May-June events at VFW

[May 01, 2012]  The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1756 is a busy place with many events coming up throughout the summer and beyond. With a new tenant in the basement, The Wishbone, and some remodeling taking place in the main hall, the group is equally as busy planning and promoting community activities.

The VFW will host the vendor spaces for the sixth annual Route 66 Garage Sale, which is scheduled for May 11 and 12. The VFW is offering spaces inside and outside, with public restrooms and concessions provided throughout the event. For more information on booth space, call 217-732-8687.

This is a list of events scheduled at the VFW through June:

• May 11-12 -- Route 66 Garage Sale

• May 19 -- Marine Corps League Roadside Café, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

• May 24 -- Ladies Auxiliary dinner

• May 27 -- Dance Club, 6:30-9 p.m.

• June 7 -- Ladies Auxiliary dinner

• June 21 -- Ladies Auxiliary dinner

• June 24 -- Dance Club, 6:30-9 p.m.