4th ANNUAL VETERANS STAND DOWN
Thursday, October 31, 2019
09:00 - 15:00 hrs.
The 4th Annual Veterans Stand Down is being held at Graceada Park, Modesto CA.
The Stand Down for homeless veterans is modeled after the Stand Down concept used during the Vietnam War providing a safe retreat for units returning from combat operations.
An array of Services and Support will be provided to all Homeless and Low Income Veterans including Food, Clothing, Employment Services, VA Healthcare, VA Claim Services, Veteran Service Officer assistance, Pet Care, Dental Care, Showers, and many others.
The Marine Corps League, Det 019 will be distributing Backpacks for Life filled with essentials to help our Veterans through the coming winter months.
Royal Neighbors Annual Veterans Luncheon
Saturday, November 9⋅11:00 – 13:00
Presented by Royal Neighbors of Riverbank.
Wonderful opportunity for Veterans to share the Day while enjoying a catered lunch.
FREE to Veterans plus 1 guest
Reservations are required !
Call: Anita Ramos (209) 869-3635 -or- Diane Talbert (209) 863-9965
244th USMC BIRTHDAY BALL
Sunday, November 10th
Stanislaus Veterans Center
3500 Coffee Rd., Suite #15
Modesto, CA 95355
Doors Open 17:00 (5:00 pm)
Ceremony 18:30 (6:30 pm)
Dinner 19:30 (7:30 pm)
The Marine Corps League, Det. 019 is honored to host our 2019 USMC Birthday Ball celebrating the 244th USMC Birthday.
The official Marine Corps Birthday is November 10, 1775 - that’s the date on which a Continental Congress resolution directed that two battalions of Marines be raised. The first recruiting office opened up in Tun Tavern, Philadelphia.
Yes... the Marine Corps was born in a Bar.
TICKETS: $30 per person / $50 per couple
Tickets purchased by Oct. 31st, recieve a $5 discount !
All Active Duty Marines enter FREE
(RSVP required by Oct. 31 to receive your free ticket)
Honored Guest: Michael Anderson, Sr.
Mr. Anderson is a Gold Star Dad, & father of Marine Corporal Michael D. Anderson Jr., KIA in Falloujah, Iraq.
Enjoy the Opening Ceremonies, an Elegant Evening of Sumptuous Dining, Dancing, Musical Entertainment and Commemoration with Traditional Cake Cutting Ceremony and Opportunity Drawing.