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FEBRUARY IS SHORT AND SWEET, THESE SPECIALS & EVENTS FOR 2/4-2/8 JUST CAN’T BE BEAT!

WEEKLY FOOD SPECIALS FOR THE WEEK OF 2/4-2/8

  • Chicken A La King atop a golden-brown waffle w/ a side of cole slaw & a dinner roll $12.95
  • Fried Flounder Sandwich w/ French Fries $11.95
  • Appetizer of the Month – Chicken Cordon Bleu Bites (6) $8.95

FEBRUARY IS OFF TO A GREAT START! A NEW MONTH BRINGS FRESH NEW EVENTS AT THE POST! TAKE A LOOK!

DJ Scotty Sharpe returns to the canteen this Friday February 7th to host MUSIC BINGO beginning at 6 pm! This time, we are doing things a bit different! Instead of one bingo winner each round, there will be 2! We have some new prizes in store on the prize wheel as well…so make sure you don’t miss out! Tables fill up quickly, so be sure you get there early to grab your spot and enjoy some tasty food while you wait! Following Music Bingo, we will wrap the night up with some dance music and Karaoke! The Friday night fun at the Post never lets you down!

ARE YOU WELL VERSED ON CUPID’S HOLIDAY? WE HAVE A FUN GAME FOR ALL THE LOVERS OUT THERE!

Cupid comes to town a little early, on Wednesday February 12th, when DJ Bill Wright stops by the canteen to host some Valentine’s Day Trivia beginning at 6:30 pm! Rom com movies, best love songs, all the chocolate facts you can think of….let’s hear those answers! 4 rounds of trivia, 10 questions each round, will you be a winner? Come find out!

Valentine’s Day falls on a Friday this year, and we have the best way you can kickoff your romantic weekend with that special someone! On Friday February 14th and Saturday February 15th, we will be offering a special Valentine’s Day Dinner! Here’s what’s on the menu:

  • Ribeye Steak served with a baked potato, asparagus and a dinner roll $16.95
  • Stuffed Shrimp w/ Crab Meat (3) served with a baked potato, asparagus and a dinner roll $16.95
  • Surf & Turf (Combo)- 12 oz Ribeye and 2 large shrimp stuffed with crab meat served with a baked potato, asparagus and a dinner roll $21.95
  • Dessert – Chocolate Ganache Brownie Cheesecake $8.00

Sign-ups in the canteen are highly encouraged to ensure we are able to accommodate all who will want these delectable dishes!

MAKE SURE YOU GET YOUR TICKETS TO OUR VFW BINGO ON SUNDAY FEBRUARY 16TH! DOORS OPEN AT 11:30 AM, LUNCH IS SERVED AT 12 PM AND BINGO BEGINS AROUND 1:30 PM! TICKETS ARE $75.00 AND INCLUDE SODA, WATER, 20 GAMES OF BINGO AND FOOD! THERE WILL ALSO BE RAFFLE BASKETS AND 50/50! TICKETS ARE SELLING OUT QUICKLY, THERE ARE ONLY A FEW LEFT! DON’T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO SUPPORT OUR VETERANS AND OUR CLUB! THIS IS OUR BIGGEST FUNDRAISER OF THE YEAR AND WE APPRECIATE ALL OF THOSE WHO HAVE DONATED THUS FAR! VISIT THE VFW WEBSITE here AND GET YOUR TICKETS!

WE ARE ALSO LOOKING FOR ABOUT 20 VOLUNTEERS TO HELP OUT THE DAY OF BINGO! YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE THERE ALL DAY! PLEASE SEE THE SIGN UP SHEET IN THE CANTEEN, OR SIGN UP ON THE GOOGLE DOC ON FACEBOOK HERE.

TO WRAP UP FEBRUARY, WE HAVE QUITE A BIT IN STORE! LET’S TAKE A PEEK!

Meat Tray Bingo is in the canteen on Sunday February 23rd! Doors open at 12 pm and Bingo starts at 1 pm! There are some great meat packages available! This bingo is opened to our members and their guests!

WE ARE TRYING SOMETHING NEW THIS MONTH! AND IF YOU ALL LIKE IT, WE WILL CONTINUE WITH IT! SO HERE ARE SOME DETAILS!

We asked, you guys gave us suggestions, and now here we are bringing some of those to fruition! We will have CORNHOLE at the Post in the Banquet Hall on Thursday February 27th! Sign-up information as well as start times, etc will all be posted within the next week or so! But for now, mark those calendars and come out for some Thursday night fun! 

** DISCLAIMER! ** This is our first time doing this! This first event will be our first try at this! It will be a training event for us as well as new players! We welcome those who are avid cornhole players and are well versed in the area to come help us and new players get started! THIS IS NOT A TOURNAMENT YET! WE ARE JUST GETTING STARTED, GETTING THE HANG OF THINGS!

If anyone has a cornhole set they would be willing to donate to the club, we would appreciate it! We are looking to at least get 3-4 of them! Thank you everyone!

AND NOW FOR SOME ODDS AND ENDS…

  • THE AUX MEETING WILL TAKE PLACE ON TUESDAY FEBRUARY 25TH AT 6:30 PM. **THE AUX MEETINGS WILL BE CHANGING IN MARCH! THEY WILL TAKE PLACE ON THE FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH AT 6:00 PM BEGINNING IN MARCH**
  • THE POST MEETING WILL TAKE PLACE ON WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 26TH AT 6:00 PM.
  • I 105 WIOV radio station advertises for the Post! So be sure to tune into the station to hear upcoming announcements as well and check out their community calendar for events happening at the Post.
  • If you wish to stay updated on all things happening at the Post, including specials and events, then SUBSCRIBE to our newsletter, check out the WEBSITE or follow us on FACEBOOK!
  • DON’T FORGET TO FOLLOW THE POST ON INSTAGRAM at millersville_vfw_post_7294. THANK YOU TO THOSE WHO HAVE FOLLOWED THE PAGE!

FEBRUARY IS PEEKING THROUGH AND THE FUN AT THE POST CONTINUES! CHECK OUT THE SPECIALS & EVENTS FOR 1/28-2/1

WEEKLY FOOD SPECIALS FOR THE WEEK OF 1/28-2/1 *NOTE SPECIALS BEGIN ON WED 1/29*

  • GRILLED HAM STEAK W/ GARLIC MASHED POTATOES AND PEAS $13.95
  • PULLED PORK SANDWICH TOPPED W/ ONION RINGS AND A SIDE OF CHIPS $11.95
  • APPETIZER OF THE MONTH: BROCCOLI CHEDDAR BITES $8.95

THANK YOU SO MUCH TO THOSE WHO HAVE PURCHASED TICKETS TO OUR BINGO ON SUNDAY FEBRUARY 16! TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE, SO BE SURE YOU GRAB YOURS NOW!  ALL PROCEEDS GO TO SUPPORTING OUR VETERANS AND OUR VFW! HERE IS THE LINK TO PURCHASE: PURCHASE BINGO TICKETS

DETAILS:

Buy online with a credit card or come into the Canteen with cash to avoid credit card fees.

Tickets sell out fast, so be ready to secure yours before they’re gone!

Event Details:

Date: February 16, 2025

Location: Millersville VFW Post 7294

Doors Open: 11:30 AM

Lunch: Starts at Noon

Bingo: 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Tickets: $75.00 Includes:

20 Bingo Games, Water & Soda, Pork BBQ Lunch.

Must be 21+ to attend.

Additional Cash Only Purchases Day of Event:

Raffles, Games of Chance, Blackout Game Cards, 50/50 Tickets

Sponsorship Opportunities:

Red Sponsor: $500

White Sponsor: $325

Blue Sponsor: $250

If you or your organization are interested in donating to our Bingo, please submit a check to Millersville-Manor VFW Post 7294 or feel free to contact Rick Brown at 717-330-1649.

Sponsorships include prominent recognition in all social media posts, on our website, at the event, and on promotional materials.

We look forward to seeing you there!

**We are in need of 20 volunteers to help with our annual Fundraiser Bingo on February 16, 2025.

Doors open at 1130 and bingo will run until about 4. Volunteers are needed to help with various task throughout the day to include selling raffle tickets, baked goods, bingo daubers, extra games, blackout games, 50/50, set up, clean up, etc.

If you can’t stay all day, that’s ok!!!

Just sign up for a shift in the Google Doc ON FACEBOOK or come into the Canteen and sign up there.

All proceeds will go to helping veteran and community programs supported by our post.

This will be our biggest fundraiser of the year and we need all hands on deck!!!**

WE PACKED THE HOUSE LAST WEEK FOR MUSIC BINGO, SO IF YOU MISSED OUT ON THE FUN, NO WORRIES, IT’S RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER!

DJ Scotty Sharpe returns to the canteen on Friday February 7th for MUSIC BINGO from 6-8 pm followed by an evening of KARAOKE and DJing until 10:30/11 pm! Music Bingo is a crowd favorite and always a great time! Be sure to get there early to ensure you secure a table, it fills up quick! Fun for everyone, you just can’t beat it!

ARE YOU ONE OF THOSE WHO KNOW A BUNCH OF FUN RANDOM FACTS? DO YOU LOVE VALENTINE’S DAY? EITHER WAY, COME HANG WITH US IN THE CANTEEN FOR A NIGHT FULL OF FACTS ABOUT LOVE!

That’s right! Cupid shot his arrow and DJ Bill Wright was his target! Valentine’s Day Trivia makes its way to our Post on Wednesday February 12th from 6:30-8:30 pm! 4 rounds of trivia, 10 questions each round and the winners get some great prizes! This month’s theme is all about love, so get ready for the mushy gushy stuff! Whether it’s movies, music or just random facts….Trivia night always brings the hype!

*WE WILL BE OFFERING A SPECIAL VALENTINE’S DAY MEAL ON VALENTINE’S DAY! BE SURE TO KICK OFF DATE NIGHT WITH US! GREAT DRINKS AND GREAT FOOD FOR YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONE! STAY TUNED FOR WHAT WILL BE ON THE MENU!

HERE AT THE POST, WE VALUE OUR VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILY AND FRIENDS! WE ABSOLUTELY LOVE OUR PATRONS AND WE ARE SO THANKFUL THAT WE ARE ABLE TO PROVIDE A GREAT SPACE FOR EVERYONE TO COME AND ENJOY! THAT BEING SAID, FOR 2025, WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU AS TO WHAT TYPES OF EVENTS/THEME NIGHTS YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE AT OUR POST! WE DO TRIVIA, WE DO DJ NIGHTS, WE DO BINGO, ETC….HOWEVER WE WANT YOUR INPUT! LET US KNOW WHAT TYPES OF EVENTS/ACTIVITIES YOU WOULD ENJOY! YOU CAN LET ANY OF US KNOW IN THE CANTEEN, MESSAGE US, GIVE US A CALL, ETC! WE JUST WANT YOUR SUGGESTIONS! THANK YOU!

AND NOW FOR SOME ODDS AND ENDS…

  • THE AUX MEETING WILL TAKE PLACE ON TUESDAY FEBRUARY 25TH AT 6:30 PM. **THE AUX MEETINGS WILL BE CHANGING IN MARCH! THEY WILL TAKE PLACE ON THE FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH AT 6:00 PM BEGINNING IN MARCH**
  • THE POST MEETING WILL TAKE PLACE ON WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 26TH AT 6:00 PM.
  • I 105 WIOV radio station advertises for the Post! So be sure to tune into the station to hear upcoming announcements as well and check out their community calendar for events happening at the Post.
  • If you wish to stay updated on all things happening at the Post, including specials and events, then SUBSCRIBE to our newsletter, check out the WEBSITE or follow us on FACEBOOK!
  • DON’T FORGET TO FOLLOW THE POST ON INSTAGRAM at millersville_vfw_post_7294. THANK YOU TO THOSE WHO HAVE FOLLOWED THE PAGE!

A NEW YEAR BRINGS ALL NEW POSSIBILITIES! LET’S CHECK OUT WHAT WE HAVE IN STORE FOR THE WEEK OF 1/7-1/11

WEEKLY FOOD SPECIALS FOR THE WEEK OF 1/7-1/11 *NOTE SPECIALS BEGIN WED 1/8*

  • Grilled Shrimp w/ a bourbon savory glaze over white fluffy rice served w/ a side salad
  • Fried Oyster Poboy (lettuce, tomato & onion w/ a special house made sauce which is like a spicy mayo) served w/ chips
  • Appetizer of the month: Broccoli Cheddar Bites

THE HUSTLE AND BUSTLE OF THE BUSY HOLIDAY SEASON HAS SUBSIDED, BUT WE ARE STILL PLENTY BUSY AT THE POST! LET’S SEE WHAT WE HAVE COOKING UP!

Football lovers, this one is for you! Join us in the canteen this Thursday January 9th to watch the Orange Bowl at 7:30 pm! Notre Dame against Penn State, who are you rooting for?! Tacos will be on the menu as well as what sounds to be a nail-biting game! Don’t miss out on the fun!

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DID SOMEBODY YELL BINGO?! OH THAT’S RIGHT….WE DID!

Come one and all to the Meat Tray Bingo this upcoming Sunday January 12th in the canteen! Doors will open at 12 pm and Bingo begins around 1 pm! This is opened to our members and their guests! We have some great meat packages up for grabs! Come end your weekend with us, playing everyone’s favorite game!

WE DECIDED TO CHANGE THINGS UP A BIT AT THE POST, SO HERE IS YOUR REMINDER!

The Kitchen at the VFW will now be opened on MONDAYS beginning Monday January 13th, from 4-8 pm! So keep us in mind after your long weekend when you don’t feel like cooking dinner! We got you covered!

WEDNESDAYS ARE FOR A NICE COLD BEER, SOME DELICIOUS WINGS AND TRIVIA! WE ARE YOUR ONE STOP SHOP!

DJ Bill Wright returns for the New Year with the same favorite game of TRIVIA! Come out Wednesday January 15th from 6:30-8:30 pm in the canteen to try your chance at some great prizes! There are 4 rounds of trivia, each round is different and composed of 10 questions, and Bill Wright asks some tough ones! So put your brains to work (AND HAVE SOME FUN) while you try to be the WINNER!

IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW!

On Friday January 17th, our Millersville VFW Annual Bingo Tickets will GO ON SALE! BE SURE YOU GET YOURS BECAUSE THEY WILL GO QUICK!

*Our Annual Bingo will be held on Sunday February 16th. Doors will open at 11:30 am. Food begins at 12 pm. Bingo will start around 1:30 pm. Tickets will be $75.00, which includes food, soda and 20 bingo games. There will be a cash bar available. We will have raffle baskets and 50/50. Blackout cards will also be available for purchase.*

*STAY TUNED FOR MORE MUSIC BINGO, KARAOKE/DJ NIGHTS AS WELL AS LIVE MUSIC! WE ARE CURRENTLY IN THE PROCESS OF BOOKING FOR 2025!*

AND NOW FOR SOME ODDS AND ENDS…

  • The Post meeting will take place on Wednesday January 22nd at 6:00 pm.
  • The Aux meeting will take place on Tuesday January 28th at 6:30 pm.
  • I 105 WIOV radio station advertises for the Post! So be sure to tune into the station to hear upcoming announcements as well and check out their community calendar for events happening at the Post.
  • If you wish to stay updated on all things happening at the Post, including specials and events, then SUBSCRIBE to our newsletter, check out the WEBSITE or follow us on FACEBOOK!
  • DON’T FORGET TO FOLLOW THE POST ON INSTAGRAM at millersville_vfw_post_7294. THANK YOU TO THOSE WHO HAVE FOLLOWED THE PAGE!

SANTA COMES NEXT WEEK, SO THESE DECEMBER EVENTS AND SPECIALS FOR 12/17-12/21 ARE SURELY SWEET!

WEEKLY FOOD SPECIALS FOR THE WEEK OF 12/17-12/21 *NOTE SPECIALS BEGIN WED 12/18*

  • Tuna Noodle Casserole w/ a side salad $12.95
  • Nashville Hot Fried Chicken Sandwich w/ chips $11.95
  • Corn Nuggets (Appetizer) $6.95

OUR FESTIVE FRIDAYS CONTINUE WITH THIS FRIDAY BEING GRINCH NIGHT! LET’S SEE YOUR MEAN GREEN GRINCH GEAR! IT SURELY SOUNDS LIKE A JUBILEE GOOD TIME!

No white Christmas forecasted, but 100% chance of a WHITE OUT this upcoming Saturday December 21st! Join us in the canteen for the Penn State game! The kitchen will open at noon as well! Wear white, bring your football spirit, and come kickoff what promises to be a great game and a surely good time!

‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISMTAS, AND ALL THROUGH THE POST, WE CELBRATED WITH YOU ALL, WHO WE LOVE THE MOST!

Join us for our Christmas Eve party in the canteen on Tuesday December 24th from 4-6 pm! This is only opened to our members and their guests! Reminder, the kitchen will be closed! Take some time out of the busy holiday season and come have some fun with us!

AND NOW FOR WHAT EVERYONE IS WAITING FOR….OUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS CHRISTMAS PARTY!

We love nothing more than our officers, staff, and all of YOU! We love that we all have become one big family, and we really pride ourselves on being able to host amazing events for all of you, who mean a lot to us! So, this year, our annual Family and Friends Christmas Party with Santa will be held on Friday December 27th from 6-9 pm! We will have holiday games, holiday music, a holiday movie, food, raffles with prizes and the best part….SANTA HIMSELF! He will arrive at 7 pm to visit with the kids, take pictures and give each child their gift! So, here’s the important stuff to remember! This will be held in our banquet hall, but it is only opened to our members and their guests! Each child will receive a gift! Now, if you are interested in coming to this event and would like to sign up your child/children, you must do the following. Write down the name, age and 3 items/things of interest/toys for the child/children you are signing up. This information MUST BE GIVEN TO THE BARTENDER IN THE CANTEEN! There will be a sign-up sheet that you will put your child’s name on…but this extra information must be handed in! Now…just like last year, our members will then pick a child to get a gift for! ($25.00 spending limit!) MEMBERS—We appreciated your participation last year and we would love to see the same turnout for this year! If you are interested in buying a gift for a child, please let the bartender know! ALL CHILDREN MUST BE SIGNED UP NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 23RD! ALL GIFTS MUST BE AT THE POST, WRAPPED w/ NAME TAG AND FROM SANTA, BY DECEMBER 26TH! ALL CHILDREN WILL RECEIVE A GIFT SO DO NOT WORRY!

We also started doing a prize table for the kids! When they play the games, they receive raffle tickets. For the last hour of the event, the raffle tickets are called out and the kids get to come up and pick out of a selection of some really great prizes! ALL CHILDREN WILL RECEIVE AT LEAST 1 PRIZE FROM THE TABLE!

If anyone is interested in donating prizes for the prize table, we will gladly accept! We have some already collected, but definitely need more! The kids absolutely love this portion of the evening! 

If anyone is interested in bringing a dish to share at the party, we would absolutely love that! The more the merrier! Sign-ups will be in the canteen! 

HAVE NO FEAR ADULTS, WE AREN’T FORGETTING ABOUT YOU!

We will also host a Secret Santa Adult Gift Exchange the evening of our Family and Friends Christmas Party. If you would like to be included, please sign up in the canteen no later than December 23rd! As we get sign ups, we will start letting people pick names! There will be a $25.00 spending limit! 

AND NOW FOR SOME OTHER NEWS….

IT IS RENEWAL TIME! DO NOT FORGET! In order to keep your key card active, you must renew no later than December 31st! IT ONLY TAKES A FEW MINUTES!!

ODDS AND ENDS…

  • The Post Monthly Meeting will be held on Wednesday December 18th at 6:30 pm.
  • I 105 WIOV radio station advertises for the Post! So be sure to tune into the station to hear upcoming announcements as well and check out their community calendar for events happening at the Post.
  • If you wish to stay updated on all things happening at the Post, including specials and events, then SUBSCRIBE to our newsletter, check out the WEBSITE or follow us on FACEBOOK!
  • DON’T FORGET TO FOLLOW THE POST ON INSTAGRAM at millersville_vfw_post_7294. THANK YOU TO THOSE WHO HAVE FOLLOWED THE PAGE!