Elks, VFW to host Thanksgiving meal
for vets and families
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The Presque Isle Elks Lodge 1954 and Veterans of Foreign Wars, Hayward-Frazier Post 2599, will host a Thanksgiving-style dinner with live musical entertainment, free of charge, to all veterans and current military personnel and their families this Sunday afternoon, Nov. 22, 2015 in Presque Isle.
The event will begin at 1 p.m. at the VFW post, located at 6 State St. Post members will cook and serve a traditional Thanksgiving meal of roast turkey, country-style ham, mashed potatoes, gravy, salad, vegetables, rolls and a variety of home-baked pies.
Elks will provide transportation for any veteran in need. Rides can be reserved by calling the Elks Lodge at 764-0985.
In addition, the Elks have arranged for live musical entertainment during the meal, featuring the musical talents of the “Soggybottom Boyz,” comprised of Wendell Hudson, Leland Clark, Peter Parker, James “Sheldon” Wright and Jeremiah Donovan, along with their friends Paul Smithkey, Ricky Sewly and others.
“This is the third year that this post will be hosting the free Thanksgiving meal for all military veterans and current service personnel,” said VFW Commander Richard Norton. “Last year, which was the second time we hosted this event, the Presque Isle Elks offered their assistance. Attendance doubled and everyone truly enjoyed themselves.
“We are extremely excited to again have the Presque Isle Elks work with us in expressing our appreciation to our military veterans and the men and women currently serving our nation,” added Norton.
Elks Exalted Ruler Alan Harding said, “November is Veterans Remembrance Month for all Elks throughout the nation. Here in Presque Isle, we are so pleased to have been asked to assist our local VFW post in organizing a wonderful event to express our appreciation for our veteran servicemen and women, as well as those currently serving.
“As long as there are veterans, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will not only never forget them, we will assist our veterans whenever a request is made,” added Harding.
