I have noticed a number of outdoor activities coming up in the next few weeks: motorcycle events, golf outings and picnics. Could this possibly mean that spring has finally arrived?
If this is the case, then Memorial Day cannot be far behind. I have already received two announcements about events for this holiday. Each post should be participating in something: a ceremony to remember the fallen or perhaps a local parade.
If your post is doing something, please send the information to me for listing in the annual Memorial Day events list.
I hope to see a long list of memorial ceremonies.

Auxiliary dinner benefits Cleveland Fisher House
American Legion Ladies Auxiliary of Post 336, 60 Chester St. in Painesville, will host a shepherd’s pie dinner from 5 to 7:30 p.m. April 24.
Proceeds from the dinner will benefit Cleveland Fisher House. For details, call 440-357-7711.

Annual Rally for the Troops
The 13th annual Rally for the Troops will take place at 11 a.m. April 26 at the Greater Cleveland Veterans Memorial, between Saint Clair and Rockwell avenues, west of East 6th Street in Cleveland. The location has been changed because of the ongoing construction at Public Square.
Group rides will leave from many of the Northeast Ohio Harley Davidson dealerships to the rally. Call in advance to determine the plans for each dealership.
For details, call John “Kiks” Kikol at 440-263-8121 or kiksharley@aol.com.

Work party will raise flags at memorial
The Eastlake Boulevard of 500 Flags Volunteers Committee will host a work party beginning at 9 a.m. May 2 to sort and raise the flags, with a rain date of May 3.
Please bring gloves and pliers if you plan to volunteer. The work parties are open to anyone. The committee operates completely on donations and with the help of volunteers.
To make a donation, checks can be made payable to the City of Eastlake (Boulevard of 500 Flags on the memo line) and sent to City Hall, 35150 Lake Shore Blvd., Eastlake, OH 44095.
For more information on volunteering, call Joe Strand at 440-942-9344.
The new website for the boulevard is up and running. Visit www.500flags.org.

Young Marines work toward Pearl Harbor
The Ashtabula County Young Marines are working to raise money for a trip to Pearl Harbor in December 2016 for the 75th anniversary of the attack on America.
The Young Marines will host a reverse raffle at 5:30 p.m. May 9 at the Jefferson Eagles, 133 S. Spruce St. in Jefferson.
Social hour is 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and dinner will be at 6:30. The drawing begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $50 and include a dinner, open bar and one chance at the main board. Dinner for two will be $65 with open bar and one chance at the main board.
For tickets, call Doc Lee at 440-344-8237.

Celebrate mothers 
at VFW post
A Mother’s Day Brunch will be hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4358, 29412 White Road in Willoughby Hills, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 10.
Tickets in advance are $10 per person or $5 for children ages 5 through 10. Tickets must be purchased by May 3 at the post canteen from 3 to 9 p.m. For details, call Rosina Drenski at 440-944-4903.

Operation S.T.A.T. 
open house
Operation S.T.A.T. (Standing Tall for American Troops) will host an open house May 16 at VFW Post 3863, 33641 Vine St. in Eastlake.
The group will offer free hamburgers and hot dogs at the event, and will educate the public and veterans about services offered by Operation S.T.A.T. Other military organizations have been invited and will be on hand to answer questions, provide information and promote their organizations. The event is open to the public.

P.L.A.V. Auxiliary hosts 
golf outing
Polish Legion of American Veterans Ladies Auxiliary Chapter 31 will host a golf outing May 16 at Briardale Greens Golf Course, 24131 Briardale Ave. in Euclid. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Greater Cleveland Fisher House.
Tickets for the event are $70 per person and include coffee and doughnuts, lunch at the turn, green fees, cart and a full buffet dinner at PLAV Post 31, 850 E. 200th St. in Cleveland immediately following the outing.
Arrive at the course by 7 a.m. with a shotgun start scramble at 8. Tickets are available for the dinner only at $15 each. For details, call Theresa Krysiak at 216-337-8997 or John Major at 216-337-8996.

Blessing of the bikes
in Hambden
Hambden Congregational Church, 13840 GAR Highway in Hambden Township, will host a bike blessing and veterans tribute service on May 17.
All motorcycles are to gather on Chardon Square at 9:30 a.m. and depart at 9:45 a.m. for the service, which will begin at 10:30. All two- and four-wheel vehicles are invited to attend.
A picnic gathering will follow at Hambden Township Park, 9891 Old State Road in Chardon. Please bring a dish to share with all.
Hamburgers, hot dogs and drinks will be provided by Hambden Congregational Church and the cooking will be done by the Chardon VFW. Cleanup and other assistance will be by the Young Marines.

To submit items for this column or the online listings, send them to: The News-Herald, Attn.: Larece Galer, 7085 Mentor Ave., Willoughby, OH 44094; fax to 440-975-2293; or via email to LGaler@News-Herald.com.

Residents of the city of Willowick paid a visit to Willowick Middle School students on June 2. These were not any ordinary citizens — these were Korean War veterans who were willing to spend time talking with the students about their experiences in Korea during what is now referred to as the “Forgotten War.”
Linda McKee, a teacher at Willowick Middle School, did the organizing and veterans who attended were Charles Albert Jr., Richard Avenmarg, Michael Carroll, Chet Cutshall, Edward Kalich, Kenneth Kleinhenz, Richard Kliever, Dick Shaeffer, Anthony Taddeo and Edward VanBergen.
The hardbound book “Korea Reborn” is a beautiful tribute to all of the men and women who served to keep Korea free. Veterans of the war can receive a free copy of the book by contacting a local Veterans of Foreign Wars post.

Young Marines looking 
for staff members
The Greater Lake County Young Marines group is looking for additional staff members. A few staff positions are available and need to be filled. If you enjoy working with kids and want to help mold the future leaders of America, we need you. Prior service in any branch of the military is preferred, but is not necessary. Female volunteers are especially encouraged to apply.
If you are interested, download an application at www.glcyoungmarines.org. A background check and references are required as part of the application process.
For more details, emailxo@glcyoungmarines.org.

Ladies Auxiliary to host 
rummage sale
The Ladies Auxiliary Annual Rummage Sale will be June 19 and 20 at the Chardon VFW Post 6519, 752 Water St. in Chardon. There will be an eclectic mix of goodies and a bake sale on site. Donations will be accepted. For more information, call Kristin at 440-567-0748 or Loretta at 440-834-1753.

AMVETS offering free membership
AMVETS Perry Post 1971, Eastlake Post 946, and Willoughby Post 942 are offering free membership to any veteran who signs up between June 26 and July 7. For details, call the post at 440-259-5131.

Military Night at Captains game
Military Night with the Lake County Captains will be 7 p.m. June 21 against the South Bend Silver Hawks. The night is open to current military and veterans. Rolling Thunder will be a large part of the evening festivities, handling the dedication of the POW/MIA chair. Riders will meet near the American flag located on the northwest corner outside of Classic Park in Eastlake. Those participating in the on-field procession should be there by 6 p.m., entering the field at approximately 6:15 p.m. There will be fireworks after the game. For discounted tickets, call 440-975-8085, ext. 116.

Junior girls to host car wash
The Junior Girls Unit of VFW 2595, 570 Liberty St. in Painesville, will host a car wash and bake sale from 1 to 3 p.m. June 28 at the post home. All are welcome. For details, call Jill Householder at 440-352-9522.

Swiss steak on menu 
at Willoughby Hills VFW
The Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 4358, 29412 White Road in Willoughby Hills, will host a Swiss steak dinner from 3 to 5 p.m. June 29 at the post home. Dinners are $9 per dinner. For information or tickets, call the post at 440-944-1642 or Rosina Drenski at 440-944-4903.

Rotary motorcycle run 
in Geauga County
Burton-Middlefield Rotary will sponsor an escorted motorcycle run on June 29 at the Geauga County Fairgrounds in Burton beginning at 10 a.m. sharp.
The ride will be led by Geauga County Sheriff Dan McClelland with his dog Midge. The sheriff will take the participants on a 55-mile ride through Geauga County. Cost is $25 per motorcycle, which includes a rider for free.
The ride will benefit Burton-Middlefield Rotary Veterans Housing and Assistance Fund. To date, the Rotary Club has raised more than $100,000 for Geauga County veterans through various projects, including the Geauga County Veterans Memorial, Giant Eagle gift cards for veterans, housing for veterans, and assistance for veterans with heating oil this past winter.
Registration forms are available online at bmrmotorcyclerun.com or register the day of the ride starting at 8 a.m.

Air show salutes Korean War
Gathering of Eagles XVIII Air Show will be July 19 and 20, at Lost Nation Airport, 1969 Lost Nation Road in Willoughby. This year, the show will feature “Korea — the Forgotten War” with many war birds from that era.
In addition, the Louis Stokes Cleveland Veterans Affairs Medical Center will be there to inform veterans of benefits they may be entitled to, so interested veterans are asked to bring their DD214 (discharge papers) for assistance.
Tickets for the show are $13 per person, $25 for couples, and children ages 4 to 12 years of age will be admitted for $7. Show hours are 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. July 19 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 20.
Proceeds from the show benefit the restoration of the last known restorable-to-flight B-29 “Doc.”

Gunny’s Hall open for lunch
Gunny’s Hall, 8720 Twinbrook Road in Mentor, is serving daily lunches from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and fish fry dinners on Friday evenings. There are also weekly special offered.
For details, call the hall at 440-974-9380.

To submit items for this column or the online listings, send them to: The News-Herald, Attn.: Larece Galer, 7085 Mentor Ave., Willoughby, OH 44094; fax to 440-975-2293; or via email to LGaler@News-Herald.com.

Posts and detachments in the area have put in another great year of community service.
The exact number of events cannot be counted, as some go unannounced, and some are done so quietly that only the giver and the recipient are aware of them.
These are the type of events that should spark an interest in membership, but how often have you talked about them to anyone? Have you (the member) invited a friend or acquaintance to an event?
I have been to many of the posts and have noticed one thing that really, really irritates me. Not knowing who was doing the talking or who might be listening, members in the canteen were talking post business and complaining. I am willing to bet that these are the same “members” who never appear at a meeting, never lend a hand with a dinner and never voice a positive opinion about anything.
The worst thing a prospective member can hear during any event is one of these critics voicing an uninformed opinion to someone else. Remember the saying, “Loose lips sink ships”?
My thoughts are this: If you are not a part of the solution then do not be a part of the problem. If you don’t like the way things are being done, get off your duff and do it yourself.
Membership is like family, you may not like everything that everyone does, but if you don’t all pitch in to help, things begin to fall apart. The best place to complain and criticize is not at the canteen or at an event, it is at the meeting.
In the new year, let’s try to work together to build every post and detachment into a great organization so everyone can benefit from the work that is done.

Rolling Thunder an active group
Rolling Thunder, Chapter 1 of Northeast Ohio is a very active and dedicated group helping veterans and their families. As a group, they visit the Louis Stokes Cleveland Veterans Affairs Medical Center at Wade Park every other month or so.
The visit usually includes toiletries and personal items for the patients. A bingo game for the patients is also part of the visit.
Rolling Thunder hosts fundraisers throughout the year to collect articles for the veterans and to raise the money needed for the annual picnic given for the patients each July.
The picnic is the big event that serves all of the veterans at the hospital and is a joint effort with other Rolling Thunder chapters, plus rider groups from other veterans organizations.
The next visit of the group will be Feb. 9.
If you would like information about Rolling Thunder, call Winston Bailey, Chapter 1 president, at 440-637-7939 or atwebailey@roadrunner.com, or call Vikki Carroll at 440-283-7766.

Air show announces return of Blue Angels
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels Jet Demonstration Team is scheduled to appear at the 2014 Cleveland National Air Show during Labor Day weekend, Aug. 30 through Sept. 1.
The Department of Defense has approved its 2014 Air Show schedule and the show at Burke Lakefront Airport will be one of the region’s largest events.
The Blue Angels complete air show schedule can be found at www.blueangels.mil.

Gunny’s Hall breakfast AWOL Sunday
Please remember that there will be no Sunday morning breakfasts served at Gunny’s Hall on Sunday because of the holiday. The breakfast will return Jan. 5.

Pancakes and sausage at Burton post
Atwood-Mauck Post 459, 14052 Goodwin St. in Burton, will host a pancake and sausage breakfast from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Jan. 12 at the post home. Adult tickets are $8 and tickets for children age 12 and younger are $5. For details, call Bo at 440-834-8765.

Young Marines now accepting registrations
The Greater Lake County Young Marines is now accepting registration for the next recruit class. Orientation will begin at 2 p.m. Feb. 15.
The not-for-profit youth education program for boys and girls ages 8 through high school focuses on character building through a combination of self-discipline, teamwork and leadership while promoting a healthy, drug-free lifestyle.
This is the official youth program of the U.S. Marine Corps and the focal point of the Marine Corps Youth Drug Demand reduction efforts.
For more information visit www.glcyoungmarines.org or call 440-413-6707.

Catholic War Veterans host national membership drive
The Catholic War Veterans of the USA will host a National New Member Recruitment Drive after all masses, Jan. 18 and 19. CWV Post 1959 The John Paul II of Lake County will participate in the drive at all of the Catholic churches in Lake County. Those eligible for membership must be practicing Catholics and an honorably discharged veteran or active duty member of any branch of the U.S. armed forces.

To submit items for this column or the online listings, send them to: The News-Herald, Attn.: Larece Galer, 7085 Mentor Ave., Willoughby, OH 44094; fax to 440-975-2293; or via email to LGaler@News-Herald.com.

I admire anyone who can laugh, considers themselves lucky and always has some project going on. Bob Zonneville of Mentor is on my most admired list.
Zonneville recently was honored by the French Consulate with the Knight of the Legion of Honor medal. Zonneville was awarded the medal because of his actions with the 8th Infantry Division — “The Golden Arrow” — during World War II.
“I was gone three years and when I got home, I couldn’t buy a drink,” Zonneville recalled with his infectious laugh. He could not buy a drink because at the time he was not legally old enough to do so.
The Knight of the Legion of Honor was not something that he expected. The consulate contacted him in January and requested some of his Army paperwork. He returned what was requested and thought no more about it, as he was busy finishing up college.
Zonneville graduated from Lakeland Community College in Kirtland in May. As I said before, I admire anyone who always has a project going on.
The French medal appeared in Zonneville’s mailbox a few weeks ago. It came as a bit of a surprise because of the other things he was busy with. He will be the first to tell you how lucky he is and can give you a list of reasons why he is lucky.
“I was honored by this,” Zonneville said.
There is always a fundraiser, scholarship or something that needs his attention. He spreads his lucky life around helping others.
“I’m the luckiest person that walks,” Zonneville said. “That’s why I help others.”
Zonneville will celebrate his 89th birthday in January.

Female Young Marine awarded National Scholarship
Ashtabula County Young Marines Master Gunnery Sgt. Mary Wessell has been chosen to receive the National Jimmy Trimble Scholarship at the Young Marines National Headquarters in November. A Geneva High School senior, she is the female recipient of the $1,000 scholarship.
To be eligible, the applicant must be a Young Marine in good standing, have been in the Young Marines for three years or more, and be a graduating high school senior.
The scholarship is presented to one male and female each year in memory of Jimmy Trimble who was killed in action on Iwo Jima during World War II.
Wessell is the daughter of Kenny and Judy Wessell of Geneva.

Geauga County Veterans ID
still available
The Geauga County Veterans ID Cards were a huge hit, according to Geauga County Recorder Sharon Gingerich.
The recorder’s office produced 115 cards, with a line out of the office and onto the sidewalk on the first day of issue. The identification cards will continue to be available 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily at the recorder’s office, 231 Main St. in Chardon.
For details, call the office at 440-279-2020. 

Stuff the bus for Sub Zero Mission
Sub Zero Mission will be accepting donations of gently used adult men’s and women’s coats, sleeping bags, sweatshirts, fleeces, hats, gloves, scarves, blankets and new socks to help the sheltered and unsheltered homeless. Stuff the mission bus “Gemma” from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday at Sheraton Furniture, 3806 Erie St. in Willoughby. Sheraton Furniture and McKinley Grove Community Center will host the event and offer refreshments and goodies.
Between 5 and 7 p.m., bring your toughest design question and a donation for Sub Zero Mission and receive a free pumpkin from Sheraton furniture.

Fish fry Friday in Fairport
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7754, 540 New St. in Fairport Harbor, hosts fish fry dinners every second and fourth Friday of the month. Lunch will be served 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and dinners from 4 to 7 p.m.
The public is welcome. For details, call the post at 440-352-1123.

Pork chops on menu
at Painesville VFW
The Men’s Auxiliary of VFW Post 2595, 570 Liberty St. in Painesville, will host a breaded pork chop dinner from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the post home. Dinners are $10 each, and the public is welcome. For details, call 440-354-9090.

Flag disposal ceremony Saturday
AMVETS Post 40, 9141 Jordan Road in Mentor, will host a flag disposal ceremony at 2 p.m. Saturday at the post home. If you have old flags that need to be disposed of, they can be dropped off at the post for proper disposal.

Clambake weekend
n The annual Steam Engine Clambake will be Saturday at Gunny’s Hall, 8720 Twinbrook Drive in Mentor. Dinner includes a dozen clams, chicken, sweet potato, corn, clam chowder, cole slaw, roll and butter and homemade ice cream. Tickets are $20 per person and extra clams will be available. For details and tickets, call 440-974-9380.
n American Legion Post 214, 4304 Center St. in Willoughby, will host a clambake beginning at 4 p.m. Saturday at the post. Steak and one dozen clams will be $24 and chicken with one dozen clams will be $22. Entertainment by D.J. Woody is from 7 to 11 p.m. Call the post after 3 p.m. to place your order at 440-942-7762.
n AMVETS Post 40, 9141 Jordan Road in Mentor, will host a clambake, beginning at 4 p.m. Oct. 19 at the post home. Tickets are $20 each and a cash bar will be available. For tickets, call John McCallister at 440-521-7235.
n VFW Post 6519, 752 Water St. in Chardon, will host its annual clambake from 6 to 7 p.m. Oct. 26 at the post home. Tickets are $25 per person and $10 for extra clams. Tickets are available only in advance and must be purchased before Oct. 20. For information or tickets, call 440-285-3699.

To submit items for this column or the online listings, send them to: The News-Herald, Attn.: Larece Galer, 7085 Mentor Ave., Willoughby, OH 44094; fax to 440-975-2293; or via email to LGaler@News-Herald.com.

It is the end of June already, where does the time go?
The coming week will bring the Fourth of July with all of the trimmings. This is the holiday when every American celebrates independence from England gained through revolution. Good, bad or otherwise, the country has survived and will continue to survive for years to come.
In my opinion, the country has survived because we all have a voice in what happens to us.
We voice that opinion by voting for our leaders. If we do not like the way things are going, we can vote them out of office. Voting may seem like a small thing to many, but in the grand plan it is a responsibility that should not be taken lightly.
This may seem just a little premature since elections are in November, but a gentle reminder to register to vote and exercise the American right to be heard can never come too early.
The politicians will be asking for that vote, so why not give them what they ask for? Independence always comes with responsibility.

Poppy sale a success
Palmer-Roberts American Legion Auxiliary Unit 214 of Willoughby hosted Poppy Days on four Saturdays in May at the Willoughby Farmers Market.
The Auxiliary Unit table was set with poppies, membership applications and other American Legion Auxiliary brochures and patriotic wrapped candy. On the first Saturday, Willoughby Mayor David Anderson stopped by, donated to the fund and got poppies for his staff to wear in the Memorial Day parade.
The unit had a very profitable month at the market, and the money raised will help veterans. Poppy funds can only be used to assist veterans, with much of the money helping to support the Veterans Affairs hospitals, as well as hospitalized and homeless veterans.

Geauga Honor Guard always available
Geauga County residents have an honor guard available to perform full military funeral services for any service man or woman.
The Honor Guard, led by Sgt. at Arms Newell Beaumier, is available with a few days notice, and most local funeral directors are aware of the group’s existence. For information or details, call Bo at 440-834-8764. Please leave a message if there’s no answer.

Texas Hold’em to benefit Young Marines Trip
A Texas Hold’em Benefit begins at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Jefferson Eagles, 133 S. Spruce St. in Jefferson.
Doors will open at 5 p.m. and the tournament begins at 6. There will be a $55 buy-in and a 75 percent payout. Hot dogs and chips will be provided pre-games and post-games. The Eagles Club bar will be open to tournament players.
All proceeds will benefit the Ashtabula County Young Marines’ trip to Washington, D.C. For details, call Doc Lee at 440-275-1079.

Auxiliary hosts Chinese Auction
A Chinese auction sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6519, 752 Water St. in Chardon, will be 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 7 at the post home. Doors will open at 11 a.m. For details, call 440-285-3699.

Airplanes gather again at Lost Nation
The United States Aviation Museum will sponsor Gathering of Eagles XVI July 14 and 15 at Willoughby Lost Nation Airport. Get close to the machines that protected our freedom and talk with some of the pilots and crew who flew them.
The event is $12 for adults; $6 for children ages 4 through 12 and children younger than 4 will be admitted free. For details, call 440-759-4148 or visit www.usam.us.

To submit items for this column or the online listings, send them to: The News-Herald, Attn.: Larece Galer, 7085 Mentor Ave., Willoughby, OH 44094; fax to 440-975-2293; or via email to LGaler@News-Herald.com.

New members are wanted for the Forty and Eight of Lake County.

The organization is named for the small boxcars used in France during World War I to transport men and horses to the front. The cars were large enough to carry 40 men or eight horses. The narrow-gauge railroad cars carried about half of what American rail cars could carry.

The organization concentrates on projects such as child welfare programs, youth sports, Americanism and nurses training.

Once a part of the American Legion, the 40/8 is now an independent organization and accepting members who are honorably discharged veterans. The group has lost members through attrition and relocation. If you are an honorably discharged veteran who would like to be involved in charitable activities, call Joe Milmont at 440-275-1249; Amos Bartrug at 440-812-3396 or Bill Smith at 440-585-9682 for information. 

Blue Star program

The Lake County History Center Museum and Village is one of 1,300 Blue Star Museums that can be found around the country. A Blue Star Museum offers free admission to museums for all active-duty military personnel and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Free admission is available to any bearer of a Geneva Convention common access card. Only active duty military and up to five immediate family members (spouse or child) with these cards can be admitted free.

For details, visit Bluestarmuseums.gov or call Karen Sawitke at 440-639-2945. 

Marine Week Cleveland

The United States Marine Corps has partnered with the city of Cleveland to bring Marine Week to Cleveland.

Marine Week, which runs through Sunday, is a celebration of community, country and Corps, and provides the unique experience to directly connect the American public and the Marines.

Free and open to the public, all Marine Week events will honor and recognize Marines, including those from Northeast Ohio, for their service and sacrifice. For additional Marine Week information visit www.Marines.mil/MarineWeek.

Chardon Post hosts Annual Dice Run

Chardon Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6519, 752 Water St. in Chardon, will host the Sixth Annual Dice Run, with the first bike out at 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Tickets are $10 a bike and $5 per passenger. There will be four stops and food provided; maps will be available at sign in. for details call 440-285-3699. 

Legion Riders to host flea market

American Legion Riders Madison Post 112, 6671 Middle Ridge Road in Madison, will host a flea market from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the post. Setup is at 8 a.m. and tear down at 5 p.m. Clean out the attic, garage, and basement. Cost for one table is $10 or two tables for $15. Meals will be available for purchase.

For table space, call Bernie at 440-463-8701 or Tom at 440-724-6871. Proceeds will benefit local veterans in need. 

Men’s Auxiliary hosts breakfast

The Men’s Auxiliary of VFW 8548, 7604 Lake Road E. in Madison Township, will host a sausage gravy and biscuit breakfast 5 a.m. to noon Sunday. The breakfast will benefit the Men’s Auxiliary and will be $5 for adults and $3.50 for children. For details, call the post at 440-428-3050.

Legion golf outing aids scholarships

Mentor American Legion Post 352 will host a golf outing June 30 at Black Brook Golf Course in Mentor. The post is looking for sponsors. Sponsorship supports the Lake Erie Scholarship for Veterans and other student and youth activities. The sponsorship also promotes businesses. Hole sponsorships are $100.

For details about sponsorship opportunities, call Bob Zonneville at 440-257-6448 or Doug Koman at 440-257-9077. 

Texas Hold’em event

The Ashtabula County Young Marines will host a Texas Hold’em at the Jefferson Eagles, 133 S. Spruce St. in Jefferson, at 6 p.m. June 30.

Doors will open at 5 p.m. The cost is a $55 buy-in and a 75 percent payout. Hot dogs and chips will be provided before and after the games. Come out and play to support the Ashtabula County Young Marines. For more information, visit www.acyoungmarines.com

Picnic table raffle for Wounded Warriors

Men from Middlefield and Middlefield United Methodist Church have come together to raise money and awareness for the Wounded Warrior Project. The men have built a patriotic-themed picnic table that will be raffled off during this year’s Fourth of July Celebration and Fireworks at the Geauga County Fairgrounds.

For details, call 440-632-0480. 

To submit items for this column or the online listings, send them to: The News-Herald, Attn.: Larece Galer, 7085 Mentor Ave., Willoughby, OH 44094; fax to 440-975-2293; or via email to LGaler@News-Herald.com.