by Ken Juergens Vice Commander, Post 954
This holiday season, the Harvey C. Noone Legion Family hosted veterans from the Churchville area and the Senior Citizens of Riga for an “Elvis Blue Christmas” performance on Friday, December 17. The goal was to provide a fun-filled evening for our veterans and senior citizens as a sign of our appreciation and community service. Earlier in the month, the Churchville Chamber of Commerce held a Veterans Luncheon and gifted free admission, and the Auxiliary provided one drink coupon to veterans to come to “Elvis Blue Christmas.” More than half of the veterans came out to see Elvis.
Harvey Evans performed as Elvis, and his spouse, Mary, performed as both Priscilla and Marilyn Monroe for an hour and a half worth of songs and entertainment. The crowd was ecstatic, clapping along with the songs and even tearing up the dance floor.
For Valentine’s Day, The Beatles tribute band 8 Days a Week will be performing at the Legion on February 11 from 7 to 9 p.m. Free admission is offered to all Veterans, and the event is open to the public for $5 admission. Call 585-293-1364 to RSVP.
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