiving the flower make a donation to support the future of veterans, active-duty military personnel and their families with medical and financial needs.

Poppy Day is celebrated in countries around the world. The American Legion brought National Poppy Day® to the United States by asking Congress to designate the Friday before Memorial Day, as National Poppy Day.

On May 26, wear a red poppy to honor the fallen and support the living who have worn our nation's uniform.

Harvey C. Noone Post 954 100 Year Dinner and celebration was held on Wednesday, April 24th. It was a celebratory event acknowleding our last 100 years and all we have accomplished and plans we have for the future.

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CANCELLED!!!!!!!!!!!

Due to logistic concerns and unknowns, we regretably announce the Eclipse Viewing Event scheduled for Monday, April 8th has been cancelled.

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Please join us for Euchre at the Churchville American Legion this Thursday, February 15. Play starts at 6:30 but be there by 6:15 to secure a spot. $5 to play with all money going to the winners. Laughs, fun and the bar is open! Open to the community!!!!

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Save the Date: 8 Days a Week, the premier upstate Beatles band will again be playing at the Harvey C. Noone American Legion in Churchville for a St. Patty's Day Show on Friday, March 15th, 7-9 pm. There is a $5 donation and Veterans are free. It will be a show you will not want to miss!

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Wreaths Across America 2023!!
DECEMBER 16th
11am Riga Cemetery
12pm Creekside Cemetery
Hope to see everyone there, support our mission
https://wreathsacrossamerica.org/ny0303
Don't forget you can also purchase at Riga Town Hall, Village of Churchville offices and Newman Riga Library.

Deadline is approaching!
The Harvey C. Noone American Legion will be collecting toys and books for both the Toys for Tots and the Pirate Toy Fund. Both boxes can be found at the Town Offices, Village Offices and the Newman Riga Library. Help us spread some Christmas cheer to some needy children. Deadline is December 8th.

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Harvey C Noone Legion family participated in the Greater Churchville Riga Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Tournament. The Legion sponsored a hole as well as one of the hole contests (closest to the pin) - picture: Joe Olsevsky, Ron Torcello, Wayne McConnell and CDR Ken Juergens - a Lot of fun and camaraderie for the day at the Monroe County Golf course at Churchville.

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American Legion Post # 954 is located at

6444 Buffalo Road in Churchville, NY 14428

The Post is named after PVT HARVEY C. NOONE who died in WWI in France.

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MARCH IS WOMEN'S MONTH

AND AN IMPORTANT TIME TO REFLECT UPON THE WOMEN

WHO HAVE CONTRIBUTED SO MUCH TO ENABLE HARVEY C. NOONE LEGION POST # 954

CARRY OUT ITS MISISON TO SERVE VETERANS

AND OUR COMMUNITY FOR ALMOST 100 YEARS!

MARY E. NOONE, MOTHER OF HARVEY C. NOONE, AN ARMY PRIVATE

WHO DIED SERVING IN WWI,

LEFT MONEY IN HER WILL TO BUILD THE POST HOME

ON BUFFALO ROAD IN MEMORY OF HER SON.

THE WOMEN OF THE HARVEY C. NOONE AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY UNIT # 954

HAVE ALWAYS STOOD BY AND ASSISTED THE LEGION.

THEY WERE AND ARE WIVES, MOTHERS, DAUGHTERS, GRAND DAUGHTERS

OF VETERANS

AND SOME WERE AND ARE VETERANS AS WELL.

WE THANK AND SALUTE THEM ALL!

NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME.

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ONGOING Birthday Greetings for Vets Program

Boxes From Home Program (For Details Call 293-1364)

Collection of Worn Flags (Drop off at Town Hall or Legion Post)

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Since our charter in 1924 our American Legion Post has been welcoming VETERANS from all branches of our Armed Forces. Today, we continue to welcome all military personnel serving our country. Joining our Post enables you to continue serving your God, Country and Community. Our mission is to implement the goals, aspirations, dreams, peace and blessings for our country, friends and families embodied in our preamble below.

To the wonderful patriotic citizens of the Churchville area. Soon, we hope to add a feature to allow you to join our Post as a Booster or Sponsor.
It will be as simple as clicking to become a Sponsor or Booster Button. Details coming soon.
100% of the monies raised are given back to the community. Help us to continue sponsoring Scholarships for our children; give aid and assistance to our local needy Veterans, and their families. Help us to continue to support financially worthy community programs and projects.