Ellenton VFW Post presenting Vietnam War anniversary pins

VFW Post presenting Vietnam War pins

ELLENTON -- Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9226, 511 12th St. E., is distributing 50th-anniversary Vietnam War lapel pins during its special events, said John Veenstra, who is heading up the post's welcome home program.

On the third Saturday of each month the post does a presentation of the pins just before its regular spaghetti dinner at 4:30 p.m. for Vietnam-era veterans. Veterans may bring family members if they wish.

"The Department of Defense wants this mission to honor veterans' families as well as Vietnam veterans," Veenstra said.

The Ellenton VFW Auxiliary will present their annual "Pork Butts & Blues" event 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. April 2. Proceeds from the blues festival go to Veterans Village in Bradenton. Veenstra will be presenting Vietnam lapel pins throughout the day to all Vietnam vets.

Information: 941-405-8071.

Robinson Preserve run set for March 29

BRADENTON -- The 8th Annual Robinson Preserve 5K-10K Run Benefit of Feeding Empty Little Tummies (FELT) is set for Friday, March 25, at Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. NW. The kids run is at 5:30 p.m., followed by the race at 6:30 p.m.

Last year's event hosted over 1,500 adults and children.

There will be chip-timed 5K & 10K runs, a one-mile pet friendly walk, and Kid's Dashes for the children.

Information: Douglas Schiller at 941-932-6147.

-- Herald staff report

This story was originally published March 21, 2016 at 11:39 PM with the headline "Ellenton VFW Post presenting Vietnam War anniversary pins ."