Contributing writer Bonnie Cranmer
The Craig Valley VFW Post 4491 has been busy. After the successful July 4th parade entry, Crossing the Delaware, winning Most Patriotic for the third year in a row, they are on the move again. The 82 member group meets on the second Monday each month at 7:30 p.m. Not all members are in attendance at each meeting, but all support the work in spirit.
One of the annual projects is the raffle for Fall Festival. Tickets are available from club members between now and festival Saturday in October. This year the prize is a 55-inch Vizio 4K Smart Color TV. The funds support the ongoing work of the club.and maintenance of their facility. With the upgrades made in the past few years, it is now available for Craig County community members to rent for meetings, reunions, weddings and birthdays.
On Saturday, Sept. 7, the VFW will host a spaghetti dinner with all the fixings at the Craig Valley Post at 295 Hunters Drive in New Castle, past Camp Mitchell. The meal will be an opportunity for the community to meet and show appreciation to the club members for their service and hear their stories. The dinner will include generous portions of spaghetti, garlic bread, salad, drinks and a selection of homemade desserts. The dinner tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children and 2 years old and under are free.
Another project the club is focused on is the upcoming tour of The Wall That Heals, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Replica and Mobile Education Center. The replica will arrive in Lexington on Oct. 2. It will be part of a parade from Lexington to the Jackson River Sports Complex in Covington. “VFWs, motorcycles, and antique cars will be there,” said David Caldwell, commander of Post 4491. The memorial will be open to the public Oct. 3 – 6, 24 hours each day. The VFW and other organizations are providing support, donations, and volunteers for this important project. Those who would like to donate or volunteer should contact cdrpost4492@vfwva.org.
