Feb. 14: VFW Post 7227 Valentine's Day Dinner
The Carthage VFW Post 7227 Auxiliary is hosting a Valentine's Day dinner that's free to any veteran on Friday, February 14.
The event starts at 5 p.m. and is free to any veteran and one guest.
The menu is chicken Cordon Bleu, garlic noodles, broccoli, dessert, coffee, tea and/or water.
Reservations must be made by Sunday, February 9. For more information, call the post at 315-493-0530.
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