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Wings & Blooming Onions – Open to the Public 

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Poppies Drive

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There are still many areas where volunteers are needed to help with the Poppies Drive.  Anyone that is able to take a 3-hour shift would be greatly appreciated.  100% of the proceeds go to help our local veterans.  Please stop into the post and sign up (the sign-up sheet is behind the bar; see one of the bartenders).

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VFW Post 3345 Scholarships – “What patriotism means in today’s America” - due May 31, 2026

See attached - VFW Post 3345 will award three $1,000 scholarships to students graduating in 2026. Eligible students include Full time students attending Berea-Midpark High School, Strongsville High School or a full-time student of immediate family member of a VFW Post 3345 regular member.​

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USS Cleveland Commissioning Ceremony

May 16th 2026

The USS Cleveland (LCS 31) is a Freedom-class Littoral Combat ship. The Commissioning is scheduled to be on 16th of May 2026 in North Coast Yard 515 Erieside Ave.  This is planned to be a month long celebration starting the 1st of May. Reach out to USS Cleveland Legacy Foundation for more information. https://www.usscleveland.org/event/uss-cleveland-commissioning-week/ 

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National Day May of Service 

This year, as has been the case for the past 5 years, the first Saturday of the month of May is dedicated as the VFW National Day of Service. Activities can run throughout the month, and that’s what we’re going to do at Post 3345. It will be our “May of Service”!

 

This year, we are going to help take care of our neighbors in need by having a food drive in support of the Strongsville Food Bank. Any non-perishable food items will be appreciated; however, Bill Overton spoke with the director of the Food Bank and we were told to concentrate on the following items as the most needed and beneficial to our local population.

- Canned heat-and-serve foods, such as SpaghettiOs’s, ravioli, chili, beef stew, etc.

- Canned tuna fish, soups - Dry breakfast cereals - Baby foods

- Even diapers – certainly not food, but clearly needed!

We will have collection bins throughout the month of May, and will empty them periodically to bring to the Food Bank when full. Thank you for your generosity and helping us Strengthen our Community!

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Poppies Drive

There are still many spots available where volunteers are needed to help with the Poppies Drive.  Anyone that is able to take a 3-hour shift would be greatly appreciated.  100% of the proceeds go to help our local veterans.  Please stop into the post and sign up (the sign-up sheet is behind the bar; see one of the bartenders).

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Patio Concerts – Open to the Public

Before you know it, we will be in “Party on Down” mode when our outdoor patio concerts begin.  This year we will have four outdoor concerts: Moxie will start the season on June 20th, The Ninja Cowboys (July 25th), Custard Pie (August 15th), and Ace Molar will end the season on August 29th.  The Auxiliary will be selling burgers, hot dogs and more, and the outdoor bar will be open.  These are always popular events and  begins at 6 p.m., with the band performing from 7 to 10 p.m. Limited seating available, feel free to bring lawn chairs.

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Birthday Recognition

Reminder: if you would like your Birthday announced during the drawings and included in the monthly calendar, please enter your name, birth month/day in the Birthday Book located behind the bar in the Canteen (see one of the bartenders for the Birthday Book).

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Queen of Hearts:

The Queen of Hearts drawing - TBD.

 

 

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VFW T-Shirts, Long sleeve Sweatshirts and Hats are on sale at the post.  

Cash or Check - Make checks payable to VFW Post 3345

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VFW T-Shirts     S – M – L – XL                $12.00

                                XX – XXX                  $14.00                           

Sweatshirts       All Sizes                           $24.00

VFW Hats                                                  $12.00

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