Lake City American Legion Auxiliary

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...

Legion to distribute poppies to honor veterans on May 26-27

May 24, 2023

From the battlefields of WWI, weary soldiers brought home the memory of a barren landscape transformed by fields of red poppies, red as the blood that soaked the soil. The poppy became a symbol of the sacrifice of lives in war and hope that none died in vain. The poppy has continued to bloom...

Lots of stüff and things to do

Feb 1, 2023

Whether you like to ice golf, go around in circles, dance, snow shoe, ski, hike, play bingo, or play euchre, the Lake City area is a pretty happening place to be this weekend. The weather looks promising as well, with highs in the low-to-mid 30s on both Saturday and Sunday. The Lake City Chamber...