Lake City VFW

Lake City VFW announces Voice of Democracy scholarship competition

Oct 4, 2023

Commander Joe Kehren of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. Post 8729 announced the kick-off of this year’s VFW’s Voice of Democracy Scholarship competition. Local high school students have the opportunity to compete for thousands of dollars in scholarships and a trip to Washington, D.C....

VFW announces essay competition

Sep 27, 2023

Commander Joe Kehren of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) of the U.S. Post Bemard Flesche 8729, Lake City, announced the kick-off of the VFW’s annual Patriot’s Pen youth essay competition. Middle school students in grades six through eight in this area have the opportunity to compete and win...

Euchre is May 13

May 10, 2023

The next monthly euchre tournament will be held Saturday, May 13, at the Lake City VFW. Registration starts at 12:30 p.m. Play starts at 1 p.m. sharp. The cost is $5. The Lake City VFW is located at 115 N. Franklin St., Lake City.

VFW donates to Fishing with the Fuzz

Mar 29, 2023

Members of VFW Post 8729 along with some Legion members presented Chief Kubista and Officer Becklund with a $1,000 donation from the VFW for Fishing with the Fuzz. Front row, from left: Tom Brown, Officer Mike Becklund, Chief Cory Kubista, VFW Commander Joe Kehren, and Johnny Wiech. Back row, from...

Scouts assist with ‘honorable disposal’ of unserviceable American flags

Mar 29, 2023

On March 23, Lake City’s BSA Troop 94 joined the VFW Post 8729 and Auxiliary along with the American Legion Post 110 to conduct a flag retirement ceremony. Unserviceable flags collected by the Scouts were inspected and given an honorable disposal. Participation in the ceremony not only gave an...

Euchre tourney is March 25

Mar 15, 2023

The next monthly euchre tournament at the Lake City VFW has been postponed from March 18 and will be held instead on Saturday, March 25. Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. Play begins at 1 p.m. The cost is $5. Lake City VFW Post 8729 is located at 115 N. Franklin St., Lake City.

Euchre tourney is Feb. 5

Feb 1, 2023

The next monthly euchre tournament at the Lake City VFW will be Sunday, Feb. 5. Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. Play begins at 1 p.m. The cost is $5. Lake City VFW Post 8729 is located at 115 N. Franklin St., Lake City.

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...

Euchre tourney Jan. 28

Jan 25, 2023

There is to be a euchre tournament on Saturday, Jan. 28, at the Lake City VFW. Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. Play starts at 1 p.m. The entry fee is $5. The Lake City VFW is located at 115 N. Franklin St., Lake City.

Bingo continues at VFW

Jan 18, 2023

The Lake City VFW reported lots of Bingo players Sunday, Jan. 15. Audrey Watson (left) was the caller and Judy Burfeind (center) and Betsy White were the auditors. Bingo will be held again this Saturday, Jan. 21. Lunch starts at noon, followed by Bingo at 1 p.m. It’s organized by the VFW Auxiliary...