Lake City American Legion Auxiliary

Legion Auxiliary donates plants for revamped island at pier concourse turnaround

Nov 13, 2024

The island at the pier concourse turnaround got a new look this year and, thanks to a donation from the Louis McCahill American Legion Post 110 Auxiliary, some new perennial plants. The area provides drainage for the surrounding blacktop. Since 1996 its been maintained by the Bittersweet Garden...

Legion, Auxiliary donate to Friends of the Lake City Public Library

Nov 6, 2024

Lake City American Legion Post 110 and its Auxiliary have donated $1,500 to the Friends of the Lake City Public Library for shelving and an overhead garage door. Pictured, from left, are Auxiliary Treasurer Joyce Moechnig, Auxiliary President Miriam Holtan, Carla Kilpatrick of the Friends of the...

Flags of Valor returns for Water Ski Days

May 22, 2024

The Lake City American Legion Post 110 and the Legion Auxiliary announce that the Flags of Valor display will be held during Water Ski Days again this year. This will be the organizations’ eighth year of sponsoring the patriotic flag display along Park Street North Highway 61 from Ohuta Park to...

Pillow cleaning to be held at VFW

Apr 3, 2024

The American Legion Auxiliary invites everyone to Carlson’s Pillow Cleaning Service on Friday, April 12, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the VFW Clubrooms at 115 N. Franklin St. in Lake City. Pillows will be cleaned, deodorized, sanitized and fluffed. This is a mobile unit offering same day service...

Legion Auxiliary gives to Packing for the weekend

Nov 29, 2023

Joyce Moechnig (right) presents a $250 donation to Packing for the Weekend coordinators Al (left) and Gay Thompson. This donation is on behalf of the Lake City American Legion Auxiliary. Packing for the Weekend provides free food on the weekend year-round for approximately 50 children here in Lake...

Legion and Auxiliary present apples to teachers to mark American Education Week

Nov 29, 2023

American Education Week (Nov. 13-17) has been celebrated by the American Legion since 1921. American Education Association and the American Legion spotlight the importance of providing every child in America with a quality public education from preschool through 12th grade. American Legion Post...

Lake City Legion and Auxiliary donate $1,500 to fireworks fund

Oct 25, 2023

The Lake City American Legion Post and Auxiliary have supported the Lake City Lions in their fundraising efforts to resume the tradition of fireworks on the Fourth of July. Joyce Moechnig (center), Auxiliary Treasurer, presented a $500 check while Post President Dick Grobe (left) and Treasurer...

Flags of Valor committee is grateful for donors, volunteers

Jul 12, 2023

The Flags of Valor committee of the American Legion Post 110 and its Auxiliary wishes to thank everyone who supported the event again this year. Over eight thousand dollars was donated to create the patriotic display. Thanks to all who donated in honor or memory of a loved one. Thanks to all...

Hundreds of flags add up to another impressive display

Jun 28, 2023

The River Walk in Lake City took on a patriotic aspect over Water Ski Days weekend with a line of 850 American flags spanning from Park Street nearly to Central Point Road. The Lake City American Legion Post 110 and its Auxiliary organize the display each year as fundraiser. For a suggested $10...

Volunteers needed for Flags of Valor

Jun 14, 2023

The American Legion and Legion Auxiliary sponsored Flags of Valor will be flying along north Hwy. 61 from Ohuta Park to Kelly’s Lake House Bar and Grill from Wednesday, June 21 to Monday, June 26. Everyone, no matter age or ability, is invited to assist in this project. Flags will be assembled and...