Calendar of Sabattus Post
Past Programs and Events
2020
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Date/Day |
Time |
Location |
Event Details and for More
Information (FMI) |
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20
Nov 2020 Friday |
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Sabattus
Legion Post Virtual
Turkey Raffle 1st
Prize - $100 LL Bean Gift Card 2nd
Prize $50 Hannaford Gift Card 3rd,
4th, 5th and 6th Prizes - $15 gift Cards There
is no indoor event scheduled at this time as in past years! $1
each, 6 for $5 |
You
should have received raffle tickets in the mail. Please
return them with your donation to keep the lights on at the post POC:
Don Lebel |
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14
Nov 2020 Saturday |
9:00
am 3:00
pm |
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POC
Denise Michaud |
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11 Nov 2020 Wednesday |
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Veterans
Day
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Continental
Breakfast at the Post Drive
thru Pick up Only See
our Facebook Page for Details POC
is James Rancourt |
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7 Nov 2020 Friday |
1600 – 1800 |
Sabattus
American Legion Post
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Curbside
Pick up Bean
Supper $8
per person Advanced
ordering is necessary. POC
is Tracey Rancourt |
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31 Oct 2020 Saturday |
1500 – 1700 |
Sabattus
American Legion Post
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Trunk
or Treat Socially distanced Trick or Treating
for Children in the local area. Cars and trucks were available with
candy for the kids! POC is Tracey Rancourt |
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Oct 16, 2020 Friday |
2:45 pm |
Senator Collins Participates in Silver Star
Medal Presentation Ceremony in Sabattus
Sabattus,
ME – U.S. Senator Susan Collins participated in a posthumous
Silver Star Medal presentation ceremony for Private First Class George
Laplante at the Sabattus American Legion, Harry J. Conway Post 135.
Senator Collins assisted PFC Laplante’s family in
obtaining his military records and securing the Silver Star that he earned in
the Korean War but never received. During
the ceremony, Senator Collins delivered remarks and presented members of PFC Laplante’s family with a U.S. flag that was flown over
the U.S. Capitol in his honor. Chaplain (Colonel) Andrew Gibson of the
Maine Army National Guard; members of PFC Laplante’s
family, including his brothers Richard and Robert; and several Legion members
were also in attendance. “George
Laplante was a soldier in the best American tradition,” said Senator
Collins. “He was a patriot who gave his all not only in defense of
his comrades, but also in defense of the freedom that is the blessing of all
Americans and the birthright of all people. He was then, and he is today,
a hero – our hero. “No
soldier goes into battle intending to make the ultimate sacrifice. But
there are rare heroes who make the decision, if need be, to sacrifice their
lives for others,” Senator Collins continued. “The Silver Star
is one of our nation’s highest decorations for such valor in combat.” On
October 11, 1952, PFC Laplante was grievously wounded by enemy grenades
during the battle of T-Bone Hill. Despite the severity of his injuries,
PFC Laplante refused to be evacuated. He remained at his position,
laying down fire to suppress the enemy and to protect his comrades. PFC
Laplante passed away on March 1, 1953, from his wounds. The
Silver Star Medal is the U.S. Armed Forces’ third-highest personal decoration
for valor in combat. It’s awarded primarily to members of the U.S. Armed
Forces for gallantry in action against an enemy of the United States. |
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11 Sep 2020 |
4:00 pm |
Sabattus Cemetery
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9/11 Remembrance Ceremony All are Invited to attend. The names of the over 3,000 Americans who perished will
be read aloud by members of the American Legion SAL and Auxiliary. Followed by the playing of TAPS at 6:00 pm POC Amedeo Lauria |
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National
Convention CANCELLED DUE Louisville,
Kentucky- August 28 - September 3, 2020 |
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14 June 2020 |
1800 |
Sabattus Legion Hall Do to the restrictions placed upon us by the Governor
of the State of Maine We are unable to hold a Flag Day Ceremony We will however dispose of flags in a small group Volunteers are welcome (10 Max) |
Dignified Disposal of Flags |
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25 May 2020 |
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Do to the restrictions placed upon us by the Governor
of the State of Maine We are unable to hold our normal Memorial Day Parade. A shortened ceremony will take place at the Memorial Donations would be greatly appreciated to assist the
post in staying open through
this challenging time. Please mail your donation to: American Legion Post 135 PO Box 392 Sabattus, ME
04280 or Donate on our Webpage through PayPal. |
Memorial Day Parade |
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1 Mar 2020 Sunday |
7:30 – 10:00 am |
Sabattus Legion Hall Community Members Welcome! Volunteers Welcome! This is the last Fundraising
Breakfast Due to the Coronavirus Lockdown By the Governor of Maine
All you can eat buffet! |
Sabattus Legion Community Breakfast Cost: $8 per
person Free for: WWII Veterans Children 10 and Under Kitchen Volunteers please arrive by 6:00 am Wait Volunteers please arrive by 6:30 am FMI: Joseph
Michaud |
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2 Feb 2020 Sunday |
7:30 – 10:00 am |
Sabattus Legion Hall Community Members Welcome! Volunteers Welcome!
All you can eat buffet! |
Sabattus Legion Community Breakfast Cost: $8 per
person Free for: WWII Veterans Children 10 and Under Kitchen Volunteers please arrive by 6:00 am Wait Volunteers please arrive by 6:30 am FMI: Joseph
Michaud |
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17-18-19 Jan 2020 |
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ANNUAL MID-WINTER CONFERENCE
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Please check the Smile for hotel
information & Registration/Banquet Reservations |
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NO BREAKFAST IN JANUARY SEE YOU IN FEB Have a Safe, Prosperous and Happy New Year 2020!
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