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Apr
26
Sat
2025
Lakeland Detachment #744 Breakfast @ American Legion Hall Post# 369
Apr 26 @ 08:00 – 12:00

Join us for a delightful breakfast with the Marine Corps League Lakeland Detachment #744 on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. We’ll be gathering at the American Legion Hall Post# 369, located at 65 Oak St, Oakland NJ 07436.

Our breakfast spread promises to tantalize your taste buds, featuring made-to-order fresh eggs, savory corned beef hash, fluffy waffles, delectable muffins, and a tempting array of pastries. Don’t miss out on our cheesy hash brown casserole, mouthwatering omelets, crispy bacon, juicy sausage, scrambled eggs, pancakes, biscuits with sausage gravy, eggs benedict, French toast, and bagels. Quench your thirst with refreshing orange juice and piping hot coffee.

The costs are incredibly reasonable: Adults just $18 and Children $10, with little ones under 10 eating for free.

Bring your family and friends along for a wonderful breakfast experience you won’t forget!

 

Download flier:

Lakeland April Breakfast (19 downloads )

Dedication Ceremony of the Marco Polo Smigliani Purple Heart Way
Apr 26 @ 11:00 – 12:30

Mark your calendars for a momentous occasion! On Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 11 am, join us for the dedication ceremony of the Marco Polo Smigliani Purple Heart Way, presented by Egg Harbor Township in honor of Marine Corps Veteran Marco Polo Smigliani.

Marco, a proud recipient of the Purple Heart for his courageous service during the Vietnam War, was a crew member aboard the SS Columbia Eagle, the first American ship to be hijacked in 150 years. He is also a life member of the Cape-Atlantic Detachment in Galloway, NJ.

The dedication will take place adjacent to Veterans Memorial Park located at 2153 Ocean Heights Ave., Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234. Following the ceremony, light refreshments will be served at the Egg Harbor Township Community Center at 5045 English Creek Avenue, Egg Harbor Township. In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be relocated to the Egg Harbor Township Community Center.

Be sure to download the poster below and take a look at the street sign proof and dedication plaque.

 

 

 

Apr
27
Sun
2025
Rebuilding Warriors 11th Annual Fundraiser & Dog Presentation @ The Headliner
Apr 27 @ 14:00 – 19:00

Join Rebuilding Warriors for their 11th Annual fundraiser, where K9 Phoenix will be presented to our very own, Brian Gillespie. Cost is $25 per person and includes food. There will be happy hour drink specials, a gift auction, a silent auction and a 50/50. The K-9 Phoenix presentation will be at 4pm. 

Entertainment will be by the following:

  • TBPG Band
  • Buckshot Band
  • Pipes & Drums of the Jersey Shore Shillelagh

Rebuilding Warriors provides highly trained and socialized Service/Companion Dogs to Veterans diagnosed as Amputees as well as those with PTSD, (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) and TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury).

Download Flier: Rebuilding Warriors 11th Annual Fundraiser April 27, 2025 (24 downloads )

May
3
Sat
2025
Cpl William H Smith Detachment Annual Veterans Dance @ VFW Post 9503
May 3 @ 18:00 – 22:00
Cpl William H Smith Detachment Annual Veterans Dance @ VFW Post 9503 | Berkeley Township | New Jersey | United States

The Cpl William H Smith Detachment invites you to their annual veterans dance on May 3, 2025 at the VFW Post 9503 located at 383 Veterans Blvd, Bayville, NJ 08721.

Time: 6:00 PM till 10:00 PM

Cost: $30.00 per person

Hot Buffet, Salad, Bread and Butter, Desserts, Coffee Tea, and Soda.

Cash Bar

DJ Jeff will be on hand for your listening pleasure and dancing.

Dress Code is casual.

Open to the public

For tickets contact Bob Meola@732-674-7504, Chuck Swiers@ 973-864-0964, Bill Pivarnick@ 848-240-3515, or Larry Migliorisi@ 908-216-1834

Download flier:

Smith-Detachment-Vet-Dance.pdf (42 downloads )

 

May
17
Sat
2025
Veteran Healthcare Event @ Bergenfield VFW
May 17 @ 10:30 – 12:00

We invite you to join us for an informative discussion on the healthcare and behavioral health resources available to you. This event will feature Dr. Efia James, MD, MPH, the Medical Director of Occupational Health at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center.

Attendees will enjoy light refreshments while gaining valuable insights. This gathering is open to all veterans, their spouses, family members, and caregivers.

Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 10:30 AM, taking place at the Bergenfield VFW located at 321 S. Washington Ave., Bergenfield, NJ 07651.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out via email at [email protected] or contact Corinne Scarpa at 201.961.9256.

Download the flier:  Veteran Healthcare Event May 17 2025 (10 downloads )

 

Cape-Atlantic Detachment Plaque Dedication Ceremony May 17, 2025 @ The Bunker
May 17 @ 11:00 – 12:00

Fellow Veterans, we the Cape-Atlantic Detachment #194 of the Marine Corps League request the honor of your presence at a Plaque Dedication Ceremony on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 11:00 am. These plaques are being dedicated to all military members, no matter the branch of service, who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom campaigns in the Global War on Terrorism . These plaques will be prominently displayed in our building, “The Bunker”, along with other battle campaigns for all to see. We ask that this invitation be distributed throughout your organization, as we would like to honor the service and sacrifice of our local veterans.

Immediately following the ceremony refreshments will be available. Also, veterans’ service organizations will be on hand and have representatives to assist as needed.

Thank you for your service and we hope to see you on Saturday, May 17th. We all served for the common good of our Nation with “Duty, Honor, Commitment”.

RSVP: Not necessary, but encouraged: [email protected] or 609-517-6466.

Location:
731 E Great Creek Road
Galloway Township, NJ 08205

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 118
Absecon, NJ 08201

Download the flier below.

May
27
Tue
2025
26th Annual Lakeland Detachment Golf Outing Fundraiser @ Peakness Valley Golf Course
May 27 @ 10:00 – 18:00

The Marine Corps League Lakeland Detachment #744 invites you to it’s 26th Annual Lakeland Detachment Golf Outing Fundraiser!

Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Peakness Valley Golf Course
209 Totowa Rd, Totowa, NJ 07470

10 AM Registration & Breakfast
Noon Shotgun Start

Cost: $140 Per Golfer
Includes: Green Fees, Cart, Breakfast and Buffet Lunch Plus, Beer & Soda; Prizes for All!

Hole Sponsor Donations Start @ $25 Per Hole

Payments: Cash, Check or Credit Cards
Reservations – ASAP to reserve your space

Hole in one wins a prize from Wayne Ford

Best Ball Fomat Team Score

Download Flier:

2025 Lakeland Detachment Golf Outing (464 downloads )

 

 

 

Aug
17
Sun
2025
Family Fun Day at the Range hosted by the West Hudson Detachment Shooting Team @ Cherry Ridge Range
Aug 17 @ 08:30 – 13:00
“Family Fun Day at the Range” hosted by the West Hudson Detachment Shooting Team
Cherry Ridge Range, 100 Range Rd, Highland Lakes, NJ
8:30-13:00
Contact [email protected] additional information
Oct
19
Sun
2025
West Hudson Detachment Shooting Team Annual Carlos Hathcock Match (300 yards) @ Cherry Ridge Range
Oct 19 @ 08:30 – 12:00
All Marines, Marine Corps League members, invited guests, members of the Cherry Ridge Range and their guests are invited to the West Hudson Detachment Shooting Team Annual Carlos Hathcock Match Precision Rifle, 300 Yards. 
 
19 Oct 2025 0830 hours squadding, firing at 0900 hours.
 
Awards: Lewis System
Individual Marine: 1st & 2nd place in class A, B & C.
Individual Civilian: 1st & 2nd place in class A, B & C
 
Contact [email protected]. Everyone who RSVPs will receive a 2025 Participant patch.
 
Download flier below for detailed information.

2025 Carlos Hathcock Match Flier

Download for print.

Nov
15
Sat
2025
Hunterdon County Bulldogs Marine Corps Ball @ Razberry’s Banquet Center
Nov 15 @ 18:00 – 23:00

250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball

Saturday, November 15, 2025 from 6PM-11PM

Cocktail hour from 6PM-7PM

Cost $75 per person / Open to the Public!

Razberry’s Banquet Center
834 NJ-12, Frenchtown, NJ 08825

Join the Hunterdon County Bulldogs Marine Corps League for our 250th Marine Corps Birthday Formal Ball with cocktail hour, plated dinner, birthday ceremony, dessert,  DJ, dancing & open bar. Backdrop available for taking pictures in your formal wear! Please note, this event is open to all, not just Marines!

All tickets are first come, quantities are limited.

Ball ticket deadline: November 8, 2025

Email [email protected] with any questions.

Birthday Ball Celebration Program “AD” Book Advertising Details:

Inside Cover $150.00
Back Cover $150.00
Full Page $100.00
1/2 Page $50.00
1/4 Page $25.00
Business Card $20.00
Booster Name $5.00

NOTE: Inside cover, back cover, first and last page are first come first served so reserve your ad ASAP! Please email first to see if they are still available or if you have any questions or need assistance with your ad.

Please send your “Ad” via email to Chris Soldano at: [email protected]

Adbook deadline: November 1, 2025

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