By Marc Gonick / Herald Forum

As the VFW year comes closer to ending on June 30, Post No. 2100 is positioned to achieve the coveted All-American Award status once again.

This is the highest honor a post can receive in recognition of the service it provides directly to veterans in support of veteran organizations and the military in their community, and in attaining established membership goals.

Our next major event is our Spring Fling being held Saturday, April 5 from 1 to 5 p.m., at the Post, 2711 Oakes Avenue, Everett, with dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. The event is open to the public. The $10 ticket, which can be purchased in advance or at the door, includes a spagetti dinner and a chance to win the grand prize of a one-night stay at the Hotel Indigo on Everett’s waterfront with dinner at Lombardi’s. There will also be two raffles. For more information, call (425-308-7543.

We also host a new event at the Post called “Magic: the Gathering” game night for Casual Commander players from 5 to 9 p.m. every Thursday night.

We invite all active and retired military personnel who have served in a foreign war, insurrection or expedition, have served in the Republic of Korea for not less than 30 consecutive days or a total of 60 non-consecutive days, or have received combat pay to visit us and consider becoming a member.

No one does more for veterans than the VFW. The more members we have, the more of a voice we have in Washington, D.C., on behalf of all veterans.

Please contact Marc Gonick at marc_gonick@yahoo.com to get more information about the VFW or to become a member.

Upcoming events:

April 5, Spring Fling, Celebrating Winter’s End, 1 to 9 p.m. at the Post. Open to the Public

April 12, WAC Wrestling, 4 to 9 p.m. at the Post.

May 17, WAC Wrestling, 4 to 9 p.m. at the Post.

May 24-26, Memorial Day Weekend Buddy Poppy Drive at Cabela’s Marysville from 10 a.m.to 4: p.m. All donations go directly to veterans in need.

June 14, Summer Kick-off, 5 to 10 p.m. Open House at the Post

June 21, Marysville Strawberry Festival. Visit at our information booth.

Marc Gonick is Senior Vice Commander for VFW Post No. 2100, 2711 Oakes Ave., Everett.