Club News

Club chose food insecurity as its focus for service.

Indian Valley Theatre in Sandwich is holding auditions for its December show, "Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus!"

Chapter IU’s Star Scholarship winner was Teagan Champley who will attend Florida Tech in the fall.

128 vehicles took part in show at Oregon Park East on Sunday, June 16, 2024.

Breakfast will be served at the American Legion Post located at 510 E. Dearborn St. in Plano. The event is open to the public and all are invited.

Roger Brunner’s service to the Lions Club was recognized by several Oregon Lions and community members at the Grove in Mount Morris on April 3.

The Plano American Legion held its first ever Ham Bowl on March 30.

The program will be followed by refreshments, a business meeting and Show ‘n Tell.

The program " Container Design, The Basics and Beyond” will be presented by Stephanie Dalton on Thursday, April 11 at the Oswego Public Library.

The Sons of the American Legion of Plano Post #395 will be having an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet on St. Patrick’s Day

Open Roads ABATE of Illinois Chapter hosted its 12th annual Pool Tournament and Chili Cook-off on Saturday, March 9 at Plano Hometown Lanes.

Open Roads ABATE of Illinois, Inc. will host their 12th annual pool tournament and chili cook-off on Saturday, March 9 at Plano Hometown Lanes.

The after-dinner speaker is Kendall County States Attorney Eric Weis who will present “How New Illinois Criminal Laws Effect Prosecutors and You.”

Pierce Augustine, Olivia Heckert, and Ben Heckert won in their divisions and were invited to compete in the district competition scheduled for Feb. 24 at Saint Mary School in Plano.

The all-you-can-eat buffet will be served from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Yorkville American Legion, 9054 E. Veterans Parkway.

The breakfast is open to the public. For information, call 630-553-7117. The Sons of the American Legion thank you for your support

Anyone is eligible with the exception of members of the Sandwich Lions Club board of directors and those who have previously received the award.

The next membership meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 24, at the Plano American Legion, 510 E. Dearborn St. in Plano.

“Beginning Bonsai” will be presented by Ken Benson.

The day’s winners included: girls Olivia Madden in the age 10 group and McKenna Forsyth in the age 12 group; and boys John Schobert in the 10 year old group, Andrew Madden in the 12 year old group and Logan Olsen in the 13 year old group.

Members of the Sandwich VFW Auxiliary of Post 1486 took treats and visited with veterans at Pavilion on Main Street and Sandwich Rehab.

The Legion is open to the community from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursdays, from 5 to 11 p.m. on Fridays, from 5 to 10 p.m. on Saturdays and from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sundays.

Anne Marie Wolski was the local council winner.

Open Roads ABATE Chapter was recognized for perfect attendance at board of director meetings in 2023.

The event culminated Polar Star’s Festival of Women. During 2023, Polar Star cultural programming focused on Norwegian-American women.

The event is open to the public. Diners can enjoy an affordable breakfast buffet and help the Sons of the American Legion raise funds to help support local veterans.

The volunteers packed 33,696 meals for a total of 156 boxes which will feed 92 children daily for a year.

The public is welcome; you do not need to be a member or make a reservation to attend.

The Yorkville Sons of The American Legion will host their monthly breakfast fundraiser from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 14, at the Yorkville American Legion, 9054 E. Veterans Parkway.

Open Roads ABATE Chapter meeting and Christmas party is set for 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, at the Plano American Legion.

“The history of trees” will be presented by Cindy Crosby.

The tree is among 51 trees each representing a country in the museum’s 82nd annual Christmas Around the World and Holiday of Lights exhibit which runs through Jan. 6.

Agenda items include legislature updates, summer book update, state seminar, pool tournament, chili cookoff and new events.

Montgomery resident Vy Skogen will teach making lefse, Norwegian potato flatbread.

The Yorkville Lions Club made their annual donation to Senior Services of Kendall County.

The Yorkville Lions Club made their annual donation to the Yorkville Public Library.

The Sandwich chapter holds fundraising events throughout the year to help fund their educational projects and donations.

The Yorkville Lions Club made their annual donation to the Kendall County Community Food Pantry.

For your $10 donation, you receive one complimentary drink, appetizers and snacks, games, music by DJ Randy Smith and party favors.

Doors open at 7 p.m.; music goes from 8 p.m. until the New Year.

The Knights of Columbus, Divine Mercy Council #14463 of Yorkville collected over 250 coats for kids in need in our community as part of the Coats for Kids program.

Members from the American Legion Riders Post #181 from Sandwich and Open Roads ABATE supported Plano’s Rockin’ Christmas.

The Sandwich P.E.O. chapter holds fundraising events throughout the year to help fund their educational projects and donations.

Thirty children enjoyed games, crafts, refreshments, face painting, goody bags and a visit from Santa.

For your $10 donation, you receive one complimentary drink (not to exceed $5), appetizers and snacks, games, music by DJ Randy Smith and party favors.

ABATE members, family and friends enjoyed food and refreshments at each stop along with games and prizes throughout the day.

The buffet includes biscuits and gravy, omelets, pancakes, scrambled eggs, potatoes, bacon, sausage, tomato juice, orange juice, milk and coffee.

Over the past 15 years, Knights of Columbus has raised more than $65,000 for Open Door.

The Christmas party is open to children in the community ages 12 years old and younger.

All funds raised go to the American Legion to help support local veterans.