American Legion holds casino night and fish fry

The Palatine American Legion Post 690 is holding a casino night and a fish fry which are both open to the public on Friday, March 22nd at the American Legion Hall 122 West Palatine Road in Palatine to raise funds for Legion Family Charities.

“Come out between 4:00 PM and 10:00 PM, play some poker, some of our other games of chance and have some fun,” said Garrett McNally, casino night Project Co-Chairman.  “For a $5.00 entry fee you’ll be able to enjoy cash games of poker, Blackjack, Texas Hold’Em, Over & Under Dice Roll and Money Wheel in our hall.”

A service bar will be open upstairs for the casino night and a full service bar will be open downstairs in the clubroom.  “Our goal is to make these friendly neighborhood games,” said Matt Christie, casino night Co-Chairman.  “We encourage camaraderie between the players as well as with their dealers.”

“We will be serving fried Pollack dinners from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM for $9.00 for adults and $5.00 for children under eight years old,” said Todd Pearson, Legion Commander.  “The dinner includes fish, soup, tater tots, mac n’ cheese, coleslaw, bread and dessert.  The dinner will be held downstairs in the Legion’s family-friendly clubroom.  A full service bar is available for drinks.”

The most notable of the American Legion’s projects is the annual Memorial Day program.  The program encompasses the parade, the laying of wreaths at two of Palatine’s war memorials and a program at Community Park.  The American Legion, as part of Legion Charities, also conducts bingo for blind veterans several times a year, hosts a Thanksgiving party for sailors from Great Lakes Naval Training Center and brings gifts to veterans during visits to Hines V. A. Hospital in Hines, Illinois.

The American Legion and Legion Auxiliary began in 1919 while the Sons of the American Legion was created in 1932 as patriotic veterans organizations devoted to mutual helpfulness.  These organizations are committed to mentoring and sponsorship of youth programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting a strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow service members and veterans.

For further information on the American Legion, Legion Auxiliary and the Sons of the American Legion, any of their sponsored events or for membership write to their respective organizations at 122 West Palatine Road, Palatine, IL 60067, call them at 847-359-1606 or visit their web site at www.alpost690.us.