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Join us for a Christmas in July fundraiser on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at the American Legion Post 25, in Milltown to support the Toys for Tots Foundation presented by Toys for Tots Coordinator CWO 4 Nick D’Andrea.

Cost is $30.00 donation. Doors open at 5:30PM. Cash bar available. DJ music (Oldies 50’s & 60’s) and dancing will be from 7-10PM.

Buffet dinner will include: Ravioli in vodka sauce, kielbasa & kraut, chicken francese, sausage, peppers & onions, roast beef, string beans almondine, tossed salad, rolls, butter, beer, wine, soda, coffee, tea & dessert. 

Call Janet to RSVP at 732-738-4694. No tickets will be sold at the door. Reservations are limited. Deadline is July 13, 2024. 

Make checks payable to:

Toys for Tots Foundation
c/0 55 Gordon Ave.
Fords, NJ 08863

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Save the Date! The PFC Giordano Detachment proudly invites you to celebrate the 250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball, as we gather to honor the founding of the United States Marine Corps and to pay tribute to the valor, commitment, and sacrifices of Marines past and present on November 7th from 6:30-10:30PM at Paris Caterers in Berlin!

NOW TO MAKE IT EASIER TO PURCHASE TICKETS, WE OFFER A PAYMENT PLAN!
That’s right, you can pay for your tickets with two easy payments per ticket!
Pay just $35.00 per payment till your ticket(s) are paid for and you are on your way to our 250^th Marine Corps Birthday Ball!!! (Must be paid in full prior to the Ball)

Last Year’s Ball sold out a month early, and with this being the 250^th Anniversary of the Marine Corps Birthday, we expect that it will again this year!  That’s why we have started selling tickets earlier this year, and we are even offering a payment plan option!

We will commemorate our rich heritage with a formal evening that includes:

• Happy Hour: Featuring complimentary beer and wine.
• Ceremonial Cake Cutting: Honoring our oldest and youngest Marines.
• Dinner: Enjoy a delicious buffet dinner shared with comrades and friends.
• Awards and Recognition: Celebrating the achievements of our fellow Marines and Associate Members.
• Dancing: Dance the night away to great music and entertainment.
• Dress to impress and join us for an evening of reflection, pride, and festivity. Your presence will contribute to the spirit of unity and honor that defines the Marine Corps.

Secure your tickets* early to ensure you are part of this memorable evening. We look forward to celebrating with you and honoring the legacy of the Marine Corps.

Friday, November 7th, 2025, from 6:30pm – 10:30pm
Paris Caterers – 281 Berlin Cross Keys Rd, Berlin, NJ 08009

Tickets available by Cash, Check, Venmo or Cash App

If paying by check, make it payable to: PFC Giordano Det 200

Mailing Address – c/o Joe Donahue 12 Nelson Ave, Berlin, NJ 08009

In the amount of:

$70 per person now until 11/06/2025

$80 per person at the door 11/07/2025

*****WE MUST RECEIVE YOUR PAYMENT BY NOVEMBER 07, 2024*****

**MUST include name of guest**

We hope to see you there!

The Marine Corps League Lakeland Detachment #744 is proud to announce its Thirty-Fifth Annual Marine Corps Ball, commemorating the 250th Birthday of the United States Marine Corps.

The celebration will take place on Friday, November 7, 2025, at Macaluso’s Restaurant in Pompton Lakes, NJ. This milestone event honors the founding of the Marine Corps in 1775 and continues a time-honored tradition of fellowship, pride, and remembrance.

Guests are cordially invited to attend this distinguished evening. The cost is $95.00 per person, payable by check to MCL #744. Reservations must be received no later than October 17, 2025, and should be mailed to:

Marine Corps League #744
P.O. Box 8
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442-0008

For attendees with dietary restrictions or those seeking additional information, please contact Grace Alvarez at 973-839-5693.

Formal invitations were mailed on August 15, 2025. Members, families, and friends of the Marine Corps League are encouraged to join in marking this historic occasion and celebrating 250 years of Marine Corps legacy.